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# The Hay Barn

Countryside retreat with a garden, playground, and sunny terrace where travelers can reconnect with nature while enjoying outdoor relaxation

## Photo gallery for The Hay Barn

![Property grounds - The Hay Barn (Lions River)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36030000/36026600/36026518/193e2b68.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit)

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- Overview
- Rooms
- Location
- Policies

The Hay Barn, nestled in the countryside, offers a garden and playground for families. Relax on the sun-warmed terrace or explore the natural surroundings. Guests love how this retreat brings them close to nature.

## Popular amenities

- Parking included
- Free WiFi
- Housekeeping
- Kitchen

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## Room options

All rooms

3+ beds

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 3 of 3 rooms

### View all photos for Family Room

![Individually decorated, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36030000/36026600/36026518/47e4212e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium)

### Family Room

### Highlights

Patio

Separate sitting area

Individually decorated

Fireplace

Connecting rooms available

Shared/communal kitchen

Daily housekeeping

- Sleeps 4
- 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

### View all photos for Comfort Room (Standard Family Bunks)

![Comfort Room (Standard Family Bunks)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36030000/36026600/36026518/40e63651.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium)

### Comfort Room (Standard Family Bunks)

### Highlights

Patio

Separate sitting area

Individually decorated

Fireplace

Connecting rooms available

Shared/communal kitchen

Daily housekeeping

- Sleeps 6
- 1 Twin Bunk Bed

### View all photos for Basic Room (Standard Family Room)

![Individually decorated, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36030000/36026600/36026518/7db73976.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium)

### Basic Room (Standard Family Room)

### Highlights

Separate sitting area

Individually decorated

Fireplace

Private hot tub

Connecting rooms available

Shared/communal kitchen

Daily housekeeping

- Sleeps 3
- 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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## About the area

Lions River is home to The Hay Barn. Nelson Mandela Capture Site Monument and Macrorie House Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Umgeni Valley Nature Reserve and National Botanical Gardens. Explore all the area has to offer with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails. [Visit our Lions River travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Lions-River.dx553248631985544412)

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District Road D128, Lions River, KwaZulu-Natal

### What's nearby

- Nelson Mandela Capture Site Monument  
5 min drive \- 6.5 km
- Abingdon Wine Estate  
6 min drive \- 5.8 km
- Howick Golf Club  
12 min drive \- 17.3 km
- Howick Public Falls  
13 min drive \- 15.9 km
- Umgeni Valley Nature Reserve  
13 min drive \- 16.3 km

### Getting around

- Pietermaritzburg (PZB)  
42 min drive

### Restaurants

- Piggly Wiggly Farm Stall  
3 min drive
- Piggly Wiggly Coffee Shop  
3 min drive
- Caversham Mill Restaurant  
15 min drive
- Horse Shoe Bend  
6 min drive
- Florentine's Belgian Chocolates  
6 min drive

## About this property

### The Hay Barn

Property highlights

Take advantage of a grocery/convenience store, a terrace, and a garden at The Hay Barn. Free in-room WiFi and a playground are available to all guests. 

You'll also find perks like:

- Free self parking
- Barbecue grills, a TV in the lobby, and smoke-free premises

Room features

All guestrooms are individually decorated, and offer comforts such as fireplaces and separate sitting areas, in addition to perks like free WiFi. 

Other conveniences in all rooms include: 

- Separate sitting areas, communal kitchens, and daily housekeeping

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## Property amenities

### Internet

- Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
- Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

### Parking and transportation

- Free self parking on site

### Things to do

- Playground
- TV in common areas

### Family friendly

- Grocery/convenience store
- Playground

### Conveniences

- Grocery/convenience store

### Guest services

- Housekeeping (daily)

### Outdoors

- Barbecue grill
- Garden
- Picnic area
- Terrace

### More

- Smoking not allowed

## Room amenities

### Bedroom

- Bedsheets provided

### Bathroom

- Bathtub or shower
- Towels provided

### Food and drink

- Shared kitchen access

### More

- Connecting rooms available
- Fireplace
- Individual decor
- Separate sitting area

## Policies

### Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 18 

### Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

### Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Please note: Rooms do not have power outlets.

### Pets

Pets not allowed

### Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

## Important information

### You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

### We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

### Property is also known as

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The Hay Barn Lions River

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