A Paddock Place is set on a 2ha Equestrian Estate in the heart of Ashburton, with fantastic views over Table Mountain and the quiet Ashburton countryside.  We are conveniently situated right on the Comrades Marathon Route, just 10 minutes from Pietermaritzburg, 30 minutes from Shongweni, Summerveld and Hillcrest and 55 minutes from Durban.

Table Mountain

A Paddock Place offers 4 neat self-catering country cottages; The Club House, Tack Room, Feed Room and The Foaling Box Cottages all offer very comfortable accommodation, with communal outdoor areas to relax and unwind.  We cater for tourists, families, private individuals, business executives, sporting teams and contractors, as well as offering a long term option for those who need to stay for a little longer than usual. 

Our facilities include:

  • Accommodation for up to 20 people
  • Secure remote-access under-cover parking
  • A communal braai and entertainment area
  • Internet and fax facilities
  • A 200m walk to the Comrades Marathon Route
  • Overnight stabling for horses
  • A 400m grass track for exercising – either yourself or your horse.

Nearby facilities within 200m walking distance include:Paddock Place

  • Large Spar with a bakery, open till 8pm
  • 2 ATM's
  • Bottle store
  • A butcher
  • 24hr Petrol station & convenience store

Services and attractions in the area include:

  • Restaurants, pubs, take-aways and night clubs
  • Historical sites, art galleries and a Natural Science Museum
  • The Pietermaritzburg National Botanical Gardens
  • Golden Horse Casino & Scottsville Race Course
  • Craft Markets & Farmers Markets
  • Butterflies for Africa
  • Tala Game Reserve
  • Strawberry picking farms
  • Golf courses and other sporting facilities
  • Liberty Midlands Mall
  • The Midlands Meander
  • The Amble
  • The Boston-Bulwer Beat
  • The Battlefields Route
  • Midmar Dam, Howick Falls & Karkloof Falls
  • The Drakensberg, only an hour away
  • And much, much more…