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Ardmore Guest Farm

3.0 star property
Family-friendly country house in Ardmore with 2 restaurants and 2 outdoor pools

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Thatched 2 Bdr Mountain facing Cottage (5) | Front of property
Cottage, Mountain View | Living room
2 outdoor pools
Thatched Garden facing Bungalows (4) | In-room safe, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Experience the country charm at Ardmore Guest Farm, where a delicious English breakfast and two on-site restaurants await. Explore the beautiful surroundings through activities like fishing, hiking/biking, rowing/canoeing or simply unwind by one of the outdoor pools or in the garden.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Free breakfast
  • Pet-friendly
  • Pool
  • Non-smoking
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • 2 restaurants and bar/lounge
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Babysitting
  • Conference centre
  • Meeting rooms
  • Area shuttle
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Playground on-site
  • Private bathroom
  • Garden

Room options

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About the area

Map
D275 off R600, Champagne Valley, Central Drakensberg, Ardmore, KwaZulu-Natal, 3340

What's nearby

  • Drakensberg Boys Choir School - 23 min drive - 14.9 km
  • Falcon Ridge Bird of Prey Centre - 27 min drive - 17.7 km
  • Winterton Museum - 37 min drive - 29.9 km
  • Bergville Mosque - 54 min drive - 54.3 km

Getting around

  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Champagne Bistro - Cafe - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Cathkin Arms Pub - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Reception Coffee Shop - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Drakensberg Chocolate Memories - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Scrumpy Jack's - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Ardmore Guest Farm

Enjoy your visit to Ardmore with a stay at Ardmore Guest Farm. After splashing around at the 2 outdoor pools, you can grab a bite to eat at one of the 2 restaurants or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. A children's pool, a terrace and a garden are other highlights.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Zulu

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 18 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 6 PM
    • Express check-in available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 5 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Children

    • Children (3 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
    • Babysitting*
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Pets

    • Pets stay for free
    • Restrictions apply*
    • Food and water bowls available
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
    • Free on-site extended parking
    • Free on-site motorhome/coach/lorry parking
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Off-site

    • Area shuttle within 100 km*
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast each morning 7 AM–10 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Barbecue grills
  • Room service

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)
  • Children's pool
  • Playground
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's menu

What to do

  • Racquetball/squash
  • Volleyball
  • Mountain biking
  • Canoeing
  • Pool table
  • Fishing
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Scooter/moped hire nearby
  • Segway hire/tours nearby
  • Zip-lining nearby

Working away

  • Meeting rooms
  • Conference centre (484 square feet of space)

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Bike hire

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Fireplace in reception
  • Television in common areas
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/games room

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker

Sleep well

  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Dining

The Deck – On-site family restaurant. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
The Deck Tea Garden – This café serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and light fare. A children's menu is available.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Local area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Children & extra beds

  • Babysitting is available for an extra charge

Policies

This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

Ardmore Guest Farm Country House Cathkin Park
Ardmore Guest Farm Cathkin Park
Ardmore Guest Farm Hotel Winterton
Ardmore Guest Farm Country House
Ardmore Farm Country House
Ardmore Guest Farm Ardmore
Ardmore Guest Farm Country House
Ardmore Guest Farm Country House Ardmore

Frequently asked questions

Is there a pool at Ardmore Guest Farm?

Yes, there are 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool.

Are pets allowed at Ardmore Guest Farm?

Yes, pets stay free. Food and water bowls are available.

Is parking offered on site at Ardmore Guest Farm?

Yes, there's free self and extended parking. Free motorhome/bus/lorry parking is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Ardmore Guest Farm?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 6 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-in is available.

What is there to do at Ardmore Guest Farm and nearby?

Have fun with on-site activities such as mountain biking, rowing and fishing. Additional recreation on-site includes racquetball/squash and volleyball. Enjoy a swim in one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools or use the country house's other amenities, which include an arcade and a picnic area. Ardmore Guest Farm also has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Ardmore Guest Farm?

Yes, there are 2 on-site restaurants.

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Ardmore Guest Farm Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Very good

Tolle Aussicht, herzlicher Empfang, gutes Essen, sehr familienfreundlich. Service beim Essen könnte einen Tick besser sein (mehrfach Dessert vergessen, Kleinkind nicht zuerst bedient) aber das schmälert das Gesamterlebnis kaum.
Klaus, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A Touch of Drakensburg Comfort.

Loved staying at Ardmore with its family friendly, as well as couples, atmosphere. The dining staff were excellent and very friendly. Arrival was done very quickly and efficiently. The food was amazing and the Honesty Bar was a perfect touch with a great little atmosphere, each room had a little fire going and made the overall ambience very cosy and nice. Great stay would love to come back oneday.
Janet, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Beautiful room

Beautiful room and friendly staff
Colin, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Mycket mysigt ställe suverän personal och service Tänk på att det är en bit grusväg sista biten fram till stället
Jonny, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Uitzicht op de Drakensbergen. Activiteiteb in de buurt.
Gertjan, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We absolutely loved our stay!

Our whole experience was a fantastic one - service, food, drinks, facilities and amazing scenery!
Darren, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Eine ruhig gelegene Farm mit netten, grosszügigen Zimmern, sehr gutem Abendessen, nettes Personal. Nichts für Leute, die gern in boutiquehotels übernachten.
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Incredible Location and Staff; Regretable Rooms

I came here on a solo trip to hike the Drakensberg, and it was a wonderful success! Ardmore is situated on a beautiful property with spectacular views and nice walks that leave from the farm itself. 15 minutes driving, you can also start much more adventurous hikes from the Drakensberg Park at the Monk’s Cowl trail head, and those day hikes are wonderful and very well-marked. The service at Ardmore is phenomenal, and I loved their nightly, 3-course dinner (R195 extra per meal). They also have an honesty bar and lots of activities (a pool, paddle board, volleyball, etc.) that you can spend your afternoon doing. My only hesitation with recommending this resort to others, though, is the outdated (and kind of gross) rooms. Everything in the room and bathroom is extraordinarily worn out, and the bathroom had a very unpleasant musty smell. I chose to spend my non-sleeping time in the lovely common areas and only used my room to bathe and sleep.
Sean, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nomfundo, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Total Tranquility

We loved the quite solitude and exceptional view of Cathkin Peak. Having tea in the afternoon and all you can hear is the rustle of the leaves in the gentle breeze and various bird calls, including the cooing of doves.
John, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Rural idyll.

We received a very warm welcome and staff were excellent for the duration of our stay. We had a large room with views of the Drakensberg, comfortable furniture and bed, and a spacious bathroom with bath and shower.
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect mountain retreat

Really beautiful location, friendly staff, very pleasant stay.
Amanda, 1-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Good

Jaykson, 1-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Good

Optisch schön gelegenes Guest House

Ardmore liegt sehr schön und günstig für Trips/Wanderungen in die Drakensberge. Man wohnt in einzelnen Hütten bzw. Cottages und es gibt ein zentrales Guest House mit Restaurant und Pool. Wir hatten die größte Art der Cottages, welche recht komfortabel, gemütlich und geräumig sind. Leider sind sie auch schon etwas "angeranzt". Die Anlage ist abgelegen und nur über eine am Ende 4 km lange Schotterstraße erreichbar. Da man das im Dunklen nicht fährt, ist man abends auf das Restaurant angewiesen, welches mittelmäßiges Essen serviert. Preis Leistung von Unterkunft und Frühstück waren ok.
2-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Exceptional

Rustikt lantligt ställe nära underbar natur

Personalen var vänlig, hjälpsam, närvarande och hjälpte till både med rekommendationer på dagsturer såväl som med att visa runt på gården och ta oss med att klappa fåren. Naturen i trakten var storslagen och vandringarna vi gjorde, i närheten av Monk's Cowl, var fantastiska. Rummet låg i ett konverterat stall med tjocka stenväggar. Det var rätt kyligt mitt i den sydafrikanska vintern men bubbelbadet och den öppna spisen vägde upp. Middagarna var också suveräna!
David, 3-night trip