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About this property
Accommodation Features: Drakensberg Bush Lodge and Backpackers in Winterton offers family rooms with private bathrooms, garden views, and free WiFi. Each room includes a kitchenette, work desk, and dining area. Facilities and Amenities: Guests can enjoy a lounge, outdoor fireplace, shared kitchen, outdoor seating area, and games room. Additional amenities include barbecue facilities, free on-site private parking, and free WiFi throughout the property. Activities and Attractions: The farm stay provides fishing opportunities and is situated 9 km from Winterton Museum, 25 km from Spioenkop Nature Reserve, and 34 km from Cathedral Peak Nature Reserve. Pietermaritzburg Airport is 148 km away.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free WiFi
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Family rooms
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Paula
South Africa
“Easy access to roads. Wonderful staff and a great experience.” - Lubomír
Czech Republic
“We stayed alone in lonely place near to crocodiles' lake. Nobody was accommodated there, just us. Nothing was closer to this stay at all, just a wonderful place with a unique soul, surrounded by nature. Hard to express how we enjoyed this relaxing...” - Gabiba
South Africa
“The power tripped and we had no light in the rooms” - Caroline
France
“Thank you to our host who did his best to make our stay more than pleasant. The lodge is magnificent and spacious, a little corner of paradise” - Rosangela
Germany
“It's a rustic yet well equipped place in the middle of nowhere approx. one hour from the Drakensberg area. Frugality, nature, peace. You'll love it. With a big outside kitchen, fire pit, comfortable chairs to enjoy the surroundings and beautiful...” - Margaretha
South Africa
“The location was perfect. The manager and owners were accommodating, generous and approachable. I loved the kitchen and stoep areas. Just gratitude.” - Ngwenya
South Africa
“Maybe in future keep mop for us to make our self to wipe water after showing” - Umer
South Africa
“Good Value for money. Very cooperative and friendly staff .” - Carlien
South Africa
“Thank you, we enjoyed our stay. Felt very welcome. Everything was clean. The heater was a great bonus for the cold.” - Brahm
South Africa
“Very peaceful. Well kept surroundings. WiFi on even during loadshedding.. Very efficient WhatsApp communication from and with admin. Seamless check-in/out. The manager, Celeste, was amazing.”
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Child policies
Children older than 5 years are welcome.
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Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.


The fine print
Please inform Drakensberg Bush Lodge and Backpackers in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 06:00:00.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.