The Old Mushroom Farm

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The Old Mushroom Farm

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Scored 8.4
Rated very good

Excellent location!

9.1
  • Houses
  • Kitchen
  • Lake view
  • Garden
  • Pets allowed
  • BBQ facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Bath
  • Daily housekeeping

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About this property

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Guests say the description and photos for this property are very accurate.

Comfortable Accommodation: The Old Mushroom Farm in Howick offers family rooms with private bathrooms, fully equipped kitchens, and modern amenities. Each room includes a dining area, work desk, and free WiFi. Dining and Leisure: Guests can enjoy a family-friendly restaurant serving brunch with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. The terrace and outdoor seating areas provide relaxing spaces. Additional facilities include a fitness room, outdoor play area, and barbecue facilities. Convenient Location: Located 35 km from Pietermaritzburg Airport, the chalet is near attractions such as Howick Museum (7 km) and Howick Falls (8 km). Free on-site private parking is available. Highly rated for its convenient location and nearby shops.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms

Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

    • Free private parking available on-site

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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 double bed
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
Bedroom 3
2 single beds
Bedroom 4
2 single beds
Bedroom 5
7 single beds
Bedroom 1
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2
4 single beds
Bedroom 3
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 4
4 single beds
Bedroom 1
2 single beds
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
2 single beds
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1 large double bed
1 double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Sanjiv
    South Africa South Africa
    “Rustic, great service from host. Beautiful surroundings.”
  • Malte
    South Africa South Africa
    “The location is stunning, just around Karkloof farmers Market. The place itself is absolutely unique and has a special ambience. It provided all we needed for a weekend away! Love it! They even provided a voucher for a breakfast next door, wow!”
  • Marni
    South Africa South Africa
    “Out of town, quiet and open space. Farm feel but with a touch of shops 🙂”
  • Paul
    South Africa South Africa
    “Farm stay, beautiful view and small businesses in the converted mushroom farm”
  • Wesley
    South Africa South Africa
    “Quiet location away from the business of the city.”
  • Wayne
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Beautiful setting with stunning scenery! The house was clean and comfortable, with lovely warm duvets. The living quarters are large and spacious and at one stage of the weekend we had over 20 people inside celebrating a 90th birthday and it...”
  • Anna
    South Africa South Africa
    “Beautiful environment, lovely spacious rooms bathrooms and living room.”
  • Charne
    South Africa South Africa
    “Absolutely stunning property, little stores, bakery, and she accommodated us even though we arrived late she arranged for fresh bread waiting for us in the room. They made so much effort with the little things, pre-packed wood in the closed fire...”
  • Concar
    South Africa South Africa
    “It had the laid back magic of a forest retreat, with a professionally well run venue behind it. What a special place, thank you TOMF and all involved. Thabo was always a shout away, with a friendly smile on his face. Amazing value for money.”
  • Diane
    South Africa South Africa
    “We loved the light and the space in the apartment. The views from the Loft were amazing. The breakfast vouchers were a nice surprise. We had everything we needed.”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by The Old Mushroom Farm

Company review score: 8.9Based on 418 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Initially operating as a mushroom farm, the buildings have been transformed into unique self-catering units, which accommodate 55 people in the 2 houses, 5 cottages and 2 upmarket BnB units; The Apartment and Loft. The cottages sleep 4 people, the Round House sleeps 12, the Falls House sleeps 15, The Apartment sleeps 4 and The Loft , 4. Each unit is self-contained and fully furnished with 100% cotton linen and an equipped kitchen. We recently just opened a venue hire facility. ​Staying with us is a retreat that benefits from its proximity to the vibrant community. All of the units are a short stroll to the Tunnels where artisans procure shops, restaurants, gym and community garden. The farm is surrounded by the best mountain biking and trail running routes in South Africa and is an ideal starting point for wonderful day trips exploring all the Midlands Meander has to offer. ​

Property information

The Old Mushroom Farm is situated in the picturesque KwaZulu-Natal Midlands, only 6.5km from Howick on the Karkloof Road. As the name suggests, the farm was once used to grow mushrooms, but has since been renovated into modern accommodation and is now an attractive destination for the whole family- including pets! The farm shed (the Loft), a mushroom growing tunnel (the Tunnel Apartment), grow-rooms (the Boutique Apartments), and staff housing (the Cottages) have been artfully converted into a unique self-catering accommodation experience. There is plenty to do and see on the farm with multiple shops, restaurants, kids play area, food garden and more also on the property. Work out at the gym, grab a morning coffee, pick up some fresh bread, and forage for your lunch- all a short walk from where you’ll be staying. Bring your bike! TOMF is nestled amongst the best mountain biking single tracks in Southern Africa. Looking for a venue for your next conference or event? We have the facilities, plus accommodation for your guests (TOMF accommodation sleeps up to 71 people).

Neighbourhood information

The farm is surrounded by the best mountain biking and trail running routes in South Africa and is an ideal starting point for wonderful day trips exploring all the Midlands Meander has to offer. The Karkloof Farmers market is on the farm next door, just a walk across a field away on a Saturday morning. Restaurants, shopping centers, Karkloof Canopy tours, Karkloof Falls, the Karkloof polo club and Karkloof horse trails are all in close proximity making it an ideal destination for the whole family and people from all walks of life.

Languages spoken

English,Zulu

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Home Slice Cafe
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free

House rules

The Old Mushroom Farm takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 16:30
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 05:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 11 years
Extra bed upon request
Free

The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform The Old Mushroom Farm in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

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