THE OLD HATCHERY B&B GUESTHOUSE
Bed & Breakfast Accommodation
outside of Underberg, Southern Drakensberg,
KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
The Old Hatchery is situated just 10km from the village of Underberg in the
Southern Drakensberg and just 30km from Sani Pass.
You have chosen to come to the most beautiful part of the Drakensberg in KwaZulu
Natal. There is nothing quite like Southern Berg hospitality. Our little haven
is just 10km from Underberg nestled amongst some hills overlooking rolling
farmlands and the Umzimkulu River on the Drakensberg Gardens Road.
Whether you would prefer bed & breakfast accommodation in Oak Tree Guest House
or some privacy in your own home-away-from-home cottage or just some time out in
a rustic little fishing cabin, we can offer you the perfect solution.
For larger functions, we can sleep a total of 40 people utilizing all of our
units. The Southern Drakensberg offers a range of activities that will suit
everyone from toddlers to grandparents, for the adventurers and for those who
just need some time to chill out.
Restaurant
The Old Hatchery Restaurant is nestled among some beautiful trees at the edge of
our trout dam with the waterfall flowing just past the deck into the dam below.
We are open daily for dinners – bookings essential. The restaurant is also the
perfect intimate venue for functions such as weddings, birthday & anniversary
celebrations, retreats, etc
Fishing cabins
Just on the other side of our trout dam we have 3 charming little fishing cabins
that are equipped for 2 self-catering guests each. These units do not have
television although they each have their own "bush telly" (fireplace). Please
bring your own firewood. Each cottage also has a little wooden deck and braai
facilities. When you have parked your car next to the dam, you will need to
carry your luggage up the wooden stairs, past the restaurant and over the
waterfall (+-150m). The paths are all wooden walkways and lit at night.
Otter's den
This thatch cottage has three en-suite bedrooms sleeping six in total. There is
under-floor heating throughout. Otter's Den is fully equipped for self-catering
with open plan lounge / dining / kitchen and has stove, microwave, dishwasher
and fridge / freezer. The comfortable lounge has TV and guests are welcome to
bring their own DVD player or DSTV decoder. This area leads out onto a covered
wooden deck for outdoor entertaining with patio furniture.
What to bring
- Passports (for the trip up Sani Pass).
- Camping chairs (for the Fishing Cabins and for picnics around our dam).
- Fly fishing equipment.
- Swimming towels.
- Warm clothing - no matter what time of the year - you just never know
when it will snow.
Activities in the area
- Horse riding trails at Khotso, which is just next door to us. Enjoy
riding over hilltops with stunning views and through forests. Khotso also
offer overnight pony treks into Lesotho. You don’t have to be an
accomplished rider to enjoy this experience.
- River Rafting & Tubing is most enjoyed in the summer months and is
conveniently done on the stretch of the Umzimkulu River just in front of The
Old Hatchery.
- Trips up Sani Pass go everyday and are led by well informed guides. For
this your passport is essential as you will enter into Lesotho to have lunch
at the highest pub in Africa at the Sani Top Chalet.
- Geocaching. If you are a part of this world wide sport you will know
there are numerous caches in our area that you and the whole family can
enjoy.
- Guided Quad Tours at the top of Sani Pass in Lesotho - passports
essential.
- Sani Spoors offers a choice of 3km, 8km or 35km mountain bike trails
over farmlands, alongside the river and through forests - just 3km down the
road from us - you could ride your bike there
- We have trout in our own small dam. The rivers are open to flyfishermen
from October to April.
- We can accommodate conferences for up to 20 people.
- We have 3 lovely Golf courses nearby.
- There are local pubs, restaurants and tea gardens in the nearby villages
of Underberg and Himeville.
- Hiking trails available at a choice of Nature Reserves in the vicinity.
- Guided rock art tours can be arranged for you
- Over 300 bird species in the region including the endangered Cape Parrot
(Marutswa Forest in Bulwer)
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