Brahman Hills

Brahman Hills Situated in the heart of the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands, Brahman Hills offers an authentic country escape, where love and passion is made visible.
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Welcome to a sanctuary of serenity, wellness & excellence! Situated in the heart of the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands, in the foothills of the Drakensburg mountains, Brahman Hills has undergone an extensive renovation since its days as the old Windmills Hotel. The new Brahman Hills team has grown and developed at the same time as the property through a complete facelift in 2015, to create a country home

away from home that promises real experiences, with real people in the tranquil surroundings. Nestled amongst the rolling hills of the Midlands, yet just a stone’s throw away from the N3 Highway, Brahman Hills is easily accessible and central to the famous Midlands Meander. And with either hotel or self-catering accommodation available, together with a range of noteworthy facilities, including a restaurant, coffee bar, cellar and underground lounge/bar, as well as a variety of eventing venues seating up to 400 people, Brahman Hills is now a destination of choice for those looking for the perfect wedding and conference venue or idyllic country escape. We are proud to be one of only two official Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Partner Gardens in South Africa and honored to have been named Overseas Regional Winner in the 2023 RHS Partner Garden of the Year competition. Our botanical wonderland is a sensory delight, featuring incredible sculptures by up-and-coming artists from South Africa. Would you like to explore our majestic gardens for the day? Please note the following day visitor entry details:
• R90 per person entry fee
• Free for children under 16 years
Upon arrival, you'll receive a ticket at the main gate. Please pay the entry fee at reception before proceeding. You can offset this fee at one of our two restaurants; simply inform your waiter, and they will deduct the entry fee amount from your bill. Contact us on +27 33 266 6965 or +27 81 370 9478 or visit our website www.brahmanhills.co.za

Escape to tranquillity for a night where soul care meets deep relaxation 😍This Mindfulness Escape invites you to unwind,...
17/11/2025

Escape to tranquillity for a night where soul care meets deep relaxation 😍

This Mindfulness Escape invites you to unwind, and reconnect with what matters most—you. With indulgent spa treatments and a choice of comfortable accommodations, this package is the perfect midweek getaway in Nov!

Mindfulness Midweek Escape (Sunday to Thursday)
The package includes:

One-night stay in your choice of:
• Garden Room – R4,707.50
• One-Bedroom Classic Villa– R6,757.50
(Rates are per double occupancy; includes breakfast and dinner allocation)

Spa Treatments:
• Steam & Sauna Session – 30 mins
• Soul of the Earth Massage – 60 mins

Extras:
• Glass of Bubbly or Kombucha Tea
• Welcome Drink
• Herbal Teas

Food:
• Dinner allocation: R500
• Breakfast included

Enrich your stay with any of these additional add-on mindful experiences: (enquire for prices)
Mindful Garden Visit |Skincare Masterclass |Wellness Nature Walk | Wellness Journaling| Art Tour

❗️Hurry this is available for Sunday to Thursday bookings only until 30 Nov 2025!
Bookings: [email protected] or [email protected]


Hand in hand, heart to heart — this is where your journey begins. ❤️Beneath a magical sky painted with possibility, a ne...
16/11/2025

Hand in hand, heart to heart — this is where your journey begins. ❤️

Beneath a magical sky painted with possibility, a new chapter unfolds… and two paths become one.

Let your dream journey begin — email [email protected]

Photo credit: Conway Photo And Film

Seeking reconnection, luxury and rejuvenation? ✨Slip away for a midweek retreat made just for two. Enjoy two peaceful ni...
15/11/2025

Seeking reconnection, luxury and rejuvenation? ✨
Slip away for a midweek retreat made just for two. Enjoy two peaceful nights surrounded by natural beauty, soul-soothing spa moments, and the ultimate couples experience crafted to help you slow down, unwind and truly reconnect.

Ultimate Couples Escape (Sunday to Thursday)
The package includes:

Two-night stay in your choice of:
• Garden Room – R6800.00
• One-Bedroom Classic 5-star Villa– R10,900.00
(Rates are per double occupancy; includes breakfast and dinner allocation)

Spa Treatments:
Day 1: Steam & Sauna Session – 30 mins
Day 1: Couples Togetherness Massage– 60 mins

Extras:
• Glass of Bubbly or Kombucha Tea
• Welcome Drink
• Herbal Teas

Food:
• Dinner allocation: R500
• Breakfast included

Enrich your stay with any of these additional add-on mindful experiences: (enquire for prices)
Mindful Garden Visit |Skincare Masterclass |Wellness Nature Walk | Wellness Journaling| Art Tour

Available for Sunday to Thursday bookings only until 30 Nov 2025.
Bookings: [email protected] or [email protected]

Healing Earth Africa

Transcend into calm and find your rhythm in a magical place designed to gently shift you back into balance. We’re honour...
14/11/2025

Transcend into calm and find your rhythm in a magical place designed to gently shift you back into balance. We’re honoured to create moments that feel like this for our spa guests. ✨

“The massage was genuinely the most AMAZING massage I have ever had. After a very busy work weekend in KZN we booked a massage to destress. From the very first call with a super friendly booking lady, to the minute we arrived, we knew we were going to have an amazing experience. The venue is just incredibly beautiful with the most exquisite view from our treatment room.The massage was genuinely the most AMAZING massage I have ever had. Thank you Lungile and partner, we absolutely melted under your professional care. I can’t wait for our next trip just so that we can experience this care. Ten stars!!!" Angy-Lee Marcon - Google

Thank you, Angy-Lee, for stepping into our healing sanctuary — and reminding us how powerful true self-care can be. 💙

Healing Earth Africa

A little magic to each morning ✨A glowing expression of creation, renewal, and life in our bee kraal.Here, every sunrise...
12/11/2025

A little magic to each morning ✨

A glowing expression of creation, renewal, and life in our bee kraal.
Here, every sunrise reminds us that even the smallest beings carry the greatest purpose.


Pause. Breathe. Begin Again.Step away from the rush and rediscover yourself with our six exclusive midweek wellness esca...
11/11/2025

Pause. Breathe. Begin Again.
Step away from the rush and rediscover yourself with our six exclusive midweek wellness escapes — designed to restore your body, quiet your mind, and awaken your spirit.

Now extended until the end of November 2025, you can choose from 1- or 2-night journeys — each blending soulful rest, sensory healing, and indulgent tranquility.

Every retreat includes:
• One or two-night stay in a Garden Room, Deluxe Garden Room, or One-Bedroom 5-Star Villa
• A warm welcome drink
• A glass of bubbly or kombucha tea
• A Healing Earth gift to take your serenity home
• Dinner (R500 allocation) and breakfast
• A signature Healing Earth spa treatment
* Optional experiences available

Your midweek magic awaits.
Visit our website for package details:
www.brahmanhills.co.za/specials/spa

Available for Sunday to Thursday bookings only until 30 November 2025.
Bookings: [email protected] | [email protected]

Healing Earth Africa

The awakening of Serenity ✨From the quiet earth, something extraordinary begins to grow. Greatness takes root when the e...
10/11/2025

The awakening of Serenity ✨

From the quiet earth, something extraordinary begins to grow.
Greatness takes root when the earth is loved and dreams are tended. 💚

The next chapter of Brahman Hills is awakening...


There’s nothing we love more than hearing how our guests celebrate life’s special moments with us. ✨“We decided to try B...
09/11/2025

There’s nothing we love more than hearing how our guests celebrate life’s special moments with us. ✨

“We decided to try Brahman Hills ‘Casual Restaurant’ for my birthday dinner. We were utterly enthralled by the experience. The staff went out of their way for us. A big thank you to the manager, Siyabonga, who really was fantastic. All the staff were friendly, enthusiastic, professional and made the experience that much better. We sat next to a glorious fire, and the restaurant has such class and style. We were also lucky to get there early and had the restaurant almost to ourselves. The food was superb, the bread as a starter with beetroot and basil pesto butters was insane, and we don't have a single complaint. This has the feel of a classy wine estate in the western cape. Well worth a visit if you want something extra special” The LionHeart Experience - Tripadvisor July 2025

Thank you, The LionHeart Experience , for sharing your beautiful review of your birthday dinner at Brahman Hills. We’re so thrilled you chose to celebrate with us. Wishing you both continued success in your incredible conservation work — your passion for protecting nature and our wildlife is truly inspiring. 🦁

As the sky gets moody, our garden shows off a little magic! No ordinary view. No ordinary garden. 😍Mood of the day: dram...
06/11/2025

As the sky gets moody, our garden shows off a little magic!
No ordinary view. No ordinary garden. 😍

Mood of the day: dramatic 😆


05/11/2025

A Celebration in Bloom 💚

Amidst the stillness of our gardens, a new story took root — the launch of Brahman Hills: The Making of a World-Class Garden by author Michele Magwood.

The morning shimmered with soft sunlight and sparkling glasses as guests wandered on a guided walk with renowned landscaper Tim Steyn through pathways alive with colour and texture — from the hum of the bee kraal, to the scenic viewing mound, the mysterious Medusa resting in her underground cave, and the fragrant calm of the rose garden.

Vision, patience, and stories unfolded — of soil and seasons, and the quiet art of creation — as Michele Magwood, Iain Buchan, and Tim Steyn shared the journey behind this living masterpiece. Conversations lingered over delicate canapés, and laughter echoed through the gardens as we celebrated what it means to nurture beauty into being.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us for this inspiring day! ✨

Get your hands on a copy of The Making of a World-Class Garden book — available at Brahman Hills, online and in stores.

Price: R750
Online: Exclusive Books | Takealot | Loot | Readers Warehouse
In stores: Exclusive Books | Wordsworth Books | Bargain Books (nationwide)

We’re thrilled to see our world-class garden featured in the latest edition of Landscape SA 💚Discover more about our bot...
05/11/2025

We’re thrilled to see our world-class garden featured in the latest edition of Landscape SA 💚
Discover more about our botanical paradise in the full article.



https://cdn.estatesinafrica.co.za/.../Landscap.../index.html

Brahman Hills in the KZN Midlands is a hotel, health spa and wedding venue owned by Iain and the
late Carol Buchan. The five hectare garden was designed in two phases by Tim Steyn, who visualised
it as a series of 26 garden rooms of different sizes and compositions. Each space has its own design, colour
palette and personality.

Read more in this months Landscape SA: https://cdn.estatesinafrica.co.za/landscapesa/Landscape-Issue154/index.html

Nature’s brushstrokes — grasses 😍Each blade tells a story of endurance, standing tall through frost, wind, and the passa...
02/11/2025

Nature’s brushstrokes — grasses 😍
Each blade tells a story of endurance, standing tall through frost, wind, and the passage of time.

Garden fact 2:
Our gardens flow seamlessly into the wild hills beyond, thanks to resilient, indigenous grasses such as:
• Aristida junciformis (Ngongoni three-awn)
• Merxmuellera macowanii (mountain grass)
• Eragrostis curvula (weeping lovegrass)
• Digitaria eriantha (finger grass) …and more!

Discover the full range of indigenous grasses in our latest book: Brahman Hills: The Making of a World-Class Garden by acclaimed author Michele Magwood.

Available online and at selected stores
Price: R750
Online: Exclusive Books | Takealot | Loot | Readers Warehouse
In stores: Exclusive Books | Wordsworth Books | Bargain Books (nationwide)

Address

Exit 132 On N3, Upper Notties, Nottingham Road
Nottingham Road
3280

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