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Balgowan is a valley in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands in South

Balgowan

Balgowan is a valley in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands in South Africa.

The Midlands Meander Route (a unique mix of more than 160 places to eat, drink, sleep, shop, play and have fun) on the R 103, runs through Balgowan in the heart of the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands.

Balgowan is not much more than an old trading store and a train station where locally grown timber is picked up. However, there is something special about Balgowan: Michaelhouse, the Anglican boarding school for boys in the Diocese of Natal, widely regarded as one of the top schools in South Africa. The school complex, built in the English gothic style from red Pietermaritzburg brick, includes a beautiful chapel, featuring a stained glass rose window by Erwin Bossanyi, which is open to the public.

As elsewhere in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands, Balgowan has some wealthy farmers, mostly in the timber production industry (pine and eucalyptus) or in dairy and cattle farming.

Location: South Africa » Kwazulu Natal » Natal Midlands » Balgowan

Accommodation in and around Balgowan

Woodridge Country Hotel    accommodation in Balgowan
Woodridge Country Hotel is set in the heart of the KwaZulu Natal Midlands. It is a four star country style retreat for the nature lover who desires fine food, fine wines and a chance to rejuvenate their body, mind and soul. Guests can step out of the... More

Granny Mouse Country House    accommodation in Balgowan
South Africa at it's best, Granny Mouse Country House, Hotel, Restaurant, Wellness Centre and Spa, is situated in the heart of the KwaZulu Natal Midlands. This Midlands Gem is positioned at the gateway to the Drakensberg foothills, offering upmar... More

Little Forest    accommodation in Balgowan
This is what you have been searching for, Little Forest is set in the most beautiful surrounds with rolling lawns to a fully stocked trout dam and swimming pool on the water's edge. Little Forest is in the beautiful Balgowan Valley, behind the re... More

Millgate Cottage & The Glass Studio    accommodation in Balgowan
Set in the scenic KwaZulu-Natal Midlands, Millgate Cottage is set amid beautiful countryside just off the R103, between Nottingham Road and Howick. Conveniently located for all private schools in the area, it is only 5km from Michaelhouse. Within eas... More

Beaconvlei - The Boat House    accommodation in Balgowan
The Boat House, situated 20m from the edge of our 50 acre private dam, is a picturesque, fully equipped thatched cottage, which sleeps up to five people. It consists of one large and luxurious en-suite bedroom and a large open plan living room with a... More

Twin Pools Lodge B&B    accommodation in Balgowan
There are times in a man's life, to fill the car with petrol, grab the missus and kids, pack the fishing rods & mountain bikes, and head for Twin Pools in the heart of the Natal Midlands. At Twin Pools we offer frazzled city dwellers a quiet ... More

Ferns at Abberley Guest House and Cottages    accommodation in Balgowan
On the fringe of the Majestic Drakensburg in the heart of the Natal Midlands lies a charming guest house - Abberley, for "Place of Happiness". Tucked behind an avenue of oak trees, this victorian style homestead offers comfortable accommoda... More

Caversham Hall    accommodation in Balgowan
Caversham Hall is situated in the Caversham valley near Balgowan. It is a beautiful home in English Country style. The Bed & Breakfast accommodation consists of large rooms with every comfort. It is conveniently situated for the local Private sch... More

Glen Arum    accommodation in Balgowan
Glen Arum farm established in 1907 close to Michaelhouse school, offers 170ha of rolling hills and indigenous bush. The three comfortable self-catering cottages offer privacy and the opportunity to observe the abundant bird life in peaceful surroundi... More

Beaconvlei - The Manor House    accommodation in Balgowan
The Manor House is a large, elegant and comfortable farmhouse which has two en-suite double rooms and one four sleeper family suite. All of the rooms take in sweeping views of our 50 acre private dam and the surrounding countryside. Breakfast is serv... More




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