After farming in Zululand for over two decades, we settled at Little Fields 15 years ago because it offered the best of both town and country living. With our three children having moved out of home, we decided to share our love for Little Fields with others by building two new Cottages and opening up the Country House to guests. Our house keeper, Samke and manager, Minenhle, team with us in this venture. Not to mention our resident labrador, Misty and golden retriever, Bodger! The lower lands supply the necessary space to develop my passion for landscaping with indigenous plants, while the meadow-like garden surround the house with flowers in summer and spring. Being relational people, we have loved developing the accommodation at Little Fields and meeting interesting people from all over the world.

Situated down a leafy lane, Little Fields is an idyllic hideaway where every room has incredible views over the valley where you can explore 12 hectares of beautiful farm and wetland and spot the many shy creatures that call Little Fields, home. This restful/ convenient space, is a short drive to the quaint villages of Howick and Hilton, and close to the N2. Larger groups will find The Country House the ideal setting to put up your feet, with wrap around verandas, evening strolls, board games in front of the fire, and all the amenities of home at your fingertips. The Little Loft Cottage is the perfect place for families to call home-base as you explore the KZN Midlands. For activities closer to home: mowed paths to walk and run; bunnies to cuddle; veggies and fruit to pick. And for those needing a place to unwind while on a work trip, or simply an idyllic spot to rest your head, The Fern Forest Cottage has been created with you in mind — combining all of the conveniences of office and home with a backdrop of grazing cows and rolling hills.

We are situated between the quaint villages of Hilton and Howick, close the the N2 and a short drive to the Midlands Meander. Tucked down leafy lanes, Hilton has become renowned for its gastronomic delights and both Howick and Pietermaritzburg are rich in South African tradition and history. Midmar Dam and the scenic Karkloof area are within a 15 minute radius and offer ample sporting opportunities for the more active, including cycling, canoeing, swimming and canopy tours. The Midlands Meander begins on our doorstep, with a half hour drive getting you to all the craft, dining and scenic opportunities on offer: Mandela Capture site and Monument; Howick Falls; Thurlow Nature reserve; the Lower Drakensberg.