Budleigh Guesthouse

KwaZulu-Natal


Just like something out of a BBC TV production with its verandas, trimmed lawns and stunning garden, this mansion has a range of neat, sophisticated rooms with wooden bedsteads, modern appliances and faux antiques. It's in the heart of Ladysmith, within walking distance of the main drag of historic buildings, as well as the town's scant few restaurants.

The pool is small and appears to be more for the ducks than the guests.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby KwaZulu-Natal attractions

1. Fort

0.35 MILES

Opposite Settlers Dr is a wall with loopholes from the original fort, built as a refuge from Zulu attack and now part of the police station.

2. Castor & Pollux

0.39 MILES

Outside the town hall are two guns, Castor and Pollux, used by the British in defence of Ladysmith.

3. Siege Museum

0.39 MILES

This museum, next to the town hall in the old Market House (built 1884), which was used to store rations during the Anglo-Boer War siege, may be small but…

4. Long Tom

0.41 MILES

A replica of Long Tom, a Boer gun capable of heaving a shell 10km, is near the town hall. Long Tom was put out of action by a British raiding party during…

6. Spioenkop Nature Reserve

19.29 MILES

The Spioenkop Nature Reserve is a tranquil spot surrounding a dam on the Tugela river that zebras, white rhinos, giraffes, antelope and over 290 bird…

7. Winterton Museum

22.64 MILES

This small museum is stuffed with insightful exhibits on San rock art, Zulu history and the Anglo-Boer war, specifically the Spioenkop battle.