Located close to Gowrie Farm Golf Course, Millgate Cottage provides a terrace, an art gallery on-site and mini golf. The on-site German cuisine bistro, Shazorro German Bakery, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and garden views. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with a garden and a bar.
Located in Lidgetton West, Millgate Cottage is in a rural area. Nelson Mandela Capture Site Monument and Midmar Dam are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Howick Public Falls and Fort Nottingham Nature Reserve. Gowrie Farm Golf Course and Karkloof Farmer's Market are two other places to visit that come recommended. Explore all the area has to offer with mountain biking, hiking/biking trails and horse riding. Visit our Lidgetton West travel guide
R103 Balgowan, between Michaelhouse and Balgowan, Lidgetton West, KwaZulu-Natal, 3275
What's nearby
Michaelhouse Nature Reserve
8 min drive - 7.3 km
Gowrie Farm Golf Course
12 min drive - 15.6 km
Sherwood Centre
13 min drive - 17.1 km
Nelson Mandela Capture Site Monument
14 min drive - 17.4 km
Abingdon Wine Estate
16 min drive - 16.6 km
Getting around
Pietermaritzburg (PZB)
50 min drive
Restaurants
Piggly Wiggly Farm Stall
11 min drive
Piggly Wiggly Coffee Shop
11 min drive
Blueberry Café
23 min drive
Caversham Mill Restaurant
8 min drive
La Lampara
7 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Millgate Cottage
Along with an outdoor pool, this holiday home has a restaurant and a bar/lounge. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include coffee/tea in a common area, a garden and barbecues. All homes are individually decorated and offer patios and portable fans. Guests will also find fridges, microwaves and electric kettles. Housekeeping is available on request.
Millgate Cottage offers 7 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature portable fans. Rooms open to patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.
Recreational amenities at the holiday home include an outdoor pool.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Weekend cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: ZAR 85 to 120 for adults and ZAR 85 to 120 for children
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Coffee and tea in common areas
Bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1 private bathroom
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Entertainment
Art gallery
Games
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Garden
Patio
Picnic area
Terrace
Work spaces
Meeting rooms
Comfort
Heating
Portable fan
Pets
Pet friendly
2 pets total
Pets stay free
Pets allowed in specific rooms
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No lift
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Designated smoking areas
Services and conveniences
Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels on request
Gift shop/newsstand
Guidebooks
Housekeeping on request
Local maps
Location highlights
In a rural location
Things to do
Billiards/pool table
Mini golf
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
7 units
Access via exterior corridors
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
At least 80% of food locally-sourced
At least 80% organic food
Bed sheets changed on request
Built in 1960
Garden
Housekeeping (on request)
Humane treatment of captive wild animals
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
Local artist showcase
Recycling
Towels (changed on request)
Tudor architecture
Vegan dining options
Vegetarian dining options
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open Wednesday - Sunday (6:30 AM - 4:30 PM)
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets stay for free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 2 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available
Payment types at the property
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately ZAR 85 to 120 for adults and ZAR 85.00 to 120 for children
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
Property is also known as
Millgate Cottage House Lidgetton West
Millgate Cottage Lidgetton West
Millgate Lidgetton West
Millgate Lidgetton West
Millgate Cottage Lidgetton West
Millgate Cottage Private vacation home
Millgate Cottage Private vacation home Lidgetton West
Frequently asked questions
Does Millgate Cottage have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Millgate Cottage?
As of 6 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Millgate Cottage on 9 Mar 2026 start from RM269, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Millgate Cottage pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much is parking at Millgate Cottage?
Self-parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Millgate Cottage?
Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Millgate Cottage?
Checkout is at 11 AM.
Where is Millgate Cottage located?
Located in a rural location, this family-friendly holiday home is 8.4 mi (13.5 km) from Nelson Mandela Capture Site Monument and 9.3 mi (15 km) from Gowrie Farm Golf Course. Midmar Dam and Karkloof Farmer's Market are also within 16 mi (25 km).
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Millgate Cottage Reviews
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What a nightmare after arriving tired from travelling more tha a 1000kms to walk into a very dusty,dirty and neglected room. It is not anything close to what was advertised on the internet. It is a shame to pay R970 for this shocking place. As far as we observed the situation i do not understand how it can even be rated as a 5 star on certain websites and others as a 3 star. Torn towels,dirty bedding and sleeper coach as well as second hand-used soap in the bathroom.