Located in
South Africa :: KZN Battlefields
:: Dundee
Category:
Lodging :: Bed and Breakfast
Chez Nous is pronounced "shay noo" and means "at home".
Experience exceptional South African hospitality with French flair in Dundee, KwaZulu Natal.
Address : | 39 Tatham Street, Dundee, KZN Battlefields, South Africa |
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Contact : | Elisabeth Durham |
Tel : | +27(0)34 212 1014 |
Cell : | +27(0)72 779 5949 |
From Ladysmith or Newcastle: Turn right at the first traffic lights into Tatham street we are number 39, proceed over the bridge, past Dundee High School carry on straight for one block, after the mini traffic circle and turn right into Riley Street. First house on your right hand side. (Grey Gate).
From Vryheid: proceed up Victoria Street through the circle, over the bridge, turn left at the third intersection - Tatham Street turn right at the next corner into Riley Street. First house on the right hand side (pink & blue).
Reception Opening and Closing Times : | Check in:14:00 to 21:30; Check out-10:00 |
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Rates Quoted : | Per Unit |
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Base Currency : | ZAR |
Minimum Rate : | 475.00 |
Maximum Rate : | 750.00 |
Updated for : | 2016 |
Comments : | Self catering rates only. Children 0-6yrs stay free; 7-12yrs pay ZAR200pp. (Rate Info Updated Mar-16). |
Payment Methods Accepted : | Cash |
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Accommodation (Guest Rooms) | |
Other Facilities : | BBQ facilities. |
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AREA INFO:
Nestling in a valley in the picturesque Biggarsberg are the towns of Dundee and Glencoe. At the base of Indumeni mountain, the highest peak in the Biggarsberg range of mountains is Wasbank, a small town which time has appeared to pass by.
ATTRACTIONS:
Your hostess is a fully qualified tour guide for the local battlefields; Isandlwana, Rorke's drift, Blood River and specializes in the Prince Imperial Napoléon IV, who was killed just outside Nqutu.We will take you as the tourist on guided tours to the exact site. Elisabeth presents English and French tours as she is both English and French speaking. Dundee is named the heart of the battlefields as there are 68 battles and skirmish sites nearby.
The Talana Museum is a must and will keep you busy for half a day.Zulu cultural tours must be arranged well in advance where you will be taken on a 4x4 and experience the genuine Zulu culture.
Indumeni means "where the thunder rolls" and the area around this mountain is Endumeni, hence the name of the municipal authority of this area. Situated equidistant between Durban and Johannesburg, with well-established road, rail and air infrastructure, the Endumeni region is the geographic centre of Northern KwaZulu-Natal.
The whole area has a fascinating and multi-faceted history. There are numerous interesting and unusual places to visit, and in doing so you can experience our culture and heritage. The cultural, economic and military history of the area is depicted in the Talana Museum, on the outskirts of Dundee.
The area is home to a number of skilled crafts people. Pottery, wood work, hand knotted carpets, woven grass baskets, Zulu beadwork. Artists and craft people can be seen at work in their own environment.
Currently the main industry is agriculture. The main farming activity is cattle and local livestock sales are among the most lucrative in KwaZulu-Natal. Sheep, dairy and crop farming also form part of the agricultural enterprise. The headquarters of the Natalagri Farmers' Co-operative is situated in Dundee