THE CROFTS
Secluded. Spacious. Exclusively Yours.
Opening in March 2026, The Crofts at Gowrie Farm is a purpose-built collection of nine standalone, two-bedroom units and a central events space, The Barn, offering premium group accommodation in Nottingham Road, KwaZulu-Natal.
The Crofts offers privacy, space and flexibility - with the full Gowrie Farm Lodge & Golf Course experience on your doorstep. Designed for exclusive-use stays, corporate retreats and conferences, wedding parties, destination celebrations, golf groups and leisure retreats.
Bookings are open now for full facility hire.
THE CROFTS PACKAGE Opening Exclusive Offer
VALID FOR ALL BOOKINGS CONFIRMED BY 31 JANUARY 2026, FOR STAYS THROUGHOUT 2026.
The Crofts. Yours to shape, your way to stay.
For some, it’s a couple of days of golf. For others, a birthday, a reunion, an intimate wedding or simply time away with family and friends. The Crofts at Gowrie Farm can be whatever you want them to be: private, comfortable, secluded and entirely your own.
Nine cottages, with 18 bedrooms, accommodate up to 18 guests on a single-room basis at a total rate of R80 000.
Includes (per person):
- 2 nights accommodation
- 2 breakfasts
- 1 braai
- Exclusive use of King's Barn - a beautiful venue with bar, lounge, veranda and dining area
- Unlimited golf rounds
Add-ons:
- Partner sharing: R1 500 per person per night (includes all includes)
- Additional meals available on request
Excludes:
- Golf Carts which can be booked separately at R550 per cart per round.
A Hamlet Beside the 3rd Fairway
Set within the secure estate of Gowrie Farm Lodge & Golf Course, The Crofts is a purpose-built collection of nine standalone, two-bedroom units, anchored by King's Barn - a versatile events space for groups, celebrations, conferences and retreats.
Blending countryside seclusion with access to the Scottish-inspired course, the lodge and, scenic walking trails, The Crofts offers guests the space to gather together while enjoying the privacy of their own accommodation.
Space for 36 Guests in Comfort and Style
The Crofts comprises nine two-bedroom units, each accommodating up to four guests. Interiors feature a lounge with fireplace, small veranda, bath and shower and a fully equipped kitchen for self-catering. Available as exclusive-use accommodation or, from December 2025, for individual bookings.
The Crofts is ideal for golf group tours, families, business teams and event guests visiting the Midlands Meander area.
FOLLOW THE JOURNEY Work in Progress
The Crofts are taking shape - from plans on paper to a hamlet beside the 3rd fairway. Our progress library offers a behind-the-scenes look at the build, from breaking ground to final touches.
Check back regularly as we add new images, giving you a front-row seat to the craftsmanship, detail, and vision that will define this new chapter at Gowrie Farm.
THE CROFTS and their stories
A NAME ROOTED IN SCOTTISH HERITAGE
In the rural tradition of Scotland, a “croft” was a small, self-sufficient holding: a place where land, shelter and community came together. At Gowrie Farm Lodge & Golf Course in Nottingham Road, the name feels especially fitting. The estate itself takes its name from a region in Scotland, and our golf course first took shape here in 1923. Our design draws deeply from Scottish heritage - from the influence of Old Tom Morris to green complexes inspired by the game’s earliest courses.
The Crofts extend that legacy. This collection of nine private, fully appointed cottages, gathered around King's Barn, honours the places and people who have shaped Gowrie Farm. Each Croft name tells a story - recognising the early days of golf in South Africa and the courses in Scotland, Ireland and America that inspired our design. Together, they link our Midlands home to the wider history of the game.
The Heart of the Crofts
At the centre of The Crofts stands King's Barn - a gathering place that blends modern comfort with the character of Nottingham Road’s countryside. Its design nods to the area’s agricultural past and to Gowrie Farm's own history, with a golf course first laid out here in 1923. Like the course itself - re-opened in 2008 and completed in 2024 - King's Barn is part of a story that blends heritage with progress. The Crofts now carry that story forward.
Inside you will find a 36-seater conference and events space framed by an open fireplace and Morso stove, creating a warm, year-round setting for groups. It’s equipped with a full kitchen, flexible seating layouts and doors that open to a broad patio - perfect for post-round gatherings, private dinners or strategy sessions.
Whether you’re here for golf, business, or a celebration, King's Barn stands as both a hub for today’s guests and a quiet reminder of the stories that have always been part of Gowrie Farm.
MAKE AN ENQUIRY
Opening in March 2026, bookings are open now for full facility hire. Individual unit bookings will be accepted from December 2025, with availability released three months ahead.