In Lions River
With a stay at The Hay Barn in Lions River, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Nelson Mandela Capture Site Monument and Abingdon Wine Estate. This guesthouse is 7.7 mi (12.4 km) from Midmar Dam and 8.1 mi (13 km) from Howick Museum.
Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 3 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring fireplaces. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include separate sitting areas, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional amenities at this guesthouse include a television in a common area, a picnic area, and barbecue grills.
Free self parking is available onsite.
Afrikaans, English
Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests ()
Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.
Free Private Parking Available On Site
Free self parking
There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.
Most popular facilities
Bar
Free wifi
Parking
Housekeeping
Family Room
sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 4 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen BedMore detailsComfort Room (Standard Family Bunks)
sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 6 1 Twin Bunk BedMore detailsBasic Room (Standard Family Room)
sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 3 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen BedMore detailsClosest airports
The nearest major airport is Pietermaritzburg (PZB)
44.5 km / 27.7 mi
What's nearby
Nelson Mandela Capture Site Monument
5.1 km / 3.2 mi
Abingdon Wine Estate
5.3 km / 3.3 mi
Midmar Dam
12.4 km / 7.7 mi
Howick Museum
13 km / 8.1 mi
Karkloof Farmer's Market
13.1 km / 8.2 mi
Howick Public Falls
13.3 km / 8.3 mi
Howick Golf Club
13.6 km / 8.4 mi
Umgeni Valley Nature Reserve
14 km / 8.7 mi
Gowrie Farm Golf Course
24.8 km / 15.4 mi
Sherwood Centre
25.9 km / 16.1 mi
The Junction
26.2 km / 16.3 mi
Bill Barnes Crane and Oribi Nature Reserve
29.1 km / 18.1 mi
Pietermaritzburg City Hall
33.1 km / 20.6 mi
Rosetta park
33.4 km / 20.7 mi
Msunduzi Museum
33.5 km / 20.8 mi
Most Popular Amenities
Bar
Free wifi
Parking
Housekeeping
Top family-friendly amenities
Grocery/Convenience store
Parking and transportation
Free self parking
Food and drink
Barbecue grill(s)
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Activities nearby
Free self parking
Things to do
Television in common areas
Family friendly
Grocery/convenience store
Conveniences
Grocery/convenience store
Guest services
Daily housekeeping
Families love it for
Grocery/convenience store
Outdoors
Terrace
Languages spoken
Afrikaans
English
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Common areas
Shared/communal kitchen access
Check-in
From 2:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type.Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
General Instructions
There is no front desk at this property. Please note: Rooms do not have power outlets.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cards accepted at this property
We should mention
92% of our clients have rated us with 5 stars





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