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Granny Mouse Country House & Spa

Property class: 4

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A thatched-roof structure with a red carpet leading to a central area with a chandelier.
A hotel room with a bed, a television, a window seat with a view, and a table with bottles.
A bedroom with a bed, a desk, and two chairs. There is a balcony with a view of the countryside.
A narrow, dimly lit hallway with wooden doors labeled "The Cellar."
A dining area with a table set for two, a view of the outdoors, and a fireplace.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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R103, Old Main Road, Between Lidgetton and Balgowan, Lidgetton West, KwaZulu-Natal, 3275
  • Place, Michaelhouse Nature Reserve
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Gowrie Farm Golf Course
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Place, Nelson Mandela Capture Site Monument
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Airport, Pietermaritzburg (PZB)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, River View

A cozy bedroom with a large bed, a wooden wardrobe, a fireplace, and a hanging light fixture.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, River View

  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, River View

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a nightstand with a candle, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, River View

  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, Garden Area

A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a green throw blanket, and a wooden door.

Standard Room, Garden Area

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Lidgetton West

Granny Mouse Country House & Spa is located within a 15-minute drive of Nelson Mandela Capture Site Monument and Abingdon Wine Estate. This 32-room, 4-star country house welcomes business and leisure travelers with 2 outdoor pools, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants.
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What's nearby

  • Michaelhouse Nature Reserve - 12 min drive - 5.4 miles
  • Gowrie Farm Golf Course - 21 min drive - 11.1 miles
  • Nelson Mandela Capture Site Monument - 21 min drive - 10.2 miles
  • Abingdon Wine Estate - 21 min drive - 10.1 miles
  • Fordoun Spa - 28 min drive - 14.1 miles

Getting around

  • Pietermaritzburg (PZB) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Piggly Wiggly Coffee Shop - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪La Lampara - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Lemon And Lavender - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪Steampunk Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Waffle Inn - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Granny Mouse Country House & Spa

At Granny Mouse Country House & Spa, guests have access to a full-service spa, 2 outdoor pools, and a sauna. If you decide to drive, there's free parking. Front-desk staff can assist with securing valuables, luggage storage, and dry cleaning/laundry. Other amenities at this spa country house include free WiFi in public areas, meeting rooms, and a conference center.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi and plasma TVs with satellite channels. Tempur-Pedic beds sport Egyptian cotton sheets and bathrooms offer hair dryers and designer toiletries. Fireplaces, free minibar items, and balconies are other standard amenities.
2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a seasonal outdoor pool. Other recreational amenities include a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Granny Mouse Spa has 3 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments. The spa is equipped with a hot tub. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and hydrotherapy.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Granny Mouse
  • The Eaves

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 3 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Hot tub
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 12 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1986
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Tempur-Pedic mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • HDTV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free stocked minibar
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Fireplace
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children 3 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Check-in: 2 PM—-10 PM
  • Check-out: 10 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • The seasonal pool is open from October to April.
  • Reservations need to be made in advance for massage services and spa treatments. Contact the country house at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.
  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

Granny Mouse Country House Lidgetton West
Granny Mouse Country
Granny Mouse Country Balgowan
Granny Mouse Lidgetton West
Granny Mouse Country House Balgowan
Granny Mouse Country House Hotel Balgowan
Granny Mouse Country House South Africa/Balgowan
Granny Mouse Balgowan

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see near Granny Mouse Country House & Spa?

This country house is located in Lidgetton West, close to Nelson Mandela Capture Site Monument, Abingdon Wine Estate, and Michaelhouse Nature Reserve.

How much does it cost to stay at Granny Mouse Country House & Spa?

As of Oct 15, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Granny Mouse Country House & Spa on Oct 17, 2026 start from $121, including 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.

Will I be able to park at Granny Mouse Country House & Spa?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the country house.

Is a spa located at Granny Mouse Country House & Spa?

Granny Mouse Spa is the country house's spa and services include body wraps, aromatherapy, mani/pedis, and massages.

Does Granny Mouse Country House & Spa feature a casino?

No, Granny Mouse Country House & Spa doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Granny Mouse Country House & Spa?

No, this country house doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there are 2 outdoor pools. The seasonal pool is normally open from October until April.

Is Granny Mouse Country House & Spa good for couples?

This riverfront country house offers many amenities for couples, including a fireplace as well as a garden-view restaurant and 2 outdoor pools.

Are there hot tubs at Granny Mouse Country House & Spa?

No, but guests can enjoy a steam room at this country house.

Does Granny Mouse Country House & Spa have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Granny Mouse Country House & Spa has 2 restaurants, and serves free full breakfasts each morning.

Will Granny Mouse Country House & Spa allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Granny Mouse Country House & Spa though service animals are welcome.

Are there connecting rooms at Granny Mouse Country House & Spa?

Yes, you can book connecting rooms at this country house for your group or family vacation.

How close is the airport from Granny Mouse Country House & Spa?

The closest major airport to Granny Mouse Country House & Spa is Pietermaritzburg (PZB), which is about 23.6 mi away.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Granny Mouse Country House & Spa?

Yes, every accommodation at Granny Mouse Country House & Spa comes with a balcony and some offer river and garden views.

Does Granny Mouse Country House & Spa host weddings?

Take advantage of the wedding venue at Granny Mouse Country House & Spa if you plan to say "I do" during your trip.

Granny Mouse Country House & Spa Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 102 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 102 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 102 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 102 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 102 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely location and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are clean, spacious, and very comfortable. The staff truly go above and beyond, paying attention to even the smallest details, which makes the stay feel extra special. And the breakfast? Absolutely incredible — a wide selection of fresh juices, fruit, freshly baked croissants, and cheeses that are simply to die for. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We only stayed one day but the Property impressed us. It is a unique Hotel as it is an English cottage style. Staff are friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved how they treated us to a family room when we were only expecting a standard room. The staff are friendly and professional. We'll be back!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

EVERYTHING WAS GOOD.

EVERYTHING WAS FINE, DRIVEWAY CAN BE DONE BETTER AND WIDER RANGE OF FOOD.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Overall ok

Friendly service, room is comfortable. Bathroom needs renovation.
Bathroom really needs renovation
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Overall ok

Friendly service, room is comfortable, bathroom needs renovation.
Bathroom really needs renovation
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The old charm was wonderful, really enjoyed the room as it was spacious. The restaurant wasn’t great, staff weren’t very friendly and food was average. Otherwise we loved it
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Sadly Disappointed.

A little dissatisfied. There are fire places in the rooms as well as all public spaces but because it wasn’t yet the 1st of May (even though we were there over the Easter long weekend), we were not allowed to light them. (It was cold). No music / fires / atmosphere in the public spaces makes it cold & uneventful to go there. No walking trails on the property, so if you want to walk you need to drive to another. Your breakfast is complimentary but you must pay to have a cappacino (only filter coffee included- which as a coffee lover - honestly wasn’t very nice coffee at all). The steam room at the spa wasn’t working when we went for our treatments. The staff however are really lovely and doing their best to make it welcoming. If you’re happy to sit in your room all weekend then it is perfect, but for a more active couple, unfortunately it’s not the right fit.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great service and amazing dinner!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Hotel from the reception to the restaurant including the rooms was so clean and tidy.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

Great reception from front desk personnel, place is awesome for relaxing. Nature all round
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent getaway location

Outstanding location, comfortable, spacious, clean and well appointed rooms. Serene setting with easy access to local attractions.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Cleanliness

Not Great .........................

I was so looking forward to this stay . The place needs a good scrub in the walkways and the bathroom especially the grouting and the shower . There were stains on the seats in the dining area. It was particularly chilly and when I asked if they could light a fire - I was told they are not using them. I would not recommend this spot at all.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great retreat

Amazing weekend retreat. Spacious, clean and quiet room. Breakfast and dinner service at the Bistro has room for improvement but the food is good and of high quality. Waitresses require more training. Resort is well situated, near points of interest.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Granny Mouse Midlands gem

First time at Granny and already planning next trip, everyone and everything was awesome. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Romantic getaway

Excellent, most memorable one
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

perfect getaway

Everything was amazing, the staff, accomodation, breakfast, location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rustic property in good location. Quiet and tranquil. Good pool and good breakfast. Clean room and bathroom. The access road was in a bad state of repair with potholes and deep ruts and needed careful negotiation. Very friendly and efficient security staff at the gate.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pleasant mid week break.

Great stay. Both of us got sick on the Thursday. Called reception for Valois. Message received was hotel not allowed to stock tablet. A bit more interest or offer of help would have been better.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Blissful

Our favourite hotel in the midlands just got even better with a recent refurb. Food is fantastic, room super comfortable and the staff go out of their way to make sure you are very well looked after. Can’t recommend this place highly enough.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent Staff and Great Accomodation

Room was comfortable and as per the pictures presented the food in the ala Cart dining room was amazing and no faults to Express. Was only there overnight stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotelpersonal war sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit, Außenanlage wie Pool und Sträucher sind sehr gepflegt und last but least die Zimmer sind sehr schön und groß.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had an absolutely wonderful weekend stay. Loved the decor and cozy atmosphere. The staff were very friendly and efficient and food was delicious!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely setting, very charming place. Enjoyed the river views. They must resolve the issue with their wild monkeys coming into the rooms though.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019