Nuts About Books & Toys - The Midlands Meander KwaZulu-Natal

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A country toy shop in the heart of Howick stocked with an array of quality toys, puzzles, games, crafts, books and children’s clothing. Brands include Lego, Melissa & Doug, Big Jigs, Bruder, Top Trumps, Ravensburger, Clementoni, Born in Africa plush animals and Hooligans kids clothing. Browsers are welcome!

CLOSED:
Sunday
Good Friday, Family Day, Christmas Day & New Years Day

Opening Hours

Monday

8:30am-4:30pm

Tuesday

8:30am-4:30pm

Wednesday

8:30am-4:30pm

Thursday

8:30am-4:30pm

Friday

8:30am-4:30pm

Saturday

8:30am-1:00pm

Sunday

CLOSED

DIRECTIONS: Take the Howick / Tweedie off ramp - Head South toward Main Road/R107, Turn left into Main Road, continue to follow Main Road, turn left into Karkloof Road, Turn left into Mare Street - Your destination will be on your left

Features & Attractions

SERVICES:

Airport / Bus Transfer

Driver`s Accommodation

Doctor / Nurse available in the area

Pets Allowed

Baby Cot / Crib

Babysitting

Photo Processing

Electric Adapters / Transformers

Room Service

Backup Power Generator

Fax/Photo Copying

Restaurants

Banquet Facilities

Fitness Gym

Pizza & Wine

Sauna / Steam Room / Spa

Bar(s)

Foreign Currency Exchange

Shopping Centre

Beauty Salon

Function Facilities

Souvenir / Gift Shops

Cafe / Coffee Shop

Hotel Safe

Swimming Pool - Children

Swimming Pool - Outdoor

Internet Access

Laundry / Dry Cleaning / Ironing

Car / Motorbike / Bicycle Rental

Library / Reading Room

Travel Booking / Confirmation

Car Park

Lobby Lounge / Bar

Visa Service

Children`s Playground

Non-smoking Rooms / Floors

Poolside Bar

Conference Facilities

Newspapers / Magazines

AMENITIES:

Air-conditioning

Alarm / Clock Radio

Bathroom - Private

Bathroom - Private Shower Only

Baby Cot / Crib

Coffee / Tea making facilities

Cooking Facilities / Utensils

Dining Area & Settings

Daily Newspapers

Dressing Table

Electricity Adaptors

Ensuite

Fridge

Fan

Fireplace

Hair Dryer on Request

Hot & Cold Water

Iron / Ironing Board

Living Room / Sitting Area

Mineral / Bottled Water

Mosquito Nets

Mini Bar

Room Safe

Shared Bathroom

Sofa

Telephone

Toiletries

TV - Local Only

TV - Satellite

Umbrella

Verandah / Balcony

Wardrobe

Internet Access in Room

RECREATION:

Archery

Basketball

Billiards / Snooker / Darts / etc.

Bird-watching

Board / Leisure Games

Boating / Canoeing

Trail Runs or Walks

Cheese Tasting

Children`s Playground

Chocolate Dipping

Craft Beer Tasting

Cultural Experience

Cycling

Epic Karting

Equipment Rental

Fishing

Gin Tasting

Golf / Driving Range

Health Retreat

Horse Encounters

Horse Riding

Mountain Biking/ Pump Tracks/Hiking Trails

Karaoke

Kite Flying

Massage (foot / traditional / etc.)

Nature & Wildlife

Nursery

Obstacle Course

Paintball

Picnic Spots

Putt-Putt

Sailing / Sailboarding

Sport Arena (Netball,Basketball, Hockey, Chess)

Stain Glass Workshops

Table Tennis

Team Building

Tennis

Working Farm

Wine Tasting

Zip-Lining

Zorb Ball

LANGUAGES SPOKEN:

English

Afrikaans

Zulu

German

SHOPPING:

Bags

Shoes

Accessories (Men & Women)

Gifts

Books

Food Items & Other

Toys

Leather shoes

Leather Bags

Clothing

Kids clothing

Stationery

Home Décor

Furniture

Rugs

Crystals

Beads

Jewellery

Hammocks

Pottery

Bath Salts/Essential Oils/Hand Creams/Room Sprays/Body Butter

Cheese

Cheese Tasting

Art Pieces

Paintings

Bone White Clay Ceramics

Craft Beer

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Nelson Mandela Capture Site Nelson Mandela was arrested on 5 August 1962 outside Howick, Natal, South Africa. He spent the next 27 years of his life in prison. The Nelson Mandela Capture Site commemorates this moment in history with a visitor centre and a world-renowned sculpture. The Visitor Centre is complemented by the ‘Long Walk to Freedom’ which guests are encouraged to experience by following the timeline of Mandela’s life through a landscaped garden. The ‘Long Walk’ culminates at the iconic sculpture, entitled Release. The sculpture features 50 steel columns which dramatically come into focus as Mandela’s face from a particular vantage point. Also on site is a coffee shop open for breakfast and light lunches and a gift shop offering exclusive merchandise. The Coffee Shop provides a range of meals such as burgers and toasted sandwiches and a variety of hot and cold drinks, including cappuccinos. The Site caters for both guided and non-guided tours, school groups, conferences and can develop a bespoke package to suit your requirements. Please visit their website for ticket prices and the most up to date information on opening times. The Capture Site has plans to upgrade its facilities and offer a wider range […]

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Nelson Mandela Capture Site

Themba Creations is a community-based initiative supporting women in Mooi River who are grass mat makers, seamstresses & crocheters. Thier work can be viewed at the Midlands Meander Association Information Centre and Gallery at based at the Nelson Mandela Capture Site. Themba Creations is Funded by the N3TC emerging Artist & crafter Programme.

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Bosch Hoek Lodge offers 12 Luxury appointed rooms set in a tranquil setting surrounded by diverse shrubbery and trees as well as inquisitive Vervet Monkeys, Grey Crowned Cranes, Bush Buck and Reed Buck. Enjoy Breakfast warming up in the sun while enjoying views of the surrounding wildlife.

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Bosch Hoek Lodge

Nguni & Aloe @ Linga Lapa have a wide rage of gifts & local crafts. Nguni hides, leather goods, ladies knitwear, handcrafted jewellery, local art and Jim Green footwear. Also stockist of indigenous aloes and many other plants at our nursery. Visit us for a personalized shopping experience.

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Nguni & Aloe

We are a family-run wine estate, who grow and make our wine on the farm. Experience a unique KZN certified wine tasting and cellar tour in our beautifully newly built wine cellar at Piggly Wiggly.

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Highgate Wine Cellar

Kamberg Mountain Shadows sits in the Kamberg Valley along Highmoor road, bordering on the Little Mooi River, just a few kilometres short of the Highmoor Reserve. Previously known as Mountain Shadows, the property was purchased in early 2017 and the new owners decided it needed more than a splash of paint and tidy up. After nearly a year of new building works with additional accommodation and a new restaurant for our local customers (including those guests not wanting to prepare all their own meals). The cottages all have fireplaces to keep you warm in the cool evenings and all are self-catering, fitted out with the necessary equipment to prepare and serve your own food. Beds and linen are all fresh and new which together with the redecoration have made these cottages quite special. Verandas are tastefully laid out with privacy and comfort in mind. A barbeque is provided for your use and wood or charcoal is available through reception. Fat Harrys pub is adjacent the restaurant and has DSTV with sport, movie and music channels to pass the time away. Slip in for an afternoon of a cold beer and take in the ambience and stunning views of Cleopatra and […]

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Kamberg Mountain Shadows

The Lions River Trading post is in a beautiful tranquil setting on the banks of the Lions River. It consists of a lovely antique and collectibles shop housed in the old water mill building as well as a small museum in an old milk shed from the railway yards. In another wooden building is a collection of antique and cottage furniture. Within the main shop, there is a wide selection of antique furniture ranging from the Victorian era to cottage style. There is a wide variety of paintings, mirrors, clocks, light fittings, glassware, ceramics, porcelains, a large variety of silver and silver plate items, brass and copper pieces. Victorian fireplaces, Persian carpets, farm implements, carpenters and other tools and much much more. Walk into the past and leave with treasure for your home.

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Lions River Trading Post

Rotunda Farm Stall is conveniently located off the N3 Route just past Hilton at the Cedara off-ramp and is the heart of the Rotunda Centre.Call in at the start or end of your Meander journey for a unique shopping experience. There is something for everybody. Browse to your heart’s content or shop till you drop! There is always something new.

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Rotunda Farmstall

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Set on a hillside with superb views, spectacular sunsets and early morning mists is our charming country retreat. Four beautifully appointed luxury self catering cottages are set well apart amidst glorious country gardens and rolling lawns. Completely private the cottages are individually decorated, have bedrooms en-suite, open plan sitting/dining log fire, modern fully equipped kitchens, DStv, verandah, braai, carport, serviced. Toad Hall is in the heart of the Meander close to top restaurants and many renowned artists and crafters. Very well situated for Michaelhouse, various wedding venues and Midmar Dam. Hosts: Liz and Gary Dudley

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Otters Den Self Catering

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Otters Den Self-Catering Cottages

Otters Den Self Catering

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Lemonwood Cottages

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Features & Attractions

SERVICES:

Airport / Bus Transfer

Driver`s Accommodation

Doctor / Nurse available in the area

Pets Allowed

Baby Cot / Crib

Babysitting

Photo Processing

Electric Adapters / Transformers

Room Service

Backup Power Generator

Fax/Photo Copying

Restaurants

Banquet Facilities

Fitness Gym

Pizza & Wine

Sauna / Steam Room / Spa

Bar(s)

Foreign Currency Exchange

Shopping Centre

Beauty Salon

Function Facilities

Souvenir / Gift Shops

Cafe / Coffee Shop

Hotel Safe

Swimming Pool - Children

Swimming Pool - Outdoor

Internet Access

Laundry / Dry Cleaning / Ironing

Car / Motorbike / Bicycle Rental

Library / Reading Room

Travel Booking / Confirmation

Car Park

Lobby Lounge / Bar

Visa Service

Children`s Playground

Non-smoking Rooms / Floors

Poolside Bar

Conference Facilities

Newspapers / Magazines

AMENITIES:

Air-conditioning

Alarm / Clock Radio

Bathroom - Private

Bathroom - Private Shower Only

Baby Cot / Crib

Coffee / Tea making facilities

Cooking Facilities / Utensils

Dining Area & Settings

Daily Newspapers

Dressing Table

Electricity Adaptors

Ensuite

Fridge

Fan

Fireplace

Hair Dryer on Request

Hot & Cold Water

Iron / Ironing Board

Living Room / Sitting Area

Mineral / Bottled Water

Mosquito Nets

Mini Bar