Berg House & Cottages, Bergville, KwaZulu Natal

Mount Aux Sources Road, Jagersrust, 3340, Drakensberg, KwaZulu Natal, South Africa
Contact: Vaughn & Chantal, E-mail: click here
Telephone: +27(0)36 438-6707, Facsimile: +27 (0)86 532-8916, Mobile: +27 (0)82 804-8784
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DESCRIPTION:

Experience a mountain atmosphere with breathtaking views, described as the "Imax Views" of the Drakensberg. This private destination on a 1600 acre estate enables you to reunite the mind, body and soul, restore the essential "you". Relax and soak up the 270 degree views of the Drakensberg Escarpment.

Our prized feature is the world famous Amphitheatre, part of a world heritage site. View the second highest waterfall in the world during the summer; take in the breathtaking sunsets as you sit feet up, wine glass in hand.

Accommodation


Self Catering:
Comfortable, stone and thatch dwellings. Two cottages, sleeping 8 people apiece fully electrified with 4 bedrooms each, 2 double-bed, 2 bedrooms with single beds, 2 bathrooms in each. All linen, cutlery and crockery provided. Conveniences include an open plan lounge and kitchen area, equipped with an oven, stove, microwave and fridges. Log fire places, and a braai/barbeque facility are there to complete the picture. Patio furniture from which to take in our unique and special environment is there for your comfort. Firewood is available and sold on site. Both cottages enjoy World Class Mountain Views.

Thunzi Cottage
Thunzi Cottage sleeps 4, has a fully equipped kitchenette with an open plan lounge and dining room with a log fire place to make the room cosy. Queen size double bed with en-suite bathrooms and a braai area off the cottage. Beautiful mountain views from the cottage.

Thula Thula Cottage
Thula Thula cottage has an en-suite bathroom, a log fireplace and Queen size double bed in the bedroom, as well as an open plan fully equipped kitchenette. Spectacular views of the Amphitheatre and Maluti mountains. Honeymoon privacy? Don't go past this!

The Berghouse and Cottages can accommodate 23 guests. Ideal for those who want to rest over for the weekend before or after tackling a walk through this world class geography.

Breakfast & Dining


Bed & Breakfast and dinner is available on request. Delicious home cooked cuisine; meals are enjoyed in the privacy and comfort of your cottage at no additional charge. Large groups gather in the lapa for meals.

Conferencing


We invite the corporate world to a small privately situated Drakensberg conference venue, where your team can escape the rat race and spend quality time with business asscociates,colleagues and clients. This informal venue is set in front of a world class mountain panorama, tranquillity at its best, without distraction.

Our unique features include an "informal" quiet, scenic locality with numerous activities such as guided horse trails, white water tubing in the summer, clay pigeon shooting, fishing and team building exercises on this magnificent piece of geography.

• Max 17 delegates without partners
• Max 10 delegates plus partners
• Variable seating arrangements
• Exclusive use of the facilities

Activities and Attractions


Activities you can indulge in at the Berghouse include: hiking, horse riding, fishing, four-wheel drive routes, mountain bike trails, bird watching, river swim, tube and canoe; paraglide and hang-glide take off site is available (equipment not supplied).

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 our mini "Stonehenge" under the wonderful "Milky Way", listening to the unique African night sounds: jackal, owls and nightjars 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, only 3 hours from Johannesburg and Durban, and is in close proximity to the Royal National Park. We offer a destination that our guests love to return to! We hope you soon will be one of them.
CURRENT RATES / BOOKING FORM:

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DIRECTIONS:

From Durban:
Approximately 3 hours travelling in total, follow the N3 passed the Estcourt Ultra City, turn left after approximately 8kms,left onto the R74, continue through Winterton, then from Bergville continue on this road for approximately 28kms after , turn left at the Northern Berg turn off, continue for 3kms, turn off to the right(well sign-boarded), continue until you get to reception.

From Johannesburg:
Approximately 3 hours travelling in total, follow the N3 to Harrismith, turn off onto the N5, continue for approximately 5kms, turn off left onto the R712 (Bergville), continue for approximately 8kms , turn left onto the R74, continue down the pass, turn right at the R304 World Heritage(Northern)sign & junction, continue for 3kms, turn off to the right(well sign-boarded), continue until you get to the reception.

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