The former boutique thoroughbred breeding operation Backworth Stud has been converted into a Boutique Guesthouse which could be a suitable venue for racegoers to stay when visiting KZN for a SA Champions Season meeting or two.
It is situated near Eston in the Southern Drakensberg and is about 40 minutes from both Hollywoodbets Scottsville and Summerveld and about an hour from Hollywoodbets Greyville.
Backworth House is owned by John and Janette Bescoby and Keith Russon and Ian Todd.
In the late 1990s it was used as a weekend retreat before being put under pasture and stables and developed into a boutique thoroughbred stud.
Backworth bred the like of Grade 1 Allan Robertson winner Chocolicious and Grade 2 winners First Again and Colour of Courage, plus a host of multiple winners including the new Avontuur-based sire Talk of The Town.
The property is still an ideal retreat away from the hustle and bustle of city life.
The Guest House facility has five pristine rooms for couples, many welcoming spaces, a bar, a tennis court, swimming pool and all this complimented by an in-house Chef.
The property extends over 26 hectares (65 acres) with paddocks under Kikuyu pasture with post and rail fencing and shade is provided by magnificent plane, liquid amber and oak trees.
Backworth House opened its doors recently and guests have been impressed by the natural silence and beauty of the surrounds.
The rooms are cosy and it would be an ideal place to recharge the batteries, whilst enjoying the food which is excellent in both taste and presentation.
The rate is inclusive of dinner, bed and breakfast with a lunch menu available.
