A good location for a stress-free holiday in Dargle, Mount Park Guest Farm is a country house surrounded by views of the garden. The property features a garden, barbecue facilities and parking on-site among other facilities. This country house offers air-conditioned accommodation with a patio. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. At the country house, units are fitted with a outdoor furniture. Some rooms also feature a fully equipped kitchen with an oven, a microwave and a toaster. At the country house, units come with bed linen and towels. À la carte and continental breakfast options with warm dishes, pancakes and juice are available every morning at the country house. At Mount Park Guest Farm, the family-friendly restaurant is open for dinner, lunch and brunch and specialises in local cuisine. You can play table tennis and darts at the accommodation, and the area is popular for hiking. Cycling and fishing can be enjoyed nearby, while a bicycle rental service and water sports facilities are also available on-site. Fort Nottingham Museum is 28 km from Mount Park Guest Farm, while Impendle Nature Reserve is 28 km from the property. The nearest airport is Pietermaritzburg Airport, 64 km from the country house.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (10.0)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish

Free parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
2 single beds
Bedroom 2:
2 single beds
Bedroom 3:
4 single beds
Bedroom 4:
4 single beds
Bedroom 5:
4 single beds
Bedroom 6:
2 single beds
Bedroom 7:
2 single beds
Bedroom :
2 single beds
Living room:
3 sofa beds
Bedroom 1:
2 single beds
Bedroom 2:
2 single beds
Living room:
2 sofa beds
2 single beds
Bedroom :
1 double bed
Living room:
3 sofa beds
2 single beds
and
2 sofa beds
2 single beds
4 bunk beds
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10
Facilities
10
Cleanliness
10
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
10
Location
10
High score for Dargle

See what guests loved the most:

  • James
    South Africa South Africa
    A lovely quiet farm. The Rose cottage was well kept. It is small for 6, as advertised, but excellent value for money. Lovely gardens and views.
  • Andrea
    Ireland Ireland
    I loved that the hikes up iNhlosane were easily accessible. The forests were stunning and peaceful. I found the members of staff easy going and very helpful. The cottage was cute, and we had a lovely little garden all to ourselves; we were...

Hosted by Ian and Sally Field

10
10
Host review score
Host review score

Ian and Sally Field
Welcome to the beautiful KwaZulu-Natal Midlands. Mount Park Guest Farm is situated in the beautiful Upper Dargle region of the KZN Midlands, at the foot of the iNhlosane Mountain. We provide affordable, comfortable Midlands Meander accommodation,as well as a range of fun activities for the whole family. Where you will find Good old-fashioned hospitality, where wonderful memories can be made. We’re also one of the most reasonable and affordable wedding venues on the Midlands Meander. The diverse combination of grasslands, indigenous forest and flowing streams provides an atmosphere of peace and tranquility. The 120-hectare working farm has close to 30 hectares of natural forest. There is a fantastic variety of birdlife and mammals. You may be lucky enough to hear the very rare Tree Hyrax, with its distinctive cry, on a warm night. We also have a variety of activities available for the whole family, from fishing and canoeing on our dam, many outdoor and indoor games to exploring the arts and crafts of the Midlands Meander. We are also the home to THAKAZELA HORSE TRAILS which ranges from Pony Rides to Outrides. Many other activities are available in the surrounding Natal Midlands, such as the exciting Karkloof Canopy Tours, visiting Howick Falls, The Nelson Mandela Capture Site and the Umgeni Valley Nature Reserve There are seven hiking trails marked out on the farm. These range from Easy to Advanced, and meander through the indigenous forests of the KZN Midlands, past trickling waterfalls and even up to the top of the iNhlosane mountain. Please note that Mount Park Guest Farm provides tranquil and peaceful Midlands Meander accommodation, and no music and unruly behavior is allowed unless a group booking has booked out the entire resort for a more lively party.
Mount Park Guest Farm is managed and owned by Ian & Sally Field. We are proud to be hands on dealing with our guests and are very proud of our team - Known as "The Mount Park Family" Marietjie has been handling all our bookings for the past 15years - so she is part of the family!!! Gert, Mareitjies husband has been running the maintenance and gardens also for the past 15 years. Even Gran (GkoGko) can be found helping at the reception and serving guests in our Bull & Speir Restaurant. Robson & Patience have been managing our Accommodation Housekeeping and Restaurant for over 10 years and Beauty has been with us since we opened and they are well loved by our regulars. We are also proud to have a huge base of regulars who keep coming back to visit the Mount Park Family and our motto is "Arrive as a Guest and leave as a Friend. We are also well known for our complimentary afternoon tea where our team and guests can meet each other.
There are many different places and things to do in our area. • Midlands Meander • Karkloof Market every Saturday • Visit Fort Nottingham Museum • Explore Umgeni Valley Nature Reserve • Karkloof Canopy Tours • Arts & Crafts on the Midlands Meander • Experience the culinery excellence at the many Restaurants in the area • Visit the Nelson Mandela Capture Site • Picnic at Midmar Dam • Book a Sani Pass Tour
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Bull & Speir
    • Cuisine
      Local
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan

Facilities of Mount Park Guest Farm
Great facilities! Review score, 10

Most popular facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
Bedroom
  • Linen
View
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Live sport events (broadcast)
  • Badminton equipment
  • Water sport facilities on site
  • Horse riding
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
  • Darts
  • Table tennis
  • Billiards
  • Children's playground
  • Games room
  • Fishing
Food & Drink
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Restaurant
Internet
No internet access available.
Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    Entertainment and family services
    • Kids' outdoor play equipment
    • Indoor play area
    • Board games/puzzles
    Cleaning services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Ironing service
      Additional charge
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Business facilities
    • Fax/photocopying
      Additional charge
    • Meeting/banquet facilities
      Additional charge
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Key access
    General
    • Minimarket on site
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Designated smoking area
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Private entrance
    • Packed lunches
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Accessibility
    • Entire unit located on ground floor
    Wellness
    • Hand massage
    • Head massage
    • Foot massage
    • Neck massage
    • Back massage
    • Massage
      Additional charge
    Languages spoken
    • English

    House rules

    Mount Park Guest Farm takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 14:00 to 18:00

    Check-out

    From 08:00 to 10:00

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Damage policy

    If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to ZAR 1000 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    No age restriction

    There is no age requirement for check-in

    Payments by Booking.com

    Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.


    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Quiet hours

    Guests must be quiet between 19:00 and 08:00.

    Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Please inform Mount Park Guest Farm in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

    Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    Quiet hours are between 19:00:00 and 08:00:00.

    If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to ZAR 1,000 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.

    FAQs about Mount Park Guest Farm

    • Yes, Mount Park Guest Farm is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Check-in at Mount Park Guest Farm is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

    • The prices at Mount Park Guest Farm may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Mount Park Guest Farm has 1 restaurant:

      • Bull & Speir

    • Mount Park Guest Farm is 9.9 miles from the centre of Dargle. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Mount Park Guest Farm offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Massage
      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Children's playground
      • Billiards
      • Games room
      • Table tennis
      • Fishing
      • Darts
      • Foot massage
      • Water sport facilities on site
      • Back massage
      • Bicycle rental
      • Hand massage
      • Live sport events (broadcast)
      • Horse riding
      • Head massage
      • Neck massage
      • Badminton equipment