Birches CottageAccommodation, uKhahlamba, Drakensberg World Heritage Park, Umzimkulu River, Underberg, Drakensberg, self cateringDescriptionIn a quiet corner of the uKhahlamba-Drakensberg World Heritage Park, with the cascading Umzimkulu river bounding one side and blue mountain sky the other, lies Birches Cottage. This luxury Bed & Breakfast and Self Catering establishment, consisting of a luxury suite for three persons and a bed-sitter sleeping two persons, offers complete privacy in a delightful country setting. Meandering footpaths connect the corners of the surrounding six hectare estate and provide access to spectacular trout pools and cascades. Wild geese, guinea fowl and peacocks roam about and the grassy hillsides shelter buff-streaked chats, pin-tailed whydas, waxbills and buntings. Patience and a cautious approach often reveal otters, rhebuck and caracal.
Birches cottage is situated five kilometres from Underberg and is close to amenities: scenic routes for 4x4; mountain bike and off-road bikes; spectacular mountain surroundings; three golf courses; trout fishing; hiking; canoeing; tubing; winter ice climbing; swimming and bird-watching.
Underberg has a variety of restaurants, sports facilities and associations. Several historical mission stations can be visited and the surrounding countryside provides an interesting perspective on Zulu culture and the history of rock art.
Accommodation
Birches Cottage will make your country visit truly memorable. It is a luxury suite with a cosy lounge / open plan kitchen in which all the requirements for the competent chef is provided. A cosy fire warms the chilly winter evenings. The spacious bedroom offers an extra-length king size bed dressed in embroidered percale linen and a double heated blanket is installed for the winter evenings. The cottage is decorated with original water colours and collectable hand-coloured photographs. His and her basins, a shower and bath are features of the spacious heated bathroom. The fridge has a mini bar and essential snacks are provided. A DStv decoder offering the SABC, e-TV, and an audio bouquet is installed and longer term visitors are encouraged to bring their own DStv Smart Card to obtain the full bouquet. Smoking is not allowed in the cottage.
Willows Cottage is a luxury bed-sitter perfectly suited for the overnight visitor. The two single, adjoining beds are dressed in luxurious percale linen and ambient lighting infuses the cottage with a feeling of warmth and comfort. Under floor heating is provided throughout and an antique electric fire ensures a cosy ambience. The interior is decorated with original black and white photographs of the region. A butler's tray provides coffee, tea, and light refreshments. The fridge contains cold drinks, snacks and a mini bat while the heated bathroom has a bath, a shower and a vanity. The Willows has a DStv decoder offering SABC and e-TV and an audio bouquet. Smoking is not allowed in the cottage.
Guests are encouraged to use the decks overlooking the spectacular Umzimkulu gorge and the estate's other facilities including mountain biking, hiking, tubing, bird-watching, trout fishing in our renowned rainbow gorge, French boulles and swimming in the crystal pools.
Accommodation in the Birches and the Willows Perfectly suited for the longer term visitor, Birches B&B and/or self catering is a luxury suite, offering accommodation for two adults and one child with an extra-length king size bed and a queen-sized sleeper couch. The kitchenette which contains a fridge, four plate hob with overhead extractor, microwave, toaster and kettle, has been designed for the traveler who wants to combine B&B with self-catering. The cottage consists of the kitchen/lounge and dining area, a spacious bedroom and a bathroom with a bath, shower and his/hers basins. Appointments are luxurious and designed to meet the requirements of the most discerning traveler. A cozy gas fire, panel heaters and electric blankets are provided to counter the chilly Underberg winter nights. The beds are dressed in percale linen and the embroidered duvets are filled with duck down. Floors are covered in sumptuous thick-pile carpets while the cottage walls are adorned with collector’s hand-coloured photographs and original paintings.
RatesBirches - R350pppn Willows - R300pppn |
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