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Balgowan is a tiny hamlet situated in the heart of the enchanting Natal Midlands. Balgowan's central location in the Midland's Meander makes it an ideal base from which to explore the numerous cottage industries and studios which characterise this art and craft route, and is also known for the Boschoek Golf Estate built around the pretty, but challenging 9 hole golf course.
The art of country hospitality has been perfected in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands. Art and pottery studios, herb and flower gardens, cheese factories and weaving workshops are just some of the delights visitors to Balgowan can indulge in, as well as a spot of trout or bass fishing or an exhilarating round of golf.
Originally part of a Zulu Royal hunting Preserve the Balgowan area was inhabited by the Voortrekkers and the British in the early 1800s and has inherited a distinct British Colonial atmosphere. With its hilly terrain, lush green vegetation and its not infrequent winter snowfalls, it is little wonder that the area has been called "Little England".
Balgowan can be reached, either by branching directly off the N3 between Mooi River and Pietermaritzburg, or by taking the R103 which is the more scenic old Johannesburg to Durban road.
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 Grape Crushing Festival: 9 km
Grape Crushing Festival
The Grape Crushing Festival is located at The Stables Wine Estate in Nottingham Road in the Midlands (KwaZulu-Natal) it is an annual festival held by the Stables Wine Estate to celebrate the end of another hectic  KwaZulu Natal Beer Route: 10 km
The recently launched KwaZulu Natal Beer Route offers both beer connoisseurs, and interested travelers the excellent opportunity to look into the wonderful world of beer brewing. The Beer Route allows travelers a series of stops at nine small breweries
The Fort Nottingham Highland Games and Festival are held annually on the grounds of Fort Nottingham in the green hills of the Natal Midlands. The fort is located about eight kilometers from the village, and the connecting field provide an excellent loc  Aladdin's De-Light: 10 km
Aladdin's De-Light is one of the older members of the Midlands Meander, and was established over ten years ago in Nottingham Road, KwaZulu-Natal. Aladdin's De-Light has developed over the years from being a simple little coffee shop with crafts into a
The Midlands Meander Creative Festival features numerous informative creative lessons and workshops about music, cheese production and herb cultivation, as well as culinary art, leather and woodwork, jewellery design and various aspects of fine art whi  Dargle Valley Pottery: 15 km
Dargle Valley Pottery is situated on a farm in the Dargle Valley, where national award winner with over thirty years of experience, Ian Glenny creates his unique wares. The artwork produced at Dargle Valley Pottery includes stoneware, terracotta and po  Midmar Dam: 23 km
The Midmar Dam Nature Reserve situated near the KwaZulu Natal Midlands towns of Howick and Pietermaritzburg, is fed by the Umgeni river, and incorporates the dam, various recreational activities, and a nature reserve. The Nature reserve covers an area | | | Nearby Towns | Curry's Post
Dargle
Karkloof
Karkloof Nature Reserve
Lidgetton
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Midlands Forest Lodge in Balgowan, KwaZulu-Natal
Midlands Forest Lodge offers ten twin roomed chalets (i.e. two rooms to one
chalet, each room sleeping two guests) on a bed and breakfast option. Each room
has an ensuite shower and toilet, a small verandah, and facilities to make
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Inkwazi Cottage in Balgowan, KwaZulu-Natal
Inkwazi cottage is set in the stunning Balgowan Valley, next door to
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Beacon Vlei - Self Catering in Balgowan, KwaZulu-Natal
Five charming self catering dwellings exist on the farm, The Boat House, Crane
Cottage, Otter Cottage, Rose Cottage and Heron Cottage. Guests need not leave
the farm to enjoy Bass fishing, birding, boating or a picnic after a leisurely
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Balgowan is a tiny hamlet situated in the heart of the enchanting Natal Midlands. Balgowan's central location in the Midland's Meander makes it an ideal base from which to explore the numerous cottage industries and studios which characterise this art and craft route, and is also known for the Boschoek Golf Estate built around the pretty, but challenging 9 hole golf course.
The art of country hospitality has been perfected in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands. Art and pottery studios, herb and flower gardens, cheese factories and weaving workshops are just some of the delights visitors to Balgowan can indulge in, as well as a spot of trout or bass fishing or an exhilarating round of golf.
Originally part of a Zulu Royal hunting Preserve the Balgowan area was inhabited by the Voortrekkers and the British in the early 1800s and has inherited a distinct British Colonial atmosphere. With its hilly terrain, lush green vegetation and its not infrequent winter snowfalls, it is little wonder that the area has been called "Little England".
Balgowan can be reached, either by branching directly off the N3 between Mooi River and Pietermaritzburg, or by taking the R103 which is the more scenic old Johannesburg to Durban road.
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