Crab Apple

We keep the lights on so your holiday feels effortless. At Crab Apple Cottages in Dargle, our battery-backed off-grid power means reliable lighting, warm fireplaces and chilled food even during load-shedding. Relax with family evenings, uninterrupted board games and candlelit conversations that stay cozy and comfortable. Book a worry-free escape today: https://wix.to/HbKlCyt ✨🔋🏡

Wake up to birdsong and mist-wrapped yellow wood trees at Crab Apple Cottages — your gateway to the Dargle Nature Reserve. Morning walks along nearby trails and quiet moments at the chapel renew body and mind. Perfect for nature lovers, families, and couples seeking gentle restoration. Book your stay: https://wix.to/UBAK3uY 🌿🏡✨

We spent the day exploring Dargle’s healing forest, while the kids made new discoveries and our dog dozed in the cottage garden. Our pet-friendly cottage offered safe outdoor space, a fully equipped self-catering kitchen, and cosy communal areas perfect for family meals. Ready for a peaceful Midlands escape? Book your stay: https://wix.to/EQY14V4 🌲🐾🍽️

A HISTORIC FIRST: GUY BUTTERY BRINGS LIVE MUSIC TO ST. ANDREW'S CHURCH, DARGLE — FOR THE FIRST TIME IN 142 YEARS

The Dargle Valley, KwaZulu-Natal Midlands

World-renowned guitarist Guy Buttery will make history on the 23 May 2026 as he performs the first ever concert at St. Andrew's Church in the Dargle Valley, a landmark occasion for both the local community and South African cultural life.

Consecrated on 30 November 1883 by Bishop Macrorie, the modest stone church was erected through the collective efforts of the surrounding farming community and has stood quietly in the foothills of the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands ever since. In all that time, as best as research can determine, no formal concert has ever taken place within its walls. Until now.

Guy Buttery, Standard Bank Young Artist Award recipient, multiple SAMA winner, and one of South Africa's most celebrated acoustic guitarists will perform alongside special guest Quintin Song, a versatile multi-instrumentalist of rare and distinctive voice. Together they will bring an afternoon of intimate, world-class music to one of the Midlands' most historic sacred spaces.

The concert promises to be a truly singular occasion the ancient timbers and corrugated iron walls of St. Andrew's offering an acoustic and atmospheric setting unlike any conventional venue. With the Dargle Valley as its backdrop and 142 years of quiet history as its witness, the church will hear music for the very first time.

Seating is strictly limited and booking is essential.

• Date – Saturday, 23 May 2026
• Venue – St Andrew’s Church, Dargle
• Address – The "Dargle Church", Dargle Valley, KZN Midlands (14 km along the Dargle Road from the R103)
• Time – 3:30pm to start shortly after
• Price – R200
• Contact – Gilly - 083 271 7338 / [email protected]

https://qkt.io/darglechurch

Escape to Cozy Comforts: Your Weekend Retreat at Crab Apple Cottages

Your Perfect Weekend Escape Awaits! Imagine trading the hustle of daily life for the gentle sounds of nature. Here at Crab Apple Cottages, nestled in the heart of the beautiful Dargle, we invite you to step into a world of serene comfort for a truly restorative weekend.