Location: South Africa » Kwazulu Natal » Natal Midlands » Midlands Meander » Nottingham RoadExcelsior CottageExcelsior CottageDescriptionAn ideal place to introduce city kids to the attractions of farm life. Gumboots and wellies, milking cows, bush walks and trout fishing in your own 7 ha dam are what brings people back to this homely farm cottage in the beautiful Midlands of KwaZulu Natal. The serious flyfisherman has close-by access to the Mooi River and Kamberg Nature Reserves while the rest of the family relax on the farm or tour the Midlands Meander arts and crafts routes.
Nottingham Road hotel with its convivial restaurant and pub is a short drive away. Rustic cottages on Dairy Farm - children welcome to see the cows being milked and the calves being fed. Stunning wlks and excellent birding - some times up to 50 Crowned Crane roosting at the dam. Wattle Crane pair often feeding in the lands - the only stipulation that GATES ARE KEPT CLOSED. Excellent fishing in 2 well stocked dams, chosen for the Trophy Corporate Challenge fishing competition. 3 x Bedrooms (8 beds). 1 x Bathroom. Fireplace - firewood provided. Oil heaters. Activities:
2 x very well stocked dams for Trout Fishing Only - R50 per person per day, includes 2 fish. Thereafter we encourage a catch and release.
Excellent birding and Hikes - huge variety of game in their natural habitat. BUCK: Eland, Reedbuck, Bushbuck, Mountain Reedbuck, Oribi, Vaal Rhebuck, Duiker, Blesbuck.
CATS: Serval, Civet, Lynx.
Cape clawless Otter
Jackal, Skunk, etc.
Sighting of Leopard with her cubs drinking at the river - Other evidence of Leopard such as droppings.  
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Excelsior Cottage