DescriptionEnjoy heavenly scenery all around you from the peace and privacy of your own home from home cottage or suite in the stunning CHAMPAGNE VALLEY. Look up at the imposing Drakensberg Mountains of Champagne and Cathkin, with nearby access to the Peaks of Cathedral peak, the majestic Amphitheatre at Royal Natal National Park and Giants Castle. All these areas are waiting for you to explore and each area differs totally. Once home in the afternoons enjoy the rock pool and the beauty of South African sunsets, from your own verandah. Being just 4 km off the road that leads into the mountains we have the best of both worlds, total peace and quiet and a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, but you are near the local restaurants and hotels for meals etc. Beware of cutting your time here, as there is so much to do and see, it is not unknown for a guest to arrive for 3 days and stay for 12! They leave as friends. Delicious and plentiful breakfasts are served when possible on the lawn in the shade of an acacia tree, any type of breakfasts are offered and if you find the views so relaxing request another cup of coffee and take your time! Chat to your hostess about the local activities and restaurants etc and even for recommendations for your next stop. Local activities must include a visit to Drakensberg Boys School choir, and you will return bemused by the sounds of Africa that you hear from such beautiful young voices. Play golf and all other sports are available, at the famous Champagne Sports Resort, or the 9 hole courses of Cathedral Peak and Monks Cowl. Falcoln Ridge fly their birds most mornings and is fast becoming world famous for their show and the knowledge they impart. For the adventurous contact 4 Rivers Rafting and Adventures to enquire about white water rafting in season, quad biking and other activities. Then there are the horse trails for both the experienced rider and the novice, experience the beauty of the Drakensberg World Heritage site from horse back, a whole new perspective! The main attraction however, has to be the Mountain, for either a leisurely walk or a vigorous hike, and there are so many to choose from you could be here for weeks and still need to return for more. If country life is for you, then you have found your venue! So discuss the various types of accommodation that will most suit your needs and pocket We are licensed to sell liquor for our convenience, and accept major credit cards. I really look forwards to making your visit to the Drakensberg Mountains a wonderful experience. All our rooms have their own private entrances, full private bathrooms, a bar fridge (we have a liquor license) and tea and coffee facilities. They have ceiling fans with remote controls for summer and a log fireplace in winter. Breakfast is either in the dining room or served on your verandah overlooking the mountains and our rock pool. Relax with a sundowner around the pool and we will recommend a restaurant for your evening meal. RatesGallery Suite and Rose Cottage from R320.00 per person per night - R400.00 per person per night (excludes breakfast R65.00 per person)Garden Suite from R300.00 per person per night - R360.00 per person per night (excludes breakfast R65.00 per person) Bed Sand breakfast rooms R350.00 per person per night - R500.00 per person per night 2 x 2 bedroom cottages Pin Oak and English Oak from R275.00 per person per night - R350.00 per person per night minimum per cottage R750.00 - R900.00 per night Single Supplement apply Breakfast R65.00 per person Please contact us for Out of Season and Discounted Rates.
What do our users think29.09.2009 by Vos/De Klerk from RSA - 2/5- Prices charged by departure were different from prices at reservation-3 nights x 2 adults B&B/no fresh towels or complimentary toiletries after 1st day received/no access to lounge or dining area in main house for guests/no cutlery, plates, basin, etc. in room/no braai's allowed on property for B&B guests to enjoy own lunch or dinner/mattress and pillows on bed very hard and uncomfortable/no parking allowed close to room for carrying heavy luggage/little privacy-kids using pool right in front of room and other guests share veranda. DirectionsFROM JOHANNESBERG: N3 to Harrismith, N5 to Bethlehem, but turn left after 5 km to BERGVILLE, R74, then keep on the R74 at next intersection. You will now travel down the Oliviers Hoek Pass, very beautiful road but not a fast road, in the event of bad weather, mist, and at night we suggest stay on the N3 to COLENSO exit 194. BERGVILLE to WINTERTON, as you enter the village over a bridge look for turning to the RIGHT opposite the Engen garage, (suggest fill up if getting low) onto the R600 road to the Central Drakensberg. Travel this road for approx 10 minutes past Kwazulu weavers to intersection and then straight across. Pass THOKOSISA and after 4 km you will see the road sign to ACORN COTTAGES to the RIGHT, drive 2km and turn right again and keep straight until you see our gate. PLEASE DRIVE SLOWLY, ANIMALS AROUND!!!!! WELCOME. FROM DURBAN: N3 to ESTCOURT NORTH/GIANTS CASTLE turn off, exit 179, turn LEFT and drive through LOSKOP, beware animals in the road and children, to 4 way intersection, LEFT at THOKOSISA corner. After 4km you will see the ACORN COTTAGE road sign to the right, drive 2km and turn right again, keep straight until you see our gate. PLEASE DRIVE SLOWLY, ANIMALS AROUND!!!!!! WELCOME FROM BLOEMFONTEIN: N5 towards HARRISMITH watch for the turning to the RIGHT to BERGVILLE, follow as per from Johannesburg. FROM LADYSMITH: At the bottom of Murchison Street, (Wimpy on right) turn right, follow road signs to N3 DURBAN. SLOW AND CAREFUL!!! Branch off left then right and follow sign to BERGVILLE, after a few km LEFT to WINTERTON, past Spionkop Dam, when entering Winterton, go left then right opposite the Engen garage, follow as for Johannesburg. PLEASE PHONE IF NOT SURE OF THE WAY, better to make sure than end up too far out of your way!!! |
Nikki Walters
+27 (0)86 127 6237
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