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Bush Creek Guest House
Bush Creek Guest House – A Tranquil Farm Retreat Bush Creek Guest House is a peaceful self-catering getaway nestled on a picturesque working farm between Mooi River and Estcourt. It offers the perfect escape for families and groups of friends seeking rest and reconnection. Surrounded by nature, this tranquil retreat invites guests to relax and unwind in a serene countryside setting. This spacious farmhouse comfortably accommodates up to 14 guests across 6 bedrooms and 2 shared bathrooms. The main bedroom features a king-size bed, while the second and third bedrooms each offer a queen-size bed and a single bed. Two additional bedrooms are furnished with 2 single beds each, and the sixth bedroom includes a bunk bed – perfect for 2 children. Both bathrooms are fitted with a bath and a shower. The open-plan layout is warm and welcoming, with cosy seating, a TV, a dining area, and a fully equipped kitchen that includes a fridge-freezer, stove, oven, microwave, and coffee-and tea-making facilities. A pool table adds to the indoor entertainment, while large windows fill the space with natural light and showcase views of the surrounding farmland. Outdoors, guests can soak up the peaceful atmosphere with access to braai facilities, a children’s jungle gym, and a picturesque farm dam – ideal for a refreshing swim on warm days. Whether you're slowing down, exploring the countryside, or simply breathing in the crisp farm air, Bush Creek Guest House offers the perfect setting to relax, recharge, and make lasting memories. For golf enthusiasts, the Mooi River Country Club is within a 30-minute drive, and for nature and fishing lovers, the Wagendrift Nature Reserve is a 45-minute drive away. Please note there will be a R600 deep cleaning fee that will be charged on arrival. This can be paid cash or card to our Host.
Area Info
Nestled in the valley below Van Reenen’s Pass and central to the historic Anglo-Boer War region, Estcourt is a sizeable town that, along with nearby Winterton, serves as a gateway to the majestic central Drakensberg. Originally called Bushman’s River due to its proximity to water, the town was later renamed after Thomas Estcourt, a British parliamentarian who supported settler immigration. Rich in history and natural beauty, Estcourt is near the Weenen Game Reserve and the expansive Thukela Biosphere, home to diverse wildlife including elephants, white rhinos, wildebeests, and leopards. The area’s turbulent past includes the tragic killings of Piet Retief and Boer families by Dingane’s forces, commemorated by a local memorial, and significant Anglo-Boer War sites such as the Armoured Train Cemetery – where a young Winston Churchill was captured – and Brynbella Hill. Visitors can still see the stone wall used by both British and Boer forces during the 1899 skirmish, now a national monument. For nature lovers, Estcourt also offers a variety of walking and hiking trails, including the New Formosa Nature Reserve, the historic Furrow Walking Trail, and the bird-rich Moor Park Nature Reserve.
