Nottingham Road is about an hour and a half from Durban, and driving it every day eats your week. Stay Monday to Friday morning instead and you save roughly nine hours on the road.
For midweek accommodation near Nottingham Road, we’re 8 km from the village on the R103, with B&B rooms if you want breakfast sorted and self-catering cottages if you’d rather cook.
A note from Dan: Notties is only 8 km up the road, so you’re close to work and the evenings are quiet. Come up on Sunday evening or Monday, check out on Friday morning and don’t spend your week in the car. [Christina to approve]
Is staying over really worth it?
Do the sums. An hour and a half each way is three hours a day, according to South African Tourism, and that’s before traffic, roadworks or a slow truck on the N3.
Plan | Time on the road, Monday to Friday |
|---|---|
Commute from Durban every day | About 15 hours |
Drive up on Monday, home on Friday evening | About 3 hours |
That’s twelve hours you get back for sleep, supper or a proper look at the Midlands.
Which room suits a midweek stay?
Your stay | Room | What the space does for you |
|---|---|---|
One to three nights, on your own | Hibiscus Cottage, 22 m², or Protea Honeymoon Suite, 28 m² | Hibiscus is compact, so there’s less to unpack. Protea is the one to pick if you want to unwind: a king-size bed and a view over the river, the mountains and the pool. You don’t need to be on honeymoon to book it. |
Two colleagues | Jasmine, two bedrooms, about 48 m² | Separate bedrooms, so an early call doesn’t wake your colleague. A fridge and microwave cover simple meals. |
Four nights or more | Lavender Cottage, 36 m², or Azalea Cottage, 30 m² | Full kitchens, so you cook what you like. Lavender has a fireplace for cold evenings and both have a braai area. |
A small team | Sunflower Cottage, 76 m², or Rose Cottage, 102 m² | Dining areas where you can eat together and talk shop. Rose adds a lounge and a wood-fired stove. |
What can you do after work?
Notties, the Nottingham Road Hotel, is the village pub and dates its history to 1854. Bierfassl, an Austrian and German pub and restaurant near Nottingham Road, is what you want after a long day. The Junction in Rosetta has craft shops and small eateries, including a South African restaurant. Or braai on your own patio and call it a night.
Our guide to where to stay near Nottingham Road [link: Nottingham Road accommodation guide] compares hotels, B&Bs and self-catering side by side.
Will it be cold?
In winter, yes. Every unit has electric heating and electric blankets. Lavender and Sunflower have fireplaces and Rose has a wood-fired stove. Snowfall is common around Nottingham Road and Mooi River during cold fronts, so pack for it.
Ready to book?
30% OFF for direct bookings via our website. Check your dates and book on our website, or phone us +27 73 630 7423 . Ask about rates for longer stays too.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Waterford Manor from Nottingham Road village?
About 8 km along the R103, on a tarred road.
How long is the drive from Durban?
About an hour and a half to the Nottingham Road offramp. We're a few minutes further along the R103.
Is there self-catering for people working in the area?
Yes. Lavender, Azalea, Sunflower and Rose Cottage have full kitchens. Protea, Jasmine and Hibiscus are B&B style rooms.
Can I book just Monday to Friday?
Yes. Send us your dates and we'll check availability.