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Welcome to Glen Ormond

Glen Ormond is a charming country house in KwaZulu-Natal's Midlands, offering affordable 4-star luxury accommodation. Overlooking the Mooi River, it is conveniently located between Mooi River and Nottingham Road, just 7 km from the N3 and near private schools, ensuring great value for guests.

The Country House

We offer upmarket, comfortable accommodation in the Midlands, either family cottages that sleep four people, or suites and cottages that accommodate a couple. If you take up the breakfast package, you’ll be served our delicious and renowned Glen Ormond breakfast in the privacy of your cottage, or you can opt to self-cater. All the cottages have excellent self-catering facilities, except for the luxurious Red Robin suite, where breakfast is always served. All suites and cottages have well-equipped private verandas with magnificent views of the surrounding countryside, the massive Drakensberg mountains stretched out like a painting in the distance. Strolling around Glen Ormond will reward you with sightings of our remarkable birdlife, including the exotic crowned crane.

Glen Ormond, located along the Midlands Meander in KwaZulu-Natal, offers a range of attractions including local events, cuisine, outdoor activities, adventure sports, and wildlife conservation. It’s just an hour from Durban and four and a half hours from Johannesburg. Visitors can explore unique arts and crafts, enjoy a local brewery, and partake in various activities like sailing at Midmar Dam, golf, fly-fishing, horse riding, and hot air ballooning.

 

Beautifully Decorated Cottages

The cottages at Glen Ormond are beautifully decorated, comfortable, and fully equipped for a homely feel. Most are self-catering, with optional delicious breakfasts available either in-cottage or at nearby Cafe Bloom. Each cottage features a private entrance, a veranda with views of the Drakensberg mountains, a Weber braai with utensils, and convenient covered carports.

 

Welcome to Black Grouse

The Black Grouse family cottage features two separate bedrooms, each with an en-suite bathroom equipped with showers. One bedroom includes a king-size bed, while the other has two single beds that can be combined into a king-size bed if needed. To keep the winter chill at bay, amenities such as a wood-burning Jetmaster fireplace, a portable gas heater, plush duvets, electric blankets, thick cozy rugs, and fluffy adult-sized dressing gowns are provided.

 

What Else Does It Offer?

Black Grouse family cottage also boasts a stylishly decorated living area, dining space, and kitchen that complete the experience. The kitchen comes fully equipped with a gas hob, electric oven, microwave, bar fridge, kettle, toaster, pots, pans, crockery, and cutlery. Guests can enjoy a flat-screen high-definition television with DSTV hotel bouquet, complimentary sherry and snacks, as well as coffee, tea, sugar, milk, biscuits, salt, pepper, dishwashing liquid, and basic toiletries like soap, shampoo, conditioner, body lotion, toilet paper, and Tabbard. The private veranda provides stunning views of our beautiful valley and the majestic Drakensberg mountains. Furnished with comfortable armchairs, a dining table and chairs, and equipped with a Weber barbecue, tongs, charcoal, and firelighters, Black Grouse cottage ensures that our guests can unwind in comfort amid the stunning surroundings of the Midlands.

 

Welcome to Blue Quail

A charming family cottage accommodating four guests. It features two bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, including a king-size bed and two single beds that can convert to a king. The cottage offers a cozy lounge, dining area, and fully equipped kitchen with modern appliances.

Amenities include a fireplace, portable heaters, flat-screen TV with DSTV, complimentary snacks, and basic toiletries. Guests can enjoy a private veranda with views of Glen Ormond and the Drakensberg mountains, furnished for relaxation and outdoor dining.

 

Welcome to Green Hoopoe Cottage

Perfect for couples seeking a cozy weekend in the Midlands. This self-catering cottage features a bedroom, bathroom, and a combined lounge, dining, and kitchen area, all fully equipped and elegantly designed. Amenities include electric blankets, fluffy dressing gowns, and a bathroom with a shower.

The kitchen boasts a gas hob, microwave, halogen oven, bar fridge, and all necessary cookware. Enjoy entertainment with a flat-screen TV and DSTV, along with complimentary coffee, tea, and toiletries. A kettle braai is available on the private deck, offering views of beautiful gardens and the Drakensberg mountains.

 

Welcome to Red Robin Cottage

This cozy suite offers comfort and luxury, featuring complimentary sherry and snacks. Guests can enjoy breakfast in privacy, a flat-screen TV, and a wood-burning fireplace for winter warmth. While there is no kitchen, a bar fridge and tea/coffee station are provided. Relax on the veranda with stunning views of the Drakensberg and memorable sunsets.

 

 

Welcome to White Egret Cottage

White Egret is a spacious cottage ideal for couples, featuring a private veranda with views of the valley and Drakensberg, equipped with a Weber barbecue. It includes underfloor heating, winter amenities like an electric blanket, and fluffy robes.

The elegantly furnished lounge, dining area, and cozy kitchen are fully equipped with appliances and essentials, including a flat-screen TV with DSTV, complimentary snacks, and basic toiletries.

 

Finishes and Equipment

Each cosy cottage at Glen Ormond is equipped and finished with the following:

  • Wood fireplace and/or gas heaters
  • Electric blankets
  • High definition flat screen television with DSTV bouquet
  • Sumptuous bedding, linen, extra blankets and towels
  • Soft, fluffy dressing gowns
  • Kettle, toaster, and all crockery and cutlery
  • Complimentary coffee, tea, sugar, milk, biscuits, rusks, salt, and pepper
  • Basic toiletries, such as soap, shampoo, hair conditioner, body lotion, bath salts, bubble bath, toilet paper and insect repellent
  • Kitchen with fridge, stove, oven, microwave, pots and pans (except Red Robin cottage)
  • Kitchen cleaning items such as dish washing liquid, dish cloths, and scourers (except Red Robin cottage)

All units are fully serviced daily.  Laundry facilities are available by request.  Pets are not allowed.