The Berghouse and Cottages

Country cottages situated high up in the Northern Drakensberg mountains in South Africa.The Berghouse and Cottages is a privately owned, estate, offering you spectacular panoramic mountain views of the Northern,Central Drakensberg,including the Maluti mountains and little Drakensberg peaks, this mountain retreat offers comfortable accommodation in rustic chic appointed cottages. Situated only 3 hours from either Johannesburg or Durban International airports. Views onto the massive sandstone cliffs will remain etched in your memory forever.The property provides you with unique, views of the Dra

Country cottages situated high up in the Northern Drakensberg mountains in South Africa.The Berghouse and Cottages is a privately owned, estate, offering you spectacular panoramic mountain views of the Northern,Central Drakensberg,including the Maluti mountains and little Drakensberg peaks, this mountain retreat offers comfortable accommodation in rustic chic appointed cottages. Situated only 3 hours from either Johannesburg or Durban International airports. Views onto the massive sandstone cliffs will remain etched in your memory forever.The property provides you with unique, views of the Drakensberg spires from as far as the Monks Cowls to the south and the Amphitheatre and Maluti Mountains in the Northern Drakensberg, as well as the Little Drakensberg, enjoy the mountain views from the widows of your cottage. If you are in search of serenity, tranquility, then this is the destination to visit. You will be suspended in moments of magic, like a balm to ones troubled soul. It's as though time stands still and one's worldly concerns just simply melt away or perhaps carried off on the gentlest of breezes, on the wing of one of the many beautiful birds that inhabit the estate, you will be left unencumbered to experience an exquisite lightness of being. Comfortable accommodation awaits you in seven well-furnished, privately situated cottages, each with fully equipped kitchens, kitchenettes and log fireplaces, with an abundance of firewood on site. We offer Dinner and breakfast, come and try out our country fare!Activities you can indulge in at the Berghouse on site include hiking, horse riding, fishing, four-wheel drive routes your own 4x4, mountain bike trails(16km's on-site), bird watching, river swim, tube and canoe-your own canoe. Please Note: All activities offered at The Berghouse and Cottages should be arranged prior to your arrival, booking essential, to avoid disappointment. Enjoy an evening sitting around an open fire at the mini Stonehenge under the wonderful Starry Milky Way, listening to the unique African night sounds: jackal, owls and night jars included at no extra cost. Take in a thunderstorm over the escarpment in summer - you have to see it to believe it. The Berg House and Cottages is a well situated destination, the gateway to the Northern Drakensberg, only 16km's from the Royal National Park. We offer a destination that our guests love to return to! We hope you soon will be one of them.Each cottage offers you views of the surrounding valleys and mountains. The Berghouse and Cottages offers an extensive range of activities including hiking with various degrees of difficulty to choose from. Guided horse riding trails on Basuto cross ponies through splendid scenery, fly fishing both in dams and on the 7 km river on the western boundary of our property, mountain biking and 4x4 trails are some of the activities we invite you to indulge in.Prior booking essential. An Ideal holiday destination for family and friends getaways, a romantic weekend for two – we have something unique and special to offer you.