Ardmore
Guest farm is a peaceful retreat situated in the scenic
Champagne Valley in the Central Drakensberg. You will
enjoy stunning views of the majestic Champagne Castle
(second highest peak in South Africa at 3377m) and Cathkin
Peak mountains which are both situated in South Africa's
latest World Heritage Site.
Accommodation
: Ardmore provides cosy farm style accommodation,
with a dinner, bed and breakfast service, all rooms are
en suite with tea/coffee making facilities, and many have
cosy fireplaces. Guests stay in either one of our 2 rooms
in the guest house or individually styled en suite rondavels
, or we also have a cottage for families or groups ( min
3 persons) Sealy Posturepedic beds, pure cotton sheets,
heated bathrooms, oil heaters in all rooms, log fires
and a full-time chef are all part of the "Ardmore"
scene. Your hosts are the owners Paul and Sue Ross, who
stay in a separate dwelling. We have had guests from over
35 countries in the past year.
Dining:
Wake up to a traditional farmhouse breakfast served on
the verandah overlooking
Ardmore's lovely garden. Lunch, snacks and drinks can
be ordered in our tea garden. Later on join your hosts
and other guests for a lantern-lit four-course meal with
complimentary wine, served in our Yellowwood dining room
(dress informal). Or enjoy well deserved sundowners in
our cosy pub in the evening, (guests are welcome to bring
their own drinks).
Activities
on the farm : Ardmore has it's own "Amangwe Craft
Centre" which exhibits only Kwa-Zulu Natal craft,
which ranges from traditional Zulu beadwork to sheepskin
slippers to basket work. The internationally respected
"Ardmore Ceramic Art Studio" is next to the
farm, and is open to visitors 7 days a week. About 50
local Zulu artists work in the studio, and more than 200
pieces can be seen in the guest house. You can also enjoy
swimming in our swimming pool, mountain biking and walks
on the farm. We have a large farm dam with plenty of bass,
so try your hand at fishing (Mountain bikes, and a canoe
are available to guests at no extra charge).
Activities
in the valley : include two golf courses, one an 18
hole championship course, tennis, squash, swimming, hiking,
bird watching, trout and bass fishing, river rafting and
horse riding.
Local
places of interest : include battlefield sites, bushman
paintings, Spioenkop Game Reserve (where you can ride
amongst rhino and giraffe), the Drakensberg Boy's Choir
School (perfomances on Wednesdays at 15h30), a falconry
display centre, a herb farm and arts and crafts centres
along the Drakensberg Meander, most places are just a
short drive from the farm.
RATES
Inclusive of dinner and breakfast.
VALID 01 JANUARY 2008 - 31 DECEMBER 2008
In Season (December & Easter)
Garden View Per Person Per Night Sharing: R375
Garden View Per Person Per Night Single: R445
Mountain View Cottages (1, 2 or 3-bedroom) Per Person Per Night Sharing: R445
Out Of Season
Garden View Per Person Per Night Sharing: R325
Garden View Per Person Per Night Single: R395
Mountain View Cottages (1, 2 or 3-bedroom) Per Person Per Night Sharing: R395
Children aged 5 to 12 pay 50% of the above rates if sharing with parents.
VALID 01 JANUARY 2009 - 31 DECEMBER 2009
In Season (December & Easter)
Garden View Per Person Per Night Sharing: R395
Garden View Per Person Per Night Single: R485
Mountain View Cottages (1, 2 or 3-bedroom) Per Person Per Night Sharing: R485
Out Of Season
Garden View Per Person Per Night Sharing: R365
Garden View Per Person Per Night Single: R445
Mountain View Cottages (1, 2 or 3-bedroom) Per Person Per Night Sharing: R445
Children aged 5 to 12 pay 50% of the above rates if sharing with parents.
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