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The Berghouse and Cottages

 
 

Description

Northern Drakensberg Getaway. The Berghouse and Cottages is a privately owned, 1650 acre estate, offering you spectacular panoramic mountain views of the Northern,Central Drakensberg,including the Maluti mountains and little Drakensberg peaks this mountain retreat offers comfortable accommodation in rustic chic appointed cottages. Situated only 3 hours from either Johannesburg or Durban, this stunning Drakensberg getaway is surrounded by mountains - their massive sandstone cliffs will remain etched in your memory forever.

The property provides you with unique, panoramic views of the Drakensberg spires from as far as the Monks Cowls and Cathkin Park, Cathedral Peak, to the south and the Amphitheatre and Maluti Mountains in the Northern Drakensberg, as well as the Little Drakensberg, A Drakensberg experience par excellence awaits you. If you are in search of serenity, tranquillity, then this is the destination to visit. You will be suspended in moments of magic, like a balm to ones troubled soul. It's as though time stands still and one's worldly concerns just simply melt away or perhaps carried off on the gentlest of breezes, on the wing of one of the many beautiful birds that inhabit the estate, you will be left unencumbered to experience an exquisite lightness of being.

Comfortable accommodation awaits you in seven well-furnished, privately situated cottages, each with fully equipped kitchens, kitchenettes and log fireplaces, with an abundance of firewood on site.

Activities you can indulge in at the Berghouse on site include hiking, horse riding, fishing, four-wheel drive routes your own 4x4, mountain bike trails, bird watching, river swim, tube and canoe-your own canoe; paraglide and hang-glide take off site is available but equipment not supplied. Please Note: All activities offered at The Berghouse and Cottages should be arranged prior to your arrival, booking essential, to avoid disappointment.

Enjoy an evening sitting around an open fire on our mini Stonehenge under the wonderful Milky Way, listening to the unique African night sounds: jackal, owls and night jars included at no extra cost. Take in a thunderstorm over the escarpment in summer - you have to see it to believe it.

The Berg House and Cottages is a well situated destination, the gateway to the Northern Drakensberg, only 3 hours from Johannesburg and Durban, and is in close proximity to the Royal National Park. We offer a destination that our guests love to return to! We hope you soon will be one of them.

Each cottage offers you spectacular views of the surrounding valleys and mountains. The Berghouse and Cottages offers an extensive range of activities including hiking with various degrees of difficulty to choose from on site as well as in the neighbouring World Heritage site in the Royal Natal National Park, approximately 16 km away. Guided horse riding trails on Basuto ponies through splendid scenery, fly fishing both in dams and on the 7 km river on the western boundary of our property, mountain biking and 4x4 trails are some of the activities we invite you to indulge in.Prior booking essential.

It’s the ideal getaway for those looking for peace, privacy and spectacular, memorable views. Ideal for family and friends getaways, situated 1/2 way between Johannesburg and Durban, 3 hour drive or a romantic weekend for two – we have something unique and special to offer you.

Check-In  02:00 PM   Check-Out 10:00 AM

Character: Unique character to all the cottages helps to blend them into this scenic mountain landscape, all enjoying views of the Amphitheatre and the highest waterfall in Africa during the summer.

Location: Situated halfway between Johannesburg and Durban, excellent meeting venue just off the main alternative route for the N3.

Fun: White water tubing down 7 kilometers of river frontage on site.

Great Outdoors: A little mountain paradise, enjoy open spaces while horse riding, hiking, mountain biking or fishing, with views of the mighty Drakensberg Mountains.

Outstanding Views: World-class mountain views at no additional cost. Spectacular panoramic views of the entire Northern Drakensberg.

Relaxation: Solitude, serenity with a dash of tranquility makes up our Drakensberg cocktail.

Price & Availability

ON REQUEST
Thursday 11th September
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  • Minimum Stay:
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Phinda Cottage 7X 1
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Spacious single bedroom cottage consist of a queen-size double bed, en-suite bathroom corner bath with a fully equipped kitchenette, large patio with under cover braai/barbeque facility. Located adjacent to Thokozela cottage. This cottage enjoys spectacular mountain views.
Bathroom Facilities En-suite
Beds Queen beds
Other Balcony/patio
Views Mountain
 
Phinda Cottage 7
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Thamela Cottage 1X 1
Includes: Self-catering
This stone built cottage sleeps up to 10 guests in four bedrooms made up as follows, two bedrooms enjoy queen double beds, one bedroom with twin beds and one bedroom sleeps four in bunk beds. Two bathrooms, shower in the one bath in the other. Open-plan lounge and kitchen area, fully equipped kitchen. Large patio with an under cover braai/barbeque facility. Fully electrified.
Beds Twin beds, Queen beds, Bunk beds
Other Balcony/patio
 
Thamela Cottage 1
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Thandanani Cottage 5 X 1
Includes: Self-catering
This single bedroom under thatch sleeps two guests on a queen bed. En-suite bathroom, shower. Open plan. Fully equipped kitchenette. Log fireplace, wood provided at a fee. Braai/barbeque facility provided, not under cover.
Bathroom Facilities En-suite, Shower only
Beds Queen beds
 
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Thokomala Cottage 3 X 1
Includes: Self-catering
This five bedroom thatched cottage can accommodate up to 12 guests. Two bedrooms with double beds and two bedrooms with twin beds. One family room upstairs, sleeps four in twin beds and a double bed. Two shared bathrooms, showers. Open-plan lounge and kitchen area with a large verandah. Log fireplace with wood provided at a fee. Under cover braai/barbeque facility in the lapa. Fully electrified.
Bathroom Facilities Shared bathroom
Beds Twin beds, Double beds
 
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Thokozela Cottage 6X 1
Includes: Self-catering
This is a two bedroom cottage sleeps four, queen bed and twin beds in the second bedroom. Shared bathroom, shower. Open-plan. Fully equipped kitchenette. Log fireplace in the lounge, wood provided at a fee. Under cover braai facility on the patio.
Bathroom Facilities Shower only, Shared bathroom
Beds Twin beds, Queen beds
 
Thokozela Cotta ..
Sleeps 4 Price: p/p sharing
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Thula Thula Cottage 4X 1
Includes: Self-catering
This single bedroom cottage sleeps two guests in a queen-size bed with an en-suite bathroom, shower. Fully equipped kitchenette, open-plan. Patio with an under cover braai facility. Fully electrified.
Bathroom Facilities En-suite, Shower only
Beds Queen beds
 
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Thunzi Cottage 2 X 1
Includes: Self-catering
This thatched cottage sleeps four in two bedrooms, bathrooms en-suite, shower in the one bathroom, bath in the other. Open-plan lounge dining and kitchen area. Log fireplace, wood supplied at a fee. Lapa and under cover braai/barbeque facility. Fully electrified.
Bathroom Facilities En-suite
 
Thunzi Cottage 2
Sleeps 4 Price: p/p sharing
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* Please note that these rates are a guide and are subject to change. Please confirm availability by requesting a quote.

Phinda Cottage 7 x 1

Includes: Self-catering

Spacious single bedroom cottage consist of a queen-size double bed, en-suite bathroom corner bath with a fully equipped kitchenette, large patio with under cover braai/barbeque facility. Located adjacent to Thokozela cottage. This cottage enjoys spectacular mountain views.

Features available

Bathroom Facilities En-suite
Beds Queen beds
Other Balcony/patio
Views Mountain

Thamela Cottage 1 x 1

Includes: Self-catering

This stone built cottage sleeps up to 10 guests in four bedrooms made up as follows, two bedrooms enjoy queen double beds, one bedroom with twin beds and one bedroom sleeps four in bunk beds. Two bathrooms, shower in the one bath in the other. Open-plan lounge and kitchen area, fully equipped kitchen. Large patio with an under cover braai/barbeque facility. Fully electrified.

Features available

Beds Twin beds, Queen beds, Bunk beds
Other Balcony/patio

Thandanani Cottage 5 x 1

Includes: Self-catering

This single bedroom under thatch sleeps two guests on a queen bed. En-suite bathroom, shower. Open plan. Fully equipped kitchenette. Log fireplace, wood provided at a fee. Braai/barbeque facility provided, not under cover.

Features available

Bathroom Facilities En-suite, Shower only
Beds Queen beds

Thokomala Cottage 3 x 1

Includes: Self-catering

This five bedroom thatched cottage can accommodate up to 12 guests. Two bedrooms with double beds and two bedrooms with twin beds. One family room upstairs, sleeps four in twin beds and a double bed. Two shared bathrooms, showers. Open-plan lounge and kitchen area with a large verandah. Log fireplace with wood provided at a fee. Under cover braai/barbeque facility in the lapa. Fully electrified.

Features available

Bathroom Facilities Shared bathroom
Beds Twin beds, Double beds

Thokozela Cottage 6 x 1

Includes: Self-catering

This is a two bedroom cottage sleeps four, queen bed and twin beds in the second bedroom. Shared bathroom, shower. Open-plan. Fully equipped kitchenette. Log fireplace in the lounge, wood provided at a fee. Under cover braai facility on the patio.

Features available

Bathroom Facilities Shower only, Shared bathroom
Beds Twin beds, Queen beds

Thula Thula Cottage 4 x 1

Includes: Self-catering

This single bedroom cottage sleeps two guests in a queen-size bed with an en-suite bathroom, shower. Fully equipped kitchenette, open-plan. Patio with an under cover braai facility. Fully electrified.

Features available

Bathroom Facilities En-suite, Shower only
Beds Queen beds

Thunzi Cottage 2 x 1

Includes: Self-catering

This thatched cottage sleeps four in two bedrooms, bathrooms en-suite, shower in the one bathroom, bath in the other. Open-plan lounge dining and kitchen area. Log fireplace, wood supplied at a fee. Lapa and under cover braai/barbeque facility. Fully electrified.

Features available

Bathroom Facilities En-suite

Facilities

Facilities and Services

  • Fax
  • Photocopy Machine
  • Internet Access
  • Parking Available
  • Laundry Service
  • Garden
  • Braai / Barbecue
  • No Pets Permitted
  • Fireplace on the Premises
  • Fully Equipped Kitchen
 

Dining

  • Breakfast Served
 

Facilities in Rooms/Units

  • No Smoking in Rooms
  • Fan in Rooms
  • Tea and Coffee in Rooms
  • Heater in Rooms
  • Fireplace in Rooms
 

Activities on the Premises

  • Bird Watching
  • Guided Walks
  • Wildlife
 

Environment

  • Mountain
  • Countryside
  • Game Reserve
  • Nature Reserve
  • Forest
  • River
  • National Park
  • Great Outdoors
  • Dam
  • Farm
 

Activities Nearby

  • Trout Fishing
  • Bird Watching
  • Fishing
  • Golf
  • Bicycle Touring
  • Canoeing / Kayaking
  • Climbing - Sport
  • Climbing - Traditional
  • Fishing - Fly
  • Fishing - Freshwater
  • Hang Gliding
  • Health & Fitness
  • Horse Riding
  • Kite-Surfing
  • Paddling - Canoeing
  • Paragliding
  • River Rafting/Expedition
  • Waterskiing
  • Windsurfing
  • Walking
  • Camping
  • Trekking
  • Hiking / Backpacking
  • 4 X 4 Trails
  • Quad Biking
 

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Zulu (isiZulu)
  • Afrikaans
 

Grading

  • 3 Stars - Tourism Grading Council of South Africa
 

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Customer Reviews

Reviews 5 of 75
At the end of the road
Barnaud Antoine, France
29 April 2012
After a long gravel road, you arrive on a top of the hill in a beautiful place with a magic view of Drakensberg, Chantal with her charming smile is here as a perfect hostess. After a quiet night in the charming cottage you have a wonderfull breakfeast and you are ready for the world conquest.
Peaceful
Mike Psaltis
02 April 2012
Incredibly peaceful and quiet. Amazing views!
Great
Lisa Labuschagne, South Africa
26 March 2012
This place is great if you like a peaceful atmosphere, wide open spaces, animals, and of course a great view of the mountain. We will be going back in the near future.
Wonderful stay
Marina van der Merwe, South Africa
22 March 2012
This was a great get-away at the right time and to a very special place! Thoroughly enjoyed the stay and the environment!
We loved this beautiful cottage!
Bert Prinsloo, South Africa
05 February 2012
We will book this cottage again any time! Just beautiful - the views and the décor. Didn't want to leave.

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Character 21 0
Location 9 0
Fun 8 0
Great Outdoors 32 0
Outstanding Views 23 0
Relaxation 10 0
 

At the end of the road…”  Read More

Barnaud Antoine, France - 29 April 2012

Peaceful…”  Read More

Mike Psaltis - 02 April 2012
Cottage Interior
Signs To The Berghouse And Cottages
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Farm Atmosphere
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Bedroom
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