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City
  Durban 175.1km

Towns
  Himeville 7.2km
  Underberg 7.4km
  Bulwer 36.2km
  Waterfall 40.1km
  Creighton 53.1km


Nearby Accommodation
  Oak Tree Lodge 2km
  Off-Road Adventures Lodge 7.3km
  Tumble In 7.3km


From R210 p/person sharing
From R420 p/unit
Maximum guests:  38 

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It is an exquisite little house,!


the fireplace gives such an lovely atmosphere! Perfect getaway!!!
Ursula Pretorius, South Africa - 21 October 2009
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Beautiful view.


Yes we enjoyed our stay.
Anonymous, South Africa - 28 September 2009
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Real treat


Falcon cottage was a real treat. We can definitely recommend the horse ride at Khotso Horse Trails for a different view of Eagle's Rock. The Sani Pass is a absolute must. We really enjoyed our stay, and will be back sooner rather than later... Mari (SA) & Graham (UK)
Mari Van Rensburg, South Africa - 26 September 2009
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Description



SELF-CATERING, with the option of B&B Three Star Grading *** The King Family welcomes you to Eagles’ Rock, our beautiful piece of God’s creation set in the magnificent Southern Drakensberg Mountains ( part of the uKhahlamba Drakensberg Park World Heritage Site ), near Underberg and Himeville. Only 7,7km out of Underberg on the Drakensberg Gardens Road. Eagles’ Rock is spectacularly positioned on a mountain plateau overlooking the Umzimkulu river and farmlands with the Giants Cup flanked by the mighty Hodgeson’s peaks in the background. Being owner run ensures a very warm welcome, wonderful hospitality and an enjoyable holiday.Enjoy the tranquility of our private 25 acres, with pure spring water and lovely views. Take the Duiker, Thimble or Kingfisher trail, or spend a day hiking in the berg. Bird watch and add  to the checklist of over 100 bird species or cast a fly into our well stocked trout dams. Swim in the river , the dams or filtered splash pool. Canoe, paddle ski or row. Tube the river, ride horses, visit San rock art sites, take a 4X4 trip up Sani Pass or simply relax! Honeymoon in Falcon or Kestrel. Bring the whole family and friends to Lammergeier log cabin, Sparrowhawk log and block cottage, Jackal Buzzard cottage or Eagle Owl chalet. Enjoy winter evenings before a cosy log fire. All cottages are comfortably apportioned, fully equipped, and serviced from Monday to Saturday.We are the ideal “getaway from it all” destination. (But for those who require to stay in touch we do have good cell phone reception) Chalets may be occupied at 14H00 on the day of arrival and must be vacated by 10H00 on the day of departure.



 Check-In 02:00 PM Check-Out 10:00 AM

Rooms and units


Lammergeier Log Cabin 1


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Lammergeier is a handcrafted log cabin with magnificent 360 degree views. Downstairs there are 2 bedrooms, one with a double bed and electric blanket in winter and the other with 2 single beds. There is one full bathroom with a bath, shower, basin and toilet and another separate toilet with hand basin. The large living area cum dining-room area and has a log fireplace and is open plan into the well equipped kitchen consisting of gas stove, fridge, microwave, pots and pans, crockery and cutlery. Double doors open up onto a wooden deck and a single door opens up onto a covered deck. Upstairs there is a large open plan loft with 6 single beds and above this is another small loft with 2 mattresses on the floor for which we do not supply linen. There is also a braai area.


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Falcon Chalet 1


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Falcon is a cosy cottage consisting of a large open plan room with a double-bed (plus electric blanket) and sleeper couch for a child. It has an en-suite bathroom which consists of bath, shower, basin and toilet. There are two easy chairs facing a large window from which one can see “forever”. A log fire will keep you warm during the cold winter nights. The custom built kitchen is fully equipped with gas stove, fridge, microwave, pots and pans, crockery and cutlery. A side door opens onto a covered patio and braai area, with magnificent views.


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Kestrel Chalet 1


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Kestrel is a cosy Harvey thatched one bedroom cottage with double bed (plus electric blanket). The ensuite bathroom consists of bath, shower toilet and basin. The large living area has a custom built kitchen (well equipped with gas stove, fridge, microwave, pots and pans, crockery and cutlery) with breakfast nook at one end - easy chairs, a single bed and log fireplace at the other. The door opens onto a small wooden deck and braai area with magnificent views.


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Sparrowhawk 1


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Sparrowhawk cottage is a 3 bedroom log and block chalet. The main bedroom has a double bed with electric blanket in winter and a bathroom ensuite which consists of bath, basin and toilet. The other 2 bedrooms have 2 single beds in each and there is another small bathroom with a shower,loo and wash hand basin. There is a well equipped kitchen with gas stove, fridge, microwave, pots and pans, crockery and cutlery. The large living area has a log fireplace and dining-room area. Double doors open up onto a covered patio with views across the valley and down to the trout dams. There is also a braai area.


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Jackal Buzzard 1


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Jackal Buzzard cottage has a small bedroom downstairs with a double bed and electric blanket in winter. Fairly steep steps (not for the infirm) lead to a large bedroom upstairs which also has a double bed, electric blanket in winter and a lovely view. Downstairs there is a full bathroom with bath, shower, toilet and basin. The living room has a double sleeper couch and a Jetmaster log fireplace and is open plan into a small breakfast nook cum dining area and well equipped custom built kitchen with gas stove, fridge, microwave, pots and pans, crockery and cutlery. The door opens up onto a covered patio. There is a portable braai.


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Eagle Owl Chalet 1


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Eagle Owl our “flagship” chalet has 5 bedrooms, the main with an ensuite bathroom and double bed. The second bedroom has a double bunk bed and a single bed. The third bedroom has 3 single beds. The fourth bedroom has a double bed and the fifth bedroom has 2 single beds. All but the bunk beds have electric blankets. There is a second bathroom with a shower, basin and loo. The large living area and dining-room has a log fireplace. Double doors open onto a large patio with a braai area. The views are magnificent. The kitchen is well equipped with a gas stove, fridge, microwave, pots and pans, crockery and cutlery.


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2009 Base Rate
UnitSingle FromSingle ToPer Person Sharing FromPer Person Sharing ToUnit FromUnit To
Lammergeier Log Cabin  -- -- R210 R210 R1,050 R1,350
Falcon Chalet  -- -- R210 R210 R420 R520
Kestrel Chalet  -- -- R210 R210 R420 R520
Sparrowhawk  -- -- R210 R210 R840 R1,040
Jackal Buzzard  -- -- R210 R210 R630 R730
Eagle Owl Chalet  -- -- R230 R230 R1,380 R1,580

In season-School Hols & Long Weekends: 09 November 2009 - 01 April 2010
UnitSingle FromSingle ToPer Person Sharing FromPer Person Sharing ToUnit FromUnit To
Lammergeier Log Cabin  -- -- R250 R250 R1,250 R1,550
Falcon Chalet  -- -- R250 R250 R500 R600
Kestrel Chalet  -- -- R250 R250 R500 R600
Sparrowhawk  -- -- R250 R250 R1,000 R1,200
Jackal Buzzard  -- -- R250 R250 R750 R850
Eagle Owl Chalet  -- -- R250 R250 R1,500 R1,700

2009 Standard Rate: 09 November 2009 - 01 April 2010
UnitSingle FromSingle ToPer Person Sharing FromPer Person Sharing ToUnit FromUnit To
Lammergeier Log Cabin  -- -- R210 R210 R1,050 R1,350
Falcon Chalet  -- -- R210 R210 R420 R520
Kestrel Chalet  -- -- R210 R210 R420 R520
Sparrowhawk  -- -- R210 R210 R840 R1,040
Jackal Buzzard  -- -- R210 R210 R630 R730
Eagle Owl Chalet  -- -- R230 R230 R1,380 R1,580

2010 Base Rate
UnitSingle FromSingle ToPer Person Sharing FromPer Person Sharing ToUnit FromUnit To
Lammergeier Log Cabin  -- -- R210 R210 R1,050 R1,350
Falcon Chalet  -- -- R210 R210 R420 R520
Kestrel Chalet  -- -- R210 R210 R420 R520
Sparrowhawk  -- -- R210 R210 R840 R1,040
Jackal Buzzard  -- -- R210 R210 R630 R730
Eagle Owl Chalet  -- -- R230 R230 R1,380 R1,580


Please remember that rates are a guide and subject to change. Please re-confirm rates when booking.

Nearby Attractions


Underberg 7.0 km
Himeville 11.0 km
Sani Pass 22.0 km
Garden Castle 25.0 km
Bushmans Nek 35.0 km
Trout fishing 0.0 km
Drakensberg Mountains 25.0 km
KZN Parks 25.0 km
Himeville Museum 11.0 km
Bird Watching 0.0 km


Facilities and Services
Fax, Internet Access, Wheelchair Enabled, Parking Available, Laundry Service, Garden, Braai / Barbecue, Off Street Parking, No Pets Permitted, Fireplace on the Premises, Childrens Playground & Jungle Gym, No Credit Card Facility, Fully Equipped Kitchen, Gas Hob and Oven, Splash Pool

Facilities in Rooms/Units
No Smoking in Rooms, Tea and Coffee in Rooms, Fireplace in Rooms, Bar Fridges in Rooms, Two - pronged plug point Available

Activities Nearby
Trout Fishing, Bird Watching, Fishing, Golf, Climbing - Traditional, Fishing - Fly, Hang Gliding, Horse Riding, Paddling - Canoeing, River Rafting/Expedition, Rowing, Walking, Hiking / Backpacking

Environment
Mountain, Countryside, Forest

Languages Spoken
English, Afrikaans

Memberships and Legal
KWABABA, National Accommodation Association of SA

Grading
3 Stars - Tourism Grading Council of South Africa


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