Kromdrift Cottage

Kromdrift Garden cottage is nestled within a forest on Kromdrift farm, which is situated in the Swartberg area at the foothills of the Southern Drakensberg mountain range (70km from Underberg). Enjoy hiking, biking or just relaxing. Resident Artist, exciting rare bird life, a large watersports dam and endless hiking possibilities for the casual walker to the intrepid explorer, Kromdrift farm offers many exciting outdoor pursuits. The farm has a large dam, which is ideal for watersports with a launch site for power boats. Kromdrift cottage offers a wonderful serene escape to ru

Kromdrift Garden cottage is nestled within a forest on Kromdrift farm, which is situated in the Swartberg area at the foothills of the Southern Drakensberg mountain range (70km from Underberg). Enjoy hiking, biking or just relaxing. Resident Artist, exciting rare bird life, a large watersports dam and endless hiking possibilities for the casual walker to the intrepid explorer, Kromdrift farm offers many exciting outdoor pursuits. The farm has a large dam, which is ideal for watersports with a launch site for power boats.

Kromdrift cottage offers a wonderful serene escape to rural life in KwaZulu-Natal without compromising comfort. The cottage has been recently renovated and offers visitors a clean open plan living and entertainment space with a large central fireplace for chilly nights in the mountains. The living room boasts large patio doors opening onto a spacious outside veranda area. Braai facilities are provided.

The cottage has it’s own private garden for enjoying summer evenings and is very child friendly. It is also located within a secure fenced off yard, which is shared with the main farmhouse. Please be aware that access is not permitted to the cottage via the main farmhouses’ entrance gate. The cottage has its own private access road through the forest. We have two very friendly dogs called Mishka and Maddy who are bound to pop over for the occasional cuddle. Dog lovers only please. We are located about 70km from the nearest town so pleased arrive stocked up. The farm is on a dirt road.

We have a trained beauty therapist on location, who is very happy to offer massages, please book these in advance. Frankie is a professional artist and you can view her work in her Art studio (please book in advance to visit). She specializes in acrylic on canvas paintings, however she also sells stunning photographic work taken in the surrounding area and cards for souvenirs.

Please remember to bring your own towels. In the winter months we are very cold, so please arrive prepared for snow. We supply 1 bag of wood per day in the winter (additional bags are available at R50 a bag). There is a maid who cleans the house every day (discretionary tip is appreciated). The cottage has a private secluded garden and is located within a secure fenced yard, next to the main farm house. Access to the cottage is via its own driveway and through a pedestrian gate. Parking is outside the fenced yard. If you require assistance carrying your luggage to the house, please let us know in advance so we can arrange for the maid to meet you at the cottage.