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High Thorn Farm

Highthorn is a majestic stone farmhouse perfect for group getaways. Set in the foothills of the Central Drakensberg with magnificent views from Giants Castle to the Amphitheatre. Attractions are birding, walking, mountain biking and a sauna.

Highthorn sleeps 14 people in 6 spacious bedrooms (2 queen, 2 twin and 2 triple) and 3 bathrooms (one mes). Our magnificent kitchen is fully equipped with freezer, fridge, microwave, large stove/oven, kettle, toaster, cutlery, crockery, pots etc. Our friendly staff service the house and do all the dishwashing.


Peace, privacy and beautiful views await you. For your entertainment enjoy take your mountain bike to the many amazing view points, enjoy a picnic to one of the sundowner spots, choose a leisurely or challenging walk around the farm to the breathtaking views and enjoy the birding along the way, take a trip along the adjoining Midlands Meander and explore some of the quaint pubs and restaurants, pamper yourself with a sauna or arrange horse riding, only 3kms away.

In the evenings use our braai, play one of the many board games or read a book from the bookcase and settle down next to our large fireplace.


Highthorn is nestled in the Drakensberg foothills 25 minutes from Giants Castle nature Reserve. It is 2hrs from Durban and 4.5hrs from Johannesburg on tar roads (only the last 3km not tarred).

Things To Do Nearby:

Sauna (on site) Walks (on site)
Mountain biking (on site)
Picnics, views & sundowners (on site)
Horse riding (5mins drive)
Restaurants / pubs (from 15mins drive)
Supermarket (20mins drive) Golf course (20mins drive) Berg hikes (20km drive / giants castle) Bushman paintings (20km drive / giants castle)

Amenities in the house:
6 bedrooms & 3 bathrooms Fully equipped kitchen Full kitchen Microwave, Braai, Fireplace, Hi-fi system with CD player, Mnet and DStv premium bouquet, Bookcase, Sauna, Many board games.