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The Old Mushroom Farm

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A row of brick structures with curved roofs, possibly a series of small buildings or sheds, surrounded by greenery and a clear sky.
A spacious living room with a fireplace, a dining area, and a kitchen in the background.
A bedroom with a brick wall, a bed with white bedding, two bedside tables with lamps, and a striped rug.
A compact kitchen with a brick wall, a dining area with a wooden table and chairs, and a small seating area with a sofa.
A brick building with arched windows and a garden with various plants.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
The current price is $100
$87 nightly
$100 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jul 27 - Jul 28

Explore the area

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11 Karkloof Rd, Howick, KwaZulu-Natal, 3290
  • Place, Umgeni Valley Nature Reserve
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Karkloof Farmer's Market
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Howick Public Falls
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Pietermaritzburg (PZB)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Comfort Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Patio, Garden View

A bedroom with a brick wall, a round mirror, a bed, a nightstand, and a chair.

Comfort Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Patio, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 753 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Large Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Comfort Apartment, Kitchen

A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and three framed pictures on the wall.

Comfort Apartment, Kitchen

  • Garden view
  • 861 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Howick

When you stay at The Old Mushroom Farm in Howick, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Umgeni Valley Nature Reserve and Karkloof Farmer's Market. .This bed & breakfast is 4.4 mi (7.1 km) from Howick Museum and 4.6 mi (7.4 km) from Howick Public Falls.
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What's nearby

  • Umgeni Valley Nature Reserve - 9 min drive - 4.5 miles
  • Karkloof Farmer's Market - 11 min drive - 4.9 miles
  • Howick Museum - 13 min drive - 5.8 miles
  • Howick Public Falls - 14 min drive - 6.1 miles
  • Howick Golf Club - 16 min drive - 6.7 miles

Getting around

  • Pietermaritzburg (PZB) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Horse Shoe Bend - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Treatery At Yard 41 - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Mulberry Hill Bistro - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Yellowwood Café - ‬7 min drive

About this property

The Old Mushroom Farm

The Old Mushroom Farm offers 15 accommodations with fireplaces and portable fans. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas and include dining tables. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Accommodations at this 3-star bed & breakfast have kitchens with coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is provided on request.
Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 15 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring fireplaces. Kitchens are outfitted with ovens. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include separate sitting areas and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as a picnic area. This bed & breakfast also features charcoal grills and a banquet hall.
Satisfy your appetite at the bed & breakfast's coffee shop/cafe. A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and coffee/tea in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • In-room kitchen
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Area rugs in room
  • No elevator
  • Smooth flooring in room

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Oven

More

  • Fireplace
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Portable fan
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit is payable by bank transfer and is due within 24 hours of booking the reservation.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

The Old Mushroom Farm Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 2 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 2 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 2 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Johan Robins

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at the Old Mushroom Farm was fantastic. The converted mushroom house into an apartment is awesome and very comfortable. I would recommend it for anyone wishing to explore the Howick/Karkloof area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

MOHAMED

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful aesthetic with quirky touches reminding you of old school yesteryear. Large spacious accommodation in a peaceful setting with all amenities thought of and provided. Breakfast is included in the price which is real bonus.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026