ASHTONVALE GUEST FARM
Guest Farm Accommodation
in Bulwer, Drakensberg & Surroundings,
KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
A quality, affordable holiday for the whole family with old- world
hospitality. “Hill” family owned and run for four generations offering
comfortable accommodation. Arrive as a guest a leave as a friend.
Originally built as a Church of England Mission in 1884, Ashtonvale is situated
1,538m above sea level between the foothills of the Southern Drakensberg and the
KwaZulu Natal Midlands. Ashtonvale is a working farm with three magnificent
waterfalls on the Lurane River the original small family chapel has recently
been restored. A quality, affordable holiday for the whole family with old world
hospitality. “Hill” family owned and run for four generations offering
comfortable full board accommodation in en-suite rondavels and cottages. A B&B
option is also available and one self-catering cottage sleeping eight people.
The peaceful, mountainous surroundings and three delicious home-cooked meals a
day will enable you to relish being away from the hustle and bustle of
day-to-day living.
Young children can enjoy interacting with farm animals and learn to milk a cow.
A pony ride is arranged daily for them. They have a small playground (with their
own tractor) and a tuck-shop with sweets and cool drinks.
Older children are safe to explore the farm on their own or with their newly
made friends. A cricket match on the front lawn is a common sight on a late
summer afternoon.
Our sparkling blue swimming pool with paddling pool has the most spectacular
views, an ideal spot to play with the kids or enjoy sundowners in the evening.
We are not liquor licensed so please bring your own. Fridges are available on
the main verandah. A tea/coffee station is available 24 hours.
As there are no electrical plug points in the bedrooms a special hair-drying
room is available for the ladies, it also houses an iron an ironing board for
last minute laundry.
Most evenings, after dinner, we gather in the lounge (in winter around a roaring
log fire) to play bingo, vegetable derby or similar family games or you might
rather meet with friends in the 'Randy Rooster' to share a drink, play snooker
or darts or just simply chat and listen to music.
Activities :
- Hiking trails to our own three waterfalls
- Bowling Green
- Tennis Count
- Volleyball
- Birding
- Pony Rides
- Mountain Bike Trail (your own bike)
- TV Lounge with DSTV
- Indoor Games (darts, table tennis, snooker & pool)
- Swimming Pool with paddling pool
- Motorbike and Quad Bike Friendly
- Children enjoy interacting with farm animals
A heart- warming experience for all generations but sorry no pets allowed.
Educational excursions are available for school groups. Accommodation for
between 60 and 65 people. An ideal venue for family gatherings, church outings,
sports clubs, wedding receptions (see photograph) and mini conferences.
Arrive as a Guest and Leave as a Friend.
Other activities and places of interest in the district
- Birding Trail in the Marutswa Indigenous Forest
- Hiking up Mahwaqa Mountain
- Paragliding and Hang gliding
- Historic Yellowwood Church
- Bass & Trout Fishing
- Sani Pass Tours (35km)
- Golf - Underberg (35km)
- Paton Express Narrow Gauge Steam Train (45km)
- Cheese Factory (40km)
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