Accorn Cottages (Kwazulu Natal, Drakensberg, Champagne Valley)
Acorn Cottages
General Information
Enjoy heavenly scenery all around you from the peace and privacy of your own home from home cottage or suite in the stunning Champagne Valley.
Look up at the imposing Drakensberg Mountains of Champagne and Cathkin, with nearby access to the Peaks of Cathedral peak, the majestic Amphitheater at Royal Natal National Park and Giants Castle. All these areas are waiting for you to explore and each area differs totally.
Once home in the afternoons enjoy the rock pool and the beauty of South African sunsets, from your own verandah. Being just 4 km off the road that leads into the mountains we have the best of both worlds, total peace and quiet and a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, but you are near the local restaurants and hotels for meals etc.
Beware of cutting your time here, as there is so much to do and see, it is not unknown for a guest to arrive for 3 days and stay for 12!
Delicious and plentiful breakfasts are served when possible on the lawn in the shade of an Acacia Tree, any type of breakfasts are offered and if you find the views so relaxing request another cup of coffee and take your time! Chat to your hostess about the local activities, restaurants and even for recommendations for your next stop.
If country life is for you, then you have found your venue!
Facilities
Experience true country life in South Africa where we all live in harmony. Dogs, cat sheep, cows and even guinea fowl stroll around at leisure. Our Boerbul, Pinotage, will protect you and Tassenberg, the Great Dane, will love and play with your children.
Other guests include Bald Ibis, Sacred Ibis, Glossy Ibis, Ha Ha Dedas, Raptors abound and owls tap-dance on your roof at night. Our newly established birders route provides birders with Montaine, Grassland, Riverene and Wetland birding habitats. Even Lbj`s are found in numbers.
Mountain hikes include guided hikes of the "Big Five" mountain trails including Sterk Horn, Amphlett, Champagne Castle, Gatberg and Injasuthi and Matterhorn. You can be rewarded by experiencing "San" Rock paintings in caves on route. Many of these are day trips from the Central Drakensberg. Acorn cottages are often used as "base camps" for those in training for Kilamanjero, Mount Kenya and who knows - Nepal? Mountain biking and many other adventure sports are within easy reach.
As the only "graded" self-catering accommodation in the Central Drakensberg we are proud to show our airy, light, sunny, cottages with a roaring fireplace and electric blankets in winter and fans in summer. Your comfort is guaranteed at affordable rates.
Make the high light of your visit at Acorn Cottages (by special request and conditions permitting) a Champagne Breakfast or Champagne Sundowner overlooking the magnificent Cathkin and Champagne Mountain peaks and valleys!
3 Day mid-week specials are available according to your choice of activities!
Your hosts will happily help you plan your daily activities over a glass of South African wine, or a cup of tea.
Accommodation
Gallery Suite
This is a stunning suite for a couple - self-catering or bed and breakfast. The views of the mountains and surrounding country side are quite awesome from the private verandah.
Satellite TV and a CD player is provided, and there is comfy furniture for both inside and on the verandah. A braai is provided. In winter sleep by the light of the little fireplace and in summer there are 2 ceiling fans. Breakfast is served on the lawn.
Bed and Breakfast Rooms
All our rooms have their own private entrances, full private bathrooms, a bar fridge (we have a liquor license) and tea and coffee facilities.
They have ceiling fans with remote controls for summer and a log fireplace in winter. Breakfast is either in the dining room or served on your verandah overlooking the mountains. Relax with a sundowner around the pool and we will recommend a restaurant for your evening meal.
Rose Cottage
A romantic little hideaway with oregan pine sash windows, and welsh dresser, a corner bath separate shower and separate toilet. There is 1 bedroom with a fan in summer, a big fireplace warms the whole cottage in winter, TV is provided and a CD player. You can choose from self-catering or bed and breakfast (breakfast is served on the lawn). The verandah has sweeping views of the Drakensberg and a braai in the garden. The stove is gas, with 4 plates and a oven. There is also a microwave.
Pin Oak and English Oak Cottages
Our ever popular 2 bedroom cottages (all bedrooms are en-suite) are set in a pecan nut plantation on the hill, they are great fun for a family or group of friends, this is the complete self-catering option with a full stove, microwave, full size fridge, braai area, TV and a big fireplace for cold winter nights or for those who just like a romantic evening around a log fire.
Awarded one of the Top 10 Venues in South Africa Pet Friendly – by arrangement only.
Garden Suite
For a couple or even if you are travelling alone, this suite is smaller but pretty and has everything needed for self-catering, but more often guests do have breakfast.
The suite has a queen size bed, TV with decoder, (bring own smart card,) CD player and its own little garden area.
Things to do in the area
Local activities include a visit to Drakensberg Boys School choir, and you will return bemused by the sounds of Africa that you hear from such beautiful young voices. Play golf and all other sports are available, at the famous Champagne Sports Resort, or the 9 hole courses of Cathedral Peak and Monks Cowl.
Falcon Ridge fly their birds most mornings and is fast becoming world famous for their show and the knowledge they impart. For the adventurous contact 4 Rivers Rafting and Adventures to enquire about white water rafting in season, quad biking and other activities.
Then there are the horse trails for both the experienced rider and the novice, experience the beauty of the Drakensberg World Heritage site from horse back The main attraction however, has to be the Mountain, for either a leisurely walk or a vigorous hike, and there are so many to choose from you could be here for weeks and still need to return for more.
Rates
Please contact Accorn Accommodation to enquire about their rates.
Terms and Conditions
We are licensed to sell liquor for our convenience, and accept major credit cards.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation within 7 days forfeit 100%of deposit
Cancellation within 21 days forfeit 50% of deposit
Cancellation within 14 days forfeit 75% of deposit
Cancellation within 30 days forfeit 25% of deposit
Exclusive Golf Course
Champagne Sports Resort
Host and Hostess
Nikki Walters
Contact Details
Tel: +27 (0) 36 468 1674
Fax: +27 (0) 36 468 1290 / +27 (0) 86 615 3498
Cell: +27 (0) 82 490 5202
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.acorncottages.co.za
Physical Address
Off R600 onto R53 then R277
Champagne Valley
Drakensberg
KwaZulu Natal
South Africa
Directions
From Johannesburg:
N3 to Harrismith, N5 to Bethlehem, but turn left after 5km to Bergville, R74, then keep on the R74 at next intersection. Travel down the Oliviers Hoek Pass, very beautiful road but not a fast road, in the event of bad weather, mist, and at night we suggest stay on the N3 to Colenso exit 194.
Bergville to Winterton:
As you enter the village over a bridge look for a turning to the right opposite the Engen garage, get onto the R600 road to the Central Drakensberg. Travel on this road for approximately 10 minutes past Kwazulu weavers until you get to the intersection and then go straight across. Pass Thokosisa and after 4 km you will see the road sign to Acorn Cottages to the right, drive 2km and turn right again and keep straight until you see our gate.
From Durban:
N3 to Estcourt North/Giants, take the Castle turn off, exit 179, turn left and drive through Loskop (beware of animals in the road and children) until you get to a 4 way intersection. Then take a left at Thokosisa corner. After 4km you will see the Acorn Cottages road sign to the right, drive 2km and turn right again, keep straight until you see our gate.
From Bloemfontein:
N5 towards Harrismith watch for the turn to the right to Bergville, follow as per from Johannesburg.
From Ladysmith:
At the bottom of Murchison Street, (Wimpy on right) turn right, follow road signs to N3 Durban. Take it slow and be careful! Branch off left then right and follow sign to Bergville, after a few kilometres turn left to Winterton, past Spionkop Dam. When entering Winterton, go left then right opposite the Engen garage, follow as per from Johannesburg.
GPS Co-ordinates:
S28.56’49.38”
E29.28’53.28”
Disclaimer: Please re-confirm rates when making a booking. All rates are subject to change.
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