The Homestead

Guest House / Bed & Breakfast / Self Catering Units / Rooms in Geluksburg
Between the Central & Northern Drakensberg, Geluksburg, KwaZulu-Natal
 
Main building at The Homestead
 
Information about The Homestead
 
The Homestead is a 31 bedroomed guest lodge with a "home away from home" atmosphere, situated in the quiet sanctuary of Geluksburg / Bergville in the Drakensberg. This family guest lodge aims to give you value for your money at affordable prices. It is nestled at the bottom of the Middledale Pass and is a tranquil hide away enabling you to escape from the stress and hustle and bustle of everyday life. Staying at The Homestead allows you to experience, peace and solitude close to the Drakensberg Mountains.

The guest lodge has tastefully furnished standard en-suite double rooms and family units (two bedrooms which share a bathroom), also air-conditioned deluxe rooms. There is also a honeymoon suite, with a four poster bed, double shower and spa bath for two. Buffet style meals with plenty of fresh produce, are served in a comfortable dining room. Good company and friendships are made in our cosy Scottish pub, "The Tam o' Shanter". There is a lapa braai (barbecue) area which is situated next to the swimming pool and the grounds are safe for the children to play in.

The Homestead also has conference facilities, ideal for business conferences, functions and private weddings. New additions are the games room with darts, a pool table and 9-pin skittle alley and the gym with a sauna. The guest lodge is centrally located half way between Johannesburg, Bloemfontein and Durban and it's the perfect venue to host a successful event between all three major towns. Groups of 120 people can be catered for and there is a Gazebo which can be decorated with drapes, for the wedding ceremony which seats over a 100 people.

The establishment is conveniently situated for day trips to the Northern and Central Drakensberg. From here, you can experience and visit, the Amphitheatre and Royal Natal National Park, Cathedral Peak and Didima Valley, Champagne Castle Valley, Kwaggashoek Game Ranch, the major Boerwar battle sites of Spionkop, Colenso and Ladysmith. Many activities are available in the surrounding area including arts and craft centres, Drakensberg boy's choir, golf courses, horse riding, fishing, hiking and Mountain biking Trails, 4x4 trails, bird watching and much more. So, come and experience something different with us!
 
Accreditations / Awards Achieved
 
3 Star (TGCSA - Tourism Grading Council of South Africa)
 
Facilities
 
In Room / Unit Facilities

Air-conditioning (SOME Rooms)
Bath (SOME Rooms)
Bathroom (en-suite) (SOME Rooms)
Bathroom (shared) (SOME Rooms)
Bathroom towels (ALL Rooms)
Bed linen (ALL Rooms)
Blankets (ALL Rooms)
Clock radio (ALL Rooms)
Fan(s) (SOME Rooms)
Heater(s) (SOME Rooms)
Kitchenette (SOME Rooms)
Shower (SOME Rooms)
 Smoking: not allowed (ALL Rooms)
Tea / coffee facilities (ALL Rooms)
Toiletries (ALL Rooms)

On-Site Facilities and Services

Bar (fully licenced)
Braai / BBQ area(s)
Conference facilities
Dining room
Family friendly
Garden(s)
Gay friendly
Guest lounge
Gym / fitness centre
Parking (off-street)
Reception desk
Security (fenced)
 Swimming pool
TV / games room
Wedding facilities

Activities On-Site / Nearby

Gym / fitness centre (On-site)
Swimming (On-site)
Quad biking (1 km)
Horse riding (5 km)
Cycling / mountain bike trails (18 km)
Game viewing (18 km)
Bird watching (18 km)
4x4 trails (18 km)
Tennis court(s) (25 km)
Adventure sports (30 km)
Fishing (30 km)
Cultural experiences (30 km)

Services Nearby

Restaurants / Eateries (25 km)
Shopping Centre / Mall (25 km)
Grocery Store (25 km)
Laundromat (25 km)
Bank and/or ATM (25 km)
Post Office (25 km)
Medical Centre (25 km)
 
Rates & Specials
 
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Directions
 
Location   Between the Central & Northern Drakensberg, Geluksburg, KwaZulu-Natal

NB: We do not advise that you use GPS Co-ordinates to come to us as they may take you on a bad road.

From Johannesburg

Travel down the N3 as far as Harrismith, and then take the road to Bethlehem at the far side of Harrismith.Travel for approximately 4km and you will see a sign for R74 to Bergville, Olivershoek Pass and Qwaqwa.Turn left towards Olivershoek Pass and Bergville. Travel a further 8.5kms then turn left to Olivershoek Pass and Bergville. You will now be travelling on the R74, pass Sterkfontein Dam and go down Olivershoek Pass, with its panoramic view of the Drakensberg and Woodstock Dam. Approximately 50m, just before Bergville, turn left onto the R616 to Ladysmith. You will travel for approximately 2km to the top of the first hill and then turn left. You are now going to travel 26km.The first 6km are on tar and the next 20km are on gravel. When the road changes to tar again you are in the village of Geluksburg. Take the first left turn, and travel 400m and The Homestead is a large Elizabethan type building on your right.

From Durban

Travel up the N3, drive past the Escourt Ultra City Petrol Stop. 4 kms after this garage,you will see a left turning to Bergville and Colenso (EXIT 194), take this left turn and go to Bergville. You will now be travelling on the R74, drive straight through Winterton to Bergville. 50m after Bergville you will see a right turning to Ladysmith (R616).Turn right and travel for approximately 2km to the top of the first hill then turn left. Here you will see a sign for Geluksburg and The Homestead. You will travel over 6km of tar road and then the road becomes gravel for 20km. As you come into the village the road becomes tar again and then take the first turning to your left. Travel along this road for 200m and The Homestead is a large Elizabethan type building on your right.

GPS Coordinates

Latitude: S -28.517648
Longitude: E 29.350533
 
Bookings & Enquiries
 
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