Ixopo Accommodation
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Wild Acres Dam © Chantal Scholtz
Wild Acres Dam © Chantal ScholtzIxopo
The town of Ixopo, a.k.a. Paton's Country is immortalized in Alan Paton's famous novel Cry the Beloved Country, where it is described as being set amongst grass-covered hills that are lovely beyond description. The town is set among KwaZulu Natal's rolling hills about 80 kms to the south of Pietermaritzburg and about 90 kms inland from Scottburgh.
There is an old Dead Men's Tree outside the post office, and it was here that death and funeral notices were posted at the turn of the 19th Century.
The Off Saddle Hotel in Ixopo is reputed to be the oldest licensed country hotel in Natal.
The nearby rivers are popular locations for fishing and rafting, kayaking and canoeing, and have many scenic waterfalls.
One of the main attractions in the region is the Paton Express - a narrow gauge locomotive which takes visitors on scenic rides through the
picturesque countryside. Also in the area is the Mariathal Mission which was located on the farm originally owned by historical figure Dick
King's son. The farm was later sold to German Trappist Monks. They had a mission at Mariathal and wanted to use the farm for food supplies for the St Mary's Seminary. They renamed the farm
St Isidor, after the patron saint of farmers.
Ixopo is home to the Bhuddist Retreat Centre which is set on a magnificent 125 country estate.
The Retreat is set amongst various small dams, nestled between a number of grassy hills, and forests which overlooks the Umkomaas river as it makes
its way through the valley below. Former President Nelson Mandela awarded the retreat with National Heritage status, for their efforts in trying to
establish indigenous vegetation and also for their success in providing a natural habitat for the endangered Blue Swallow. Over 100 species of birds
have been recorded at the Reatreat.
three courses nearby, which include The
Other places of interest in Ixopo include:
- Alan Paton House
- 80m Qunu Falls
- Mat's Art Studio
- Tim Quirke Art Studio
- St. Isidore Mill Museum
- Ixopo Golf Course
More sought after Ixopo accommodation categories include Ixopo pet-friendly and Ixopo wheelchair-friendly accommodation. If you are specifically pursuing these Ixopo accommodation categories, then we highly recommend that you contact the accommodation owner directly to ensure that the facilities are satisfactory and to your liking.
The Ixopo pet-friendly accommodation and the Ixopo wheelchair-friendly accommodation facilities can vary between large Ixopo Hotels as well as small room only accommodation. Self catering Ixopo accommodation will occupy the majority of these listings.
99% of all Ixopo guest houses listed on WhereToStay will display rates for your convenience. Occasionally a Ixopo guest house will ask you to request a quotation.
WhereToStay tries to keep the Ixopo self catering and Ixopo b&b standards at the highest levels relative to tariffs charged. Misleading advertising related to any listings of Ixopo B&B and Ixopo self catering accommodation should be reported so that WhereToStay can act accordingly.
See our full list of Ixopo accommodation special categories at the top of this page
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WhereToStay Ixopo Akkommodasie wissel van `n verskeidenheid van spesifieke categoriee soos Ixopo selfsorg akkommodasie, Ixopo, b en b blyplekke en nog veel meer.
Meer gesogte Ixopo slaapplek kategoriee sluit in Ixopo troeteldier-vriendelike blyplekke en Ixopo rolstoel-vriendelike akkommodasie.
As jy spesifiek vrae oor die voorsetting van hierdie Ixopo blyplekke, sal dit raadsaam wees om kontak met die eienaars te maak om te verseker dat die fasiliteite bevredend is en na you hart.
Die Ixopo troeteldier-vriendelike verblyf en Ixopo rolstoel-vriendelike vakansie blyplekke kan wissel tussen Ixopo Hotelle asook klein kamer akkommodasie in Ixopo. Ixopo selfsorg slaapplekke sal die meerderheid van hiedie inskrywings beset.
99% van alle Ixopo gastehuise gelys op WhereToStay sal pryse vertoon vir u gerief. Soms sal `n Ixopo gastehuis vra om `n kwotasie te versoek.
WhereToStay probeer om die lys van Ixopo slaapplek standaarde op die hoogste vlakke (relatief tot tariewe) gehef hou.
Misleidende advertensies wat verband hou met enige lys van Ixopo blyplekke moet aangemeld word sodat WhereToStay kan daarvolgens optree.
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