Drakensberg Mountain Retreat-Vergezient Lodge

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

Contact Details

Keith and Jenny Meyer
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082 716 9409
Email

info@drakensbergretreat.co.za
Web: www.drakensbergretreat.c

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Description

The Guesthouse, with its numerous lounges and fireplaces, is comfortably furnished and has an elegant, old-fashioned feel, while maintaining that rustic farm house charm. The guesthouse has tastefully decorated en-suite bedrooms. A number of bedrooms have their own lounges and some have cosy fireplaces .

The lounge, dining-room and enclosed veranda offer generous and comfortable spaces with stunning views of the Amphitheatre and Royal Natal National Park. It is said to be one of the best views in the Northern Drakensberg.

The tasty and wholesome food, cooked with passion and loved by the guests is sure to add to the experience. At Vergezient Guesthouse, dinner, breakfast, as well as morning and afternoon tea, are included in the price. And for those of you on day trips we make a lovely packed lunch.

The professionally laid out walks and day hikes (see activities page) on the farm are superb too, along with the simply spectacular views

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.

Rates

Normal: 01 October 2009 - 04 April 2010

Unit	Single From	Single To	Per Person Sharing From	Per Person Sharing To	Unit From	Unit To
Double ensuite	R840	R1,200	R500	R800	--	--

2010 Base Rate

Unit	Single From	Single To	Per Person Sharing From	Per Person Sharing To	Unit From	Unit To
Double ensuite	R840	--	R500	--	--	--

Directions

Located some 15 km off the R74 between Bergville and Harrismith, The Drakenberg Mountain Retreat is approximately equidistant from Johannesburg, Durban and Bloemfontein (approximately 300km - about 3 hours) and is an ideal midway meeting place for family, friends and business colleagues from these centers.