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Granny Mouse Country House & Spa

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Free daily full breakfast
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, River View | View from room

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant

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R103, Old Main Road, Between Lidgetton and Balgowan, Lidgetton West, KwaZulu-Natal, 3275
  • Place, Michaelhouse Nature Reserve
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Nelson Mandela Capture Site Monument
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Gowrie Farm Golf Course
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Pietermaritzburg (PZB)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, River View | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, free minibar

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, River View

  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, River View | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, free minibar

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, River View

  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, Garden Area | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, free minibar

Standard Room, Garden Area

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Granny Mouse Country House & Spa

Along with 2 restaurants, this country house has 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Free full breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, 2 bars/lounges, a snack bar/deli and a sauna are on-site.
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 fridges and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, designer toiletries and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, safes and telephones. Additionally, rooms include a hairdryer and blackout curtains. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis. Amenities available on request include hypo-allergenic bedding.

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.

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 hot tub. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and hydrotherapy.
During your stay at Granny Mouse Country House & Spa, you'll be close to Michaelhouse Nature Reserve. Free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking are available.
  • Free full breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • For dining with garden views, stop by The Eaves, one of the property's 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges
  • Take a swim in the seasonal outdoor pool
  • Treat yourself to manicures and pedicures, body scrubs or body treatments at Granny Mouse Spa
  • Services include babysitting, dry cleaning/laundry and luggage storage
  • On-site recreation includes a steam room, a sauna and horse riding/rentals
  • 12 minutes by car from Nelson Mandela Capture Site Monument and 15 minutes from Abingdon Wine Estate
Granny Mouse Country House & Spa offers its guests a full-service spa, 2 outdoor swimming pools, a sauna, and a seasonal outdoor pool. There are 2 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafΘ and a nearby snack bar/deli. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet.

Spa services, a terrace, and a garden are also featured at the family-friendly Granny Mouse Country House & Spa. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Lidgetton West country house.

Guests are served a free full breakfast daily from 7 AM to 10 AM.
The Eaves – Overlooking the garden, this fine-dining restaurant only serves dinner. 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.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7 AM to 10 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Granny Mouse
  • The Eaves

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • In-room babysitting
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 3 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Hot tub
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 12 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1986
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Tempur-Pedic mattress

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • HDTV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free stocked minibar
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Fireplace
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 3 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
The front desk at this property is open daily from 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM.
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in October and close in April.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the country house before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Children aged 3 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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

Granny Mouse Country House & Spa Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 99 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 99 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 99 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 99 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 99 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Arnold

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Tara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Sadly Disappointed.

A little dissatisfied. There are fire places in the rooms as well as all public spaces but because it wasn’t yet the 1st of May (even though we were there over the Easter long weekend), we were not allowed to light them. (It was cold). No music / fires / atmosphere in the public spaces makes it cold & uneventful to go there. No walking trails on the property, so if you want to walk you need to drive to another. Your breakfast is complimentary but you must pay to have a cappacino (only filter coffee included- which as a coffee lover - honestly wasn’t very nice coffee at all). The steam room at the spa wasn’t working when we went for our treatments. The staff however are really lovely and doing their best to make it welcoming. If you’re happy to sit in your room all weekend then it is perfect, but for a more active couple, unfortunately it’s not the right fit.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arnold

Business traveller
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nyall

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We only stayed one day but the Property impressed us. It is a unique Hotel as it is an English cottage style. Staff are friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig, Las Vegas

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The old charm was wonderful, really enjoyed the room as it was spacious. The restaurant wasn’t great, staff weren’t very friendly and food was average. Otherwise we loved it
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Ashlyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

EVERYTHING WAS GOOD.

EVERYTHING WAS FINE, DRIVEWAY CAN BE DONE BETTER AND WIDER RANGE OF FOOD.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Overall ok

Friendly service, room is comfortable. Bathroom needs renovation.
Bathroom really needs renovation
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Overall ok

Friendly service, room is comfortable, bathroom needs renovation.
Bathroom really needs renovation
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

RAVINDREN

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely location and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Deenadayalan

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lars

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great service and amazing dinner!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Godfrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Hotel from the reception to the restaurant including the rooms was so clean and tidy.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rakhi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Ayanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

Great reception from front desk personnel, place is awesome for relaxing. Nature all round
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christian sihlesenkosi

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent getaway location

Outstanding location, comfortable, spacious, clean and well appointed rooms. Serene setting with easy access to local attractions.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Pinky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Leelin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

6/10 Okay

Maryann

Disliked: Cleanliness

Not Great .........................

I was so looking forward to this stay . The place needs a good scrub in the walkways and the bathroom especially the grouting and the shower . There were stains on the seats in the dining area. It was particularly chilly and when I asked if they could light a fire - I was told they are not using them. I would not recommend this spot at all.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021