Babbling Brook Bed & Breakfast
Babbling Brook Bed & Breakfast descritpion
Babbling Brook Bed & Breakfast sells fast on our site. With free Wi-Fi, a seasonal outdoor pool and barbecue area, Babbling Brook B&B is 3.4 miles from the centre of Pietermaritzburg. Breakfast can be taken in the homely room or on the patio overlooking the garden.
Located at the bottom of the garden, all air-conditioned rooms have an en-suite bathroom. Provided with luxury linen, they feature satellite TV and tea/coffee facilities. Some rooms also have a kitchenette for self catering.
The breakfast is buffet style and dinner is available on request.
The B&B has a small library and the garden provides a space to watch native birds.
Pietermaritzburg National Botanical Garden is a 4-minute drive from Babbling Brook Bed & Breakfast. Durban’s King Shaka International Airport is under 1.5 hours’ drive. Free parking is available on site.
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Facilities of Babbling Brook Bed & Breakfast
Outdoors ：BBQ Facilities | Outdoor Pool (seasonal) | Grounds
Pets ：Free!Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Activities ：Golf Course (within 2 miles) | Library
Food & Drink ：Bar | Breakfast in the Room | Special Diet Meals (upon request)
Internet ：Free!WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking ：Free!Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
Services ：Room Service | Shuttle Service (surcharge) | Airport Shuttle (surcharge) | Laundry | Fax/Photocopying
General ：Non-smoking Rooms | Heating | Air Conditioning
Reviews for Babbling Brook Bed & Breakfast
Review 1：Great hosts and excellent breakfast. Clean spacious and beautiful B&B. We would def recommend the Babbling Brook. Thanks again for your hospitality and recommendations in advance of our stay.
Review 2：We loved everything about our room.So spacious and tastefully decorated.Morag and Gordon were the most gracious of hosts.Wish we could have stayed longer.
Review 3：We were welcomed by an extremely friendly, helpful and accommodating host who not only ensured that we were safely and comfortably moved into the room but was also very accommodating with regard to our breakfast the next morning. We felt very much at home and enjoyed the beautiful (and very clean) well appointed room.
Review 4：The cottage was private - enjoyed the attention to detail with the filter coffee in the room and enough milk. We could choose what we wanted for breakfast and was surprised with the selection of fruit and overall well prepared meal. Thank you for the lovely stay.
Review 5：The room was always very clean and the bed was very comfortable The hosts were very friendly and they ensured that we were always satisfied yet also giving us our own space The breakfast was always very tasty and was served at the times convenient to us
Review 6：Warm and gracious hosts, rooms were tastefully and thoughtfully furnished with every provision catered for, well-designed rooms, good privacy, access to the forest, comfortable beds, well-priced.
Review 7：A relaxed atmosphere with plenty of room, cleanliness and comfort. The quality of the breakfasts was superb and the softly played background music exactly to our liking
Review 8：I loved everything about our stay. The bedrooms were done beautifully. Breakfast was divine. Morag and Gordon are a lovely down to earth couple. It's really a home away from home.
Review 9：One of our favorite guest houses during three weeks in South Africa. Gordon met us immediately upon our arrival, showing us to our spacious and tastefully decorated room. He recommended an excellent fish restaurant and ensured we had reservations before leaving us to unpack and freshen up. The room was so inviting, we didn’t want to leave. Morag has an obvious gift for décor. Our breakfasts were freshly prepared and delicious. The common room was very comfortable. The hospitality was genuine. Would definitely go back.
Review 10：We really should've stayed longer!
Review 11：Cosy, comfortable, clean and beautifully decorated room with large en-suite bathroom was stunning. Gordon and Morag are amazing hosts -nothing is too much trouble. If you're still trying to decide, reada few more reviews - but it really is this good!!!
Review 12：No separate bathroom No other vehicles were on site, narrow driveway, could be a problem for some, more nervous drivers.
Review 13：Quiet, treed area. Warmly greeted. Early breakfast available and willingly served!
Review 14：Gordon and Morag were fantastic hosts, in the background but always there when needed. The room was spacious, private, pretty and comfortable, and the breakfast of very high standard. Gordon even offered me a lift to my business-meeting when I suddenly had a car problem. Home away from home.
Review 15：spacious, well planned room. extremely comfortable bed, great sheets and pillows and the best shower we have had in south africa. very good breakfast and the hosts were lovely people. great place!
Review 16：Very nice and quiet place to stay in Pietermaritzburg! The owners are super friendly, and the rooms very cozy. Breakfast was also great. We will come back!
Review 17：We loved our stay here! Gordon and Morag are very kind and helpfull owners, we had an unforgetable Christmas Eve with them! Nice comfort room with terrace and good breakfast!
Review 18：We were so so happy with the entire place. The bathrooms were great, the rooms were decorated so warmly and the hosts were just incredible. There was nothing to fault here.
Review 19：The driveway was very steep, and the turns would suit all cars.
Review 20：The room was very spacious and clean. There was excellent communication from the owner. We would definitely stay there again when in PMB. There is a green space next to the property which we would love to explore when we return
Review 21：Facility PERFECT! Linen clean and crisp. A quiet, secluded spot, magnificently decorated and has all the requirements for B&B or self-catering. Work space, outdoor tranquil place to sit and view the beautiful view. Gordon and Morag so welcoming and service OUTSTANDING! I didn't want to leave. Rates far too low!!!
Review 22：As we drove from the highway to the address we felt that we were passing through the "sad" end of PMB, but once we reached our destination we found a lovely oasis of peace & relaxation. Wish we'd had time to go to Botanical Gardens just around the corner.
Review 23：Our room was super..away from the main house, quiet and peaceful. The decor and furnishings are lovely and the hosts have thought to include everything you might possibly need. Breakfast was splendid. Gordon & Morag are very friendly and welcoming with lots of local information available. If we're in PMB again we will definitely make a return visit.
Review 24：Hosts Gordon and Morag were extremely hospitable in welcoming me into their establishment. The property is situated adjacent to a tranquil brook with great views and the facilities offered were spacious and comfortable making for a relaxing break. The inclusive breakfast was also spectacular in quality, quantity and choice. Exceptional all round stay!
Review 25：The host and hostess were friendly and helpful, room was delightfully furnished with everything one could wish for, peaceful surroundings, off road parking, security and delicious breakfast of our choosing.
Review 26：Gordon and his wife were very helpful and kind hosts. My late checkin was not a problem even when the bus was belated! the rooms were clean, beds comfortable and linnen new! thank you very much.
Review 27：nothing
Review 28：-warm welcome and kind support from the hosts, GORDON & MORAG -very well equipped room with high sence & detailed touched decoration (*a lot better than the photo showing on booking.com) -breakfast menu was basic but very lovely & tasty -free wifi is very fast and easy to access
Review 29：Nothing
Review 30：Hospitality of the owner, ambiance, breakfast, bed (very comfortable)
Review 31：Great hosts! Very homely feel.
Review 32：Nothing was too much trouble for Morag and Gordon, their hospitality was second to none.
Review 33：Nil
Review 34：Calm beautiful surroundings,comfy room,great buffet breakfast, excellent service and owners very hospitable and friendlyn
Review 35：Great service, excellent breakfast and lovely room
Review 36：Friendly welcome, excellent detail to our breakfast.
Review 37：The hosts went out of their way to cater to my needs. Even with my bizarre eating habits, they completely took care of me. Many thanks
Review 38：Little details taken care of.v
Review 39：Breakfast was delicious but a bit small.
Review 40：Definitely one of the best guest houses I have stayed at in South Africa.
Review 41：The room was comfortable and well-furnished, with all fittings and fixtures in good working order. Pleasant environment and friendly management.
Review 42：Snoring neighbour
Review 43：Excellent hosts and facilities as well as the bench-view of the babbling brook. Delicious breakfasts loved the fresh muffins!!
Review 44：The wonderful warm reception from kind hosts who made us feel at home and enjoyed sharing conversation and memories.
Review 45：What a lovely place. Very friendly kind people who run it. Very peaceful and quiet
Review 46：Size of room. Hospitality. Comfort
Review 47：Everything fine for self-catering, warm welcome, got all useful information, a nice place near the Botanical Garden.
Review 48：The hosts.
Review 49：the big room, the big bed, the wonderful hosts (Morag and Gorden), and the Quinc's restaurant
Review 50：Everything a B and B should be
Review 51：Quiet location, lovely peaceful area beyond house, helpful and friendly owners, secure parking, close to Botanical Gardens
Review 52：Friendly team.
Review 53：Couldn't find any fault.
Review 54：Everything about it.
Review 55：Wifi did not work in our room.
Review 56：Friendly hosts
Review 57：Perfect!
Review 58：Wifi was patchy at the bottom units. But we were made aware of this and had the option of using it at the main dining area. Not a hassle, but worth making a note of.
Review 59：The hospitality was amazing. We really really enjoyed our stay!
Review 60：The homely and instant acceptance of us by both the hosts. They were very accommodating and humble. We usually don't do B&B's because we are private people and this was the ultimate, the hosts stepped in at just the right times. Most definitely will go back for Comrades 2015!
Review 61：If there is one thing, and it`s really the only thing which was not perfect is that the web is a bit slow, but it works and is free. Everything else is perfect!
Review 62：It`s an amazing place! The owner are very helpful and breakfast is amazing. The rooms are just perfect and there is nothing to critisize. Safe place too! Superb service for a really good price. Can`t wait to get back!
Review 63：Gordon and Morag could not have been any nicer! We were staying here whilst participating in the UCI Mountain Bike World Cup... 15 minutes from the venue. Brilliant, home from home, thank you!
Review 64：Hosts were very helpful, rooms were nicely decorated and comfortable, the breakfast was delicious and nice, we liked good coffee and very interesting conversation!
Review 65：We loved everything about this guest house. We were tired when we arrived and our hosts provided us with soup and bread even though we had not booked anything. Breakfast was the best we have had during our stay in South Africa. Absolutely delicious. The room was quirky but fun and the garden very pretty. When it was time to leave our hosts provided really good advice about what to see on the Midlands Meander. We would certainly recommend Babbling Brook to our friends.
Review 66：Hosts, Gordon and Morag, were most gracious. The rooms were spotless and very well designed, with good quality finishes and amenities. One did not feel cramped at all. Bed and linen comfortable and of good quality cotton. Breakfast prepared as per the guests request. Highly recommended.
Review 67：Lovely hosts, excellent food beautifully presented, very clean and comfortable rooms with everything one could need. A peaceful haven away from the city but only an half hours to the outstanding Midlands Meander attractions including the Howick Falls and the Mandela Capture site and many other places of interest. This B and B is superb.
Review 68：Google guided us to the wrong location, and we ended up in a part of Pietermaritzburg that wasn't the best. While arrived at Babbling Brook Bed & Breakfast we learned that other guests had the same experience. Hope Booking.com can improve this.
Review 69：Very friendly owners that did their utmost to make our stay comfortable. Excellent breakfast and special attention for wellbeing of guests.
Review 70：Not really a major problem, but the aircon kept switching on and off, which was a bit of a disturbance during the night. But otherwise, no complaints :)
Review 71：I really loved the helpfullness of the owners. The room itself was also very comfortable, breakfast was delicious and it was a very nice location with privacy for the room.
Review 72：Nothing!
Review 73：The stay was so comfortable, the rooms were beautiful, the couple who run it are absolutely fantastic - very helpful in every sense, very hospitable, caring, efficient, professional, friendly - just generally wonderful. The food was superb.
Review 74：Hard to find
Review 75：Just blocks from Botanical Gardens and birding was great. Gordon was the ultimate host. I would recommend this facility to anyone considering staying here.
Review 76：staff/owner's were warm, friendly and were very accommodating and easy going. stay was rather short - just one night. breakfast was more than sufficient and accommodation was made since I don't eat pork or beef
Review 77：Not the fault of venue but 'Maritzburg might be best just as a watering hole passing through to somewhere more interesting.
Review 78：Warm welcome Comfortable bed Tea & Coffee in room Relaxed environment Advice on where to eat and visit Traffords restaurant
Review 79：Difficulty finding place. no sign from main road.
Review 80：lovely very well designed comfortable units.minute details thought of.Liked inclusion of breakfast in the price. Excellent breakfast.Dinner option good. very friendly efficient service. returning in one week.
Review 81：Could not fault one thing,
Review 82：There is nothing I could fault from the friendly service to the extremely clean and comfortable accommodation and the breakfasts were excellent.
Review 83：Not easy to find..
Review 84：Lovely lovely lovely place!The room was very comfortable!! The staff (owners) is friendly and very helpful..we had a problem with the map and Moran, very kind, came to pick up us in the middle of the town!! The day after they gave us a lot of suggestions about things and places to visit around Pietermaritzburg.
Review 85：Best vegetarian breakfast we received during our three-week trip. Amazing! (cheese muffins, avocado, ...). Very warm welcome. Very well designed room with all facilities including fridge and microwave. Big bathroom. Perfect Internet connection. Very friendly people who knew their province well and have sent us on a nice route towards the Drakensberg mountains. Pity we stayed over only for one night because this B&B is very, very recommended for both business and leisure travellers.
Review 86：Morag and Gordon are impeccable hosts: friendly, helpful, prepared to go out of their way to accommodate their guests. I couldn't have asked for more
Review 87：A bit too close to town and the busy roads
Review 88：Breakfast was great and a wide variety of foods. Very clean and comfortable rooms. Staff and owners very accommodating, friendly and made our whole stay there very pleasant.
Review 89：Gordon and Morag are so very friendly and hospitable.The rooms were spotlessly clean, and they even provided us with a very nice camp-cot for our 8 month old. Breakfast was lovely, wish we had more time to explore the botanical gardens that are right behind the b+b. A great stay. We will def go again.
Review 90：Absolutely nothing.
Review 91：The house was very nice, separated entrance, kitchen, nice shower room. I felt very much cozy to be there. It was really pity, we stayed only one night, wished to stay longer ! Surely, next time to plan differently , making day trips to visiting from there . The breakfast was very nice too. Morag baked Muffin, was sooo good ! I told them , I didn't ride on the ostrich in Oudtshoorn, leaving from the house, Gordon gave me as ostrich key holder as souvenir. I attached it with my bag. Thank You ! They asked me 2 days before going their place, what time and from where we were coming ? It's so nice feeling , they cared of us . Thank you !
Review 92：Nothing, except that it was a fair way out of Pietermaritzburg. This was not a major problem, for our contacts were on that side of town.
Review 93：Everything, especially the attention to detail - in the setting, the unit, the decor and the meals.
Review 94：Not that much option to have diner in the area.
Review 95：Gordon and Morag (the owners) are very nice people, eager to share allgood tips they have. This was great experience for us. The breakfast wasamazing. Morag even offered a small souvenir from the Bed&Breakfastso we will not forget this experience.
Review 96：Nothing - just be prepared that this is a B&B so expect to eat out or bring in something to warm in the microwave.
Review 97：I was made to feel very welcome. My room was well equipped, with a large desk and kitchenette and was tastefully furnished. The free wifi had a good signal. Breakfast was good. Overall, a place of peace, comfort and care all at a good price. Would recommend to business or leisure traveller.
Review 98：There is nothing that I did not like.
Review 99：Everything - Morag and Gordan are the most fantastic, hospitable andaccomodating people that you could ever hope to find. They made surethat I had everything that I could possible need and more - it wasbetter than staying with family, indeed they made you feel likefamily.Talk about "going the extra mile" - they did that andmore. I cannot recommend it highly enough.
Review 100：Maybe bigger tv and noisy fridge
Review 101：Very well cooked eggs and lovely crispy bacon. Will stay there again
Review 102：No one told us about the WiFi.
Review 103：Well equipped room.
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