TOMF BLOG

We know what we love about The Old Mushroom Farm, but it’s always interesting to see what catches your eye. Your reviews get us looking at the farm afresh. You shared what makes a visit to The Old Mushroom Farm memorable.

We’re here to tell you the story of how an old farm shed became one of the most interesting places to stay at The Old Mushroom Farm. Perched above the converted barn that now houses & Kin event venue, The Loft is a spacious two-bedroom apartment with panoramic views across the Community Food Garden, the farm’s distinctive buildings, and the Umngeni valley in the distance. Sleeping up to four people with a fully equipped self-catering kitchen, open-plan living space, two bathr

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.

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.