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Cleopatra Mountain Farmhouse
Balgowan

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Email Cleopatra Mountain Farmhouse Reservations: booksa@madbookings.com

Fred Poynton (Richard’s grandfather) bought Cleopatra in the 1940s. He was a pioneer sugar farmer in Empangeni in the heart of Zululand – clearing the virgin tropical bush with the help of a few farm labourers in the early 1900s. Fred’s need for a break from the intense heat of the Zululand summers drove him to look for a cool mountain retreat which offered well deserved recreation in the form of trout fishing.

Having been one of the originators of the Country House movement in the 1980’s, we travelled overseas after our Granny Mouse’s Country House days, working and absorbing the international “foodie” world. We came back enthused and decided to use the family farm to start what we think of as our dream hotel – an intimate gourmet getaway.

Our family has been coming up to the farm since the 1940’s and we’ve always known this was something special with its breath-taking mountain views, crystal clear streams and ultimate peaceful solitude of the Kwazulu Natal, Drakensberg mountains. We believe it is ideal for its intended purpose as a restful refuge and along with our professional yet understated service we hope this is most of all a gourmet experience to remember

We are situated in the Kwa-Zulu Natal section of the Drakensberg, a range of Mountains that run down the east side of South Africa. We are about 2 hours drive from Durban and 5 hours drive from Johannesburg.

Summer temperatures may range from 20°C during the day, often with dramatic afternoon thunderstorms. Winter daytime temperatures range from 10°C to 25°C and the night temperatures can drop to below 0°C.

Our menu changes every evening according to the seasons in our gardens and the availability of our local produce.

We have a bountifully stocked underground cellar and we focus on local South African wines which we love to drink and know go well with food. (Although a few French champagnes have been known to sneak themselves in from time to time!)

Accommodation

With just 11 rooms we are a haven for those looking to break away from their fast-paced life to enjoy mountain walks, roaring log fires, 7 course dinners and time for relaxation and pampering. We at Cleopatra Mountain Farmhouse look forward to welcoming you

Activities

Mountain hikes and walks
Horse Riding
Rainbow and Brown Trout Fishing
View the Drakensberg by helicopter

Email Cleopatra Mountain Farmhouse Reservations: booksa@madbookings.com

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