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Ardmore Guest Farm

3.0 star property
Family-friendly country house with 2 restaurants and 2 outdoor pools

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Rustic cabin-style building with a steeply pitched roof and central chimney, set amidst a well-manicured lawn and a large tree.
Relax in a cozy room with a thatched roof, featuring a bed, bedside tables, and a seating area.
Enjoy a sumptuous spread of international cuisine, featuring a variety of dishes and fresh fruit.
Traditional thatched-roof cottage with a rustic charm, featuring a wooden door, small window, and stone foundation.
Swim and relax in a spacious pool area surrounded by a brick patio and shaded seating under a pergola.

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Pool
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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D275 off R600, Champagne Valley, Central Drakensberg, Ardmore, KwaZulu-Natal, 3340
  • Champagne Castle
  • Drakensberg Boys Choir School
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Falcon Ridge Bird of Prey Centre
    ‪27 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Ardmore

Ardmore Guest Farm places you 8.2 mi (13.2 km) from Drakensberg Boys Choir School. This 18-room, 3-star country house welcomes guests with 2 outdoor pools, 2 restaurants, and free in-room WiFi.
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What's nearby

  • Drakensberg Boys Choir School - 23 min drive - 9.2 miles
  • Falcon Ridge Bird of Prey Centre - 27 min drive - 11.0 miles
  • Winterton Museum - 37 min drive - 18.6 miles
  • Bergville Mosque - 54 min drive - 33.7 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Champagne Bistro - Cafe - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Cathkin Arms Pub - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Reception Coffee Shop - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Drakensberg Chocolate Memories - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Scrumpy Jack's - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Ardmore Guest Farm

Family-friendly country house with 2 restaurants and 2 outdoor pools
Guests staying at Ardmore Guest Farm enjoy access to 2 outdoor pools, a children's pool, and free WiFi in public areas. There's free parking and an area shuttle. The front desk has multilingual staff that can help with securing valuables, luggage storage, and tours or tickets. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls. Other amenities at this family-friendly country house include meeting rooms, a conference center, and an arcade/game room.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi. Other standard amenities include coffee makers, hair dryers, and safes.
2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Zulu

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 100 km
  • Free extended parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Restaurants on site

  • The Deck
  • The Deck Tea Garden

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Fishing
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Library
  • Mountain biking
  • Playground
  • Racquetball/squash
  • Rowing/canoeing
  • TV in common areas
  • Volleyball

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference center (484 square feet of space)
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Room service

More

  • Heating
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 5 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for free
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, guests can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

  • Children 3 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
  • Check-in: 2 PM—-6 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
The front desk is available during limited hours, and checking in is easy with express services. Driving? This property offers free self parking, along with free RV, bus, and truck parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

National rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

Property is also known as

Ardmore Guest Farm Country House Cathkin Park
Ardmore Guest Farm Cathkin Park
Ardmore Guest Farm Hotel Winterton
Ardmore Guest Farm Country House
Ardmore Farm Country House
Ardmore Guest Farm Ardmore
Ardmore Guest Farm Country House
Ardmore Guest Farm Country House Ardmore

Frequently asked questions

Is there parking available at Ardmore Guest Farm?

Yes, self parking and long-term parking are offered for free at the country house. Free RV/bus/truck parking is also available for guests.

Does Ardmore Guest Farm feature a casino?

No, Ardmore Guest Farm doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Ardmore Guest Farm?

No, this country house doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there are 2 outdoor pools.

Is Ardmore Guest Farm good for couples?

There are many amenities for couples at this country house, including 2 outdoor pools and a bar plus some accommodations feature fireplaces.

Are there hot tubs at Ardmore Guest Farm?

No, but this country house offers jetted bathtubs in some accommodations.

Does Ardmore Guest Farm have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Ardmore Guest Farm has 2 restaurants, and serves free English breakfast each morning.

Will Ardmore Guest Farm allow pets to stay free of charge?

Yes, pets stay free at Ardmore Guest Farm and the property also provides food and water bowls for pets.

Does Ardmore Guest Farm have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this country house.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Ardmore Guest Farm?

Yes, some accommodations at this country house offer a patio where guests can enjoy garden or mountain views.

Does Ardmore Guest Farm offer wedding services?

Take advantage of the wedding venue at Ardmore Guest Farm if you plan to say "I do" during your trip.

Ardmore Guest Farm Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A Touch of Drakensburg Comfort.

Loved staying at Ardmore with its family friendly, as well as couples, atmosphere. The dining staff were excellent and very friendly. Arrival was done very quickly and efficiently. The food was amazing and the Honesty Bar was a perfect touch with a great little atmosphere, each room had a little fire going and made the overall ambience very cosy and nice. Great stay would love to come back oneday.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful room

Beautiful room and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

We absolutely loved our stay!

Our whole experience was a fantastic one - service, food, drinks, facilities and amazing scenery!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Incredible Location and Staff; Regretable Rooms

I came here on a solo trip to hike the Drakensberg, and it was a wonderful success! Ardmore is situated on a beautiful property with spectacular views and nice walks that leave from the farm itself. 15 minutes driving, you can also start much more adventurous hikes from the Drakensberg Park at the Monk’s Cowl trail head, and those day hikes are wonderful and very well-marked. The service at Ardmore is phenomenal, and I loved their nightly, 3-course dinner (R195 extra per meal). They also have an honesty bar and lots of activities (a pool, paddle board, volleyball, etc.) that you can spend your afternoon doing. My only hesitation with recommending this resort to others, though, is the outdated (and kind of gross) rooms. Everything in the room and bathroom is extraordinarily worn out, and the bathroom had a very unpleasant musty smell. I chose to spend my non-sleeping time in the lovely common areas and only used my room to bathe and sleep.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Nomfundo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

John, Clearwater, FL USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Total Tranquility

We loved the quite solitude and exceptional view of Cathkin Peak. Having tea in the afternoon and all you can hear is the rustle of the leaves in the gentle breeze and various bird calls, including the cooing of doves.
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Rural idyll.

We received a very warm welcome and staff were excellent for the duration of our stay. We had a large room with views of the Drakensberg, comfortable furniture and bed, and a spacious bathroom with bath and shower.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect mountain retreat

Really beautiful location, friendly staff, very pleasant stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

8/10 Good

Klaus, Frankfurt

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tolle Aussicht, herzlicher Empfang, gutes Essen, sehr familienfreundlich. Service beim Essen könnte einen Tick besser sein (mehrfach Dessert vergessen, Kleinkind nicht zuerst bedient) aber das schmälert das Gesamterlebnis kaum.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Jonny

Liked: Staff & service
Mycket mysigt ställe suverän personal och service Tänk på att det är en bit grusväg sista biten fram till stället
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Gertjan, Rijssen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Uitzicht op de Drakensbergen. Activiteiteb in de buurt.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Eine ruhig gelegene Farm mit netten, grosszügigen Zimmern, sehr gutem Abendessen, nettes Personal. Nichts für Leute, die gern in boutiquehotels übernachten.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

6/10 Okay

Jaykson

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Optisch schön gelegenes Guest House

Ardmore liegt sehr schön und günstig für Trips/Wanderungen in die Drakensberge. Man wohnt in einzelnen Hütten bzw. Cottages und es gibt ein zentrales Guest House mit Restaurant und Pool. Wir hatten die größte Art der Cottages, welche recht komfortabel, gemütlich und geräumig sind. Leider sind sie auch schon etwas "angeranzt". Die Anlage ist abgelegen und nur über eine am Ende 4 km lange Schotterstraße erreichbar. Da man das im Dunklen nicht fährt, ist man abends auf das Restaurant angewiesen, welches mittelmäßiges Essen serviert. Preis Leistung von Unterkunft und Frühstück waren ok.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Rustikt lantligt ställe nära underbar natur

Personalen var vänlig, hjälpsam, närvarande och hjälpte till både med rekommendationer på dagsturer såväl som med att visa runt på gården och ta oss med att klappa fåren. Naturen i trakten var storslagen och vandringarna vi gjorde, i närheten av Monk's Cowl, var fantastiska. Rummet låg i ett konverterat stall med tjocka stenväggar. Det var rätt kyligt mitt i den sydafrikanska vintern men bubbelbadet och den öppna spisen vägde upp. Middagarna var också suveräna!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017