Berghouse and Cottages is set in the foothills of the Northern Drakensberg Mountains, facing the world renown Amphitheater Mountain, with mountain views of the entire Central and Northern Drakensberg mountain spires. This 540Ha estate is family owned and operated.
We offer accommodation in country cottages with mountain views where you can relax and enjoy
nature. Dinner, bed and Breakfast, Bed and Breakfast or self-catering is offered. Our kitchen offers delicious, hearty home-cooked dishes.
If you have booked the self catering option and require a dinner and /breakfast ,please book the meal a day in advance.
The cottages do not have television. All cottages have WIFI. Situated midway between Johannesburg and Durban, approximately 3 hours away on either side. We have a 3 km unpaved road up to the establishment.
Log fireplaces can be found in all the cottages, firewood is provided at a small fee.
Numerous activities are offered on site, such as, horseback riding with a guide, top mountain bike single track trails, trail running, hiking, fishing in dams and river, and bird watching. 9 hole golf course next door and the Royal Natal National Park 16 km’s away with excellent hiking trails.
Attractions:
The Royal Natal park in approx. 16kms from us and has many lovely hiking trails.
On site we offer hiking and biking trails, horseriding and fishing.
Activities offered on or in the surrounding area include horse riding, mountain biking, hiking, trail running, fishing, bird watching, and 4x4 trails.
The Royal Natal National Park is a 15-minute drive from Berghouse and Cottages.
Rooms and Units Available:
Cottage 10
This cottage is a free-standing cottage with mountain views.
The cottage has a King bed. The bathroom has a double shower and a slipper bath.
No children allowed.
Wifi available.
Sleeps 2 Adults
Phezulu Cottage - Cottage 8
Phezulu, Cottage 8 is a single deluxe bedroom cottage with a bathroom en-suite and mountain views. This Cottage has a king size Bed. The kitchen has a gas stove and a microwave.
The patio has a braai.
Sleeps 2 Adults
Phinda- Suite 7
Phinda, Cottage 2 is a single bedroom cottage with a bathroom en-suite and has mountain views. The Cottage has a king bed and the bathroom has a bath only. The kitchenette has a microwave only. The patio has a braai.
Sleeps 2 Adults
Thandanani - Cottage 5
Thandanani, Cottage 5 is a single bedroom cottage with a queen bed and bathroom en-suite and mountain views. This Cottage has a kitchenette with a gas stove, microwave and a braai.
Sleeps 2 Adults
The old Barn- Cottage 1
Thamela, Cottage 1 is a family 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom cottage with mountain views. The Cottage has 2 queen beds, 1 double bed and a 2 twin beds. The kitchen has a gas stove and a microwave. The patio has a braai.
Sleeps 8 Adults
Thokomala - Cottage 3
Thokomala, Cottage 3 is a family cottage with 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and has mountain views. The Cottage has 3 queen beds and 4 twin beds. The kitchen has a gas stove and a microwave. The lapa has a braai.
Sleeps 10 Adults
Thokozela - Cottage 6
Thokozela, Cottage 6 is a 2 bedroom cottage with 2 bathrooms,
a patio with a mountain view. The Cottage has twin beds and 1 queen bed. The kitchenette has a gas stove and a microwave.
The patio has a braai.
Sleeps 3 Adults
Thula - Cottage 9
Thula- Cottage 9 is a free standing deluxe cottage with great views of the mountains.
Sleeps 2 Adults
Thula Thula-Cottage 4
Thula thula, Cottage 4 is a deluxe single bedroom cottage with a bathroom en-suite and mountain views. The Cottage has a king sized bed. This cottage is only offered for the half board option.
Sleeps 2 Adults
Thunzi - Cottage 2
Thunzi, Cottage 2 is a 2 bedroom cottage with bathrooms en-suite and has mountain views. The Cottage has a king size bed and 2 twin beds. The kitchenette has a microwave and an induction plate.
The lapa has a braai.
Sleeps 4 Adults
Facilities & Services available:
Babies Children under 12 Honeymoon Couples Laundry Service Limited Room Service Special Meals on Request
Self-Braai / Barbecue Cots available Fax & Photocopy Machine Fireplace on the Premises Garden Internet Access
- If cancelling 7 days before arrival, forfeit 100% of the booking total. - If cancelling 30 days before arrival, forfeit 100% of the deposit.
Terms and Conditions
- Cardholder & ID/Passport must be present at check-in. - Credit card used for the online payment must be present at check-in. - If you have booked the meal option, please notify us if you have any specific dietary requirements. - The first bundle of firewood provided is free. Extra wood is R25/bundle. - Your key will be in the door of your cottage. - When you arrive at the main black gate at the end of the 3 km gravel road, please buzz us and we will direct you straight to your cottage. - Cancellations 30 days prior to arrival are non-refundable.
Directions:
From Durban take the N3, turn left at the off-ramp onto R74, Winterton, Bergville, continue through Bergville, 27 km, turn left off R74, at the Northern Drakensberg intersection, travel 3 km's, turn off right onto the Berghouse and Cottages driveway, dirt road(all sedans) for 3 km's.
From Johannesburg
Take the N3 to Harrismith, turn off right at the Bethlehem sign(N5) travel 5 km, turn left towards Bergville on the R712 for 7 km's, turn left onto the R74, continue until the turn off right hand side at the Northern Drakensberg intersection, travel 3 km's to the Berghouse and Cottages driveway, 3 km's, dirt road(all sedans) Enjoy the scenery, drive safely.
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TGCSA Grading:
Accommodation Type: Bed & Breakfast, Country Lodge and Self-Catering
