Willowdale Lodge: Kokstad, KwaZulu Natal

Imagine a place set in the heart of the East Griqualand Highland, with large rooms, large country fireplaces, rambling gardens, homemade yogurt and bread, as well as fresh milk and eggs from the farm each day? Well now there’s no need to only imagine and dream about such a place, you can find all this at a place called Willowdale Lodge.

Willowdale Lodge is located in Kokstad, halfway between KwaZulu Natal and the Eastern Cape on the N2 highway. It is about 3 hours from Durban, and 4,5 hours from East London. Therefore is makes for the perfect stopover for travelers on that route, it will be one of the best decisions you’ve made all year!

Willowdale Lodge is surrounded by over 2000 hectares of panoramic highland countryside, providing the perfect environment in which to unwind. The relaxed environment together with the historic lodgings on offer, you can be sure of a memorable stay.

When at Willowdale Lodge, you will get a homestead and historic ambience. This is truly a superb establishment at very reasonable rates. The beautifully polished floors, luxurious furnishings, deep verandahs, and the most comfortable beds with 100% percale cotton linen will make you want to stay another night… or two.

Also on offer for the guests convenience is a resident’s bar, a coffee shop, a country deli, a great wine list and the best freshly ground coffee in the area!

Willowdale Lodge recently received a prestigious award for their high quality cuisine. So what are you waiting for? Go on and make that booking, you will not regret it, and that is a guarantee!

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