When many start planning their own wedding, thoughts of the ultimate guest list, and over the top wants, with the thinking that “bigger is better”, is not always the way to go. And with Covid thrown into the mix, it’s probably not the best idea. We at Granny Mouse Country House & Spa believe there…
Using just a few simple ingredients, making hand cream at home can be a fun and relaxing activity for kids, and even more fun for the moms trying to create a natural, chemical-free home for their family. Granny Mouse Country House and Spa beauty experts share some quick and super easy hand lotion recipes, made…
“Here’s to strong women: May we know them. May we be them? May we raise them?” –Unknown Supporting and celebrating women’s rights is a year-round responsibility. But on Women’s Day, which falls on Monday, August 9th, it’s a day to celebrate all those wonderful strong women we know, and it’s a day to recognize the extraordinary acts of…
With over 300 bird species found in the Drakensburg and KwaZulu-Natal Midlands areas, and over 40 of these being endangered or highly endangered, Granny Mouse Country House & Spa is the perfect place for bird lovers to base themselves, no matter the time of year. This home away from home is situated in the KZN…
Potjiekos, before heading to South Africa, came into being in the Netherlands in 1574 when there was the siege of Leiden, which was an 80 year war. It’s still cooked in the Netherlands in the hutspot, which is quite a close relative to the Potjie pot. They would cook a layered mix of vegetables and…
The Granny Mouse Country House & Spa culinary artists are here to give you a list of some basic staples you should have in the pantry to keep your family well fed. As we have gone through so many ups and downs over the last year and a half, we don’t want to find ourselves…