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About this property

Set 16 mi 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 private bathrooms. The holiday home offers a BBQ area. Hiking, cycling and fishing can be enjoyed within close proximity of the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

    • Perfect for a 3-night stay!

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

    • Vacation homes with:

    • Terrace

    • Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Thabang
    South Africa South Africa
    The house is clean, lovely location, serene and tranquil escape
  • Guillaume
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The cabin was really spacious and comfortable with stunning views of the mountains and the valley below. The balcony/deck is a great place to sit and enjoy the views for hours. We also enjoyed how peaceful and quiet it was. Vicky was also a great...
  • 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!

Host Info

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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

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House rules

Shepherd Farm takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 6:30 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Check what conditions apply to each option when making your selection.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 6 are welcome.

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

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

Crib and extra bed policies

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

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs 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 for this stay on behalf of the property, 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 need be quiet between 9:00 PM and 7:00 AM.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

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

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

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

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

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to 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 minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.