Nottingham road
Surrounded by awe-inspiring natural beauty, Nottingham Road is situated in the heart of KwaZulu Natal’s Midlands Meander and accurately portrays a traditional English country setting. Deeply rooted in antiquity, the quaint community is the hallmark of gracious living and proud hearty hospitality; Nottingham Road is undeniably “old families” territory with immense cattle ranches, sheep farms and horse studs evocative of earlier pioneer days.
Nottingham Road boasts good shopping facilities and an array of accommodation ranging from magnificent manors, adorable cottages, stunning guest houses, hotels, lodges, to cosy bed and breakfasts on country estates and blissful hydro spa lodging. Endearing farm deli’s, coffee chops and fine country restaurants serves wholesome meals complemented by select Cape wines, delectable treats such as pickles, preserves and even old-fashioned sweets. Inviting country taverns is just the place to enjoy a tipple of amber nectar at the end of a day, brewed by Nottingham Road Brewing Company, and perhaps compare popular folklore and ghost sighting tales.
Nottingham Road enjoys a fascinating local events itinerary which includes a host of equestrian pursuits such as polo and mock fox-hunting. Soak up the lovely summer days outdoors by fishing, hiking and exploring the appealing craft outlets, take in the rich golden and burgundy autumn colours as you stop along the country lanes to pick wild blackberries, experience the icy chill of a true winter experience unlike any African season often blanketing the distant hills and throwing a silky snow cover over the fields. Rent a mountain bike and explore the countryside filled with cosmos floral carpets in spring, absorb the views of cattle grazing peacefully in the midst of huge bales of hay bundled like enormous Swiss cheeses, take a thrilling hot-air balloon ride, or venture to the many wildlife reserves and historic landmarks in the area. Nottingham Road is a blooming English rose with many colourful petals right here in the vibrant heartbeat of Africa, truly a picture perfect location for a magical dream escape.
