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Castleburn

Casleburn Mountain Resort in the Southern Drakensberg

Castleburn

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.

The architecturally designed cottages were thatched and built with hand-hewn local stone, to stand inconspicuous against their natural milieu. There are 1 bedroom 4-sleepers, 3 bedroom 6-sleepers or 2 bedroom 6-sleepers.

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.

Castleburn

What do our users think

09.06.2008 by Sonette van Breda from South Africa

- 4/5
- My family and I very much enjoyed our short stay at Castleburn. From the moment we arrived, everyone was friendly and very helpful. All information was timeously given to us. The front desk was extraordinary!!! We want to thank all at Castleburn for making our break remarkable and unforgettable.

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

Examine the splendour of the indigenous fauna and flora, cosseted in the nearby Natal Parks Board Nature Reserve. Join up with the Giant's Cup Hiking trail that passes through Castleburn or make a journey to the little town of Underberg, 30km away. There is also a golf course 7 km from Castleburn.

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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Directions

From Durban take the N3 to Pietermaritzburg and take the R617 Bulwer/Merrivale turnoff. Follow the signs towards Bulwer. 4km past Underberg turn right into Drakensberg Gardens Resort Road and travel for approximately 23 km on a tarred road. The Castleburn Gate is on the left hand side.