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Millgate Cottage

3.0 star property
Tudor holiday home with outdoor pool and restaurant

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Front of property
Self-Catering Cottage 2 | Living room
Exterior
Outdoor pool
Self-Catering Cottage 1 | Garden view

Reviews

3.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
The current price is NZ$94
includes taxes & fees
13 May - 14 May

Explore the area

Map
R103 Balgowan, between Michaelhouse and Balgowan, Lidgetton West, KwaZulu-Natal, 3275
  • Midmar Dam
  • Gowrie Farm Golf Course
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Abingdon Wine Estate
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Pietermaritzburg (PZB)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Room options

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Self-Catering Cottage 1

Self-Catering Cottage 1

Highlights

Patio
Garden
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Large Single Sofa Bed

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Self-Catering Cottage 2 | Exterior

Self-Catering Cottage 2

Highlights

Patio
Garden
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
  • 60 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Single Beds, 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Lulworth Cove Suite

Lulworth Cove Suite

Highlights

Patio
Garden
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Separate bedroom
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Kimmeridge Suite

Kimmeridge Suite

Highlights

Patio
Garden
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Durdle Door Suite

Durdle Door Suite

Highlights

Patio
Garden
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Fridge
Portable fan
Private bathroom
  • 24 sq m
  • Studio
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Lidgetton West

A family-friendly stay in Lidgetton West awaits you at Millgate Cottage. You'll be 13.2 km (8.2 mi) from Nelson Mandela Capture Site Monument and 15 km (9.3 mi) from Gowrie Farm Golf Course. Highlights at this Tudor holiday home include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .Patios, portable fans and wardrobes or cupboards are featured in all 7 individually decorated homes. Fridges and microwaves make in-room dining convenient. Housekeeping is available on request. .The bistro, Shazorro German Bakery, serves German cuisine and is open for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. At the holiday home's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and coffee/tea in a common area. On weekend mornings cooked-to-order breakfast is served between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM. .Places within a 30-minute drive of this 3-property class Lidgetton West holiday home include Karkloof Farmer's Market and Howick Public Falls.
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What's nearby

  • Gowrie Farm Golf Course - 16 min drive - 15.6 km
  • Nelson Mandela Capture Site Monument - 18 min drive - 17.4 km
  • Abingdon Wine Estate - 20 min drive - 16.6 km
  • Fordoun Spa - 25 min drive - 22.1 km
  • Karkloof Farmer's Market - 27 min drive - 26.4 km

Getting around

  • Pietermaritzburg (PZB) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Blueberry Cafe - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Terbodore Coffee - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Bierfassl Restaurant and Pub - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Fable - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Caversham Mill Restaurant - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Millgate Cottage

Tudor holiday home with outdoor pool and restaurant
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. An outdoor pool, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at the family-friendly Millgate Cottage. Self parking is free.
  • 7 guestrooms or units
  • Conference rooms
  • Built in 1960
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Millgate Cottage offers 7 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature portable fans. Rooms open to patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, German, Zulu

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Family friendly

  • Children stay free (see details)

Restaurants on site

  • Shazorro German Bakery

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Weekend cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: ZAR 85 to 120 for adults and ZAR 85 to 120 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 private bathroom
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Art gallery
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Work spaces

  • Meeting rooms

Comfort

  • Heating
  • Portable fan

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total
  • Pets stay free
  • Pets allowed in specific rooms

Suitability/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)
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Local maps

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Mini golf
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 7 units
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Built in 1960
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Local artist showcase
  • Recycling
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Tudor architecture
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Wednesday - Sunday (6:30 AM - 4:30 PM)
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 2 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately ZAR 85 to 120 for adults and ZAR 85.00 to 120 for children

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash.

We should mention

  • Children aged 2 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply. To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Millgate Cottage House Lidgetton West
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Millgate Cottage Private vacation home
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Millgate Cottage?

Millgate Cottage offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Millgate Cottage?

As of 8 May 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Millgate Cottage on 13 May 2025 start from NZ$94.13, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Millgate Cottage?

Yep, Millgate Cottage has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Millgate Cottage?

The closest beach to Millgate Cottage is Craigie Burn Dam (33.8 km).

Does Millgate Cottage have a pool?

Millgate Cottage has an outdoor pool.

What makes Millgate Cottage a romantic place to stay?

Garden-view dining and a lounge bar, as well as private patios in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Millgate Cottage.

Is Millgate Cottage family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as on-site mini golf, a BBQ and a picnic area, it's no surprise that Millgate Cottage is a hit with families.

Does Millgate Cottage serve breakfast?

You bet, cooked-to-order breakfast is on offer at weekends between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Millgate Cottage?

No, Millgate Cottage does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Millgate Cottage?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves German cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Millgate Cottage?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Millgate Cottage Reviews

Reviews

3.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 2 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 2 reviews

4.0/10

Cleanliness

4.0/10

Staff & service

3.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

IA

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Millgate overnight

I was disappointed with my stay at Millgate. No shower, fan or heater was not working. TV has limited channels. Cutlery not sufficient
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

2/10 Terrible

Alida

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
What a nightmare after arriving tired from travelling more tha a 1000kms to walk into a very dusty,dirty and neglected room. It is not anything close to what was advertised on the internet. It is a shame to pay R970 for this shocking place. As far as we observed the situation i do not understand how it can even be rated as a 5 star on certain websites and others as a 3 star. Torn towels,dirty bedding and sleeper coach as well as second hand-used soap in the bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019