Castleburn

Casleburn Mountain Resort in the Southern Drakensberg

Description

Nestled among the foothills of the southern Drakensberg, this scenic mountain resort offers the ideal getaway for those in search of nature’s beauty and peace.
With Lake Madingofani at its feet, Castleburn lures eland, reedbuck and numerous bird species to this peaceful setting. A fervent fly fisherman will find much to boast about - rainbow, triploid and brown trout abound in the area.

Each cottage has a comfortable lounge, dining room, bathroom, fully equipped kitchen and braai area on the patio.

There are heating systems in the bedroom and a stone fireplace for extra comfort and atmosphere. Some units even have a jacuzzi. Facilities also include a telephone, television with MNet, Movie Magic, BBC Entertainment, Sabc 2, Sabc 3, E-tv and SuperSport 1.

Linen and towels are provided and there is a daily cleaning and laundry service. Babysitting, cots, wood and charcoal are available.

In the foothills of the southern Drakensberg nestles Castleburn a home to eland, reedbuck and 100 species of bird, who flock to the re-established wetlands.
Spacious, thatched, architect-designed cottages, built of hand-hewn local stone, cluster around Lake Madingofani. Its shimmering surface reflects the rocky summits of the Garden Castle and is disturbed only by the breeze and the occasional trout jumping.

The estate borders on a Natal Parks Board nature reserve, neighboring the uKhahlamba Drakensberg World Heritage Site proclaimed in year 2000 and the famous Giant’s Cup hiking trail which passes through it. For chilly Berg evenings, the private, luxuriously furnished cottages have heating systems in the bedrooms and a stone fireplace; there is also an impressively equipped kitchen. A convivial lakeside clubhouse encourages friendly get-togethers.
If you love peace and unpolluted air, bathing in crystal clear streams, fishing, riding, sailing, hiking, tennis, swimming.... you’ll find the perfect holiday at Castleburn.

The resort has wholeownership, syndication and timeshare options available on a Shareblock basis. A sectional title home ownership scheme has been launched in August 2006.

Castleburn is rated a Gold Crown resort by RCI.

Attractions

In-hotel activities

A fervent fly fisherman will find much to boast about - rainbow, triploid and brown trout abound in the area.
Other activities include:

• Swimming pool
• Hiking
• Rowing
• Canoeing
• Guided horse trail  
• Two tennis courts - one floodlit
• Recreational centre - pool tables, table tennis and darts
• Putt-putt
• Children's playground
• Trampoline
• Outdoor chess
• Mobile Spa
• Restaurants and bar
• Walking Trails
• Birdwatching - more than 80 bird species in the area

Nearby activities

Accolades

:Tourism Council of SA Star Grading

Facilities

The dramatic outcrops and crevices of the area are best appreciated from horseback.
Apart from guided horse trails, you can enjoy the following activities:

• Swimming pool
• Golf - 7 km
• Two tennis courts - one floodlit
• Recreational centre - pool tables, table tennis and darts
• Putt-putt
• Children's playground
• Trampoline
• Outdoor chess
• Restaurants and bar
• Walking trails

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