Drakensberg Mountain Retreat-Vergezient Lodge

The Drakenberg Mountain Retreat is a stunning destination in the northern Drakensberg. Its spectacular views, wildness, freshnes

Description

PLEASE NOTE:  No children under 8years of age are catered for.

 The Drakensberg Mountain Retreat is a stunning destination in the northern Drakensberg. Its spectacular views, wildness, freshness and beauty will captivate you while its deep silence, which can be startling at first, will soon calm you. It has a spectacular setting, high on a ridge overlooking the northern Drakensberg, the Maluti mountains and most of the central Drakensberg. Many have said that the views we have of the Drakensberg are unsurpassed.

A comfortable, cosy haven for those who like old fashioned holidays, with peace and quiet, excellent home cooked food, superb walks and hikes, reading near the fireplace, playing board games and pleasant company. A wonderful base from which to experience what this part of the Drakensberg has in store for you. An ideal retreat for individuals and groups, a place to rest, reflect and take stock of life.

NEW HAPPENINGS:  The "Zonderntwyfel" barn house, is due to open in June, affordable dinner, bed & breakfast - from R250 per person sharing per night.... 

ZONDERNTWYFEL BARNHOUSE was, as the name suggests, a barn which has been seriously altered and extended. Like the Lodge it is a rambling sort of a place with a wing of bedrooms connected to the original barn by flower filled indoor gardens which also houses a pool, soon to be heated.

A large harmonious function room is attached to the old barn building which is an ideal room for Corporate Meetings and small events such as Workshops, Weddings and Retreat activities. The old barn contains a spacious dining room, the lounges and the veranda, all of which have spectacular views of the Drakensberg. A wood burning stove in the dining room and an open fireplace in the lounge ensure a comfortable stay in the coldest weather.

Description of the rooms
Accommodation is in 5 comfortable fully furnished en-suite bedrooms with single beds. The bathrooms have a shower, toilet and hand basin. All bedrooms open onto a beautiful conservatory, so come rain, hail, snow or sunshine, you are protected in beautiful, tranquil surroundings.

Rooms and units

Double ensuite 10

Includes: D B & B

Description of rooms and their rates. ( Rates valid from February 2010 January 2011) 1- Upstairs, very large with a queen bed and one single bed and with its own comfortable lounge area. It is light, airy and has a wonderful view of the mountains, with windows on 2 sides. The en-suite bathroom has a shower, toilet and basin.

2 - Upstairs, small but with a beautiful view. It has an open-plan shower, a separate toilet and basin. A room with character.

3 - A lovely, large upstairs room with a comfortable lounge area. It has beautiful views, an open plan shower and basin and separate toilet. This room is very large and has a queen and 2 single beds in it.

4 - Upstairs, queen bed, fairly small, lovely view, open-plan shower and basin with a separate toilet.

5 - Downstairs, a very large, very comfortable room with a lounge area, balcony, an en-suite bathroom with a bath, double shower, toilet and basin. It has wonderful views, especially of sunrise and sunset. This room has a fireplace.

6. - Downstairs, a very large, very nice comfortable room with a lounge area, balcony and a sunny conservatory. The en-suite bathroom has a bath double shower, toilet and basin. It has a wonderful view, especially of sunrise and sunset. This room has a fireplace. 

7 - Downstairs, a medium sized room with a large, sunny conservatory and an en-suite shower, toilet and basin. 

8 - Downstairs, a large comfortable room with a queen bed and one single bed and a small sunny conservatory. The en-suite bathroom has a shower, toilet and basin.

9 - Downstairs, outside entrance to small sunny conservatory, with 2 single beds and bathroom en suite with shower, toilet, hand basin. 

10 - Downstairs, a large comfortable room with it's own lounge area. It has a queen bed and 2 singles. The room opens onto a verandah with a beautiful view of the mountains. It has direct access to the indoor pool area.

Special offers

Attractions

There is lots to do in the area of the Northern Drakensberg with the following being but just a few examples of what's available for an excursion from Vergezient.

Royal Natal National Park / The Amphitheatre

The spectacular Northern Drakensberg can be easily accessed from Vergezient. The Royal Natal National Park hikes or walks are extremely popular and vary in distance and difficulty, from those suitable for children to others suitable for the more serious hikers.

Some of the hikes are: -

• Mont-Aux-Sources via the chain ladder. This 10 to 12km hike, takes about 6 hours and is strenuopus. The chain ladder is a challenge to those afraid of heights.

• Thukela Gorge. This is a 14km hike which takes 5 to 6 hours and is moderate to strenuous.

• Fairy Glen. This is a 5km walk, taking about an hour each way and is suitable even for young children.

Engineering Projects

• Vist the Drakensberg pumped storage project, South Africa’s largest Hydro-Electric project and enjoy a fascinating guided tour by arrangement with Eskom.

• Visit the world class Tugela-Vaal water project .

Historical day tours

• Battlefields - Spioenkop

• San Rock Art can be seen in various caves and rock shelters in the area, eg. at Vergezient, Cavern Berg, Cathedral Peak and Injasuthi Valley.

• There are Voortrekker Monuments and information plaques close to Vergezient. A number of Boer War battlefields are easily visited from Vergezient, Guided visits to Spioenkop can be arranged.

  • Visit the Basotho cultural Village – on the R712.

  • The Drakensberg Boy’s Choir hold concerts on Wednesdays at 3 .30pm during the school term

• Game and Nature Reserves

  • Spioenkop Nature Reserve has rhino, giraffe, wildebeest and a variety of buck.

  • Visit Monks Cowl Wilderness Reserve or the Vulture Restaurant at Sterkfontein Dam.

  Golden Gate National Park, Clarens, Harrismith and Winterton
  
  For those who are not so keen on hiking and want to enjoy a different kind of outing, a visit to some of the above is always pleasant.

Nearby Attractions

Facilities

Facilities and Services
Internet Access, Wheelchair Enabled, Parking Available, Laundry Service, Garden, Braai / Barbecue, Bar on the Premises, Swimming Pool, Fireplace on the Premises, Communal Satelite TV, WiFi, Internet, DVD, Heated Pool, No Credit Card Facility, Hospitality Bar

Facilities in Rooms/Units
No Smoking in Rooms, Heater in Rooms, WiFi

Conference
Television Available, Conference Venue <25 People, DVD Player Available, Flip Chart Available  

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