A road need not be paved in gold to find treasures at its end.
In the heart of the lush Ixopo KZN hills, lies a hidden gem – a unique guesthouse, venue and restaurant on an old mission food supply farm built by Trappist Monks in 1896. Kings Grant Country Retreat is that magical undiscovered ‘find,’ of stepping into another world; of old rustic Romanesque buildings, cobbled walkways and with an ambience and tranquility that comes with a century long silent order and a culture of contemplation and calm. It’s where we come to when we need to escape the busyness of life and nourish the soul in a beautiful, calming space, with ‘salt of the earth’ farm hospitality and with creative farm to fork food in the Saint Isidore’s Restaurant. This historical guest farm has been restored and transformed into 14 ensuite guest rooms and can sleep up to 28 people. Only an hour from Pietermaritzburg, Kokstad, Underberg and the South Coast, this inland southern midlands retreat is an ideal space for a farm weekend getaway, for small groups, couples, workshops and creatives – or for anyone wanting to unwind and find peace.
