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Ledges Retreat Guest House

Guest House in Northern Drakensberg, Northern DrakensbergKwaZulu-Natal

Ledges Retreat Guest House

Guest House in Northern Drakensberg, Northern DrakensbergKwaZulu-Natal

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Ledges Retreat is a small country-style guest house set in a peaceful valley in the Northern Drakensberg, with incredible views of the surrounding mountains. Part of the Okhahlamba World Heritage site, the guest house is located near the Royal Natal National Park which is home to the Tugela Falls, the highest waterfall in the world, and the magnificent Amphitheatre.

Accommodation is offered in 2 self-catering cottages; Hillside Cottage and Farmhouse, as well as 4 B&B rooms. The resort as a whole can accommodate 18 people.

Hillside Cottage is a spacious 2-bedroom unit that can accommodate 4 guests and boasts incredible views of the mountains. The sunny Farmhouse, with its beautiful mountain views, accommodates 4 adults with 2 kids and comprises 2 bedrooms. Both the Farmhouse and the Cottage feature 2 bathrooms fitted with either bath or shower facilities, a fully equipped kitchen, a dining area, and a lounge with a fireplace, and free Wi-Fi. Braai facilities are available on the patio of each of these units.

The 4 B&B rooms can accommodate 2 guests and each has an en-suite bathroom fitted with a shower and bath. There are 3 bedrooms furnished with a queen-size bed while the fourth bedroom contains 2 single beds. In addition, the rooms offer a bar fridge, kettle, coffee- and tea-making facilities, Wi-Fi access, and a TV with selected DStv channels. These rooms have access to a separate communal kitchen, braai area, dining area, and lounge for those who wish to cook their own meals.

Located halfway between Johannesburg and Durban, the resort is the ideal spot for family reunions. Guests can enjoy reconnecting over a braai while the kids play on the expansive lawns, enjoy a swim, or jump on the trampoline.

Other attractions in the area include various fun activities at All Out Adventures, outrides at the Northern Horse Stables, the Forest Retreat Spa at Cavern Resort or spa treatments at Hlalanathi; Tower of Pizza restaurant, a 9-hole golf course, and excellent hiking- and mountain biking trails nearby.

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Features

Swimming Pool

Braai Area

Serviced Daily

Free Wifi

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Reviews (35)

35 guests' feedback

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.4

Value for money

Service

9.2

Safety

Liza V

With partner

"Great getaway."

Beautifully furnished rooms, well-equipped kitchen, friendly service and a lovely environment that made our stay wonderful.

Oct 2023

Roelien V

With partner

"Ledges Retreat is the perfect place from which to make excursions to the Northern Drakensberg. Very neat, spacious, clean and friendly help. We really enjoyed it and can certainly recommend the place."

See stars.

Apr 2023

Brenda Z

Family with teenagers

"Beautiful views, very peaceful and we were well looked after."

Lots of fun things to do in the area, interesting bird life, a very comfortable house, ultra-quiet. We will definitely come back.

Apr 2023

Mariana V

With partner

"Blissful, clean and comfortable."

One cannot help but feel at home. The unit (Hillside Cottage) is beautifully furnished and the veranda is ideal for visiting from early morning to late evening. We also really enjoyed the braai area next to the stream.

Mar 2023

Michael L

"Wonderful location, great accommodation, fantastic value for money and very friendly staff."

Well worth the 3 night stay. We will be back.

"A Wonderful escape from the city, friendly staff and has all your needs for sel."

A Wonderful escape from the city, friendly staff and has all your needs for self catering.

"Beautiful location and lovely silence."

We had a wonderful rest. Upon our arrival, we were kindly received by Nokwe and she informed us about our place of residence and also about what there is to do in the area. We stayed in the Hillside Cottage for 4 nights. The cottage has a beautiful view of the mountains and is well furnished and tidy. We slept very well, the beds and bedding are of good quality. We had a great time relaxing on the sunny stoep and there is also a nice picnic area set up next to the river. If you want to relax, rest and be quiet, this is the place for it. We will definitely stay there again to recharge. There are also hiking trails in the area and some nice restaurants, all very close to Ledges Retreat.

Aug 2024

Kevin L

9.2

"Beautiful views and a great place to come and relax for a few days."

Beautiful views and a great place to come and relax for a few days. Would highly recommend.

"Lovely, relaxed. Close to the Royal Natal Nature Reserve."

Very good housing. Peaceful stay. Tidy. Cleaned every day. If only you could also provide coffee mugs for the coffee drinkers who like a mug and not a cup. For guests looking to shop on their way to the resorts and that part of the Drakensberg, stop in Harrismith or in Winterton. No shops in that area.

Mar 2024

Cheryl H

Family with teenagers

7.6

"A quiet winter getaway into the mountains with my teens for a few days."

Loved our stay in Hillside cottage. Clean, serviced daily and very comfortable. Do take all your catering supplies with, as the local shop at the nearby campsite is very basic. The only pity is the braai wall obscures the best views of the berg.

"Very neat environment. Beautiful nature and friendly service."

Very good and friendly reception staff. Delicious breakfast. Neat place. Thank you very much for the hospitality and service.

"Clean, pleasant, convenient, a very nice 2-day stop."

We thought we had booked self-catering, so we cooked in the communal kitchen area. However, we then had a braai down by the river when we discovered a lovely picnic braai area. It was very peaceful. We drove a km up the road where we got a permit to do some beautiful hikes.

Dec 2023

Comien J

Family with young children

8.4

"Beautiful area, clean accommodation."

House clean and tidy. Spacious rooms. Beautiful view!

"Nice, but expensive."

We received fantastic service and very nice views, but expected more for the price. WiFi does not work in rooms either.

Jan 2023

Rinke C

"Absolutely wonderful!"

Amazing place with mountain view! Nice cottage with very clean rooms. The fireplace was a bonus. Very friendly host. You can also have dinner there when you ask the day before.

Jul 2022

Karien N

Family with young children

"Great mountain holiday!"

Beautiful surroundings and everything is just as it shows in the pictures. Will go again for sure.

Dec 2021

Rentia M

"A real getaway."

Nokwe received us very kindly and immediately made us feel at home. Hillside Cottage as well as Ledges Retreat's double rooms offer everything you need for a wonderfully relaxing break. The house is spacious, clean and nicely decorated, the kitchen well equipped and the rooms beautiful with very comfortable beds. The stoep is nice for visiting, barbecuing and the view of the mountains is breathtaking. We could go for a nice walk and there is a lovely picnic spot under the trees by the river. Thank you very much, Adrian and Jessica, for your hospitality and for sharing your beautiful farm with us, we would love to visit again!

Oct 2021

Hennie T

With partner

"Very neat, spotless. Very good bed. Had a good night's sleep. No disturbances."

Asked for breakfast and dinner. Both wonderful meals and they went to a lot of trouble to accommodate my specific diet. This is an ideal overnight place!

Sep 2021

Werner B

With partner

"Definitely a place to visit again."

Ledges Retreat is definitely one of those places that one will visit again and again. The accommodation is very nice and is good value for money. You are received kindly and the service is also very good. You can sit on the porch and listen to the stream that is not far from the houses, or take a walk in the beautiful surroundings. Royal Natal is also nice and close.

Feb 2021

Janus V

Family with teenagers

"Great."

The stay and hospitality was very nice.

"We particularly enjoyed the farmhouse and meals. Appreciate hospitality and friendly service as well as a beautiful view."

We would love to go back again for a good rest, beautiful view and silence. The meals were a bonus for us who wanted to rest. Tasty and we actually felt guilty about their special effort for just the 2 of us for dinners as well as the generous portions! It is absolutely remarkable what the new owners (young couple) have built up there in about 4 years and the sacrifices that go with it for them as a young family. Especially considering extremely challenging economic times (many small businesses close in these times and they have, on the contrary, built up something remarkable!) Moreover, also in the midst of the Covid pandemic which has affected the tourism industry so badly! We were amazed and full of praise for what has been achieved so far in light of this undertaking in the midst of challenging contemporary times. We were also grateful for the good quality bed (as well as bedding) and bathroom facilities. We enjoyed the sunnyness of the house, as well as the space and nice, clean atmosphere. Cute kitchen and large dining room table with a lovely view to the mountains.

"A fantastic friends getaway."

Ledges is situated in such a fantastic spot in the berg - very close to the national park for a couple of the day hikes. The accommodation is spacious and incredibly well-equipped! The hosts and staff are also lovely and accommodating.

Mar 2021

Neil W

Family with teenagers

9.2

"Comfortable and quiet. "

Fantastic setting and location for the Drakensberg.

"Most pleasant stay in a perfect setting."

The host was super helpful and friendly. The cottage was well furnished and fitted. We had a most enjoyable stay and would not hesitate in recommending Ledges Guest Retreat to everyone.

May 2021

Nico V

"Comfortable and clean accommodation - to be recommended to anyone wanting to visit the Northern Drakensberg area."

Comfortably close to the Royal Natal National Park.

"Fantastic."

We received excellent service and I wouldn't mind coming back to Ledges Retreat.

Dec 2021

Leigh L

With partner

"I highly recommend a stay at Ledges Retreat. Home from home comfort with spectacular scenery to enjoy."

This is amazing value for money, and on an easy route from Jhb / Pretoria via Harrismith past the beautiful Sterkfontein dam. Close to the Royal National Park for wonderful walks, and there are places where you can horse ride and also a nearby spa. Owner Jessica and her staff are friendly and welcoming, and breakfast was most generous in a lovely log cabin with great views. We stayed in the Farmhouse which was spacious and well equipped.

Oct 2020

Anecke V

Family with teenagers

"Peace of mind at a good price."

Came to rest and rest well. Place is clean and spacious and even with all the Covid measures we didn't feel confined for a single moment.

"Great location, great service and a great place."

Highly recommended.

Nov 2020

Justin W

Family with young children

"Very friendly and helpful people. Food was very tasty and sufficient. Room service was excellent!"

The location of Ledges Retreat is also ideal for visits to the nature reserve and hiking trails to Mount Exsource. Location of guest house is good and accessible by any car.

Jan 2020

Wanda V

Individual traveller

"Stay was wonderful."

The view is beautiful from the porch. The comfortable sofas in the lounge are great after a long journey. The large bathrooms a bonus.

Jan 2020

Markus N

Family with young children

"Nice place to stay."

Beautiful view and clean.

"Excellent. Brilliant for a short or long stay."

One of the best guest spots I've been to. Very well laid-out spot with high-quality facilities and excellent view. Good for a long or short stay with one or a few friends or family. Highly recommended.

Sep 2019

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Sleeps 2 people
All ages welcome
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Single or 3/4-bed

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R 1 280

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Features

Swimming Pool

Braai Area

Serviced Daily

Free Wifi

Facilities

Swimming Pool
Braai Area
Guest Lounge
Kitchen Facilities
Laundry Service
No Smoking Indoors
Malaria Free
Satellite TV
Self Catering
Serviced Daily
Free Wifi
WiFi

Activities Onsite

Bird Watching
Mountain Biking
Swimming

Activities Nearby

Horse Riding
Fishing
Bird Watching
Cycling
Game Drives
Game Viewing
Mountain Biking
Swimming
Tennis

Meal Types Offered

Breakfast
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Parking Facilities

Off Street Parking

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Self-catering Hillside Cottage: Rates displayed are on a self-catering basis.

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