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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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Thatched 2 Bdr Mountain facing Cottage (5) | Front of property
Standard Double Room
2 outdoor pools
Exterior
Premium Cottage | Living area

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Pet-friendly
  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
The current price is AU$125
includes taxes & fees
19 Sept - 20 Sept

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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

Room options

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Standard Cottage | Living area

Standard Cottage

Highlights

Furnished patio
Garden
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Executive Cottage | Living area

Executive Cottage

Highlights

Furnished patio
Garden
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
  • 120 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Furnished patio
Garden
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Honeymoon Double Room

Honeymoon Double Room

Highlights

Furnished patio
Garden
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
  • 75 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Furnished patio
Garden
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Double Room

Premium Double Room

Highlights

Furnished patio
Garden
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Cottage | Living area

Premium Cottage

Highlights

Furnished patio
Garden
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
  • 90 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Executive Suite | Living area

Executive Suite

Highlights

Furnished patio
Garden
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
  • 90 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds

About the area

Ardmore

A family-friendly stay in Ardmore awaits you at Ardmore Guest Farm. You'll be 13.2 km (8.2 mi) from Drakensberg Boys Choir School and 20 km (12.4 mi) from Maloti-Drakensberg Park. Highlights at this country house include 2 restaurants, 2 outdoor swimming pools and free daily breakfast. .The café, The Deck Tea Garden, is open for breakfast, brunch and lunch. The country house's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Enjoy the kids' swimming pool along with access to rowing/canoeing and bike hire. 484 square feet (45 square metres) of event facilities include meeting rooms and a conference centre. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities. Free English breakfast is available daily between 7 AM and 10 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an area shuttle. .With a stay at this 3-property class Ardmore country house, you'll be 25.5 km (15.9 mi) from Winterton Museum and 27.1 km (16.9 mi) from Injisuthi.
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What's nearby

  • Drakensberg Boys Choir School - 23 min drive - 14.9 km
  • Falcon Ridge Bird of Prey Centre - 27 min drive - 17.7 km
  • Winterton Museum - 37 min drive - 29.9 km
  • Bergville Mosque - 54 min drive - 54.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Drakensberg Chocolate Memories - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Cathkin Arms Pub - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Queen of Tarts - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Rusty’s Grill - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Dragon View Restaurant - ‬22 min drive

About this property

Ardmore Guest Farm

Family-friendly country house with 2 restaurants and 2 outdoor pools
Ardmore Guest Farm offers its guests 2 outdoor swimming pools and a children's pool. There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/cafΘ. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Event space at this country house measures 484 square feet (45 square metres) and includes a conference centre. A library, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at the family-friendly Ardmore Guest Farm. An area shuttle within 100 km is available for a fee. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Ardmore country house is smoke free.

  • 18 guestrooms or units
  • 2 dining venues
  • Conference rooms
  • 484 sq ft of conference space
  • 45 sq. m of conference space
  • English breakfast (free)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Conference centre
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Games room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
Ardmore Guest Farm offers 18 air-conditioned accommodations with fireplaces and a safe. Rooms open to furnished patios. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation has separate sitting areas and includes desks. This Ardmore country house provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower with in-room jetted baths and a rainfall showerhead, and hairdryers. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 7 AM to 10 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 centre (484 square foot of space)
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Tile flooring in room

More

  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Electric kettle
  • Room service
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • 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

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 3 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Children aged 3 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

National rating

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

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 parking available at Ardmore Guest Farm?

Yep, Ardmore Guest Farm has a free self car park, free extended parking and free RV/bus/truck parking.

How much does it cost to stay at Ardmore Guest Farm?

As of 10 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ardmore Guest Farm on 19 Sept 2025 start from AU$125.07, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Ardmore Guest Farm have a pool?

Ardmore Guest Farm has 2 outdoor swimming pools and a kids' pool.

What makes Ardmore Guest Farm a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus Jetted bath in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Ardmore Guest Farm.

Is Ardmore Guest Farm family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a children's pool, babysitting services and a playground, it's no surprise that Ardmore Guest Farm is a hit with families.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at Ardmore Guest Farm?

No, but there are Jetted bath in the guestrooms.

Does Ardmore Guest Farm serve breakfast?

Yep, free English breakfast is offered daily from 7 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Ardmore Guest Farm?

No, Ardmore Guest Farm does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Ardmore Guest Farm?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and 2 restaurants. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Ardmore Guest Farm?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Ardmore Guest Farm?

Furry friends are welcome at Ardmore Guest Farm, with food and water bowls on offer.

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 traveller

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

Travelled 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 traveller

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 traveller

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