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Gateside Guest House

KwaZulu Natal Midlands, South Africa
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About Gateside Guest House

We are situated in a quiet cul-de-sac with stunning views, in the heart of tranquil Hilton village, a northern suburb of Pietermaritzburg.We are easily accessed from the N3 highway, 30 mins' drive from Oribi airport(Pmb) & an hour & a half from King Shaka airport in Durban.Ideally located for both business or as a visitor to the Midlands Meander's arts & crafts or one of the superb private schools of Hilton College, St Annes, Cowan House, Grace & Etham Colleges.The Hilton Life Hospital is 2kms from us as are our local shops & restaurants in the heart of the village.

We sleep a maximum of 30 people: 1 x 4-sleeper self-catering unit, 2 x 5-sleeper self-catered units & our 6-sleeper(3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms).All come with braai facilities.

Main guesthouse has a standard double room(queen bed), 2 twin/double rooms & a 4-sleeper unit.

Guests enjoy the view from the glassed-in breakfast room,there is a comfortable lounge with cosy log fireplace and an area to work and the deck with braai facilities.Spacious garden with trampoline & large pool.We offer 5 units that are pet-friendly.Laundry service available and wifi fibre access.All credit cards accepted.Fully generator-operated for any powercuts.

Barbeque Facilities
Internet Access (Complimentary)
Internet Access (Paid)
Mobile Connectivity
Pool
Secure Parking
Credit Card Facilities
Laundry Service (Available)
Off Site
Art Galleries
Bird Watching
Bowls
Canoeing
Catch-and-release Fishing
Child Friendly Activities
Cooking Courses
Cultural Tours
Cycling
Fishing
Fly Fishing
Game Viewing
Golf
Health and Fitness Centre
Hiking
Historical Tours
Mountain Biking
Museums
Walks (Self Guided)
Wine Tasting

Accommodation Options

5 Sleeper(2-bedroomed), Self-cat Cottage
Main bedroom with King or twin beds & smaller 2nd bedroom with 2 single beds.Lounge with daybed for a 5th guest & fireplace,dining/kitchenette area.Bathroom has shower over bath & there is private verandah with BBQ & fenced pet-friendly garden.
5-Sleeper Self-catering Loft Unit
Open plan loft unit with great balcony views. Comes with either a king or twin beds & 3 further single beds.Lounge/dining/kitchenette area & a bathroom with Victorian bath & separate shower.
King/Twin Self-cat Unit, Ground Floor
A spacious ground floor unit for 2, with twin beds or if preferred, 1 King bed. Open plan with dining/kitchenette/lounge area & log fireplace. En-suite bathroom with shower only. Connecting door through to Double Room which can be booked at an extra fee.
King/Twin room, Ground Floor
A "room with a view" & has either kingbed or twin single beds. Bathroom en-suite being shower & separate toilet. An outdoor area to enjoy the views or a BBQ. Connecting door through to Double/Twin Self-catering Unit which can be booked at an extra fee.
4 Sleeper room-Full bathroom,Upper Floor
A light & airy bedroom facing the view with King/twin beds & a single bed in the annexe of the bedroom. There is a single-size daybed for a 4th person.Semi self-catering nook. Bathroom has Victorian bath, shower & twin basins, underfloor heating.
King/Twin Room & kitchenette,Upper floor
Room facing the view with twin single beds which convert into a King bed if needed & lovely, spacious bathroom. Relax in the Victorian bath looking out at the hills and dam. Also comes with shower, twin basins & underfloor heating.
Double Room,full Bathroom,Upper Floor
Little double room under the eaves & bathroom with Victorian bath & shower, underfloor heating.Also has barfridge, microwave, toaster, crockery & cutlery. Room has Dstv, teatray, hairdryer & wallfan, ironing facility.
Double Room, Self-cat with Patio
Separate entrance, double bed & private patio from which you can take in the wonderful view. Bathroom is shower only, underfloor heating.Room comes with microwave, barfridge, toaster, crockery & cutlery, ironing facility, Dstv, teatray, wallfan, hairdryer
6-sleeper(3-bedroomed) cottage, Self-cat
A double-storey, 3-bedroomed cottage with upper floor having main ensuite king bedroom & the next door king or twin bedroom sharing this bathroom.Groundfloor: 1 king/twin bedroom,lounge/dining/kitchen area, small bathroom with shower.Large deck with BBQ.
Standard Room Amenities
Balcony / Deck
Bath
Complimentary Wi-Fi
Cooking Equipment
Cooking Facilities
Fan
Fireplace
Fridge
Heater
Internet Access (Complimentary)
Internet Access (Paid)
Iron / Ironing Board
Laundry Facilities
Laundry Service (Available)
Lounge Area
Mini Bar
Pure Cotton Linen
Shower
Tea / Coffee
Television
Verandah
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