Thatcher’s Rest is a delightfully secluded self-catering cottage situated on a working farm and surrounded by the serene splendour of the beautiful and tranquil hills of the Biggarsberg mountain range. Located between Ladysmith and Newcastle in Northern KwaZulu-Natal, this totally unique, double story thatched roof cottage is set on stilts within one of the six dams on the farm and is accessed from the shore by a wooden walkway.

The cottage can comfortably accommodate up to seven people and consists of three beautifully furnished bedrooms and three bathrooms. Two of the bedrooms are located on the upper level and have en-suite bathrooms. The main bedroom has a queen bed and has its own private balcony. The second bedroom has twin beds. The third bedroom is on the ground floor and has a bathroom directly next to it. This room offers an amazing feeling of floating on water. It has twin beds which can be joined to form a double bed. There is an additional single bed (suitable for a child only) situated on the mezzanine floor.

The cottage is superbly equipped with all cutlery, crockery and linen (including towels) sufficient for seven people. (Please bring your own swimming towels should you require them.) The open-plan kitchen has a gas fridge and stove. A large enclosed verandah leads off the kitchen and lounge area. A boma-deck, and fire-pit over the water, makes for a delightful entertainment area.