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Hillston Farm
Off the R56, 53 km from Middelburg
5900
Eastern Cape
021 344 2440
14:00-23:00
10:00
-31.397707588478
25.495670890543
Hillston Farm
Hillston Farm
Hillston Farm
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Accommodation is offered in the 6-sleeper Hillston Cottage, and the 8-sleeper Northmead Country House, sleeping up to 14 guests in total. Each unit features an en-suite bathroom fitted with either a shower, bath, toilet and basin. Guests can also do their own cooking in their fully equipped kitchen or enjoy a braai in the lapa outside.
Breakfast and dinner can also be provided at an additional fee, and meals are served in the farmhouse dining room or alfresco in the expansive garden. A laundry service can be arranged. The farm has a swimming pool with a view, so guests can cool off during the heat of the day.
We offer hands-on Karoo cooking classes or demonstrations by our very own Cordon Bleu-trained chef. Guests can enjoy a historical tour of the Boer War blockhouse, now a braai lapa and barracks which have been converted into a shearing shed, explore the river in search of fossils or the koppies for bushman etchings.
Accommodation is offered in the 6-sleeper Hillston Cottage, and the 8-sleeper Northmead Country House, sleeping up to 14 guests in total. Each unit features an en-suite bathroom fitted with either a shower, bath, toilet and basin. Guests can also do their own cooking in their fully equipped kitchen or enjoy a braai in the lapa outside.
Breakfast and dinner can also be provided at an additional fee, and meals are served in the farmhouse dining room or alfresco in the expansive garden. A laundry service can be arranged. The farm has a swimming pool with a view, so guests can cool off during the heat of the day.
We offer hands-on Karoo cooking classes or demonstrations by our very own Cordon Bleu-trained chef. Guests can enjoy a historical tour of the Boer War blockhouse, now a braai lapa and barracks which have been converted into a shearing shed, explore the river in search of fossils or the koppies for bushman etchings.
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Reviews (38)
38 guests' feedbackAbsolute gem of a place - exactly what we were looking for. Away from the hustle and bustle of city life but I could still do some work while there. Our dogs also loved exploring the Karoo veld. The house is well equipped, especially for chilly winter nights.
Easy, comfortable, and felt welcome.
Delicious fried, showered and slept!
We loved the cottage in the rural African countryside! We were welcomed with a hot meal and invited for the Sunday braai. We felt so welcome. Thanks to the whole family for making our stay at Hillston Farm so memorable!
We have wanted to get away to Hillston for a long time and will definitely go again.
Very nice stay! They are hospitable people. The old cottage is well equipped with old world charm. Very quiet and very peaceful.
Pleasant. Had a great sleep.
Great place to chill after a long car journey.
Was just what we were craving after a long day on the road.
Fenced-in for pets and located on a working farm. The block house next to the farmhouse invoked thoughts of Brit soldiers and Boer commandoes. Our two small doggies enjoyed the stay, especially the visit of a yellow mongoose.
If you are looking for remote and off the grid away from hussle and bustle with no Wifi, this is the place for you.
Friendly service, everything worked. Convenient and comfortable.
Perfectly located in the karoo.
It has everything one needs. Super neat and an interesting story. We really liked the history of the place. The closed braai area was just a bit difficult to braai in (it smokes a lot). Everything else was perfect!
Very peaceful and tranquil, lovely overnight stop.
It is always nice to have to open a gate to access ones accommodation as you know that you are on the farm. Hillston is no exception. A warm welcome and at the cottage the underfloor heating and the electric underblankets were already turned on. We asked to have both supper and breakfast and enjoyed both very much. We look forward to returning.
The most beautiful sunrises and sunsets. It was a wonderful experience. Nice walk around the farm. The house is well furnished. The 'no electricity' was no problem, there were more than enough LED lights available for our 2 nights. The house is equipped with gas fridge/freezer, gas stove, gas geyser etc. On the way home, don't be in a hurry - the road is suitable for a vehicle with higher clearance.
We really enjoyed the silence, stars and history-rich landscape.
The cottage was well equipped, the bed was comfortable and the surroundings were wonderful - a taste of real Karoo wilderness.
A nice, spacious farm house in a tranquil, quiet area. The braai area in the old block house is an interesting experience.
Delicious, peaceful farm stay, with a beautiful, large pool.
Our Hillston Farm stay was excellent. Very clean old farm house, fully equipped, no electricity but well equipped with candles and LED lights. Very remote and luckily we had all provisions needed for our two day stay. Very quiet with wonderful starlit evenings. Best to go with a few people. The house could easy accommodate 4 couples.
Hosts were super helpful and friendly. The setting is very remote, 6 km from the main homestead, and meals were brought to us, which was a treat, as we were on bicycles. The meals were fantastic, and the accommodation and facilities were well presented and maintained. All in all, we would sincerely recommend this for a peaceful getaway.
We had a great stay, thank you very much!
It's a shame we didn't get a chance to taste the much talked about meals, maybe next time we'll be lucky to get the chef there. Note that there is no signal at the cottage and WiFi is available at the main homestead. Had a wonderful sleep, nice fresh and clean bedding. Very friendly reception. Beautiful characterful house and lapa.
Clean and tidy.
It was great to have the break on the Karoo farm. The stars are absolutely stunning in the evening and the fresh air is fantastic. Riana made an effort to take us on a route that made the farm experience interesting. I had hoped that my children could have a little more direct contact with farm animals for a nice farm experience, but that is not what the accommodation offers. The house was clean and comfortable. I do think the price is a bit high compared to other accommodations. But in short, it was a very nice experience.
What a pleasure! A very nice spot.
Ideal stopover accommodation on a picturesque farm off the main route. Delicious dinner served in the cottage by friendly family. Thank you!
As above. The tranquillity was good. We had warm blankets and the kitchen has all that is needed.
House is cracked everywhere and very basic for what you pay. They were also busy with repairs and started hacking at the wall of our bedroom at 8 o'clock in the morning.
Nice place in a beautiful environment. Loads of birds!
Well appointed, very spacious, very comfortable, with a wonderful opportunity to braai in a genuine Anglo Boer War blockhouse, wonderful bird life, very peaceful, Riana Southey very hospitable.
Feel free to see the stars.
Slept over on the way to Plettenberg Bay from Gauteng. Lovely and peaceful.
See the stars.
Hillston Farm is a retreat for a tired soul after a long journey, just to stand still in God's nature and take in His handiwork is food for body and soul.
It's off the main road. You turn to drive there. Not worth it. Not meeting our expectations.
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Hillston Cottage
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The Hillston Cottage was built in the late 1800s, and previous generations have used the cottage to house managers and governesses. 60 years ago it was even used as a school, which all the neighbouring farms’ children attended. The cottage can accommodate up to 6 guests and contains 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and an open-plan kitchen, dining room and family lounge with underfloor heating. The first and second bedrooms each contain a double bed, and the third bedroom contains 2 single beds. The beds are made up with comfortable duvets and electric blankets. The bathroom contains a bath, a shower, and a separate toilet. The kitchen is well-equipped for self-catering with a stove, microwave, kettle, toaster, iron and breakfast counter with stools. Relax on the front verandah and watch the sunset with the guinea fowl and hadeda signalling the end of the day, or eat your breakfast at the wooden combo set. Enjoy a braai in the Boer War Blockhouse lapa or outside in the garden.
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The Hillston Cottage was built in the late 1800s, and previous generations have used the cottage to house managers and governesses. 60 years ago it was even used as a school, which all the neighbouring farms’ children attended. The cottage can accommodate up to 6 guests and contains 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and an open-plan kitchen, dining room and family lounge with underfloor heating. The first and second bedrooms each contain a double bed, and the third bedroom contains 2 single beds. The beds are made up with comfortable duvets and electric blankets. The bathroom contains a bath, a shower, and a separate toilet. The kitchen is well-equipped for self-catering with a stove, microwave, kettle, toaster, iron and breakfast counter with stools. Relax on the front verandah and watch the sunset with the guinea fowl and hadeda signalling the end of the day, or eat your breakfast at the wooden combo set. Enjoy a braai in the Boer War Blockhouse lapa or outside in the garden.
Northmead Country House
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The Northmead Country House is a spacious homestead has been furnished and equipped to a very high standard and retains much original charm and character. Beautifully sanded and varnished wooden floors and beamed ceilings provide a warm atmosphere. The absence of Eskom guarantees a romantic stay with candles and LED lights. The house can accommodate up to 8 guests and contains 4 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and a guest toilet, a kitchen, dining room, and sunroom. The first bedroom contains a brass double bed. The second, third and fourth bedrooms each contain 2 single beds. The bathroom contains a shower-over-bath, a toilet and a washbasin, and there is a second separate toilet. The farmhouse-style kitchen is equipped with coal or wood-burning stove as well as a gas stove and fridge. The dining room features an open fireplace for cosy winter evenings. The spacious separate sunroom is the perfect place to settle in with a book or a card game on a relaxing break.
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Breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner or picnic baskets are available on request at an additional charge.
A laundry service is available on request.
Guests must bring their own swimming towels for use in the pool
Cancellation policy
before check-in
before check-in
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Description
The Northmead Country House is a spacious homestead has been furnished and equipped to a very high standard and retains much original charm and character. Beautifully sanded and varnished wooden floors and beamed ceilings provide a warm atmosphere. The absence of Eskom guarantees a romantic stay with candles and LED lights. The house can accommodate up to 8 guests and contains 4 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and a guest toilet, a kitchen, dining room, and sunroom. The first bedroom contains a brass double bed. The second, third and fourth bedrooms each contain 2 single beds. The bathroom contains a shower-over-bath, a toilet and a washbasin, and there is a second separate toilet. The farmhouse-style kitchen is equipped with coal or wood-burning stove as well as a gas stove and fridge. The dining room features an open fireplace for cosy winter evenings. The spacious separate sunroom is the perfect place to settle in with a book or a card game on a relaxing break.
Accommodation is offered in the 6-sleeper Hillston Cottage, and the 8-sleeper Northmead Country House, sleeping up to 14 guests in total. Each unit features an en-suite bathroom fitted with either a shower, bath, toilet and basin. Guests can also do their own cooking in their fully equipped kitchen or enjoy a braai in the lapa outside.
Breakfast and dinner can also be provided at an additional fee, and meals are served in the farmhouse dining room or alfresco in the expansive garden. A laundry service can be arranged. The farm has a swimming pool with a view, so guests can cool off during the heat of the day.
We offer hands-on Karoo cooking classes or demonstrations by our very own Cordon Bleu-trained chef. Guests can enjoy a historical tour of the Boer War blockhouse, now a braai lapa and barracks which have been converted into a shearing shed, explore the river in search of fossils or the koppies for bushman etchings.
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