Your countryside home away from home

Our Story

 

Set in the beautiful Creighton valley, flanked by dairy farms, our guesthouse offers guests a tranquil & relaxing experience in the country. Surrounded by lush lawns, trees, abundant birdlife & clean air, we invite you to come & spend time recharging at Smithfield Guesthouse.

 

 

Button Birding & Smithfield Guesthouse was established in 1999 by Malcolm & Gail Gemmell, and has since accommodated local and international travellers as well as enthusiastic birders from far and wide in search of a lifer or two. The home-stead originally built in 1908 and since added to, has 5 double bedrooms (3 en-suite). There are a further 2 en-suite garden rooms and a fully equipped one bed-roomed annexe (self-catering and wheel chair friendly) with views overlooking the distant Umzimkulu river. In addition there is also a secluded Garden cottage which sleeps 4.

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The Creighton Valley hosts some of most sought after bird species in Southern Africa, due in large part to the extensive array of habitats. Specials such as Cape Parrot and Blue Swallow are amongst the list of rare and endangered species, whilst the nomadic Black-rumped Buttonquail appears tantalizingly in the summer. Our wonderful & knowledgeable Dalu will be your expert guide should you wish to book a tour with us.

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Your hosts

Hayden & Karen Stokes are your hosts.

Hayden is a third generation dairy farmer who grew up in the Creighton Valley. Karen is the homemaker & gardener, with a passion for excellent service and a keen eye for making spaces beautiful.

 

Our Staff

Stacey

Dalu

Florrie

Rotalia

Zola

Nqobile

Zoleka

 

Guesthouse

Our Rooms

Guesthouse - 5 Rooms

3 Ensuite Double Bedrooms

2 Twin Rooms with a shared bathroom

Each room has tea & coffee facilities

 

 

 

2 Garden Rooms

Double Rooms

Private entrance

Ensuite

TV & DSTV

Tea & coffee facilities

 

 

The Fern Self Catering Cottage

Sleeps 4

2 Bedrooms

1 bathroom

Private entrance

TV & DSTV

Fully functional kitchen

Cozy lounge

Verandah with beautiful views of the garden & surrounding farmlands

 

The Birders Cottage

Sleeps 2

Private entrance

Private Bathroom

TV & DSTV

Fully functional kitchen and lounge

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Lounge & Dining Room

 

Amenities

  • Home cooked meals
  • Swimming Pool
  • Beautiful Country Garden
  • Licensed Establishment
  • Bird Hide
  • Birding
  • Trail Running
  • Hiking
  • Cycling
  • Local Sports Club