DescriptionThere is a functional, well equipped kitchen for self-catering. The bathroom has a large shower, toilet and hand-basin and there is a separate toilet and hand-basin. There is always plenty of hot water. We provide off-street parking, towels and bed linen and, at a nominal fee, laundry and internet/e-mail. Outside there is a "conversation fire-pit" and braai area where guests may socialise. Both Moira and Evan are a source of information on the area having lived in Dundee for over 30 years. Evan, who is a well known registered tourist guide, offers tours at special prices for BBI guests to all the KZN Battlefields, game reserves and the Drakensberg as well as any other tours clients may request. In addition we are also able arrange hiking, birding and adventure tourism with other local specialists. We have a cosy and comfortable lounge where guests may relax, read or put a few pieces in the jigsaw puzzle. Plenty of reading matter and brochures/flyers. We offer free onward bookings to the next establishment for guests. Our motto is: "The Friendliest Little Lodge in Town". BBI is situated between Johannesburg and Durban, near historic battlefields, the Drakensberg & KZN Game Reserves and is only a 5 minute stroll from the Dundee Information Office. This friendly little Self-Catering/Backpackers Lodge is in the centre of Dundee in the heart of the KZN Battlefields midway between Joburg and Durban, Zululand/St Lucia Wetlands and the Drakensberg, Swaziland and Lesotho Complimentary glass of wine or cool-drink on arrival. Lovely little lounge with plenty of reading matter and 'take-away' brochures and flyers. DirectionsFrom Ladysmith, Glencoe or Newcastle: Enter Dundee via "Karellandman Street". At first traffic light turn right into "Tatham Street." Drive over railway bridge – with school playing fields on right. Turn left into "Beaconsfield Street" which is first street on left (school hostel on right) – before speed bump. When you see the concrete palisade fence around the station in front of you, turn right into "Cuthbert Street" - we are last driveway gate on left before Victoria Street - concrete fence - top panel with rounded loops. From Vryheid, St Lucia or Empangeni: Carry on with the road from Vryheid to Dundee, passing Talana museum on the right, up into town – you will be in "Victoria Street", which is the main street. Drive straight through town until you reach the traffic circle just after the Royal Hotel – carry on over the railway bridge. Immediately after the bridge is a "serious" traffic hump with "Cornhill Street" on the left and golf street on the right – go on straight until the next street which is "Cuthbert Street" – turn right. We are the large house on the corner on your right as you turn - you will see a sign with BBI and an arrow on the corner – the driveway is the first on the right. |
Moira & Evan Jones
+27 (0)34 212 4040
+27 (0)34 2124040
+27 (0)79 534 3295
