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Lake St Bernard

Self Catering Accommodation in Swartberg, Drakensberg, Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa

Contact Details:
Reservations
Tel: 086 127 6237
Int. Tel: +27 51 924 0585

Description

We invite you to visit this small piece of paradise situated in the Southern Drakensberg. Lake St Bernard is a 68 hectare lake on a privately owned farm that is home to many species of buck and wildlife. Come and stay at our  country farm houses or the 3 beautiful chalets on the water, for typical African farm experience. This is the perfect spot to spend with family & friends, unwinding in a truly spectacular environment.


The Lake is vast (well over 60 hectares) and is scenically one of the most beautifull lakes in the country. The three lake side cottages are enclosed in a game area where blesbuk,springbuck, eland and zebra roam free. Trout fishing is all Catch and release . Bring along your float tube.

Location:

  • 70km south of Underberg
  • 200km From Pietermaritzberg
  • 200km From Port Shepstone
  • 280km from Durban
  • 680km from Gauteng
  • 300km from Umtata
Details of Accommodation:

Cottage No. 2 - Thatch Chalet On The Water (sleeps 7)
This is an open plan thatched chalet with stunning mountain and lake views.
  • The chalet has a main bedroom and upstairs loft room
  • The bathroom is complete with shower, bath and toilet
  • Open plan lounge/dinning/kitchen with a central jet master fire place
  • All kitchen essentials are supplied, microwave, oven and fridge/freezer included
  • A webber braai and scottle are also supplied
  • Accommodation Layout:
    Main bedroom downstairs has a luxury queen bed
    Upstairs loft has 3 singles beds and a double bed
Cottages No. 1 & 3 - New Lakeside Cottages (Fish Eagle Cottage & Crowned Crane Cottage - sleeps 6 each)
Two new luxury 3 bedroomed, 2 bathroom cottages are right on the water. These cottages have stunning views and are something special to see.
  • The open plan lounge/dining kitchens are heated by a central fireplace
  • Kitchen is fully fitted with oven, microwave and fridge/freezer combo
  • The stunning outdoor living area includes a built in braai
  • Accommodation Layout:
    Room 1 has a luxury queen bed
    Room 2 has 2 single beds
    Room 3 has 2 single beds
    Lounge has a sleeper couch for kids-young adults.
    Country Houses are not on the waters edge but have stunning mountain and Lake Views.
Leydn Country House (sleeps max 12 in four bedrooms)
This farm home has recently been renovated and original oregan timber restored. Its approx. 5km from the water totally surrounded by mountains and has stunning lake views.
  • There are 4 bedrooms, two bathrooms and two lounges
  • The dinning room is wonderful for family meals
  • All kitchen essentials are supplied, microwave, oven and fridge/freezer included
  • Wonderful braai facilities available
  • The formal lounge has fire place
  • Accommodation Layout:
    Room 1 has a queen and a single bed
    Room 2 has a queen and 2 single beds (log fire place)
    Room 3 has 3 singles
    Room 4 has 2 singles
On arrival please collect keys at St Bernards Peak Mountain Lodge.

Please Note:
  • TV's are not supplied
  • No pets allowed
  • No power boats
  • There are no shops in the area, family, value for money meals can be enjoyed at the local hotel.

Rates

Rates
Lake St. Bernard, Swartberg, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

 

Daily rod fee R100.00 per day, strictly catch & release.
No charge for children fishing. (Catch & release)

Lake Side cottages:
R 900.00  per night for the cottage which sleeps 6.
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Season and long weekends Lake Side cotteges:
Min. R1 200.00 per night for the cottage which sleeps 6

Leydn Country House:

R900 per night for six and R50 per person thereafter.
 

Season And long weekends R1200 per night for the home. 

Mid week special out of school holidays and not public holidays:
Mon.-Thurs.:
R750.00 per cottage incl. fishing, all catch & release.

Please note all bedding is provided, you will need to bring towels.


Cottage 1
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Directions

Take the Sounthern Drakensberg turn off at Howick Pass through Boston , Bulwer and Underberg 10km before Swartberg on the right turn off D609 Follow this gravel road for 24km Follow signs to St Bernards Peak Colloct keys at the Mountain Lodge