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Drakensberg Mountain Retreat

Lodge Isandlwana · Free State
Drakensberg Mountain Retreat
Drakensberg Mountain Retreat
Drakensberg Mountain Retreat
Drakensberg Mountain Retreat

About

Mountain accommodation in the Northern Drakensberg with 9 rooms in The Lodge and group self-catering space in The Barn House. Pet-friendly property with hiking and gallery.

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

Check-in: 14:00
Check-out: 10:00
Children: Allowed
Pets: Allowed

Rooms

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

Queen x 1 Single x 1
From
R2,900

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

Queen x 1
From
R2,650

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

Queen x 1 Single x 2
From
R2,900

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

Queen x 1
From
R2,650

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

Queen x 1
From
R3,010

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

Queen x 1
From
R3,010

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

Queen x 1 Single x 1
From
R2,650

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

Queen x 1 Single x 2
From
R2,650

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

Queen x 1 Single x 2
From
R2,900

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

Single x 25
From
R8,500

Location

Address

Off R74, Bergville, KwaZulu-Natal

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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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Features

100km Panoramic Views Of The Central And Northern Drakensberg Views Of The Amphitheatre And Royal Natal National Park Wild Horses Roaming The Grounds On-site San Bushman Rock Art With 282 Paintings Dating Back 26,000 Years Historic Farm Vergezient With Antique Furnishings Rustic Farm-style Decor Wedding Venue With Indoor And Outdoor Ceremony Options Conference Facility (8m X 15m With Fireplace And Mountain Views) Both Buildings Exclusively Bookable For Groups Pet-friendly Ground Floor Rooms With Fenced Garden Access Complimentary Honeymoon Suite Night Included With Wedding Packages

Activities

Hiking Bird Watching Fishing Mountain Biking Cycling Yoga Photography Trail Running Stargazing Volleyball Board Games San Bushman Rock Art Viewing Wildlife And Game Spotting

Amenities

DSTV Bar Baby Grand Piano Ping Pong Table Enclosed Verandah Kids Outdoor Play Area Kids Play Room Conservatory Garden Dining Room Tea & Coffee Station Indoor Swimming Pool Gallery Lounge With Fireplace Snooker Table Conference Room Outdoor Braai Area Tv Room Library

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