Karmichael Farm
About
Accommodation
Accommodation consists of 4 self-catering cottages and 4 bed and breakfast rooms. Total capacity sleeps 22 people depending on sleeping arrangements. The property has 2 freshwater dams that can be fished. There is only bass in the dams with a strictly catch and release policy.
Facilities
The farm has 2 freshwater dams available for fishing with bass and a strictly catch and release policy. Superb views into Lesotho with Hodgson's Peaks prominent on clear days. Situated at an elevation of 1500m above sea level.
Location & Surroundings
Just outside Himeville village in the Southern Drakensberg. Turn off to Sani Pass into Lesotho with the Highest Pub in Africa is just over 1 km away. Nearby attractions include hiking, mountain biking, fishing, trail running, birding. Cool winters with possible snow, hot summers, heavy rainfall at times.
House Rules
Rooms
Rose Cottage
Rose Cottage is a comfortable 2 bedroom self-catering cottage. Each has its own spacious private bathroom with large shower, bath, toilet and hand basin. It has an open plan lounge, dining room and fu
Fisherman's Cottage
Fisherman's Cottage has 3 bedrooms, comfy lounge and open plan kitchen and dining area. One room has a queen size bed and the other 2 have 3/4 and single beds. Hot blankets will be supplied for those
The Stables
This unit has 2 ¾ beds and is self-catering. The kitchen area has a small fridge, toaster and microwave oven. There is also a combined small 2 plate cooker and oven. There is an outside braai area too
Livingstone Room
Livingstone is one of 4 tastefully decorated and spacious with bathroom which has a huge walk-in shower. There is also a corner bath unit and toilet and hand basin. For now we are not doing meals due
Serenity
Serenity has a full en-suite bathroom with bath, shower toilet and hand basin. Serenity has two comfortable 3/4 Beds and hot blankets for winter. For now we are not doing meals due to COVID and staff
Tranquillity
Tranquility has a full en-suite bathroom with bath, shower toilet and hand basin. It has a Queen and hot blankets for winter. For now we are not doing meals due to COVID and staff shortages. We are su
Augusta
Augusta has a full en-suite bathroom with bath, shower toilet and hand basin. Augusta has two comfortable 3/4 Beds and hot blankets for winter. For now we are not doing meals due to COVID and staff sh
Greggs Cottage
3 Bedroom 2 bathroom Private Cottage
Location
Address
Sani Road Himeville 3256
Directions
Take Exit 99 off the N3 Johannesburg/Durban highway onto the R617 road, to the Southern Drakensberg. Drive through Boston and Bulwer and onto Underberg. Its approximately 111Kms and takes about 80 minutes.
In the village of Underberg, take the Himeville turnoff (at the Shell Garage/KFC). Drive 6.8K
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