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THE BLUE PIG FARM LODGE

The Blue Pig Farm Lodge - D/B&B Self Catering/Backpackers and Camping

Description

Comfortable accommodation in converted grain silos set in a rural African theme. En suite shower and toilet facilities. Farm style meals served on request. Come and sit on the decks and enjoy the view or a sundowner in our cosy pub.

Corby Rock Farm was the property of the Crown until it was bought by the Hesom Family in 1894. The farm is currently seeing it’s fourth generation of Hesom’s.

The Blue Pig Hotel on Corby Rock Farm was originally a stopover for stage coaches and ox wagons on the road to Nqutu, in the early 1900’s. This hotel burnt down in 1925 and all that remains is a large fir tree, still flourishing in the fields.

Accommodation

Campsites

We can accommodate up to 20 caravans and tents in a large spacious area partially shaded.

Power points available.

Hot water showers and braai facilities.

Laundry done on request.

Join in the farm fun... pub, fishing, and more....

Backpackers

Every backpackers dream. Situated at the top of the silo we have two by four bedded rooms that come with tea and coffee.

Enjoy home cooked meals in our farm style dinning room and refresh your spirits in our cosy bar. The perfect stop over for backpackers, young and old.

Relax and take in the tranquility. Put on your boots and traverse all 2000 acres of the farm.

Try and catch a glimpse of one of the many shy Kudu, Duiker, Steenbuck, Meercats, Impala and many various bird species on the farm or just take a leisurely stroll and visit our natural springs to revitalise your soul.

Dinner bed and breakfast

Experience the novelty of Accommodation in converted Grain Silo’s and enjoy Bed and Breakfast in Rustic Farm Comfort.

Comfortable accommodation set in a Rural African theme enhances the feeling of tranquillity only found at the Blue Pig Farm Lodge where each room has it’s own bathroom facilities.

Enjoy hearty home cooked meals and dishes with a farmhouse breakfast served in the central dining room each morning.

Relax and enjoy the excellent Bass Fishing in the Farm Dam and, for the more adventurous, bring your horses and quads and enjoy the trails through the scenic hilly terrain in the nearby foothills.

Bed & Breakfast

Experience the novelty of Accommodation in converted Grain Silo's and enjoy Bed and Breakfast in Rustic Farm Comfort.

Comfortable accommodation set in a Rural African theme enhances the feeling of tranquillity only found at the Blue Pig Farm Lodge where each room has it's own bathroom facilities.

Relax and enjoy the excellent Bass Fishing in the Farm Dam and, for the more adventurous, bring your horses and quads and enjoy the trails through the scenic hilly terrain in the nearby foothills.

Contact Details

Name of hostsDebbie Hesom
Tel:+27 34 212 1721
fax+27 34 212 1721
Cell+27 82 491 3515
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Attractions

Bring your horses for a relaxing outride on the farm to view the fauna and flora or a game ride - stabling available. For the hobby-fisherman, we offer fishing in the farm dam.  For the more adventurous bring your quad or 4 x 4. Microlight flights can be arranged for a birds eye-view of the numerous battlefields. A short drive to Dundee you will find the best 18 golf course in Northern Natal and the Talana Museum is a 10 minute drive from the farm and well worth a visit!   Tours can be arranged to visit the numerous battlefields surrounding us.   

Horse Riding Trails

Bring your horse and enjoy the trails through the farmlands and nearby foothills, where you will experience fine examples of the areas abundant Fauna and Flora.

Quad Trails

Kick up the dirt on your quad.

Bass Fishing

Bring your rod and try Bass Fishing in the Farm Dam.

Short Hiking Trails

Revitalise your soul with a short hike to our natural spring. Traverse all 2000 acres of the farm.

Try and catch a glimpse of one of the many shy Kudu, Duiker, Steenbuck, Meercats, Impala and many various bird species that inhabit our farm.

Heart of the Battlefields

Perfectly situated in the heart of the battlefields of Talana, Rorke's Drift, Isandlawana and Blood River. Tours can be arranged.

 

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Facilities

Functions

Function and wedding co-ordinators are available to plan that special day. With seating of up to 100 and full catering facilities, our function room caters for your every need.

Cosy Pub

Refresh your spirit at the Drinking Trough.


Directions

Drive through Dundee en-route to Vryheid on the R33. You will pass the Talana Museum on your left. Continue for 3km's and turn right onto the R68. Approximately 9km's you will see our sign on the right. Drive down the"not too bad" dirt road for 1km. Safe Traveling and we look forward to seeing you!