IMPORTANT
Important Info
IMPORTANT INFO
The Chalets are fully catered with linen, bath towels (one per person so bring along more should you require), kitchen crockery, cutlery, cooking utensils and glasses. All you will need to bring is your food, clothes, and personal toiletries. One bag of charcoal and fire lighters is provided during your stay and daily cleaning service.
All bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms with a bath and a shower. Unfortunately, there are no amenities supplied, however, there is hand soap for the basin. Being a self-catering chalet, guests are required to bring their own toiletries and extra towels.
Guests staying in our self-catering chalets are most welcome to make use of the Skye Restaurant and Fordoun Spa, however, bookings need to be made in advance to avoid any disappointment.
Breakfast is served from 07:00-10:30, Lunch from 12:00-15:30 and Dinner from 18:00-21:00.
Our dress code for dinner is smart casual and we request that no shorts and sandals are worn.
Check in / Check out times: Check in 14h00 and check out 11h00
DIRECTIONS FROM JOHANNESBURG
Take the N3 Highway south from Johannesburg heading towards Durban.
Approximately 15km after the Mooi River Plaza toll gate take the Nottingham Road off-ramp.
At the stop street turn right heading towards Nottingham Road for about 3km and we are on the right hand side.
At the entrance to the driveway you will see a large sign on the wall reading: “Fordoun Hotel / Spa / Restaurant”.
Follow the driveway for 400 metres to the hotel reception.
(Travelling time approx 4 hours)
DIRECTIONS FROM DURBAN
Take N3 from Durban heading towards Johannesburg.
Take the Nottingham Road turn off, which is about 15km before Mooi River Toll Gate
At stop turn right and head towards Nottingham Road for about 3km and we are on the right hand side.
At the entrance to the driveway you will see a large sign on the wall reading: “Fordoun Hotel / Spa / Restaurant”.
Follow driveway for 400 metres to hotel reception.
(Travelling time is about 1 hr 30 min)
DISTANCES TO FORDOUN
| Durban to Nottingham Road | 130km |
| Pietermaritzburg to Nottingham Road | 60km |
| Harrismith and Nottingham Road | 170km |
| Hluhluwe to Nottingham Road | 320km |
| Howick to Nottingham Road | 31km |
| Johannesburg to Nottingham Road | 480km |
| Ladysmith to Nottingham Road | 103km |
WEATHER
The altitude of the uKahlamba-Drakensberg (11 000 feet) and Midlands region keeps summer moderate, with temperatures rarely reaching 30 degrees celsius.
Summer (December to February), the rainy season, is characterised by daily thundershowers. As a result the area takes on a healthy green hue – “green are the hills of KwaZulu-Natal”,
Winter days are warm – usually about 19 degrees celsius while the night temperatures can plummet to below zero. Snow regularly illuminates the peaks of the uKahlamba-Drakensberg.
Autumn, some say is the best time to visit. This is when the rainfall drops and the lush green mountain slopes change to golden blonde.
Spring is a time of abundance. Showers are the precursor to summer rains. Buds burst into blossoms – the area is alive with activity.
Average temperatures:
| Summer | 15-28 degrees Celsius |
| Autumn | 11-24 degrees Celsius |
| Winter | 0-19 degrees Celsius |
| Spring | 11-24 degrees Celsius |