The Old Mushroom Farm | Ski Chalet in Howick

| 8.4 (544 Reviews) |   Pet Friendly   18 Bedrooms  14 Bathrooms  47 Guests
Howick Ski Chalet | The Old Mushroom Farm

18 Bedroom Ski Chalet in Howick

Comfortable Accommodations

The Old Mushroom Farm in Howick offers family rooms with private bathrooms, fully equipped kitchens, and modern amenities. Each room includes a fireplace, dining area, and private entrance.

Leisure Facilities

Guests can enjoy a garden, terrace, restaurant, fitness room, and outdoor play area. The restaurant serves brunch with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options in a family-friendly, modern ambiance.

Convenient Location

Located 22 mi from Pietermaritzburg Airport, the chalet is near shops and attractions. Free WiFi is available in public areas, and nearby activities include fishing, fitness classes, and cycling.

Guest Services

The property provides free on-site private parking, daily housekeeping, laundry service, and luggage storage. Additional amenities include a coffee shop, picnic area, and barbecue facilities.

The Old Mushroom Farm is located in Howick.

This 18 Bedrooms Ski Chalet is suitable for tourists and travelers. It has several amenities that would guarantee your comfort. These amenities include: Internet, View, Business Services, and several others. This is a 4 star rated property and has over 544 reviews with the average score of 8.4 . Coming to Howick and needing a place to stay? Be it for work or for leisure, consider staying at this Ski Chalet for your next visit, you will surely love it.

You can check the reviews and description of this 18 Bedrooms Ski Chalet if you want to learn more about this place in Howick. These details are authentic, as they are provided by our partner, booking.com.

This The Old Mushroom Farm in Howick is well equipped and has all facilities that have been listed below. Please note that these details were shared to us by booking.com for the listed “The Old Mushroom Farm”. We solely rely on their shared details and are regarded as “accurate”. If you have any concerns about the information or accuracy describing this Ski Chalet, please let us know.

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Amenities

Parking
Pet Friendly
View
Balcony/Terrace
Accessibility
Security/Safety
Business Services
Sports/Activities
Restaurant
Guest Services
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Heating
Internet
Laundry

Facility Overview

Breakfast
  • Kids' meals
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Restaurant
  • Coffee house on site
Parking
  • Free parking
  • Parking on site
  • Private Parking
  • Accessible parking
  • Parking
Activities
  • Cycling
  • Horseback riding
  • Playground
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
Entertainment
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Outdoor play equipment for kids
General
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Pet friendly
Guest Services
  • Baggage storage
  • Laundry
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Ironing service
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Invoice provided
Internet
  • Internet
  • Wifi
  • Free Wifi
Outdoors
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Picnic area
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
Security/Safety
  • Key access
  • Smoke alarms
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Security alarm
  • Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
  • Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning
  • Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
  • Guest accommodation disinfected between stays
  • First aid kits available
  • Contactless check-in/out
  • Cashless payment available
  • Physical distancing rules followed
Spa
  • Waterslide

Policies

Check-in
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation
Pet Policy
Pets are allowed upon request and free.

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. you can use the special requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation, payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. the property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

Reviews

Value for money:
9.01
Location:
9.31
Staff:
9.07
Facilities:
8.58
Comfort:
8.81
Cleanliness:
9.09
Carl Calverley
Sep 3, 2026 07:00:00 AM
Review Score:   9
South Africa
Reviewer Type: Solo Traveller
Travel Purpose: leisure
Positive: Instructions were given clearly , the room was neat the kitchen had all the utensils nealty stacked away .
Negative: I have no complaints
Summary: Travelled for a local Sports Event , Excellent stay with restaurants and everything available
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
Five-Bedroom House with Lake View
Room Type: Vacation Home
Room Size: 50 m2
1 Full bed(s) Bed
2 Twin bed(s) Bed
2 Twin bed(s) Bed
2 Twin bed(s) Bed
7 Twin bed(s) Bed
Five-Bedroom House with Lake View

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Internet

Internet facilities

Bathroom

Bath, Private bathroom, Toilet, Shower, Towels, Body soap, Bath or shower, Toilet paper, Additional toilet

Kitchen

Kitchenware, Toaster, Kitchen, Electric kettle, Microwave, Stovetop, Dining table, Wine glasses, Oven, Refrigerator

Living Area

Fireplace, Seating area, Sofa, Dining area

Outdoors

Barbecue, Outdoor dining area, Outdoor furniture, Patio

General

Smoke Alarm, Tile/Marble floor, Key access, Private entrance, Trash cans, Fire extinguisher

View

Lake view, Garden view, View

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Linens

Accessibility

Entire unit wheelchair accessible, Entire unit located on ground floor

Building Characteristics

Detached

Room amenities

Non-feather pillow, Clothes rack, Adapter, Socket near the bed
Four-Bedroom House
Room Type: Vacation Home
Room Size: 50 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed
4 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 King bed(s) Bed
4 Twin bed(s) Bed
Four-Bedroom House

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Internet

Internet facilities

Bathroom

Walk-in shower, Bath, Private bathroom, Toilet, Shower, Towels, Body soap, Bath or shower, Toilet paper, Additional toilet

Kitchen

Kitchenware, Toaster, Kitchen, Electric kettle, Microwave, Stovetop, Dining table, Wine glasses, Oven, Refrigerator

Living Area

Fireplace, Seating area, Sofa, Dining area

Outdoors

Barbecue, Outdoor dining area, Outdoor furniture, Patio

General

Smoke Alarm, Interconnected room(s) available, Key access, Private entrance, Trash cans, Fire extinguisher

View

Lake view, Garden view, View

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Linens

Accessibility

Entire unit located on ground floor

Building Characteristics

Detached

Room amenities

Non-feather pillow, Clothes rack, Adapter, Socket near the bed
Two-Bedroom Self-catering Cottage
Room Type: Chalet
Room Size: 25 m2
2 Twin bed(s) Bed
2 Twin bed(s) Bed
Two-Bedroom Self-catering Cottage

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Walk-in shower, Private bathroom, Toilet, Shower, Towels, Body soap, Toilet paper, Additional toilet

Kitchen

Kitchenware, Toaster, Kitchen, Electric kettle, Microwave, Stovetop, Dining table, Wine glasses, Oven, Refrigerator

Living Area

Fireplace, Seating area, Sofa, Dining area

General

Fan, Smoke Alarm, Key access, Private entrance, Trash cans, Fire extinguisher

Outdoors

Barbecue, Outdoor dining area, Outdoor furniture, Patio

Internet

Wireless internet

View

Garden view, View

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Linens

Accessibility

Entire unit located on ground floor

Building Characteristics

Detached

Room amenities

Non-feather pillow, Clothes rack, Adapter, Socket near the bed
Two-Bedroom Apartment
Room Type: Apartment
Room Size: 75 m2
1 Queen bed(s) Bed
2 Twin bed(s) Bed
Two-Bedroom Apartment

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Internet

Wireless internet, Internet facilities

Bathroom

Walk-in shower, Private bathroom, Toilet, Shower, Towels, Body soap, Toilet paper, Additional toilet

Kitchen

Kitchenware, Toaster, Kitchen, Electric kettle, Microwave, Stovetop, Dining table, Wine glasses, Oven, Refrigerator

Living Area

Fireplace, Seating area, Sofa, Dining area

General

Fan, Smoke Alarm, Key access, Private entrance, Electric blankets, Trash cans, Fire extinguisher

Outdoors

Barbecue, Outdoor dining area, Outdoor furniture, Patio

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Linens, Extra long beds (> 80 inches)

View

Garden view, View

Accessibility

Entire unit located on ground floor

Room amenities

Non-feather pillow, Clothes rack, Adapter, Socket near the bed
Premium Loft
Room Type: Vacation Home
Room Size: 75 m2
1 Queen bed(s) Bed
1 Queen bed(s) Bed
Premium Loft

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Walk-in shower, Private bathroom, Toilet, Shower, Towels, Body soap, Toilet paper, Additional toilet

Kitchen

Kitchenware, Toaster, Kitchen, Electric kettle, Microwave, Stovetop, Dining table, Wine glasses, Oven, Refrigerator

Living Area

Fireplace, Seating area, Sofa, Dining area

General

Fan, Smoke Alarm, Key access, Private entrance, Electric blankets, Trash cans, Fire extinguisher

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Linens, Extra long beds (> 80 inches)

Internet

Wireless internet

View

Lake view, Garden view, View

Room amenities

Non-feather pillow, Clothes rack, Adapter, Socket near the bed
Comfort Apartment
Room Type: Apartment
Room Size: 70 m2
1 Queen bed(s) Bed
Comfort Apartment

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Walk-in shower, Private bathroom, Toilet, Shower, Towels, Body soap, Toilet paper, Additional toilet

Kitchen

Kitchenware, Toaster, Kitchen, Electric kettle, Microwave, Stovetop, Dining table, Wine glasses, Oven, Refrigerator

Living Area

Fireplace, Seating area, Sofa, Dining area

General

Fan, Smoke Alarm, Key access, Electric blankets, Private entrance, Fire extinguisher

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Linens, Extra long beds (> 80 inches)

Internet

Wireless internet

Outdoors

Barbecue

Room amenities

Non-feather pillow, Adapter, Socket near the bed
Comfort Double Room
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 110 m2
2 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 Queen bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Walk-in shower, Private bathroom, Toilet, Shower, Towels, Body soap, Toilet paper, Additional toilet

Kitchen

Kitchenware, Toaster, Kitchen, Electric kettle, Microwave, Stovetop, Dining table, Wine glasses, Oven, Refrigerator

Living Area

Fireplace, Seating area, Sofa, Dining area

General

Fan, Smoke Alarm, Key access, Electric blankets, Private entrance, Fire extinguisher

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Linens, Extra long beds (> 80 inches)

Internet

Wireless internet

Outdoors

Barbecue

Room amenities

Non-feather pillow, Adapter, Socket near the bed
Studio
Room Type: Studio
Room Size: 25 m2
1 Full bed(s) Bed
Studio

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Walk-in shower, Private bathroom, Toilet, Shower, Towels, Body soap, Toilet paper, Additional toilet

Kitchen

Kitchenware, Toaster, Kitchen, Electric kettle, Microwave, Stovetop, Dining table, Wine glasses, Oven, Refrigerator

Living Area

Fireplace, Seating area, Sofa, Dining area

General

Fan, Smoke Alarm, Key access, Private entrance, Fire extinguisher

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Linens

Accessibility

Entire unit wheelchair accessible

Room amenities

Non-feather pillow, Adapter, Socket near the bed

FAQ's

Is this property pet-friendly for guests?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Check the guest reviews to learn what guests had to share.

What time is check-in & check-out at property?

Check-in time for The Old Mushroom Farm starts counting from 2:00 PM and check-out is until 10:00 AM. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

Does the property have a swimming pool?

No, this The Old Mushroom Farm does not have a swimming pool. Check the Facility Overview section for details about the pool and other available facilities.

How much does it cost per night to stay in property?

Best-rates for the The Old Mushroom Farm starts from $56 per night with includes Security/Safety, Restaurant, Heating, Parking, Balcony/Terrace, Accessibility, Sports/Activities, Pet Friendly, Guest Services, Laundry, Internet, View, Business Services, Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking, Child Friendly with all other facilities. matches every traveler with their perfect accommodation, whether you are traveling with a group, friends, family, or pets.

Is property a family-friendly place to stay?

Based on the information we have received from the owner or our partner, this is considered to be a family-friendly property. Families have rated this ski chalet 4 stars or guests have recommended them suitable for families. As reported by the owner or manager, the ski chalet has specified that children are welcome. Please see details about suitability for your family or inquire with the property to learn more.

Is the property wheelchair accessible or offer services for disabled guests?

Based on the information received from our partner, the The Old Mushroom Farm has not specified they are wheelchair accessible. Likewise, there is not an elevator specified as being available at the property. Specific accessibility details may be addressed in the property details section of this page.

What is the minimum night stay policy for the property?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, the The Old Mushroom Farm indicates 1 day stay policy at this ski chalet. Guests are cautioned that the minimum stay policy may differ based on seasonality or availability and may be at the discretion of the owner or manager.

What cancellation policy is in place for property?

Guests are cautioned that the cancellation policy may differ based on seasonality, availability, or current travel restrictions. Guests should also be aware that this policy may be subject to change and should be confirmed prior to booking. More details may be available on this page in the property description. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.