Welcome to The Patch, a relaxing bed and breakfast, self catering or short letting experience in KwaZulu/Natal. The Patch is a perfect place to begin and end a holiday in South Africa. Situated on the northern side above the City of Pietermaritzburg, on a quiet and peaceful acre plot tucked away in the forest mist belt below World's View. The Patch is a bird and butterfly lover's paradise. Indigenous and exotic epiphytic orchids grow throughout the property. Guests can enjoy the planned orchid walk meandering through the trees. From the garden guests can also access one of the last remaining virgin grasslands in Pietermaritzburg, explore the Voortrekker trails leading down from Worlds View and the conservation forest trails. The Patch has three en-suite serviced units, each suitable for a family of four and offers a bed and breakfast or self catering short stay venue. Feedback from visitors and regular returning guests to The Patch confirms our belief that our model of clean, comfortable and reasonably priced accommodation are the ingredients for a successful short stay accommodation venue. The three suites are:- Pula (Rain) Suite with bathroom opens onto the pool courtyard. Isicephu (Sleeping Mat) Suite comprising two twin bedded rooms and shower room, opens onto the terrace and garden. Lala Kahla (Sleep Well) cottage is a separate garden cottage comprising two twin bedded rooms (one with a kitchenette facility), and a shower room. Guests have access to the unfenced swimming pool. Garden with 30 indigenous verities of trees and an Orchid Walk. Africana Library. Off street parking. Wheelchair access in and around house and cottage. Suppers can be organised by prior arrangement. Airport transfers by arrangement. The Patch is also a mini conference venue. Sorry no pets. The Patch is a No Smoking Zone. Smoking is not permitted in the buildings.