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Blanerne Farm - Accommodation in Elandslaagte, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Blanerne Farm - Accommodation in Elandslaagte, KwaZulu-Natal is an extensive beef and game farm that has been owned by the Mitchell-Innes family since 1863. The present farmhouse was built in 1960 and offers spacious and comfortable accommodation and luxurious living. Situated in the heart of the Natal Battlefields Route, Blanerne is a perfect base from which to explore the Anglo Zulu or Anglo Boer War Battlefields. Tour guides can be arranged and are highly recommended.

Price: 3

bed and breakfast

2 family suites

Accommodation is in two family suites each consisting of two bedrooms sharing a full bathroom. The downstairs suite opens up with French doors to the pool and pergola and the rooms upstairs have wonderful views of the garden. All bedrooms have tea and coffee trays, radios, mohair blankets, down pillows, electric blankets, heaters, hairdryers and dressing gowns. Spend a couple of days with them, lazing around and enjoying the abundant birdlife in the garden. An extensive Library covering many topics, including many books on the Zulu & Boer Wars, will ensure that you never lack for reading material.

Enjoy the tranquility of our large garden while sipping cold drinks around the marble  table under the Wisteria covered pergola next to the swimming pool, or in winter join us for pre dinner drinks in the elegant Drawing Room in front of a roaring fire. As we are on a farm we offer dinner which is served in the Colonial Dining Room and offers a formal experience while chatting to your hosts and getting to know other travelers - a wonderful place to exchange experiences and information. Ian is a Holistic Management Educator and is bound to regale you with stories of Holistic Farming and lifestyle. He is also a Beefmaster Cattle Breeder and welcomes farmers from all corners of the earth.