Haggards on Hilldrop

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Scored 9.1
Rated superb

Staff

9.6

Property highlights

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About this property

Historic Setting: Haggards on Hilldrop in Newcastle offers a recently renovated historic building with a beautiful garden and terrace. Guests enjoy a year-round outdoor swimming pool and free WiFi throughout the property. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature private bathrooms, air-conditioning, and modern amenities such as tea and coffee makers, work desks, and TVs. Family rooms and ground-floor units provide additional comfort. Dining Experience: Breakfast options include continental, American, buffet, à la carte, full English/Irish, and vegetarian. Local specialities, warm dishes, fresh pastries, and a pool bar enhance the dining experience. Convenient Location: Located 8 km from Newcastle Golf Club and 24 km from Chelmsford Nature Reserve, the property offers easy access to local attractions. Free on-site private parking is available.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, American, Buffet

Free private parking available on-site

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1 double bed
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2 single beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

Nomzamo
South Africa South Africa
“Everything was perfect, exactly what was advertised”
Esther
South Africa South Africa
“Will definitely visit again. Loved the service, cleanliness, peace and tranquility.”
Michael
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Breakfast excellent and setting delightful with beautiful gardens and pool”
Natasja
South Africa South Africa
“Very good location. Staff was very kind and helpful. Everything was clean.”
Shalini
South Africa South Africa
“The Reception staff were very friendly, super efficient and welcoming. The room was very nice. We appreciated the electric blanket and comfortable bed. The whole area was beautiful, tranquil and peaceful.”
Kherina
South Africa South Africa
“Beautiful stay. Breakfast was fantastic. It is hot where they make a restaurant meal for you with unlimited toast and muffins. Very cool bar. We were here for work, but I would definitely consider it for a romantic weekend away. Very well kept...”
Phala
South Africa South Africa
“The place is super nice. It's home away from home. Clean, comfortable & tranquil.”
Nomvula
South Africa South Africa
“We loved the area as a whole , very tranquil, clean and beautiful. The small kitchen was a nice surprise and it made out stay very comfortable and accommodating as people that love self catering.”
Robert
Netherlands Netherlands
“Great breakfast, very large and comfortable rooms, good beds. Beautiful setting, nice pool, very friendly service by the owners”
Lolontle
South Africa South Africa
“The staff was amazing , extra helpful and so mindful . The scenery is out of this world , the photos don’t do it any justice it is such a tranquil space . Doesn’t even feel like it’s in South Africa , just wow .”

Managed by Andre & Lelanie Joubert

Company review score: 9.6Based on 272 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

We are a Family Driven Establishment and our Staff pride themselves in service excellence.

Property information

Rich with Industrial Diversity, Newcastle attracts mostly Corporate Clientele. Ideally situated between Gauteng, Durban, the Kruger National Park and the Drakensberg. As the Original Farmhouse of Sir Rider Haggard, Author of “King Solomon’s Mines”, our Establishment is nestled at the foothill of the Hilldrop Rocky Range. Built in 1875 and the focal point of our Bed & Breakfast, many a Corporate and Holiday Visitor has shared the history hereof since 29 July 1995. Our rooms are inviting with crisp poly-percale linen enhanced by the rich colours of Persian and Kelim carpets. Each Bedroom walks onto a patio or balcony with Garden or Forest views. Secure parking on premises for each room makes unpacking a breeze. Our 3 Hectare Indigenous Forest hosts an array of birdlife which surrounds the Honesty Bar and Swimming Pool. The Braai Lapa is available for private use and a favourite meeting place.

Neighbourhood information

Our Establishment is nestled on the outskirts of Newcastle and makes for beautiful surroundings. Our Original Farmhouse is known to the Locals as "Hilldrop House" as it was declared a National Monument in 1981 with the same name.

Languages spoken

Afrikaans,English

Property surroundings

House rules

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Check-in
From 14:00 to 19:00
Check-out
From 06:30 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of ZAR 500 is required on arrival. That's about US$28. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. The deposit will be fully refunded via bank transfer if there is no damage to the property upon inspection after check-out.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 2 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this property
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 06:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 06:00:00.

A damage deposit of ZAR 500 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. The deposit will be fully refunded via bank transfer if there is no damage to the property upon inspection after check-out.