Old Beacon Hill

Welcome to Old Beacon Hill, once an old railway station at the heart of KwaZulu-Natal, now converted to beautiful self-catering cottages. Set in stunning surrounds and wonderfully located, we are the ideal platform to discover what the Drakensberg, the Midlands Meander and the historic Battlefields have to offer.

Arts, crafts, game reserves, food and drink, outdoor pursuits, historical monuments, relaxation and sports are all within easy reach of the venue.

Old Beacon Hill has four cottages on the land accommodating up to a total of 20 guests and as many infants under three as you can squeeze in. We also have an exclusive caravan and camping enclosure that boasts their own shower and toilet.

There are over seven hectares of land to explore that has a stream running along it, a torch-lit gazebo over-looking a pond and plenty of wildlife. On our doorstep there are beautiful drives and walks where you can see Bushmans River in all its glory and the first of many Battlefield sites. We are the ideal base for a lengthy holiday and fantastically positioned for a quick stop-over.

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Reviews

  • "Nice"

    06 May 2012

    "What a nice place to stay!! Friendly people, clean, good facility, very good value for money."

    Jan Human, South Africa

  • "Calm and clean"

    30 April 2012

    "The place is calm, clean and very private environment."

    SY Hong, South Africa

  • "Loved it"

    02 April 2012

    "A very nice and neat place. Loved it and will recommend to friends!"

    Ayanda Mkhize, South Africa

  • "Peaceful"

    13 February 2012

    "Set in a beautiful and peaceful location, we found Old Beacon Hill campsite to be clean, neat and well maintained. The warm welcome from hosts Adele and Ed, was the cherry on top."

    Colette Hulett, South Africa

  • "Cosy!"

    02 January 2012

    "This is a beautiful stopover in the mountains, situated very close to the highway. The camping facilities are private with a very neat bathroom. We will definitely make use of this venue again!"

    Sunet de Klerk, South Africa

  • "Great escape"

    19 December 2011

    "Excellent place to get away from the hectic city life. I sincerely recommend this place for real country-style peace and quiet and fresh air."

    JAI YERRAYA, South Africa

  • "Ideal stop over"

    09 October 2011

    "Lovely modern interior with crisp white sheets. Spacious and comfortable."

    Chenette Swanepoel, South Africa

  • "All-round excellence!"

    03 October 2011

    "We arrived at Old Beacon Hill at around 10:40 pm and were greeted with a friendly smile despite the time. The cabin is stylishly furnished with soft bedding. Old Beacon Hill even provided tea, coffee and milk which was a welcome surprise after the long trip. I would recommend this establishment to all my friends and family. Well done!"

    Hendrik Oosthuizen, South Africa

  • "Very nice"

    19 June 2011

    "Higly recommended. Appreciate small touches. No ashtray on the stoep."

    Liz Van Rooyen, South Africa

  • "Good value for money"

    06 June 2011

    "We stayed in a self contained flat which was very clean and freshly painted. The view was nice and the area was quiet, despite a road running past the back of the house. Old Beacon Hill is easy to find from Estcourt. Overall good value, and host were friendly."

    Martin Byrne, United Kingdom

  • "Most fantastic holiday!!"

    04 January 2011

    "We spent six days including Christmas at Old Beacon Hill. What an amazing time we had! The cottage was perfect and cosy, the scenery is beautiful and tranquil. Child friendly. The boys had a great time. The location is perfect for drives and outings. The hosts were welcoming and helpful and went the extra mile to make us feel welcome. Just what we needed.Thank you Ed and Adele for a beautiful holiday!"

    Leanne Katemba,South Africa

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    28 November 2010

    "Pleasant and relaxing. Enjoyed our stay. "

    Saadia Johnson,South Africa

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    28 September 2010

    "My husband and I stayed here for five days. The accommodation is very comfortable and the wooden floors give you that "historic" feel. Centrally located for drives to attractions in the area. Will return."

    Anonymous,South Africa

  • "Old Beacon Hill"

    27 September 2010

    "This was an unexpected delight. The accommodation is bright and cheerful with so many thoughtful touches you feel instantly welcome. They really go the extra mile to ensure your comfort - and the location is picturesque. We loved it."

    Dave Charles,South Africa

  • "Highly reccomended"

    21 June 2010

    "What a place to feel relaxed, at home in and in awe of God's beauty.An amazing host family who made our comfort and relaxation their priority.... Highly recommended. Beautiful, spacious and beautifully decorated...."

    Wendy Oxley,South Africa

  • "Just what we needed"

    08 March 2010

    "We wanted idyllic, tranquil and peaceful - and that's just what we experienced at Old Beacon Hill. Accommodation lacked nothing and Ed and Adele were helpful and unobtrusive. Recommended to the weary seeking a bit of solace."

    Andre Landman,South Africa

  • "Best rest ever!!!!!"

    04 January 2010

    "It was fantastic! The property is secure, the rooms and living area are spacious and neat. Very homely and child friendly. The scenery is beautiful and very tranquil.Warm & friendly hosts who made us feel very welcome.You know how it is said, "what you see is what you get", well at Old Beacon Hill, you get so much more!Can't wait for our next holiday.Thank you Ed and Adelle - we really appreciate how you made our stay such a comfortable and memorable one!"

    Rochelle Van Graan,South Africa
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