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Ardmore Guest Farm is situated in the heart of the scenic Champagne Valley in the central Drakensberg mountain range. Here you can enjoy stunning views of the three highest peaks in South Africa - Mafadi (highest peak at 3450m), Injisuti Dome (3410m) and the majestic Champagne Castle (3377m) which are all situated within the World Heritage site. We are surrounded by breathtaking views and fantastic opportunities for hiking and exploring the local area. We also have our won Ardmore Museum and art gallery, and the African Loom weaving centre for those who are interested in local crafts and artwork. We provide comfortable farm style accommodation, with dinner and breakfast included. We have a total of 18 units, situated either in a traditional thatch rondawel or in one of our beautiful mountain facing cottages or garden rooms. All rooms are en-suite with private fireplaces and free firewood. Wake up to a traditional farmhouse breakfast (full English) overlooking Ardmore's extensive gardens. Relax in our pub with a cold drink before joining us for a relaxed four course lantern lit dinner with complimentary wine served in our yellow wood dining room.
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Nestled in a location celebrated for its convenience and proximity to local attractions, Ardmore Guest Farm is a haven of tranquility with its serene farm-like atmosphere and scenic views. The spacious rooms with their cozy fireplaces and hot tubs are frequently lauded, though some suggest they could benefit from updates.
Not only does the service garner accolades for its warmth and attentiveness, but the cleanliness also stands out as impeccable. With satisfying and well-priced meal options and a host of activities like pools and hikes, the guest farm promises a value-packed, delightful stay.
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Convenient
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Tranquil
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Spacious
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Reasonable
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Immaculate
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Attentive
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Well-appointed
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This guest farm is simply amazing. Everything was just perfect, the room, the meals, the wonderful places they’re surrounded with. But the thing that really made me love this place was the kindness of the people. Everyone there was perfect. A special mention goes to Jason, who was really very very kind and so helpful with us! The night we arrived we were late and we arrived when the kitchen was already closed. He managed to make us find a complete dinner in our room, and it was so nice! And Drakensberg Region is so wonderful that I really wish I could be back sometimes.
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Date of stay: June 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Danie Smit, General Manager at Ardmore Guest Farm
Responded 18 Jun 2023
Thank you so much for these beautiful words, we always love hearing feedback from our guests. It was a pleasure hosting you and we do hope to see you in the near future. We do love Jason and the way he takes care of our guests, always willing to go the extra mile. Once again thank you so very much for the stellar review, it helps us know what to focus on as we can see what matters to our guests. See you soon!
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Our family needed to get a total break from a very stressful time in our lives, so we booked this little getaway in the mountains. We didn't get the exact cottage, which we booked and were looking forward to, but the chalet we got was also lovely, private and comfortable. The staff on the guest farm were very welcoming and always friendly and helpful. We ate breakfast and dinner in the dining room and the meals were always very delicious and the service was excellent. We liked the way how each guest is able to pre-order meals and how it is exactly prepared to each and every guest's liking. In the dining room everything is well organized, and everyone's food is served very efficiently and without any waiting. We loved all the animals on the farm and the way they are happy with being around the guests. The dogs are the best, treating everyone as part of their family. There was always Wi-Fi in the main building, and we could even pick up the signal in our chalet. In the chalet some couches are getting old and need to be replaced. Some of the woodwork also needs some maintenance around the chalet. Our chalet was cleaned every day and the tea, coffee and sugar was refilled regularly. We really enjoyed our holiday and sleeping in total quiet and darkness. We really rested well and enjoyed every minute.
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Date of stay: October 2022
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Speedy direct booking with Jason, great welcome from Danie, and a tour of the dining area, etc. Friendly Ross was so helpful with giving us information on the various hiking trails, The Drakensberg Boys Choir concert, which was stunning and a real treat. Breakfasts / Dinners are well made with a super home-cooked yet well presented, delicious quality. Wine tasting and the best coffee available. All the staff were welcoming. This is a popular resort for hikers, local and foreign visitors. Accommodation is varied, catering for all, comfortable, clean and the spa bath was very nice. Fireplaces in each room. I want to visit again to relax and unwind.
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Date of stay: February 2025Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip:Â Bring your hiking gear, shoes, sunhats, sunblock and knapsack to carry water
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We stayed as a group of friends, our rooms were neat and well kept with comfy beds and a nice shower. The rooms have inverters which is great during power cuts but noisy and perhaps some noise damping needs to happen. Bathrooms have 1 hook for towels, which can easily be amended. Each room has its own tea/coffee-making facilities with milk in the fridge, but the fridge was set so low the milk went off. The premises makes use of paper orders for meals, and though this seems convenient, not one of my meals was correct. Items get left off and there was different information given by reception vs service staff about what meals were allowed. The hotel has nice facilities (pool tables, swimming pools, darts etc) however missing the equipment to use these facilities.
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Date of stay: October 2022
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I would recommend Ardmore to anybody looking for a family friendly, beautiful getaway to the Drakensbergs. Upon our arrival we were warmly welcomed by Jason and immediately made to feel at home. We stayed in one of the 3 bedroom chalets overlooking the beautiful Cathkin Peak which made waking up in the mornings to watch the sunrise an exceptionally beautiful experience. We were very satisfied with the accommodation which included everything we needed for our self-catering stay. The fireplaces and extremely comfortable beds were an added bonus! The activities available on the farm itself were also awesome and kept us busy in our free time. Overall it was a very peaceful and pleasant environment and somewhere we would definitely stay again without thinking twice.
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Date of stay: June 2024
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The staff were phenomenal! The rooms were clean and comfortable, the entire farm was breath taking. The restaurant served delicious food, loved how much they pay attention to details and are so accommodating. There are many activities on the farm, the farm animals are adorable and there’s a spa. Highly recommend Ardmore, I will definitely be back.
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Date of stay: January 2025
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We enjoyed two nights at Ardmore over the past long weekend. What stood out for me the most, was the amazing management team, who together with their staff, made our stay a very pleasant one. We were on a bed and breakfast package, and were very happy with the assortment on offer for breakfast. On Easter Sunday, they made the day a very special one, giving us Easter eggs on our breakfast table, but also supplying plenty of Hot Cross buns. They had also prepared a special three course dinner that evening, but sadly we had to leave. We had dinner in the restaurant one evening, which we found to be delicious and well priced. Our other evening, we braaied. We stayed in Ardmore Cottage, a very quaint residence, with a lovely updated bathroom. Go for a weekend or even a week. You won't be disappointed.
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Date of stay: March 2024
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Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip:Â The bed in the main bedroom is small!
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I arrived on 14 October. My room was comfortable and spacious with a large sitting area with comfortable armchairs, a table and chairs also a fridge and the usual supplies of tea and coffee. My bathroom contained both a spa bath and a shower. Load shedding (a problem throughout South Africa, the power may be off for 2 hours or longer once or more frequently daily) a load shedding schedule was posted in reception, lighting in outside rooms such as my own during load shedding was confined to a paraffin lamp, I gather that work is in progress to improve these arrangements. There is wi-fi in the main building but coverage is patchy in the outside rooms, sometimes I had to go outside my room to obtain a signal. I found the staff friendly and helpful. I know Paul and Sue the owners as I have stayed there before and it was nice to see them again. The food in general was good and plentiful. There was a wide enough selection in the dinner menu to try something different every night in a stay of say one week. There is a pleasant garden with two small swimming pools and distant views of the Drakensberg. There are a number of pleasant walks in the farm grounds itself and also a short drive away in the Drakensberg.
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Date of stay: October 2022Trip type: Travelled solo
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The Ardmore Guest Farm may still be recovering from the Kitsle Scholls Reunion that was held there over four days in mid November 2022! Almost 40 older folks were accommodated in the single story (one bedroom) and double storey (two bedroom, sitting, etc) rooms. The rooms and bathrooms were comfortable, clean and well appointed. Linen and furnishings were first class. Some structural elements - the upststairs deck for example - had a rather rickety feel however! The common areas are quite spacious and comfortable and our hosts, Paul and Sue, had just opened a well stocked library to commemorate his mother. The farm itself has sheep, goats, ducks, a pig, horses and an entire herd of miniature horses! We were able to spend relaxing time in the company of the herd, complete with tiny foals! The restaurant at Ardmore has one of the best kitchens in the area, with an uncomplicated al a carte menu. Walks around the farm, which principally grows trees, are well documented and extend from 40 minutes to several hours. With convenient access to all the amenities of the Champagne Valley, Ardmore offers a great base for visitors of all ages and tastes!
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Date of stay: November 2022Trip type: Travelled with friends
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I firstly would like to thank Jason for making our stay absolutely memorable. They really go out of their way to make you feel welcomed and on holiday.
My wife and I were upgraded to the Honeymoon suite at no additional cost with breath taking views of the mountains as you step out into the patio. The room was warm ,cosy and very spacious. Its gives you the farm experience and still maintains a holiday feel.
Their is plenty to do around and lots of activities to keep the little ones busy.
I would recommend future holiday makers to visit Ardmore Guest Farm as their hospitality is top notch. I look forward to visiting in the near future.
Thank you once again Jason for making our stay a memorable one.
Kind regards.
Keegan
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Date of stay: August 2024
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There are more places to choose from in the Winterton area.
PRICE RANGE
RÂ 1,351 - RÂ 2,283 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
ardmore guest farm hotel winterton
LOCATION
South AfricaKwaZulu-NatalDrakensberg RegionWinterton
NUMBER OF ROOMS
18
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