Silver Hill Lodge

Luxury Country House - Kwazulu Natal Drakensberg

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Description

Silver Hill Lodge is situated in the beautiful Kamberg Valley, Central Drakensberg. It is a mere 35 minutes from Nottingham Road and Mooi River. The Little Berg mountain range, which includes Mount Cleopatra, Mount Erskine and Mount Lebanon provides the awesome backdrop to the estate.

Take a stroll along the many trails on the Estate. A hike up the mountain will lead to breathtaking views of the Kamberg Valley and past rivers and streams that run abundantly through the Estate. Small waterfalls cascade off the mountain slopes and little springs pop up in unexpected places. The Estae also boasts its own natural forest. Along the way, numberous types of flora and fauna are to be found including delicate wild flowers and several species of antelope.

Silver Hill Lodge is a privately owned estate situated in the beautiful Kamberg Valley of the Central Drakensberg. It is a mere 35 minutes from Nottingham Road and Mooi River.

The Little Berg mountain range, with Mount Cleopatra, Mount Erskine and Mount Lebanon provide the awesome backdrops of the estate.

This area is famous with Nature Lovers, Hikers and Fisherman alike, and if you simply enjoy the peace and tranquility of the mountains, then visit our paradise.

There are many activities to keep the energetic going and for the more relaxed to simply sit and absorb the surroundings is awe-inspiring.

 Enjoy trout fishing in our dams or in rivers and streams that run abundantly through the estate. Small waterfalls cascade in the higher grounds of the mountain slopes and little springs pop up in unexpected places. There are five dams on the estate and a wetland.  The estate also boasts its own mountain and natural forest.

Have a picnic or sundowners on the banks of the river, around a wood fire. Enjoy the sounds of the river gushing over the rocks into rock pools. In summer this is a fun spot for a quick dip to cool off or swim.

Take a stroll down to our wetlands or along the many trails on the estate.
A hike up the mountain will lead you to breath taking views of the Kamberg Valley.

Along the way there are numerous types of Flora and Fauna, animal life, buck and Eland to look out for. Also resident in the higher lying regions of the mountains are the Mountain Baboon.

 The KZN Drakensberg, moss green in summer and icy white to grey in winter, is one of the world's loveliest mountain ranges. Rivers, waterfalls and majestic mountain backdrops characterize this area, giving a quiet sense of tranquility and inner peace. For hikers, photographers and fishermen, this stretch of massive rock precipices provide some of the most exciting possibilities.

Accommodation

 The 4 star luxury Lodge has 7 ensuite bedrooms with underfloor heating, tea and coffee tray, 10 channels of DSTV and each unit sleeps 4. Breakfast (included in the tariff) is served in a spacious dining room. The sun lounge provides breathtaking views over the valley and mountains where tea can be served as well as sundowners. Three course dinners are served in the dining room and diners may have pre-dinner drinks, or catch the latest sport on the large LCD screen in the bar lounge. 

There are 2 self catering units. The Mountain Chalet sleeps a maximum of 7 in 3 bedrooms, has a fully equipped kitchen and the TV in the lounge is connected to 10 channels of DSTV. The Mountain Retreat is an open plan unit that sleeps a maximum of 6 people. There is a fully equipped kitchen and the TV in the lounge is connected to 10 channels of DSTV.

The Silver Hill Lodge consists of a Bed & Breakfast Lodge and two self catering units.

Please be aware that we have a "No Smoking" policy in the Lodge buildings; in the Public Areas as well as the bedrooms.

• Mountain Lodge - B&B
• Mountain Chalet - Self Catering
• Mountain Retreat - Self Catering

Luxury rooms all with en-suite bathrooms

• Each room accommodates 4 guests
• Two guests in a queen-size bed and two in single beds on the mezzanine level.

Mountain Chalet

• This upstairs unit sleeps a maximum of 7 people in 3 bedrooms.
• The first bedroom has a double bed and a toilet en-suite and the guests can walk out onto an open patio.
• The second bedroom is semi private with a double bed. The third bedroom has three single beds. The unit has one bathroom equipped with a shower.
• Bed linen and Bath towels are provided.
• The kitchen is fully equipped including microwave and fridge.
• There is also an outdoor Braai/B.B.Q. area.  
• The open plan lounge/dining/kitchen area, with a balcony, overlooks the estate's mountains and dams.
• A DSTV decoder is provided with SABC channels. 
  • You may bring your own smart card if you want the full DSTV bouquet.

 Mountain Retreat

This upstairs unit sleeps a maximum of 6 people.

Special offers

Rates

• Mountain Lodge (Bed and Breakfast)
   
  • R425 pppn sharing 
  • R465 pppn sharing from 1 December 2010
    
  • Single Supplement - add 50% of the above rates.
    
  • Children U12 – 50% where sharing with parents.
    
    50% Deposit secures booking.
    
    NB: Please ensure that you fax us a copy of
    your deposit slip or EFT payment printout.
  
  

  All above rates include an English Breakfast.
  Delicious 3 course home cooked dinners are prepared every night by 
  our chef from R130 per person.
  Non residents are welcome, but booking is essential.

• Mountain Retreat (Self Catering)
  
  • R1100/night maximum 6 people
  • R1200/night from 1 December 2010
    
    
• Mountain Chalet (Self Catering)
  
  • R1350/night maximum 8 people
  • R1475/night from 1 December 2010

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