River Crossing Bed & Breakfast & Self Catering

River Crossing Self Catering and Bed & Breakfast accommodation in the 'berg.

Description

River Crossing is set on 100 acres of land with magnificent, panoramic views of the lush farmlands of the Champagne Valley and the mountains, Cathkin Peak and Champagne Castle.

Situated in the Central Drakensberg, which forms part of the World Heritage Site, River Crossing is bounded by both the Mtoti and the Sterkspruit Rivers and local reedbuck and duiker, which are frequently spotted, take their refuge in the surrounding riverine vegetation.

Our stylish, luxurious and romantic décor, combined with great value for money, has made us a favourite destination for honeymoon couples, wedding guests, golf enthusiasts, international and local tourists and also conference delegates who attend conferences at nearby hotels such as Drakensberg Sun or Champagne Sports Resort.

Accommodation

A total of 10 bedrooms (all bedrooms have en-suite bathroom with shower) sleeping 22 / 24 guests split as follows;

Villa Adamo (2 bedrooms in total):
Home of Dr Ernest & Michelle Adams, your hosts, offers 2 double B&B bedrooms with en-suite bathroom/shower, small fridge, DSTV with hotel bouquet, private Patio door and under floor heating. 1 Bedroom has Queen Size bed and the other bedroom has twin beds which can convert to King size. Electric blankets in beds.

Villa Toscana (4 double bedrooms in total):
Each with small fridge, DSTV hotel bouquet, private patio door and under floor heating. Accommodation can either be used as 4 individual B&B rooms or the whole Villa can be let for self-catering for 1 group (sleeps 8) as it has a fully equipped kitchen and open plan lounge/dinette with fireplace. 3 Bedrooms have Queen Size beds and the 4th bedroom has twin beds which can convert to King size. Electric blankets in beds.

Villa Venezia (4 bedrooms in total):
Brand new and comprises 2 self catering units under 1 roof. Each of the 2 units comprises 2 en-suite bedrooms, 1 on each side of a combined fully equipped kitchenette/lounge/dining area. In each unit, 1 bedroom comprises Twin beds (can convert to King size) and the other a Queen Size bed. Electric blankets in beds. To beat load shedding we have provided mobile combination gas / electric heaters for the lounge / dinette / kitchenettes. Can be trolleyed to bedrooms.

There is an option to include breakfast for an additional fee in all self-catered accommodation. Tea and coffee making facilities are provided for guests who are on a bed and breakfast basis.

River Crossing Bed & Breakfast & Self Catering

Attractions

Activities

• Fishing in our 2 small dams and 2 rivers on the farm.
• Bird-watching
• Small game spotting
• River walks
• Mountain biking
• Swimming in sparkling pool
• Relaxing on sun-beds in the Lapa

Dr Ernest and Michelle Adams enjoy making their guests feel at home and this as well as the amazing views and sense of peace and tranquility are regular comments in our guest book.

Nearby attractions

• Drakensberg Boy’s Choir School regular Wednesday concerts during term.
• Champagne Sports Resort - a favourite destination for golf being a premier South African course.
• Great hiking options at nearby Monk’s Cowl Nature Reserve and about an hour away from Cathedral Peak and Didima, where you can view Bushmen rock paintings in caves, by arrangement.
• Our many international guests take day trips from our centrally placed B&B to experience the Amphitheatre and Chain ladder at Royal Natal National park and also the Thukela Falls, one of the 4 highest falls in the world.
• Adrenaline junkies have fun at nearby 4 River Rafting where they enjoy quad biking, abseiling, zip-lining, white water rafting, mountain boarding and archery.
• Horse Riding Trails take you either through forests or over hill and dale and along streams. Spioenkop Nature Reserve is also great for horse-riding amongst the game animals such as rhino, wildebeest, giraffe, kudu etc.
• Learn about the Boer, Brit and Zulu wars and view nearby Battlefield sites and memorials.
• Variety of restaurants and coffee shops where you can have light meals, mega buffets, A la carte meals or delicious waffles and cakes. Do not miss trying out the mouth-watering trout which is a favourite in our area.
• Helicopter flips, landing up on our nearby mountains (where you can sip champagne) has provided our guests with great opportunities for marriage proposals or other celebrations!
• Falcon Ridge outdoor Bird Show has delighted all of our guests who have seen it.
• View the unusual pottery produced by local potters at Ardmore Art Studio.
• Tourist Centre nearby with comprehensive information.
• 2 convenience shops nearby and a petrol bollard.

River Crossing Bed & Breakfast & Self Catering

Facilities

On a B&B basis we provide tea and coffee making facilities. There is an option for self-caterers to request Breakfast at an additional cost. There is maid service so please tip the maid generously. There are mobile braai facilities at each Villa You are free to smoke outdoors only.

Multi-purpose Lapa

Set behind the swimming pool, it has a magnificent panoramic view of the mountains and surrounding areas. Fully enclosable it has an open fireplace.

Uses of the Lapa include;
• Breakfast venue for B&B guests
• Wedding venue - all equipment and catering has to be brought in by the wedding planners / organizers. Conditions apply.
• Table tennis and darts for relaxation.

Contact Details:
Reservations
Tel: 086 127 6237
Int. Tel: +27 51 924 0585

Directions

FROM JOHANNESBURG: A. Freeway route • N3 towards Durban. • Go through the main Tugela Plaza – do not turn off at the Plaza. Take the first off-ramp after the Tugela Toll Plaza and then turn left towards Ladysmith. • After approx 4km take a right turn to Winterton on the R600. • In Winterton opposite the Engen garage, take the R600 Central Berg road – you will go over a railway line. • Approximately 13 km you will pass through a crossroad junction and on your left is the Thokosiza curio/shopping/information centre/restaurant, well worth a pop-in for lunch. • Approximately 5km thereafter you will see signs for signs “Cayley Lodge” and Bell Park Dam. Turn right here onto the D53. • Approximately 3km you cross a river and shortly thereafter again a Cayley Lodge sign to the right which take onto the D277. • Shortly after turning, cross over another river and approximately 200 yards on the left you will see a smallish white sign for River Crossing. Turn left onto the dirt road and depending on arrangements, you willunless otherwise arranged, go to Villa Adamo the 2nd Villa on left. B. Scenic Route (do not follow this route in wet or freezing conditions). • N3 Johannesburg towards Durban. • At Harrismith take the N5 offramp then turn right towards Bethlehem/Bloemfontein. • After approx 5km turn left onto the R712 Qwa-Qwa/Bergville road. • After approx 10km turn left again onto R74 Bergville/Oliviershoek pass road. NB .Take care as there are pot holes. • Pass by Sterkfontein Dam, Oliviershoek Pass, Bergville towards Winterton. • In Winterton opposite the Engen garage, take the R600 Central Berg road – you will go over a railway line. • Approximately 13 km you will pass through a crossroad junction on your left is the Thokosiza curio/shopping/information centre/restaurant well worth a pop-in or lunch. • Approximately 5km thereafter you will see signs for signs “Cayley Lodge” and Bell Park Dam. Turn right here onto the D53. • Approximately 3km you cross a river and shortly thereafter again a Cayley Lodge sign to the right which take onto the D277. • Shortly after turning, cross over another river and approximately 200 yards on the left you will see a smallish white sign for River Crossing. Turn left onto the dirt road and unless otherwise arranged, go to Villa Adamo the 2nd Villa on left. FROM DURBAN; A. ( Day or night) • N3 pass Shell Ultra City and take EXIT 194 the Winterton/Bergville/Colenso (R74) off ramp and turn left to Winterton which is about 20km away. • In Winterton opposite the Engen garage, take the R600 Central Berg road – you will go over a railway line. • Approximately 13 km you will pass through a crossroad junction. *On your left is the Thokosiza curio/shopping/information centre/restaurant, well worth a pop-in or lunch. • Approximately 5km thereafter you will see signs for signs “Cayley Lodge” and Bell Park Dam. Turn right here onto the D53. • Approximately 3km later you cross a river and shortly thereafter again a Cayley Lodge sign to the right which take onto the D277. • Shortly after turning, cross over another river and approximately 200 yards on the left you will see a smallish white sign for River Crossing. Turn left onto the dirt road and unless otherwise arranged, go to Villa Adamo the 2nd Villa on left. B. (Recommended Daytime only – shortest) • N3 to JHB. Take offramp at Giants Castle/Estcourt North. At intersection of offramp, take left hand turn to Loskop. • Approximately 20km onwards take a left hand turn onto the R600. Once you have turned, you will see the Thokosiza curio/shopping/information/restaurant on your left. • * Continue directions as for option A above. Note that this is a road through a rural area with a number of goats, cattle and traffic calming humps.

River Crossing Bed & Breakfast & Self Catering