Where to stay when you’re visiting a school in the KZN Midlands

Visiting your son at Michaelhouse? Waterford Manor is about 12 km and 15 minutes down the R103 in Rosetta.

We’re a short drive from Treverton in Mooi River, 10 minutes from Clifton Nottingham Road, and about 8 minutes from Carlyle  College. 

If you’re looking for accommodation near Michaelhouse that feels like a break for the whole family, we have B&B rooms for a visiting parent and cottages with kitchens for a full exeat weekend.

A note from Dan: School weekends are busy and tiring for parents. We keep the evenings quiet, and the cottages have kitchens so you can cook the meal your child has been missing.

Which schools are close to Waterford Manor?

Rosetta sits in the middle of the R103 corridor, which is why one base works for several schools. Drive times are approximate.

Why stay close to the school?

Because school visits start early and finish late. A sports day, a chapel service or a pick-up at the gate is a lot easier when you’re 15 minutes away and not 45.

Big weekends fill the rooms nearby, too. Hilton College and Michaelhouse meet every year for their rugby derby, with the venue alternating between the two campuses. Treverton hosts a co-ed sports festival, usually in the Easter holidays. Check each school’s calendar when it comes out and book your room soon after.

Which room suits your visit?

• One parent, one night: Hibiscus Cottage (22 m²) or Protea Honeymoon Suite (28 m²), both B&B style rooms. Hibiscus is simple and quiet, and Protea is the one to pick if you want a proper rest after a Saturday on the touchline.
• Cooking his favourite meal on an exeat weekend: Lavender Cottage (36 m²) or Azalea Cottage (30 m²). Both have full kitchens, so you can cook and sit down together on the patio. Lavender adds a fireplace for cold weekends.
• The whole family, younger siblings included: Sunflower Cottage is 76 m² with a full kitchen, a dining area, a fireplace, a braai area and a foldable cot on request. There’s room for everyone to sit at one table, and a braai when the weather plays along.
• Two couples, or parents and grandparents: Jasmine has two bedrooms and about 48 m², so everyone gets a door to close.
• Extended family: Rose Cottage is 102 m², with a lounge, a dining area and a wood-fired stove, so a big group can sit together.

Can you tour more than one school in a weekend?

Yes, and it saves a lot of driving. If you’re choosing a school for your child, Michaelhouse, Clifton Nottingham Road and Treverton are all a short drive from Rosetta. Book your tours first, then your room, and you can sleep in the same bed both nights.

What about winter visits?

The Midlands is cold from May to August, and a school weekend usually means hours outdoors. Lavender and Sunflower have fireplaces, Rose has a wood-fired stove and every unit has electric heating and electric blankets. You’ll be glad of them after a morning on the touchline.

Ready to book?

30% OFF for direct bookings via our website. Check your dates and book on our website, or phone us on +27 73 630 7423.