Location: South Africa » Kwazulu Natal » Natal Midlands » PietermaritzburgIvala Guest LodgeAccommodation in Muden near Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu NatalDescription Ivala Guest Lodge is situated on the picturesque banks of the Mooi River in Müden, Kwazulu Natal.
Originally an orange wine farm, the farmhouse has been renovated into an immaculate bed and breakfast while parts of the old winery have been transformed into a conference centre and rustic bar.
With an array of facilities and activities, Ivala’s tranquil surroundings make it ideal for a relaxing getaway. History
In 1862 Heinrich Röttcher sailed to South Africa from Germany on a ship called the Candace. In the same year he trekked through the Midlands where he found and named Müden after his home town in Germany.
In 1940 Heinrich’s grandson – Vic Röttcher, an orange wine and Lucerne farmer, built Ivala. Vic and his wife Nola had 3 children – Lorna, Gene and Denzil who grew up at Ivala.
In 1975 Vic passed away and Nola in 1978, after which Denzil ran the farm. Sadly in 1982 Denzil passed away and the farm was sold to Mr. Luke Wenzel. The Wenzel’s ran the farm for 9 years until around 1991 when it was sold to a magistrate from Greytown who utilized the farm for grazing only.
In 1996 Bryan and Gene (nee Röttcher) Bradfield bought and renovated the farm into the amazing bed and breakfast it is today.
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