Flitwick Ranch

I had the pleasure of spending two nights at Flitwick Ranch and it was truly a memorable getaway. Nestled on a working cattle and horse farm near the Southern Drakensberg Mountains, Flitwick offers a peaceful and scenic retreat that feels like a world away. The accommodation is uniquely charming – beautifully furnished with great attention to comfort, from plush bedding to luxurious linen. I felt instantly relaxed and totally safe walking through the farm, surrounded by horses and the gentle sounds of nature. The presence of roaming farm animals adds a truly authentic feel to the experience. One of the most calming moments was the quiet of the night – no traffic, no city sounds – just the gentle chorus of frogs in the distance. It’s the kind of stillness that helps you truly switch off. There’s plenty to do at Flitwick – from walking the numerous scenic hiking trails to horse riding, canoeing on the dam, or casting a line for some peaceful fishing. The Silver Oak Restaurant served up delicious meals, thoughtfully prepared and beautifully presented by the friendly staff. What stood out most, however, was the warmth and hospitality. The owner and team – Katie, Jurie, and Irene – were incredibly welcoming and took the time to sit in the sun and share their story with me. The staff as a whole were friendly, attentive, and made me feel right at home. If you're looking for tranquillity, heartfelt service, and a genuine farm stay experience with plenty of the great outdoors, I can’t recommend Flitwick Ranch highly enough.

Beautiful property to enjoy nature Amazing spot to disconnect and enjoy nature. The grounds are beautiful. Full of nature, animals, and all the fun sights and sounds you would expect. It is quite remote, so expect at least an hour drive from Kokstad. But the Flitwick team were very accommodating and made the stay a wonderful vacation.

Beautiful place to stay Great place to stay - we rwally enjoyed our visit. Super friendly and laid back, and very helpful. The room was well supplied and clean. The grounds are beautiful and the food in the deli delicious. Very good value and would recommend.

Usually when one looks at the activities and everything you have an idea of what to expect. Here my expectations were blown to bits. Each offering at Flitwick Ranch was really passed value for money. My wife wouldn't have spent her 30TH birthday anywhere else! She's already telling me about all we're going to do on the next trip. I'm already telling her all we're gonna do. There's just a whole lot to do for the whole family! My little girl already knows exactly what she's doing when she's back! This was the perfect trip!

A hidden gem. We were greeted by Jurie who is in charge of the restaurant and producing good tasty food. He showed us to our room which was very comfortable. We went for two 5 km walks/hikes in two days and I fitted in a facial which was great. The thing that I loved most beside the good food and comfy bed was the warmth shown by Katie Jurie Marie and Chantal. We felt so welcome and nothing was too much trouble for them. Well done to all of you. We'll be back bur in warmer weather.