TOMF BLOG

A recent stay in the Boutique Apartments at The Old Mushroom Farm got us thinking about analogue living. Embodied sensory experiences with deep connections to place like how arriving home is the smell of wood fire smoke in the cold dry air.

We've summed up the top Midlands trail running & MTB events coming up in 2026 in the Karkloof, and why athletes travel from across the country to stay at The Old Mushroom Farm. The perfect accommodation base for your race whether you're running, cycling or cheering from the sidelines.

Learn how to light a wood-burning stove (without firelighters) with Pip from The Old Mushroom Farm in the KZN Midlands. Discover cosy winter accommodation by the fireside, handcrafted Crooks Goods fireplaces, and the best direct booking accommodation rates.

Mother-and-daughter duo Mandy and Pip Crooks share the story behind the eclectic interiors at The Old Mushroom Farm holiday accommodation. From auction finds and vintage treasures to custom-made pieces, they reveal how artistic licence, characterful objects, and a love of the unexpected shape the Boutique Apartments and much-loved cottages—spaces designed to feel homely, layered, and full of personality.

Find your ideal countryside escape at The Old Mushroom Farm. Choose from cozy cottages to modern lofts, self-catering and BnBs.