The Coach House Bed and Breakfast - Howick (Ref 1550)

Description

Built in 1873 by George Curry, The COACH HOUSE near Howick and Currys Post served as a staging post, providing lodging to travellers on the main route to the interior.
George Curry married Sarah Rudd at Fort Beaufort in 1845. George and Sarah had 4 children, 3 boys and a girl. Their sons were George, Alfred and Frank, their daughter Mary Ann. In 1896, at the age of 71 George Curry had 20 grandchildren.

In 1866 the The Curry Family moved to Currys Post, then known as Thomasville. George Curry established a Staging Post midway along the road at Houtboschrand and his enterprise became Currys Post.

George Curry's house (The Coach House) is where he and his family lived while building two hotels and a church.
The Prince Imperial and Lord Baden-Powell were but a few of the well known names from yester year that stayed in this old house.

Today, the Coachhouse is known for its hospitality and country comforts, serving delicious foods on request. This old property recently and tastfully renovated by its owners of 2yrs.

Accommodation & Facilities
Fully equipped to accommodate 20 guests in 10 double rooms (7 en-suite), the Coach House consists of the main house, a separate thatched rondavel, a 2 bedroom self-catering / B&B cottage, a 2 bedroom B&B cottage, cosy pub / dining room and small staff quarters - all set on 4,6 hectares on the Midlands Meander Route.