Accommodation

Spion Kop Lodge

On the R600 between Ladysmith and Winterton, KwaZulu-Natal

Spion Kop Lodge is the ideal place to explore the Battlefields, Berg and Bush and offers warm hospitality surrounded by … Read More

Rorke’s Drift Hotel

Rorke’s Drift Hotel, Isandlwana Road, Rorke’s Drift 3016

Visitors are stunned by our beautiful position with imposing views over Zululand and towards Isandlwana, which are enriched by the … Read More

The Royal Hotel

140 Murchison Street, Ladysmith, KwaZulu-Natal

The Royal Hotel is a stately, 3 Star graded Hotel, steeped in history & located in the centre of the … Read More

Isandlwana Lodge

Isandlwana Battlefield, KwaZulu-Natal

As if growing out of the Nyoni rockface on which it is built, Isandlwana Lodge captures all the drama and … Read More

Three Tree Hill

Three Trees at Spioenkop, Rhenosterfontein Farm, Bergville, KwaZulu-Natal

Against the magnificent backdrop of the Drakensberg Mountains of South Africa, and overlooking the secluded Mfazimnyama Valley of the Spioenkop … Read More

Springbok Lodge

D45, Nambiti Private Game Reserve, Ladysmith

Nestled in the heart of Nambiti Private Game Reserve is where you’ll find Springbok Lodge. The Nambiti Private Game Reserve … Read More

Battlefields Country Lodge and Sports Resort

Battlefields Country Lodge, Dundee, KwaZulu-Natal

Whether you’re a history boffin who needs comfortable accommodation close to some of the most legendary battlefields of South Africa … Read More

Fort Mistake Country Lodge

Fort Mistake Country Lodge is situated just off the N11 and offers guests a choice of accommodation 35 km from … Read More

Chez Nouz Bed & Breakfast and Self Catering

39 Tatham Street, Dundee, KwaZulu Natal

Chez Nous Bed and Breakfast is managed by owner Elisabeth Durham. She was born in France but has lived in … Read More

Nxala Ranch

Nxala Ranch, Rorke's Drift Area, KwaZulu-Natal

Nxala Ranch is set amidst willow and paperback thorn trees – on a working farm – and offers a beautiful … Read More

Elandsheim Retreat

Elandsheim Retreat, Elandskraal, KwaZulu-Natal

Elandsheim Retreat has accommodation for up to 120 people close to the Anglo-Zulu battlefields of Isandlwana and Rorke’s Drift. We … Read More

Sneezewood Farm

Sneezewood Farm, Dundee, KwaZulu-Natal

Sneezewood Farm offers superior accommodation in Dundee, Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa. Situated 5km from the centre of Dundee, our guests enjoy … Read More

Fugitives’ Drift Lodge

Rorke's Drift, KwaZulu-Natal

This award-winning destination offer visitors an opportunity to experience the extraordinary saga of the Anglo Zulu War. Led by some … Read More

King Cetshwayo’s Grave by Gill Maujean

Maybe his descendants should preserve these places and put some money into their maintenance.

O’Neil’s Cottage by Margaret Ann van der Spuy

Hello Marty Did you receive the What'sApp I sent you this morning with regard my Grandparent Stephen Gregory and Ellen Norah o'Neill?

O’Neil’s Cottage by Margaret Ann van der Spuy

Good morning Marty, It is with interest that I read reach done by you on the O'Neil family name. I too have tried to get info as my Mother was an O'Neill. According to her the surname had 2 l's so I have gone on that. Her Father was Stephen Gregory who was Baptized in the Catholic Cathedral in Bloemfontein. Her Mother was Ellen Norah (I am not really sure of her maiden name but think a Margaret Marr came in somewhere) My Grandfather was a Transport Rider who had a huge black horse where my Mother. as a very young child. was put on to go for a ride much to my Grandmother's dismay! On my Grandmother's side a nurse maid saved her or her Mother from a Zulu attach by hiding in the fields. She had 2 brothers. Somewhere along the line my Grandmother or her Mother ended up in an orphanage in Ladybrand. Reading this through makes very interesting reading and almost a plot for a movie. I have been to the cottage many years ago and it was in a terrible state. Black Jack's everywhere and we could not go inside. Mustnakd a plan to pay another visit there some time. I would be very interested if you can veto the above story or not. My husband has had a beautiful Familie Stam book with his Familie tree. I on the other hand came to a grinding halt in Bloem. On that note i will stop this triad of mine. Thank you for reading it. Stay safe and enjoy your weekend. Margaret van der Spuy