Drakensberg Mountain Retreat
About
Accommodation
The Lodge offers 9 en-suite rooms in Superior and Standard grades across Upstairs, Downstairs, and Conservatory sections. Room types include Triple, Queen, and Family configurations, plus Superior Family Pool Suite. The Barn House features 5 en-suite and 4 dormitory rooms, accommodating up to 25 guests.
Facilities
The Lodge features multiple lounges with fireplaces, dining room, library, bar with billiards, indoor pool, kids' play areas, and conservatory gardens. The Barn House includes equipped kitchen, lounges, wood-burning stove, indoor pool, ping pong table, TV room, 8m×15m conference room, verandah, conservatory garden, and braai area.
Location & Surroundings
The Northern Drakensberg property sits between Harrismith and Bergville with panoramic Drakensberg and Maluti Mountain views. Royal National Park, Tugela Falls (world's second-highest waterfall), and Champagne Valley are 45 minutes to 1 hour away. Golden Gate National Park and Clarens village within 1–1.5 hours. Nearby heritage sites include Kerkenberg.
House Rules
Rooms
Room 1 - Superior Upstairs Triple
Upstairs superior room (36 sqm) with queen bed and single bed, lounge area, dressing table, coffee/tea station, mountain views, and en-suite shower. Sleeps 3. Price is per person per night including d
Room 2 - Standard Upstairs Queen
Upstairs standard room with queen bed, dressing table, coffee/tea station, open-plan shower with separate toilet and basin, and mountain views. Sleeps 2. Price is per person per night including dinner
Room 3 - Standard Upstairs Family
Upstairs standard family room with queen bed and two single beds, Drakensberg Mountain Range views, coffee/tea station, open-plan shower with separate toilet and basin. Sleeps 4. Price is per person p
Room 4 - Standard Upstairs Queen
Upstairs standard room with queen bed, open-plan shower with separate toilet and basin, coffee/tea station, and seating area with mountain views. Sleeps 2. Price is per person per night including dinn
Room 5 - Superior Downstairs Queen
Ground-floor superior room with queen bed, wood-burning fireplace, indoor sitting area, bathtub with mountain views, double shower head, bar fridge, and private patio with sunset views. Sleeps 2. Pric
Room 6 - Superior Downstairs Queen
Ground-floor superior room with queen bed, lounge with wood-burning fireplace, dressing table, bar fridge, coffee/tea station, bathtub with mountain views, large double-head shower, and enclosed porch
Room 7 - Standard Conservatory Triple
Ground-floor conservatory room with queen bed and single bed, attached conservatory garden overlooking summer flowers and green lawns. En-suite bathroom. Sleeps 3. Price is per person per night includ
Room 8 - Standard Conservatory Family
Ground-floor conservatory family room, 36 sqm, with attached conservatory gardens. Queen bed and single bed. En-suite with shower, toilet, and basin. Sleeps 4. Price is per person per night (sharing)
Room 10 - Superior Family Pool Suite
Ground-floor private family suite, 50 sqm, with queen bed and 2 single beds. Own patio and garden, separated from the main lodge by the indoor pool area. En-suite bathroom with shower, toilet, and bas
The Barn House - En-suite Rooms
Five en-suite bedrooms in The Barn House (Zonderntwyfel Barnhouse), accommodating a total of 12 guests. Room types include triples, queens, and family configurations. Self-catering with fully equipped
The Barn House - Dormitory Rooms
Four dormitory-style rooms in The Barn House, accommodating a total of 13 guests. Shared ablutions with showers, toilets, and basins. Price is per person per night.
Room 1 Superior Upstairs Triple
A spacious upstairs room sleeping three guests with spectacular views of the Drakensberg Mountain Range. Furnished with a seating area, dressing table, coffee & tea station, a queen bed and single bed
Room 2 Standard Upstairs Queen
A cozy upstairs room with a beautiful view of the Drakensberg Mountains. This room is furnished with a very comfortable queen bed, a dressing table and a coffee & tea making station. Open plan shower
Room 3 Standard Upstairs Family
An upstairs family room with an amazing view of the Drakensberg Mountains. This room is furnished with a comfortable queen bed, two single beds, a seating area and a coffee & tea making station. Open
Room 4 Standard Upstairs Queen
A cozy upstairs room with a beautiful view of the Drakensberg Mountains. This room is furnished with a very comfortable queen bed, a dressing table and a coffee & tea making station. Open plan shower
Room 5 Superior Downstairs Queen
On the ground floor, this large room is furnished with a comfortable queen bed, a seating area next to a wood-burning fire place, a dressing table, bar fridge, a coffee & tea making station & private
Room 6 Superior Downstairs Queen
On the ground floor, this large room is furnished with a comfortable queen bed, a seating area next to a wood-burning fire place, a dressing table, bar fridge, a coffee & tea making station & private
Room 7 Standard Conservatory Queen
On the ground floor, this room is attached to its own fenced-in conservatory garden making it pet-friendly. This room is furnished with a comfortable queen bed, a single bed and a dressing table. En-s
Room 8 Standard Conservatory Family
On the ground floor, this room is attached to its own fenced-in conservatory garden making it pet-friendly. The room is furnished with a comfortable queen bed, two single beds and a dressing table. En
Room 10 Superior Family Pool Suite
On the ground floor and separated from the lodge by the indoor pool area, this private room has its own garden patio and entrance. This room is furnished with a fireplace, comfortable queen bed and 2
The Barn House
The Barn House is a self-catered holiday home overlooking the Drakensberg Mountains. Sleeping 25 guests in 5 en-suite rooms & 4 dormitory rooms with shared bathrooms. A full kitchen, dining room, loun
Location
Address
Off R74, Bergville, KwaZulu-Natal
Directions
Located 15 km off the R74 between Bergville and Harrismith in the Drakensberg Mountains, approximately 300 km (3.5 hours) equidistant from Johannesburg, Durban, and Bloemfontein. GPS: 28°34.218'S 29°8.212'E.
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