MOUNT PARK GUEST FARM - Dargle Hotels

Mount Park Guest Farm offers a variety of accommodations, including Deluxe Double Rooms, Family Rooms, tents, and self-catering cottages like Whispering Waters. Rooms feature flat-screen TVs with satellite channels, and some include kitchenettes with a steamer. Tents have hard beds and zipper issues, but the setting is lovely. Whispering Waters is a cozy spot for two with a small fridge.

The on-site restaurant, Bull & Speir, serves local cuisine with vegetarian and vegan options. Breakfast includes full English or Irish, while brunch, lunch, and dinner are available. The restaurant offers homemade bread, pies, and reasonable prices. It closes at 4:00 PM, so dinner may require advance notice. An honesty box in the shop sells drinks and items.

Activities include fishing in the small dam (with bass), hiking to Inhlosane Mountain, cycling, and walking trails through forests. The farm has a games room with pool tables, badminton, and table tennis. Indoor and outdoor play areas for kids, a chapel, and a minimarket are on site. Spa treatments like back and couple massages are available. The property offers water sports facilities, canoes, and farm animals to feed.

Mount Park is located in Dargle, about 30 minutes from Howick and 45 minutes from Hilton. The last few kilometers are on a gravel road; check conditions before traveling. It's 64 km from Pietermaritzburg Airport. The area is known for hiking with views of the Dargle valley. A dirt road may require a 4x4 after heavy rain.

Services include daily housekeeping, laundry, ironing, and packed lunches. Meeting and banquet facilities are available. Babysitting and kids' activities like board games and outdoor play equipment are offered. Free WiFi in restaurant and office, free parking, and a shared lounge with TV. Key access and fire extinguishers ensure safety. The owners and staff are friendly and helpful.