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Champagne Sports Resort

Champagne Sports Resort - Accommodation and Conferences in the Drakensberg

Contact Details

Champagne Sports Resort
Tel:

+27 (0)36 468 8000
fax

+27 (0)36 468 1072
Email

reservations@champagnesportsresort.com
Web: www.champagnesportsresor

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Description

Situated in the tranquility of the Central Drakensberg, boasting the most spectacular view of Champagne Castle and Cathkin Peak, lies Champagne Sports Resort. This cosy hideaway's unique combination of convenient location, country club atmosphere, luxury accommodation and friendly staff makes packing your bags to leave this eternal place a challenge.

Champagne Sports Resort is more than a hotel in the mountains, it is an experience. From the 18-hole championship golf course to the roaming herds of Blesbok and the rare birdlife that inhabit the estate, there is something for everyone to enjoy. And, with five dams stocked with either bass or trout, as well as outstanding sporting facilities and cultural activities, this enduring resort provides a balance between recreation for sports enthusiasts and tranquility for those seeking relaxation.

From the moment you arrive at our front door you will feel the stress of the city has been left far behind. Self-contained, free standing thatched cottages provide the finest accommodation, and delectable fare and sumptuous banquets coupled with every possible creature comfort makes Champagne Sports Resort the ultimate 'berg experience.

Only a four-and-a-half hours drive from Johannesburg and 2-hours from Durban, the resort is ideally situated for both relaxing leisure weekends and for corporate conferences.

The resort offers a variety of superb, fully serviced accommodation. The 122 hotel bedrooms are made up of twin rooms, family rooms, and various suites, all with well-appointed bedrooms and either mountain views or garden views. A further 81 Timeshare Units on the estate are used for hotel accommodation subject to availability. The hotel has wheelchair access throughout and all bedrooms are linked to the main hotel buildings by way of thatch covered walkways.

It's taken millions of years to create the magnificent backdrop to Champagne Sports Resort. Nothing could make a more perfect setting than the rugged peaks and lush green valleys of the Central Drakensberg mountain range.

The resort can now accommodate over 700 delegates in mountain facing rooms and chalets (all en-suite). A total of twelve conference venues are available including the new Summit Exhibition Centre and the new 1000-seat Sentinel Room, while our smaller, more intimate rooms seat between 18 to 380 delegates. With world-class conference facilities equipped with state-of-the-art equipment and various indoor and outdoor breakaway areas, every effort is made to ensure the smooth running of your event, no matter what size.

Nestled within this spectacular leisure, conference and timeshare resort is the magnificent clubhouse, which overlooks a hidden golfing masterpiece. The top 20 ranked championship golf course is rapidly growing in stature and was recently rated as South Africa's most beautiful course! So whether you're wearing a golf cap or your thinking cap - there is no better place to find inspiration!

Rates

2009/2010 LEISURE ACCOMMODATION RATES (incl. Dinner, Bed and Breakfast)

ADULTS
01/01/2009 to 16/12/2009
Single - R1305.00
2 Adults - R 995.00 per person sharing per night

16/12/2009 to 31 March 2010
Single - R1440.00
2 Adults - R1095.00 per person sharing per night

CHILDREN
01/01/2009 to 16/12/2009
3 - 5 years - R170.00 (Sharing with adult)
6 - 12 years - R275.00 (Sharing with adult)
13 - 17 years - R470.00 (Sharing with adult)

16/12/2009 to 31 March 2010
3 - 5 years - R185.00 (Sharing with adult)
6 - 12 years - R305.00 (Sharing with adult)
13 - 17 years - R520.00 (Sharing with adult)

The above rates are inclusive of accommodation, dinner & breakfast

NOTE: A minimum stay of TWO nights is required over weekends and a minimum stay of THREE nights is required over long weekends and peak periods.

Directions

From Durban: Travel along the N3, past Pietermaritzburg and through Mooi River. You will pass the Wagendrift Dam on your left, and keep going until you reach the Estcourt North Giants Castle Central Berg Turnoff. Turn left at the glide-off, and carry on through Loskop for 28kms. Please note there are lots of cattle and animals, be careful! You will reach a crossroads, with a sign saying Central Drakensberg, turn left. Follow this road for 11kms, and Champagne Sports is situated on the left hand side. From Johannesburg: A) Scenic Route: CAUTION: Do not follow this route in wet or freezing conditions Johannesburg to Harrismith on N3. At Harrismith turn right onto the N5 towards BETHLEHEM/BLOEMFONTEIN. Proceed for ± 5km, turn left onto the R712 QWA-QWA/BERGVILLE road. Proceed for ± 10kms. Turn left again on the BERGVILLE/OLIVIERSHOEK PASS (R74) road. Continue past Sterkfontein dam, down Oliviershoek Pass, straight through Bergville and onto Winterton. At Winterton turn right onto the R600, CENTRAL BERG road, which is directly opposite the Engen garage; proceed for ± 13km to the crossroad junction at Thokozisa. Cross straight over and continue for ± 11.4 km. The Hotel is situated on the left hand side. B) Freeway Route: Johannesburg to Van Reenen's Pass on the N3. Pass through the Tugela Toll Plaza which is at the bottom of Van Reenen's Pass. Continue approximately 14 kilometers to the R616 BERGVILLE turn off, proceed left on the N11 towards Ladysmith for approximately 4 kilometers and turn right onto the R600 Spioenkop / Winterton Rd. Travel along over the highway, and past Spioenkop Lodge / Nature Reserve. When you reach a T-Junction, turn left to Winterton. Take a right over the railway line (R600) when you get into Winterton. This is directly opposite the Engen garage. Follow that road until you reach the crossroads at Thokozisa. Go straight over the crossroads and travel a further 11 kms, until you see Champagne Sports on your left hand side.