Fairbairn Guest Farm

• Maclear

Fairbairn Guest Farm is situated 14km outside Maclear on the foothills of the spectacular Southern Drakensberg. The Farm is nestled between the rolling green hills of summer and the snow-capped mountains of winter. The breath-taking scenery, mountain fresh air and serenity provide for a wonderfully relaxed and rejuvenating get-away or stop-over all year round. Even our crystal clear tap water is sourced from a spring on the farm flowing from the mountain side!

Fairbairn Guest Farm is the ideal place to simply relax, unwind and recharge the batteries. The Farm House has a lovely “stoep” where one is greeted by the morning sunrise, sit and watch the day go by whilst enjoying the soothing songs of the splendid bird life. Stroll through the countryside and be amazed by all its little surprises. The Guest Farm and surrounding area offers many awesome activities to explore for those who live for adventure and the naturalist at heart. A few of these include hiking up Fairbairn Kop with its San rock art, kaleidoscope of flora and insect life and vast vistas of the Maloti mountains and foothills; visits to neighbouring territories – with their indigenous rain forests, trout-rich rivers and waterfalls (4×4 essential!) and edible mushroom-hunting in the pine forests during the rainy season (October-March) is a must. Only a few kilometres out of town towards Tsitsanna are the tumultuous Tsitsa Falls and in Ugie – Maclear’s neighbouring town – stands the fascinating Tractor Museum, whilst even further afield between Ugie and Mthatha one stumbles upon the Langeni Pass with its ancient Yellowwood forest and rugged rocky terrain.

Single or sharing, self-catering or meals on request; family reunions, small-conferencing or retreats, Fairbairn Guest Farm provides convenience and homely comfort to all and is the perfect destination to free the spirit!

Spoilt for choice between the Main House, Small Rondavel, The Cottage, Big Rondavel or Farm Stay across the road, we offer 8 plush rooms, all with en-suite bathrooms. Our snuggly soft beds ensure deeply refreshed mornings and during winter the cosy little fireplaces and electric blankets transform the chilly evenings into dreamy wonderland. The indoor Lapa recreational area with its state-of-the-art braai, gas stove, full package DStv and Wi-fi is perfect for those cheerful get-togethers, while the fully-equipped, big farm kitchen with its electric and Aga stoves make self-catering a pleasure and ensures a warm and homely atmosphere around the kitchen table.

Accommodation - Main House

• Self-catering or meals on request
• Fully-equipped kitchen
• Scullery
• Dining room
• Living / TV room
• Guest toilet
• Stoep (Verandah)
• Room 1
• Queen-sized bed with electric blanket
• En-suite bathroom with bath and shower.
• Room 2
• Queen-sized bed and a sleeper couch with electric blankets
• En-suite bathroom with shower.

Accommodation - Small Rondavel (Room 3)

• Self-catering or meals on request
• One queen-sized bed with electric blanket
• En-suite bathroom with shower.

Accommodation - The Cottage

• Self-catering or meals on request
• Room 4
• One double and one single bed with electric blankets
• One bathroom with bath & shower, shared with room 5.
• Room 5
• Two single beds with electric blankets
• One bathroom with bath & shower, shared with room 4.
• Accommodation - Large Rondavel (Room 6)
• Self-catering or meals on request
• One queen-sized bed and one double bunk (two singles) with electric blankets
• En-suite bathroom with shower.