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Treks Trips and Trails

Treks Trips and Trails Self-catering accommodation in Champagne Valley Kwazulu Natal

Description

Nestled in the foothills of the Central Drakensberg Mountains overlooking Bell Park Dam and with spectacular views of the Cathkin and Champagne Castle range you find a perfect location for a peaceful country get-away.

Here you can experience South African hospitality in a truly beautiful environment and be assured that we will go the extra mile to ensure that your stay in the Drakensberg will be most memorable.

Apart from being able to experience the vast diversity of our fauna and flora, our area offers a host of other activities to complete your holiday.

Accommodation

Treks and Trips offers you selfcatering accommodation in the Bell Park valley in the Central Drakensberg region.

Rooms and units

Bergvlei B&B/Self-catering 1

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Bergvlei Cottage is our cosy and comfortable self-catering and /or Bed & Breakfast Cottage with a stunning view overlooking Bell Park Dam to the impressive Cathkin range of the Drakensberg Mountains. It has a large main bedroom with bath, toilet and basin en-suite. The mezzanine floor has four single beds and is serviced by a second bathroom downstairs consisting of a shower, toilet and basin. A lounge / dining room area leads onto a fully equipped kitchenette which has a stove, fridge, deep freeze and microwave and a nook in the garden has a built braai for outdoor cooking. The cottage is reasonably close to the main house so security is excellent but has been tastefully screened for perfect privacy in its own garden area.


Gibbs Self-catering cottage 1

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This cottage sports one of the most beautiful views in the Central Drakensberg and has a large deck for outside living and ample living space for a bigger party. 2 sleeper couches available for additional people


Uphall Self-catering cottage 1

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Uphall Cottage is a cosy cottage set in a large garden with a panoramic view of The Mountains. It consists of two separate cottages en-suite sharing the same kitchenette.


Bahati Tree Cabin 1

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Bahati is an upmarket cabin built 2 1/2 metres into the trees and looks out over the Bell Park Dam and valley to the mountains beyond. The cozy bedroom is serviced by a beautiful bathroom with spa-bath, shower, tolilet and basin, set around one of the encased trees that grow through the cabin. The open-plan lounge and fully-equipped kitchen move out onto a deck with one of the best views in the Drakensberg.

Accommodation

Treks and Trips offers you selfcatering accommodation in the Bell Park valley in the Central Drakensberg region.

Bergvlei B&B

Bergvlei Cottage is a cosy, comfortable self-catering and/or Bed & Breakfast Cottage with a stunning view overlooking Bell Park Dam to the impressive Cathkin range of the Drakensberg Mountains. It has a large main bedroom with bath, toilet and basin en-suite. The mezzanine floor has four single beds and is serviced by a second bathroom downstairs consisting of a shower, toilet and basin.

A lounge / dining room area leads onto a fully equipped kitchenette which has a stove, fridge, deep freeze and microwave and a nook in the garden has a built braai for outdoor cooking. There is a HiFi in the unit but no TV.

The cottage is reasonably close to the main house so security is excellent but has been tastefully screened for perfect privacy in its own garden area. Sleeps 6 in 1 double en suite and 4 singles on the mezzanine.

Uphall Cottage

Uphall self-catering cottage is very private and set in a huge garden with a wonderful view of the Cathkin and Champagne Castle peaks of the Drakensberg. The main cottage has 1 double bedroom en-suite, a fully equipped kitchenette and a lounge/dining room.

The second, smaller cottage has a double bed and 2 children's beds with a bathroom. The fireplace in the main cottage completes the image making this a true basic, country cottage with prices at the lower end of the scale.

No TV is available.

Gibbs Cottage

Gibbs Cottage is set on a hill overlooking Bell Park Dam with the Cathkin/Champagne Castle Peaks of the Drakensberg as a backdrop. The view is breathtaking and with the cottage having a large deck for relaxing and braais, one gets the full benefit of this beautiful area.

The cottage itself has a double room downstairs with a toilet/basin en-suite and another room upstairs also with a double bed and two divan beds which are suitable for children or teenagers. An extra sleeper couch is available downstairs. A bathroom with shower/basin/toilet services the bedrooms downstairs.

A large living area has a sitting room with fireplace and dining room and a fully equipped kitchenette leads off from there. The kitchenette has a two-plate cooker, a microwave as well as a mini kitchen with another two plates and an oven.

There is no TV in this cottage. There is however a stereo so guests are advised to bring tapes and/or cds.

Attractions

Close by:
  • Horseriding
  • Watersports
  • Bird watching
  • Golf
  • Helicopter trips
  • Drakensberg Boys Choir concerts
  • Falconry displays
  • Hiking, walking and mountain climbing
  • San Rock Art
  • Arts and Crafts
  • Hotels, restaurants and supermarkets.
Further Afield:
  • Spioenkop Game Reserve
  • Spioenkop Battle Fields
  • Winterton Museum
Activities Nearby
Trout Fishing, Bird Watching, Fishing, Golf, Climbing - Traditional, Fishing - Fly, Fishing - Freshwater, Horse Riding, Paddling - Whitewater-Rafting, River Rafting/Expedition, Walking, Camping, Trekking, Hiking / Backpacking

Nearby Attractions

Spioenkop Game Reserve & horse riding 37.0 km
Drakensberg Boy's Choir School concerts 16.0 km
Monks Cowl Conservation- Hiking area 24.0 km
Bell Park Dam- Watersports & bird watching 5.0 km
San Rock Art Caves- Culfargie 10.0 km
Cayley Lodge Horse riding 2.0 km
Champagne Sports Resort- 18 hole Golf Course 12.0 km
Falcon Ridge falconry 18.0 km
Helicopter Trips 12.0 km
Winterton Village & Museum 25.0 km

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Facilities

Facilities and Services
Fax, Internet Access, Airport Shuttle Service, Wheelchair Enabled, Parking Available, Garden, Braai / Barbecue, Swimming Pool, No Pets Permitted, Fireplace on the Premises

Facilities in Rooms/Units
Tea and Coffee in Rooms, Radios in Rooms, Heater in Rooms, Fireplace in Rooms
Contact Details:
Reservations
Tel: 086 127 6237
Int. Tel: +27 51 924 0585

Directions

From N3 (Johannesburg) exit at Ladysmith/Bergville offramp. Proceed to Bergville (R616). Turn left at T-junction onto R74. Proceed to Winterton. Turn right onto R600 (opposite Engen garage). *Proceed 13km to cross roads. Proceed straight over past Thokozisa. Proceed 5km and turn Right at sign Cayley/Bell Park Dam(D53). Proceed 2km over bridge and turn Right at sign Cayley(D277). Proceed 1km over bridge and turn left at sign Cayley(D184). Proceed 3.5km past Meadowsweet Herb Farm and turn left at sign Treks, Trips & Trails/Bergvlei. From N3 (Durban) exit at offramp Bergville/Colenso (R74). Proceed left to Winterton. Turn left onto R600 (opposite Engen garage) and follow directions as from * above.