Castleburn

Casleburn Mountain Resort in the Southern Drakensberg

Description

Nestled among the foothills of the southern Drakensberg, this scenic mountain resort offers the ideal getaway for those in search of nature’s beauty and peace.
With Lake Madingofani at its feet, Castleburn lures eland, reedbuck and numerous bird species to this peaceful setting. A fervent fly fisherman will find much to boast about - rainbow, triploid and brown trout abound in the area.

The architecturally designed cottages were thatched and built with hand-hewn local stone, to stand inconspicuous against their natural milieu. There are 1 bedroom 4-sleepers, 3 bedroom 6-sleepers or 2 bedroom 6-sleepers.

Each cottage has a comfortable lounge, dining room, bathroom, fully equipped kitchen and braai area on the patio.

There are heating systems in the bedroom and a stone fireplace for extra comfort and atmosphere. Some units even have a jacuzzi. Facilities also include a telephone, television with MNet, Movie Magic, BBC Entertainment, Sabc 2, Sabc 3, E-tv and SuperSport 1.

Linen and towels are provided and there is a daily cleaning and laundry service. Babysitting, cots, wood and charcoal are available.

In the foothills of the southern Drakensberg nestles Castleburn a home to eland, reedbuck and 100 species of bird, who flock to the re-established wetlands.
Spacious, thatched, architect-designed cottages, built of hand-hewn local stone, cluster around Lake Madingofani. Its shimmering surface reflects the rocky summits of the Garden Castle and is disturbed only by the breeze and the occasional trout jumping.

The estate borders on a Natal Parks Board nature reserve, neighboring the uKhahlamba Drakensberg World Heritage Site proclaimed in year 2000 and the famous Giant’s Cup hiking trail which passes through it. For chilly Berg evenings, the private, luxuriously furnished cottages have heating systems in the bedrooms and a stone fireplace; there is also an impressively equipped kitchen. A convivial lakeside clubhouse encourages friendly get-togethers.
If you love peace and unpolluted air, bathing in crystal clear streams, fishing, riding, sailing, hiking, tennis, swimming.... you’ll find the perfect holiday at Castleburn.

The resort has wholeownership, syndication and timeshare options available on a Shareblock basis. A sectional title home ownership scheme has been launched in August 2006.

Castleburn is rated a Gold Crown resort by RCI.

Rates

Out of Season
Nightly Rates
1 bed apart R660pn
2 bed apart R990pn
2/3 bed chalet R1485pn

5 Night Special
1 bed apart R2970
2 bed apart R4455
2/3 bed chalet R6600

7 Night Special
1 bed apart R3850
2 bed apart R5775
2/3 bed chalet R8855

In Season
Nightly Rates
1 bed apart R935pn
2 bed apart R1320pn
2/3 bed chalet R1925pn

7 Night Special
1 bedroom R5775
2 bed apart R7700
2/3 bedroom R11550

Directions

From Durban take the N3 to Pietermaritzburg and take the R617 Bulwer/Merrivale turnoff. Follow the signs towards Bulwer. 4km past Underberg turn right into Drakensberg Gardens Resort Road and travel for approximately 23 km on a tarred road. The Castleburn Gate is on the left hand side.

Accolades

:Tourism Council of SA Star Grading