Location: South Africa » Kwazulu Natal » Natal Midlands » Midlands Meander » Howick Falls » howickCaversham Mill RestaurantCaversham Mill Restaurant, BalgowanDescriptionThe Caversham Mill Restaurant is situated on the banks of the Lions River, overlooking a waterfall. When the river is in full flow, the noise of the water rushing by is immense. The estate is a paradise for birdwatchers and it is often possible to watch a Kingfisher bird hunting while sitting on the deck of the restaurant. Or in summer, enjoy watching Yellowfish trying to jump the waterfall while you sip red wine and eat a superb meal. The Caversham Mill Restaurant is the “Cradle of the Meander” as it was in 1984, on this premises, that the idea for the Midlands Meander was born and became a reality. Caversham Mill Restaurant is thus situated in the heart of the Midlands Meander, which is packed with arts and craft shops offering a large variety of beautiful hand-made goods. Access to the Caversham Mill Restaurant is so easy - 15 minutes from Howick, 30 minutes from Pietermaritzburg, and only 10 minutes off the N3. Caversham Mill Restaurant is a landmark in the area. It is a first class, well-priced establishment offering modern comfort food, individually prepared and served in an idyllic Midlands setting. The menu is á la Carte, and caters for all tastes. Breakfast, lunches and intimate dinners are prepared using fresh, locally produced ingredients. Where possible only organically farmed produce is used. In this way, the restaurant supports its surrounding communities. Every six months the menu is changed to provide a stimulating variation of attractive, tasty new dishes. Enjoy a glass of wine or some other aperitif in the bar before dining. Sit in the restaurant, on the deck, or on the lawns overlooking the tumbling waterfall and the wheel of the old mill, and soak in the historic ambience! FunctionsThe restaurant can accommodate functions of up to 40 people inside and 30 to 35 people under cover outside, making a total group of easily 70 to 80 people. Functions can be individually designed to personal specifications and budgets. Previous functions include: weddings, anniversaries, birthday parties, pre-wedding dinners, post-wedding breakfasts. Enquiries should be made well in advance.   
  
DirectionsFrom Durban:
From the N3, take the Howick/Tweedie offramp. Turn left at the top of the offramp. Continue to T junction. Turn right to Nottingham Rd. After ± 7 km take the Caversham turnoff to the right onto a dirt road. Travel ± 5 km. Caversham Mill Estate is on the right.
Approximate travelling time from Durban to Caversham Mill Estate: 1,5 hours.
From Johannesburg:
From the N3, take the Balgowan/Curry’s Post offramp. Turn right at the top of the offramp and travel 3,8 km. Veer left at the fork in the road. Continue for 2,8 km. Veer left again. Continue for 1,8 km. Caversham Mill Estate is on the left.
Approximate travelling time from Johannesburg to Caversham Mill Estate: 4,5 hours |
