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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, River View
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed, River View
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Standard Room, Garden Area
1 King Bed 2 Twin Beds
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Upscale country house with 2 restaurants and 2 outdoor pools

Popular property highlights

Breakfast included
Free self parking
Free WiFi
Laundry facilities
Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)

Located in Lidgetton West, Granny Mouse Country House & Spa is in the historical district, within a 15-minute drive of Nelson Mandela Capture Site Monument and Abingdon Wine Estate. This upscale country house is 32.2 mi (51.8 km) from Drakensberg Mountains and 9.6 mi (15.4 km) from Gowrie Farm Golf Course.

Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 32 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring fireplaces and plasma televisions. Your Tempur-Pedic bed comes with Egyptian cotton sheets. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment.

Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, which include 2 outdoor swimming pools, a sauna, and bicycles to rent. This country house also features complimentary wireless internet access, babysitting (surcharge), and wedding services.

Grab a bite at The Eaves, one of the country house's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Relax with a refreshing drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 7 AM to 10 AM.

Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, dry cleaning/laundry services, and luggage storage. Event facilities at this country house consist of a conference center and meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages Spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

Granny Mouse Country House & Spa features a full-service spa, 2 outdoor swimming pools, a sauna, and a seasonal outdoor pool. Dining is available at one of the country house's 2 restaurants and guests can grab coffee at the coffee shop/café. The property also has a snack bar/deli. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the country house's 2 bars/lounges. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wired and wireless Internet access.

This family-friendly country house also offers spa services, a terrace, and a garden. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

Granny Mouse Country House & Spa has designated areas for smoking.

  • Picnic area
  • Daily
  • Number of outdoor pools - 2
  • Number of bars/lounges - 2
  • Full-service spa
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Conference space
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa treatment room(s)
  • Meeting rooms
  • Year Built - 1986
  • Free self parking
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Steam room
  • Free WiFi
  • Sauna
  • Free wired internet
  • Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
  • Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
  • Outdoor seasonal pool
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Spa services on site
  • Terrace
  • Luggage storage
  • Number of restaurants - 2
  • Free full breakfast
  • Conference center
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Laundry facilities
  • Total number of rooms - 32
  • Number of floors - 2
  • Number of buildings/towers - 12
  • Wedding services
  • Garden
  • Fireplace in lobby

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Number of outdoor pools - 2
  • Free WiFi
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry facilities
  • Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)
  • Refrigerator
  • Free cribs/infant beds

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Free wired internet

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Afrikaans
  • Zulu

Parking

Free self parking

Room Amenities

Granny Mouse Country House & Spa offers 32 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature fireplaces and free minibar items. Rooms open to balconies. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Tempur-Pedic beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Plasma televisions come with premium satellite channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, safes, and phones. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and blackout drapes/curtains. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include hypo-allergenic bedding.

  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Television
  • Refrigerator
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding available
  • Phone
  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • In-room safe
  • Fireplace
  • Balcony
  • Designer toiletries
  • Desk
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning)
  • Premium bedding
  • Turndown service
  • Premium TV channels
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)
  • Slippers
  • Satellite TV service
  • HDTV
  • Free WiFi
  • Egyptian-cotton sheets
  • Individually furnished
  • Individually decorated
  • Plasma TV
  • Tempur-Pedic mattress
  • TV size measurement: cm
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Minibar (stocked, free items)
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Electric kettle
  • Towels provided
  • Bedsheets provided

Where to Eat

A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 7 AM and 10 AM.

The Eaves - Overlooking the garden, this fine-dining restaurant serves dinner only. Reservations are required.

Granny Mouse - Overlooking the pool and garden, this bistro serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available. Reservations are required.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Nearby Things to Do

2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a seasonal outdoor pool. Other recreational amenities include a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Water skiing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horse riding/rental on site
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Bicycle rentals on site
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Golf lessons available nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Sailing nearby

Spa Services

Granny Mouse Spa has 3 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments. The spa is equipped with a spa tub. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and hydrotherapy.

  • Spa tub in spa
  • Number of treatment rooms 3
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Body treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Facial treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Aromatherapy treatments
  • Hydrotherapy treatments
  • Massages

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM

Check-in time ends at 10 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-out

Check-out time is 10 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 3 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 600.0 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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, debit cards, and cash

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Barclaycard, debit cards, and cash.

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Front desk opens daily at 10:00 AM

Front desk closes daily at 10:00 PM

Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning

Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection

Cashless transactions are not available

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

Masks are compulsory at the property

Temperature checks are available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Contactless food service / room service is not available

Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Reservation might be required for some facilities onsite

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Contactless check-out is not available

Staff wears personal protective equipment

Mobile key entry is not available

Food service has been amended for enhanced safety

Protective clothing is not available to guests

No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

Property does not follow sanitization practices of any association

Staffed front desk

Children stay free - maximum age 3

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is not available

No elevators

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Children stay free

Individually-wrapped food options are not available

Debit cards

No gap period between guest stays

Fees

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 600.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Hotel Names

  • Granny Mouse Country House Lidgetton West
  • Granny Mouse Country
  • Granny Mouse Country Balgowan
  • Granny Mouse Lidgetton West
  • Granny Mouse Country House Balgowan
  • Granny Mouse Country House Hotel Balgowan
  • Granny Mouse Country House South Africa/Balgowan
  • Granny Mouse Balgowan

We should mention

The seasonal outdoor pool closes in April.

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the country house prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Children 3 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.

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