Holiday Stays

Monk's Cowl Reserve

Self-catering Champagne Valley · Free State

About

Couples-only self-catering accommodation in Monk's Cowl Reserve, Central Drakensberg. Private veranda, log fire. Off-grid with clear night skies.

Accommodation

Self-catering cabins for couples only, each with private veranda and log fire. No children or pets accepted.

Facilities

Six-kilometre private hiking trails through indigenous forest among wildflowers, past streams and waterfalls. Buck, eagles, and vultures present. Clear night skies enable stargazing and bird-watching.

Location & Surroundings

Monk's Cowl area of Champagne Valley, near Champagne Castle and Cathkin Peak. Four hours from Johannesburg, 2.5 hours from Durban via R600 from Winterton. Nearby: horse-riding, golf, canopy tours, river-rafting, mountain-biking, fine dining, falconry shows, curio shopping, Drakensberg Boys' Choir shows Wednesdays.

House Rules

Check-in: 12:00
Check-out: 10:00
Children: Not allowed
Pets: Not allowed

Rooms

Ingwe Cabin | Luxury Cabin

Enjoying a view of Little Berg, the open-plan cabin has a king-size bed, cosy fireplace and en-suite shower. The kitchen is equipped with a gas stove and microwave and opens onto a deck with a BBQ. Th

King x 1
From
R1,750

Inyoka Cabin | Deluxe Cabin

Next to a stream in an indigenous forest, the open-plan cabin has a king-size bed, cosy fireplace and en-suite shower. The kitchen is equipped with a gas stove and microwave, and opens onto a deck wit

King x 1
From
R1,550

Location

Address

Champagne Valley, KwaZulu-Natal

Get Directions → Champagne Valley Guide →

Directions

Accessed via the R600 from Winterton. A 1.5km access road ascends 87 metres to the property; a vehicle with good ground clearance is required. The Monk's Cowl Reserve gate is locked at night — a key is provided and guests must lock the gate when exiting.

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Features

Off-Grid No Load Shedding

Activities

Hiking Bird Watching

Accommodation in Champagne Valley

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