Champagne Valley

Drakensberg Regions

Champagne Valley

Acorn Cottages - Self Catering

Acorn cottages are set on a small holding in the champagne valley, where peace and quiet prevail. This area is know for superb hiking we are often used as a base camp, and practice, for major hikes. But we also have wonderful walks, horse riding, bird watching, fishing, golf, all sports, adventure activities, a falconry, and art and craft shops. We are ideally situated for lovely day trips to other parts of the Berg, and we help you to plan your stay.

We have 2 cottages with 2 bedrooms each fully and well equipped, with all bedrooms en suite, a fireplace and heaters in winter and fans for summer, so your comfort is cared for. There is a TV full stove, microwave, braai area, enjoy the sunset from the verandah around the braai, with the sound of owls on the roof.

All sports are available in the immediate area, golf, fishing, tennis, bowls, horseriding, adventure sports, walks, hikes day drives, to Cathedral Peak, Injusuti, Giants Castle, Amphitheatre and near by Monks Cowl. San paintings in the area and at Cathedral Peak and Giants Castle.

Web - - Tel: 036 468 1674 - Fax: 036 468 1674

Ardmore Guest Farm - Guest House

We provide personal, farm-style accommodation on a Dinner, Bed & Breakfast basis.

Ardmore Guest farm is situated in the enchanting Champagne valley of the central Drakensberg, just below the majestic Champagne Castle (2nd highest peak in South Africa at 3377m) and Cathkin Peak Mountains of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.

Your hosts, Sue and Paul Ross, will conspire with the magnificent scenery and tranquil atmosphere to make your visit a memorable experience. Ardmore – the perfect lodging when you travel South Africa

Web - - Tel: 036 468 1314 - Fax: 036 468 1241

Cathkin Cottage - Bed and Breakfast

Cathkin Cottage is situated in the heart of the Drakensberg Mountains, Ukhahlamba World Heritage Site, in the shadow of the mighty Champagne Castle and Cathkin Peak. Enjoy peace and tranquility in homely accommodation with warm hospitality, where personal attention ensures a comfortable and enjoyable stay.

Tastefully decorated en-suite double and twin rooms with private entrances from the lovely garden, are fully equipped with towels, personal soaps, tea and coffee facilities, fridges, and are serviced daily. Heaters / fans are provided in each room and some TV's are available if requested when booking. Rooms are serviced daily.

Delicious breakfasts are served on the patio overlooking the park-like garden and pool area with spectacular views. Full English or continental breakfasts are available, both with tea, coffee, fruit juices, homemade jams etc.

Web - - Tel 036 468 1513 - Cel 082 401 8672 - Fax 036 468 1513

Champagne Castle Hotel - Hotel

We offer various types and classes of accommodation to suit your needs and budget, scattered throughout our beautifully landscaped gardens, all with magnificent mountain views.

Champagne Castle offers you a wonderful restaurant, welcoming bar, two lounges, and sport and recreational facilities to help you make the most of your stay with us

Web - - Tel 036 468 1063 - Fax 036 468 1306

Champagne Sports Resort - Hotel

Thousands of years have gone into the creation of the backdrop to Champagne Sports Resort. Nestled in the ancient Drakensberg range, it's a place of luxury and rest. Of activity and stimulation. Of unexpected variety and plenty.

The resort offers a variety of superb, fully serviced accommodation. The 62 hotel bedrooms are made up of twin rooms, family rooms, and various suites, all with either mountain or garden views. A further 67 Timeshare Units on the estate are used for hotel accommodation if available.

Our championship 18 hole golf course is a must for the avid golfer, and our other entertainment facilities include, tennis and squash courts, gym and pool areas, just to name a few. Team building activities can be arranged and are coordinated to suit any group requirements.

Web - - Tel 036 468 5555 - Fax 036 468 1234

Champagne Lane - Self Catering

Your tastefully decorated, spacious, self-catering cottage is set in beautiful gardens; some cottages have lovely views of the mountains.

The units have fireplaces and braai facilities, and are supplied with TV, video and hi-fi equipment, spa baths and microwave ovens.

You and your family can make use of the hot and cold pools, a tennis court and childrens' playground, and there are excellent opportunities for hiking, riding, fishing and golf nearby.

Web - - Tel 036 468 1215 - Fax 036 468 1016

Clivia Hill - Self Catering

In Champagne Valley , in the Central Drakensberg region of KwaZulu Natal, you find Clivia Hill self-catering cottage. It is beautifully set in the Drakensberg foothills near Winterton and overlooks the Bell Park dam.

Clivia Hill is a newly built, semi-detached, double-storey thatched cottage situated on the shore of the Bell Park Dam with stunning views over the dam and the mountains.

A twin bedroom en-suite and a double bedroom serviced by a bathroom with shower, toilet & basin completes the top floor while the ground floor consists of a twin bedroom serviced by a bathroom with shower, toilet and basin, a living room complete with a Jetmaster and a fully equipped kitchenette.

- Tel 036 488 1207 - Fax 036 488 1846

Dragon Peaks Park - Self Catering

Located in the heart of the beautiful Champagne Valley in the foothills of the Ukhahlamba Drakensberg Park World Heritage Site only two and a half hours from Durban and three and a half from Johannesburg, on a tar road.
Dragon Peaks is the ideal family getaway with a variety of accommodation to suit everyone and space to let you feel private when you choose to. This Resort is a 2nd generation family business, owned and managed by Rus & Lynn Tungay, founding family of the world famous Drakensberg Boys Choir School which is within walking distance of the Resort.

From luxury thatched cottages for the discerning to caravilla caravans for the budget minded, all our accommodations are fully equipped for self catering and include microwaves.
The luxury thatched cottages have fireplaces and each bedroom has a full en suite bathroom and TV set.
Plettenbergs and Drakensbergs have two bedrooms each and the Caravillas have one bedroom. Breakfast for our B&B guests is served on the veranda of Dragon's Rest Restaurant enjoying a stunning view of both Champagne and Cathkin Peak mountain range. Lunch and Dinners are also served in the Pub or Restaurant which offers excellent cuisine
Three large modern ablution blocks service 140 caravan/camping sites all with their own 15amp electricity, TV connections and braais.

Horse Riding is their passion but for the less adventurous there are swimming pools, waterslides, hiking trails, tennis courts, birdwatching, mountain bike trails, bass fishing, free pony rides for children, river tubing, volley ball and more. The Oaks Superette offers a wide range of supplies including petrol, diesel and ATM.

Web - - Tel 036 468 1031 - Fax 036 468 1104

Drakensberg Sun - Hotel

Situated high in the glorious Cathkin Park area of the central Drakensberg Mountains, the Drakensberg Sun is set in a dramatic landscape, offering visitors breathtaking views and fresh mountain air. Extensive use of natural materials, polished wood and rich earthy colours make the Drakensberg Sun one of the most striking country resorts in South Africa.

With the accent on comfort, the luxury rooms and suites offer uninterrupted mountain views.

The restaurant overlooks the resort's private lake and offers an excellent buffet and a la carte menu. Light snacks and drinks can be enjoyed at the Poolside Terrace throughout the day.

The Drakensberg Sun has a proven track record for hosting seminars, conferences, banquets and intimate special occasion functions.

The resort offers a wide range of activities from boating, sundowner cruises on the lake, pitch & putt, tennis, squash, volleyball, as well as spectacular mountain hikes, guided hikes and mountain biking.

The excellent Champagne Sports Golf Course is nearby and the hotel has two outdoor swimming pools.

The accent at the Drakensberg Sun is on personal service and guests are assured of a most relaxing and memorable stay.

Web - - Tel 036 468 1000 - Fax 036 468 1224

Kelvin Grove - Caravan Park

Kelvin Grove Resort is a family owned Drakensberg Mountain Resort nestled in the picturesque foothills of the KwaZulu-Natal Drakensberg's Champagne Valley Area.

Kelvin Grove Resort is a tranquil oasis in a serene mountain setting where you can regain your sanity without the hustle or bustle of city life. At Kelvin Grove Resort we offer camping and caravan facilities with plenty of activities for young and old alike. Wonderful mountain views can be enjoyed from many of the caravan sites, and all the sites have electrical hook-ups that are 10amp. Separate water and drainage facilities are also available to most sites.

We have 4, two bed-roomed, self-catering farm style cottages that can each accommodate up to 6 persons. Each cottage has a fully equipped kitchen and separate bathroom. There are private braai areas for each cottage. Four of the cottages have fireplaces.

Web - - Tel: 036 488 1652 - Fax: 036 488 1652

Little Acres - Bed & Breakfast

Situated on the bank of the Sterkspruit River between The Nest and Champagne Sports Resort and Golf Club on the main road to Monks Cowl (R600)

Attractively renovated accommodation for travellers - also suitable for family holidays. Rooms/suites with private bathrooms.

Conveniently situated for access to all Central Berg amenities.

- Tel 036 468 1232 - Fax 036 468 1232

Mountain Splendour - Caravan Park

Mountain Splendour is located in the spectacular Champagne Valley in the central region of the uKhahlamba Drakensberg National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is a family-operated resort situated on an 80-hectare farm directly facing the 3000m peaks of Champagne Castle, Cathkin Peak and Sterkhorn.

We pride ourselves in providing quality service and affordable family holidays in a safe, healthy and tranquil environment. The immediate area offers excellent outdoor activities such as mountain biking, hiking, white-water rafting, horseriding, golf and bowls. Other local amenities include restaurants, supermarkets, an arts and crafts route and the Drakensberg Boys Choir School where regular concerts and festivals are held.

Winterton, a quaint village 25 kilometres away, caters for all your basic needs. Within an hour's drive there are game reserves, historical battlefields, the Midlands Meander and good trout fishing areas.

Web - - Tel: 036 468 1172 - Fax: 036 468 1172

Monks Cowl - B&B

We are situated in the Central Drakensberg approximately four hours from Johannesberg and two and a half hours from Durban, in the magnificent Champagne Valley where Cathkin Peak and Champagne mountains can be viewed.

Situated on the golf course we have six spacious freestanding units. We offer a honeymoon suite with a wooden deck, four-poster bed, log fire and spa bath. Our other standard units sleep from two to six people. All units have a full bathroom downstairs. Tee and coffee facilities available.

We offer you complimentary golf and free use of our swimming pool and tennis courts, plus a la carte restaurant and pub facilities in a casual, homely environment.

The picturesque tree-lined course with kikuyu fairways and cynodon greens has six holes over water hazards which include a dams and a river with a small waterfall and swing bridge for those a little more adventurous

- Tel 036 468 1300 - Fax 036 468 1300

The Nest Hotel - Hotel

The Nest is the oldest and most well-known of all the Berg resorts in the Natal Drakensberg. Celebrating its 70 th year of welcoming guests in 2003, The Nest has a strong following of guests who make a point of coming year after year, returning to this most special place of comfort, wonder and beauty.

The Nest offers award winning food, spectacular gardens, wonderful facilities, relaxing accommodation, friendly staff and exquisite views over the Ukhahlamba Drakensberg World Heritage Site together with the availability of just about all leisure and sporting facilities imaginable.

It must be this combination that make The Nest a unique and much loved destination for so many tourists, families, bowlers and many more from far flung places.

Web - - Tel 036 468 5555 - Fax 036 468 1234

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