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Sandford Park Country Hotel invites you to escape from the stress of city living, and take a breath of fresh air in the tranquil surrounds of Bergville, gateway to the Drakensberg.
With endless views of the ancient Drakensberg mountains, Sandford Park’s country-like setting amid manicured lawns and rose gardens is the perfect place to relax and unwind. Only 3.5 hours from Gauteng, Sandford Park is ideal for a peaceful weekend getaway or an energising outdoor experience. Guests can enjoy fishing, hiking in the Berg, horse riding on the historical Spioenkop, explore the battlefields nearby or discover San rock art. Sandford is also ideal for conferences and weddings.

The 24 executive rooms are finished with modern fittings, have bathrooms with separate bath and shower and private patios with stunning views of the Berg. A honeymoon suite and rooms with fireplaces are also available. Please book in advance should you like to stay in one of these rooms

All spacious bedrooms at Sandford Park Country Hotel have:

We guarantee every meal to be a ‘fulfilling’ experience.

Dining at Sandford is a relaxing and unique experience. The cosiness of the country-style furniture adds warmth and welcome to the restaurant, further complemented by a friendly smile to greet all who enter the restaurant. To be able to accommodate the increase in number of guests dining at Sandford, we have completed our restaurant expansion from a 60-seater to a 100-seater restaurant. Fortunately, we were able to do this without losing the incredible character of our restaurant with its cosy ambience and warm atmosphere.

Our talented local chefs are able to create dishes from both traditional and continental cuisine to satisfy every kind of taste or craving. You can also choose from our expertly selected range of superb South African wines to complement your meal. Our breakfasts boast a sumptuous buffet selection of cereals (including our famous home-made muesli), fruit salads, a variety of pastries, fruit juices and a delicious mixed grill menu. Tea or freshly brewed filter coffee are on hand to round off the perfect breakfast. We have an á la carte menu for lazy afternoon lunches offering starters, salads, breads, burgers, seafood, as well as traditional South African dishes. Dinner is a five-course set menu with some of our renowned dishes such as hearty oxtail or chicken and prawn curry.

Each new day brings the promise of exciting adventure. Being centrally situated means Sandford Park Country Hotel offers you the best opportunity to take advantage of the many features and activities that the Drakensberg has to offer.

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The following specialised activities are available nearby

Established as Bergville Mountain Village in 1897, Bergville is a small town in the foothills of the Drakensberg mountain range in the province of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
Known as the gateway to the Northern Drakensberg, Bergville now operates as the commercial centre for a 2500 square kilometer dairy and cattle ranching area.
Although a small and quaint town today, the area of Bergville was the site of some of South Africa’s most notorious and intensely fought battles. The area is steeped in battlefield history and has now been proclaimed a World Heritage Site.

Dating back to 1850, Sandford Park started its life as a coach house offering food and shelter for pioneers carving a road between KwaZulu-Natal and the Transvaal. The battles that took place in the Bergville area are iconic moments in the history of South Africa where fierce and bloody conflicts between Boer, British and Zulu troops were fought for control of land and water.
Ultimately, this struggle for control evolved Sandford from a pioneer pit-stop to a British garrison residence whose men/ soldiers were sent to relieve the town of Ladysmith, causing the historical battle of Spioenkop. Sandford survived almost complete obliteration and the present true beauty of the property has stood the test of time.

Generations have come and gone but Sandford Park still remains. Today, Sandford Park Country Hotel has been restored to a place of complete relaxation and tranquility and offers guests a unique opportunity to experience the heritage of the property itself as well as the surrounding battlefields.

Other historical & cultural attractions in the Bergville area:Cannibal Cavern, Northern DrakensbergWhen Shaka's impi raged through KwaZulu-Natal in the 1820's, smaller clans were forced to flee. Some took refuge in overhangs in the little Berg and had to resort to cannibalism to survive. Sidinane was the chief here. Kaalvoet Vrou (Barefoot woman), Drakensberg At Voortrekker Pass there is a monument of a woman walking away from KwaZulu-Natal. This is in memory of Susanna Smit, sister of Gert Maritz, who declared that she would rather trek barefoot back over the Berg than live in KwaZulu-Natal under British rule. Located in Voortrekker Pass near Bergville.Mgoduyanuka This settlement was built by the Zizi people who lived there until the Mfecane of the 1820's. The site appears to have been occupied for several decades and there is evidence of four phases of construction. The site was declared a national monument in September 1995. Located on the Farm Zuur Lager 1040, at the base of Mgodanyuka Hill overlooking the Thukela river. Oliviershoek LaagerThe construction of a proper laager began in March 1879, incorporating the magistrate's court and the gaol. After the war the laager became a police post. It is now a ruin. South West shores of the Woodstock Dam. Retief's Pass, DrakensbergIn 1837 Piet Retief's party of voortrekkers braved the Drakensberg in their quest for freedom and a land (Natal) of their own. The original trail carved by their ox wagons is known as Retief's pass. The pass was declared a national monument in February 1977.From Bergville take the R74 and proceed up the Oliviershoek Pass for 42 km follow signs - Retief Klip. Follow dirt road for 1 km. Retiefklip (Retief's Rock)Upon arriving in the Free State, there was a dispute amongst the Boers as to the final, proposed destination of the great trek. Piet Retief chose Natal. Here at the foot of the Kerkenberg, he left his laager on 7 October, 1837 with 14 men to reconnoitre Natal in advance. His daughter Deborah painted her fathers name on a rock to commemorate his birthday.Kerkenberg, across the border, but accessible by car from Bergville Upper Thukela BlockhouseBuilt by the British during the Anglo-Boer war, this unique structure is now a Moth Shellhole. It is situated in the Courthouse Grounds and is a national monument.

Established as Bergville Mountain Village in 1897, Bergville is a small town in the foothills of the Drakensberg mountain range in the province of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Known as the gateway to the Northern Drakensberg, Bergville now operates as the commercial centre for a 2500 square kilometer dairy and cattle ranching area. Although a small and quaint town today, the area of Bergville was the site of some of South Africa’s most notorious and intensely fought battles. The area is steeped in battlefield history and has now been proclaimed a World Heritage Site.Dating back to 1850, Sandford Park started its life as a coach house offering food and shelter for pioneers carving a road between KwaZulu-Natal and the Transvaal. The battles that took place in the Bergville area are iconic moments in the history of South Africa where fierce and bloody conflicts between Boer, British and Zulu troops were fought for control of land and water. Ultimately, this struggle for control evolved Sandford from a pioneer pit-stop to a British garrison residence whose men/ soldiers were sent to relieve the town of Ladysmith, causing the historical battle of Spioenkop. Sandford survived almost complete obliteration and the present true beauty of the property has stood the test of time. Generations have come and gone but Sandford Park still remains. Today, Sandford Park Country Hotel has been restored to a place of complete relaxation and tranquility and offers guests a unique opportunity to experience the heritage of the property itself as well as the surrounding battlefields. Other historical & cultural attractions in the Bergville area:Cannibal Cavern, Northern DrakensbergWhen Shaka's impi raged through KwaZulu-Natal in the 1820's, smaller clans were forced to flee. Some took refuge in overhangs in the little Berg and had to resort to cannibalism to survive. Sidinane was the chief here. Kaalvoet Vrou (Barefoot woman), Drakensberg At Voortrekker Pass there is a monument of a woman walking away from KwaZulu-Natal. This is in memory of Susanna Smit, sister of Gert Maritz, who declared that she would rather trek barefoot back over the Berg than live in KwaZulu-Natal under British rule. Located in Voortrekker Pass near Bergville.Mgoduyanuka This settlement was built by the Zizi people who lived there until the Mfecane of the 1820's. The site appears to have been occupied for several decades and there is evidence of four phases of construction. The site was declared a national monument in September 1995. Located on the Farm Zuur Lager 1040, at the base of Mgodanyuka Hill overlooking the Thukela river. Oliviershoek LaagerThe construction of a proper laager began in March 1879, incorporating the magistrate's court and the gaol. After the war the laager became a police post. It is now a ruin. South West shores of the Woodstock Dam. Retief's Pass, DrakensbergIn 1837 Piet Retief's party of voortrekkers braved the Drakensberg in their quest for freedom and a land (Natal) of their own. The original trail carved by their ox wagons is known as Retief's pass. The pass was declared a national monument in February 1977.From Bergville take the R74 and proceed up the Oliviershoek Pass for 42 km follow signs - Retief Klip. Follow dirt road for 1 km. Retiefklip (Retief's Rock)Upon arriving in the Free State, there was a dispute amongst the Boers as to the final, proposed destination of the great trek. Piet Retief chose Natal. Here at the foot of the Kerkenberg, he left his laager on 7 October, 1837 with 14 men to reconnoitre Natal in advance. His daughter Deborah painted her fathers name on a rock to commemorate his birthday.Kerkenberg, across the border, but accessible by car from Bergville Upper Thukela BlockhouseBuilt by the British during the Anglo-Boer war, this unique structure is now a Moth Shellhole. It is situated in the Courthouse Grounds and is a national monument.

Email Sandford Park Country Hotel Reservations: booksa@madbookings.com