Shepherd Farm

–Excellent location - show map
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Scored 9.4
Rated superb

Staff

10
  • The entire place is yours
  • 969 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • Mountain view
  • Garden
  • BBQ facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace
  • Balcony
  • Free parking

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About this property

Set 26 km from Winterton in the Central Drakensberg, KwaZulu-Nata, Shepherd Farm has a large balcony offering views of the Bell Park Dam. The property features mountain and lake views. This holiday home features 2 bedrooms, a satellite flat-screen TV, a dining area, a kitchen and a living room. The holiday home also features two en suite bathrooms. The holiday home offers a BBQ area. Hiking, cycling and fishing can be enjoyed within close proximity of the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

  • Free private parking available on-site

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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Koos
South Africa South Africa
“The location is excellent. the best one can ask for.”
Ross
Germany Germany
“The cottage is comfortable and homely with absolutely breathtaking views. We had a wonderful few days exploring the surrounding area but some of the best moments were simply relaxing on the terrace and taking in the scenery. The communication with...”
Jody
South Africa South Africa
“The view is about the best we have seen in the Cathkin area, Peaceful, super quiet with an amazing view of the valley and mountain. Shepherd Farm is private, extremely clean, well maintained and the layout was well thought out. The kitchen is...”
David
South Africa South Africa
“Wonderful peaceful rural location with a great view. Clean, well-furnished and tastefully decorated house, and the owners exceptionally helpful and welcoming.”
Odette
South Africa South Africa
“If you ever imagined living on the side of a mountain overlooking the valley towards the mountains, peaceful rolling mountains, gentle sound of the cow bells and silence ... then Shepherd Lodge will exceed your dream. Vicky is a call away,...”
Giovanni
Belgium Belgium
“The views, the accommodation, the welcome and hospitality of Vicky and Tim”
Ntuli
South Africa South Africa
“Beautiful, fresh, remote, relaxing, cold and intimate”
Rosie
New Zealand New Zealand
“The location and views are quite stunning! Vicky and Tim gave us a super warm welcome and went the extra mile to make our stay very comfortable. We really were sorry to leave and will definitely visit again!”
Shelley
South Africa South Africa
“Absolutely beautiful place and lots of attention to detail. Spotlessly clean and really comfortable. The view was spectacular! Host was friendly and helpful. Well worth staying there!”
Melcom
South Africa South Africa
“The cottage is in a really beautiful location, with breathtaking views. It is really well maintained and a peaceful breakaway from the hustle and bustle of the city. It really has everything you need for a comfortable stay. There is a nice lodge...”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Host Information

10
Host review score
Our wooden cottage is set on the high slopes overlooking Bell Park Dam with a spectacular view towards Cathkin Peak and the surrounding Drakensberg mountains. Relax in the tranquil surroundings under the Pines and enjoy the beautiful sunsets. The property is ideally situated for our guests to enjoy walking, biking and fishing. Shepherd Farm is in a nature conservancy, and as such offers privacy and tranquility to all guests. The famous Drakensberg Boy's Choir is a mere 17kms away. The area boasts many restaurants, coffee shops and gift shops. There are balloon rides and helicopter flips for the more adventurous, as well as adventure sports centers. Horse riding and golf are available at various Resorts in the area. Please take note that Shepherd Farm is an off-grid property. We make use of solar and generator power. The power to the cottage is switched off at 11.30pm each night, and switched on at 7am each morning. We do however provide emergency lamps. PLEASE TAKE CAREFUL NOTE: The roads in the Central Berg are in poor condition, especially the D184, the road leading up to Shepherd Farm.
Tim and Vicky Bell invite you to share their love of the Drakensberg Mountains, and the unique community in which we live. If you share our passion for natural beauty, the peace of the countryside and the magnificent views of the Drakensberg, then join us at Shepherd Farm, and we will gladly share our wonderful environment with you!
Shepherd Farm is situated within the proposed Buffer Zone of the Maluti-Drakensberg World Heritage Site.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

House rules

Shepherd Farm takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 18:30
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 6 years are welcome.

Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

6 years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 150 per child, per night
Cot upon request
Free
7 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 150 per child, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 21:00 and 07:00.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Shepherd Farm in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 07:00:00.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.