Things to do and see near Midlands Cottages on Inverness Farm

We are spoilt for choice when it comes to excellent restaurants in our area and can gladly make recommendations or arrange a table for you.

Caversham Mill Restaurant – a mere 700m from our farm
La Lampara Italian Restaurant – 4kms away
Granny Mouse Country House & Spa – Fine Dining and Bistro just across the river from us, 6kms away
Post Postino Pizzeria – best pizzas in the Midlands! (Dargle). Approximately 10kms from us
The Boma at St Ives, 5.5kms away
Piggly Wiggly Coffee Shop – just 6kms from us
Abingdon wine estate – approx 10kms away, Lions river road
Lions River Craft Brewery (a hop and a skip away)

Private schools nearby include Michaelhouse, Clifton, Hilton & St Annes.
World class MTB tracks, single track, trail running routes and gorgeous walks from your front door.

With the Midlands Meander brochure in hand, take a few days to explore what the area has to offer.
Visit the Midlands Meander website for more info: www.midlandsmeander.co.za

From art galleries to candle dipping, golf, mini putt putt, ziplining to pampering day spas and so much more, all are within easy reach from us.
Coffee shops, pubs & restaurants abound and kids are also catered for with loads of fun places to visit.

The world-class trout fishing in the area is legendary and can be easily arranged.

Other attractions in the area include:

  • Mandela capture site

  • Great Restaurants/Coffee shops
  • Nottingham Road Brewery

  • Lions River Brewery – close by!

  • Horizons Gourmet Picnics

  • Highgate Wine Estate at Piggly Wiggly

  • Abingdon Wine Estate

  • Health Hydros/Spas

  • Wedding Venues

  • Nature Reserves

  • Animal farms

  • Birding

  • Biking/hiking

  • Fishing

  • Golf courses

  • Horse/pony rides

  • Trailblazer Adventures (rafting) close by!

  • Piggly Wiggly Zipline – 6kms away

  • Sailing & canoeing

  • Canopy Tours

  • Terbodore Coffee Roasters, Curry’s Post

Creative inspirations

  • Antiques & collectables

  • Galleries & fine art

  • Beads & jewellery

  • Candle dipping

  • Carpets and rugs

  • Unique clothing

  • Cosmetics & herbal products

  • Craft & decor shops

  • Embroidery Furniture & woodwork

  • Glassware

  • Hammocks & Kites

  • Leatherwork

  • Linen & soft furnishings

  • Pottery & ceramics

  • Mandela Museum

  • Stained glass

  • Weavers

  • Wind chimes

  • Wrought iron

Children’s activities

  • Train rides – Piggly Wiggly

  • Yellowwood Cafe Animal Farm

  • Nature reserves

  • Candle dipping

  • Zulu Lulu Ceramic Art Bar

  • Chocolate dipping

  • The Faraway Tree – elves & fairies

  • Swissland Cheese – goat feeding

  • Karkloof Canopy Tours – foefie slide

  • Horse/pony riding & trails

  • Hi-fly kites

  • Paintball

  • Putt-Putt

  • Funtasy Toys

Fresh from the farms

Earth Route Market – Nottingham Road
Swissland Cheese – Goat’s milk cheeses
Karkloof Farmers Market every Saturday morning
Abingdon Wines, Lions River
Peter’s Gate Nursery, off R103

Contact Us

For any queries or to make a reservation, contact:

Les – 082-5782898
Email: stay@midlandscottages.co.za

We look forward to welcoming you and making your stay a pleasure…

Where are we?

Caversham District Road P133,
Caversham Valley,
KwaZulu Natal Midlands,
South Africa
GPS Coordinates: 29°25’09.0″S 30°06’03.5″E

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