Drak Shak a home from home family cottage located within Bergview Estate in the Champagne Valley area of the Drakensberg Mountains, bordering the Unesco World Heritage site. The cottage is set in a fully fenced tranquil garden, amongst age old trees and surrounded by mountain views. This 3 bedroom (King, Queen and Double beds) 2 bathroom cottage sleeps 6. An open plan kitchen leads onto a fireplace, dining room and lounge. 3 covered patios all with spectacular views. Board games for cold evenings or sit around the fire and read a book from the well stocked library. The perfect location for adventure lovers and sports enthusiasts. You will find a bucket full of rackets and balls to keep active or just relax and catch your breath. A tree swing for the youngsters.
Bergview estate is access controlled with 24 hour manned security and borders the "Drakensberg Sun Resort Hotel" a private resort with immaculate gardens, facilities and restaurant. +- 350m walk from the cottage, the hotel has canopy tours, horse riding, boating on the lake, swimming, tennis, squash, bowls, croquet, volleyball, mashie golf, chess and a jungle gym for the little ones. A beauty spa for those that need pampering. These facilities are available at the discretion of hotel management.
Services & Facilities - A fully equipped kitchen, electric oven with 4 top plates. Dish washer, microwave, fridge/freezer and chest freezer, Weber Braai. Heaters and Built in fans. Electronic safe. Outside Patio tables and chairs. Bed linen and towels provided. A maid service is available on request. Pets allowed by prior arrangement.
Within Bergview Estate you will spot various indigenous game and bird life plus it has its very own Vulture restaurant and viewing hide.
Trails - Hiking and mountain bike trails on your doorstep. Cleos pools just over the hill, take along your costume and water slide into the natural rock pool or walk along the river through the forest to The Grotto waterfall and enjoy a swim. Monks Cowl Hiking and Nature Reserve just a short drive away.
Other attractions & activities in the Area – Golf, Downhill Scooters, Ziplining, River Rafting and Tubing, Bird of Prey centre, Reptile Park, Helicopter Flights, Hot Air Ballooning, Drakensberg Boys Choir, Amazing restaurants (Valley Bakery is a 'must visit'), Micro Brewery and numerous craft and boutique retailers. .