Eagles' Rock Mountain Retreat, Underberg, KwaZulu Natal
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Telephone: +27 (0)33 701-1757, Facsimile: +27 (0)33 701-1757, Mobile: +27 (0)82 781-1430
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CATEGORIES: Accommodation in South Africa » Self Catering Chalets & Cottages » South Africa Bed & Breakfast » South Africa Honeymoons » South Africa Self Catering » DESCRIPTION: The King family welcomes you to Eagles’ Rock, our beautiful piece of God’s creation set in the magnificent Drakensberg mountains near Underberg and Himeville, in KwaZulu Natal. This pristine farming area is one of South Africa’s premier trout fishing destinations. Our retreat is magnificently positioned on a mountain plateau overlooking the Umzimkulu River and lush farmlands. Being owner-run ensures you a very warm welcome, wonderful hospitality and an enjoyable holiday. Enjoy a romantic getaway or honeymoon in Kestrel or Falcon cottage or bring the whole family and friends to Lammergeier log cabin or Sparrowhawk cottage. AccommodationEagles' Rock is a peaceful Self Catering and Bed & Breakfast Getaway. All cottages are fully equipped for self-catering with stove, fridge, crockery, cutlery and bedding. Each has a private braai (barbecue) area. A hearty country breakfast is served in the main dining room – the perfect way to start an eventful day in the Drakensberg. Kestrel Kestrel is a cosy Harvey thatched one bedroom cottage with double bed (plus electric blanket). The ensuite bathroom consists of bath, shower toilet and basin. The large living area has a custom built kitchen (well equipped with gas stove, fridge, microwave, pots and pans, crockery and cutlery) with breakfast nook at one end - easy chairs, a single bed and log fireplace at the other. The door opens onto a small wooden deck and braai area with magnificent views. Falcon Falcon is a cosy Harvey thatched cottage. It consists of a large room with a double-bed (plus electric blanket) and sleeper couch for a child at the one end, with two easy chairs facing a picture window and a log fireplace at the other. It has an en-suite bathroom which consists of bath, shower, basin and toilet. The custom built open plan kitchen with breakfast nook is fully equipped with gas stove, fridge, microwave, pots and pans, crockery and cutlery. A side door opens up onto a braai area with magnificent views. Lammergeier This hand-crafted log cabin has a unique ambience and consists of an open-plan kitchen, dining-room and living area with log-fire. Two bedrooms downstairs with one full bathroom. Separate toilet. A large open-plan loft. This cabin sleeps up to 12 people. Double doors open onto a deck with panoramic views. Sparrowhawk A delightful log and block chalet with 3 bedrooms (main en-suite) sleeping 6. Second bathroom with shower. Large living area with a cosy fireplace open plan into kitchen. Covered patio and braai area with views to dam and farmlands. Jackal Buzzard Jackal Buzzard cottage has a small bedroom downstairs with a double bed. Steep steps (not for the infirm) lead to a large bedroom upstairs which also has a double bed. Downstairs there is a bathroom with bath, shower, toilet and basin. The living room has a double sleeper couch and a Jetmaster fireplace and is open plan into a small breakfast nook cum dining area and custom built kitchen. The door opens up onto a covered patio. ActivitiesEnjoy the tranquillity of our private 25 acres with pure spring water and lovely views. Two short walks are available on the property and we encourage visitors to add to our check list of over 100 bird species. For the more energetic there is river tubing, canoeing, horse-riding, tennis, squash and golf available nearby. The more serious hiker can visit the Drakensberg conservation areas nearby where one can do trails of varying degrees of difficulty. Fly fishing Fly fishing in our trout dam or search for that elusive 10 pounder in other private or club waters in this premier trout fishing area. Access to river (in season) and dams can be arranged. Sani Pass Trips We arrange trips up Sani Pass. This is a must and often proves to be a highlight of our visitors’ stay. This entails a cross border trip into Lesotho; therefore passports are required. |
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DIRECTIONS: Take the N3 to Howick. Take the R617 to Underberg (off route 99 to Howick South / Southern Drakensberg / Underberg). Carry straight on through Underberg for approximately 4km. Turn right onto the Drakensberg Gardens Resorts Road. Measure 3,7km and find Eagles’ Rock on your right. MAP: Available at: http://www.sa-venues.com/visit/eaglesrockmountainretreat/map.php |
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