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Ardmore Guest Farm

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

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Mon, Nov 24
Sun, Nov 30
November 2025
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December 2025
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.
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Free breakfast
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry facilities
  • Pet-friendly
  • Pool

Main amenities (12)

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

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Playground on site
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Separate sitting area
CA $100
CA $116 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 30 - Dec 1

Room options

Showing 8 of 8 rooms
Standard Double Room | Bathroom
Standard Double Room
Standard Double Room
Standard Double Room | Bathroom

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Yard
Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
Premium Double Room
Premium Double Room
Premium Double Room
Premium Double Room

Premium Double Room

Highlights

Yard
Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
Executive Suite | Bathroom
Executive Suite | Living area
Executive Suite
Executive Suite | Bathroom

Executive Suite

Highlights

Yard
Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
  • 90 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds
Premium Cottage | Bathroom
Premium Cottage | Living area
Premium Cottage
Premium Cottage | Bathroom

Premium Cottage

Highlights

Yard
Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
  • 90 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds
Executive Cottage | Bathroom
Executive Cottage | Living area
Executive Cottage
Executive Cottage | Private kitchen

Executive Cottage

Highlights

Yard
Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
  • 120 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds
Standard Double Room
Standard Double Room
Standard Double Room
Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Yard
Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
Honeymoon Double Room | Bathroom
Honeymoon Double Room
Honeymoon Double Room
Separate tub and shower, jetted tub, rainfall showerhead, hair dryer

Honeymoon Double Room

Highlights

Yard
Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
  • 75 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
Standard Cottage | Bathroom
Standard Cottage | Living area
Standard Cottage
Standard Cottage | Bathroom

Standard Cottage

Highlights

Yard
Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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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

  • ‪Dragon Peak Pub - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Drakensberg Chocolate Memories - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Purple Giraffe Art Café - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Rusty’s Grill - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Monks Cowl Tea Garden - ‬29 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.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 18 rooms

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

Special check-in instructions

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

Required at check-in

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

Children

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

Pets

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

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Free onsite extended parking
    • Free onsite RV/bus/truck parking

Offsite

    • Area shuttle within 100 km*

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

Traveling with children

  • Children stay 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 rentals nearby
  • Segway rentals/tours nearby
  • Ziplining nearby

Working away

  • Meeting rooms
  • Conference center (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
  • Bicycle rentals

Facilities

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

Accessibility

  • Tile flooring in room

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Electric kettle

Sleep well

  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Furnished patio
  • Yard
  • Fireplace
  • Individually furnished and decorated
  • Separate sitting area

Freshen up

  • Jetted bathtub
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Soap and shampoo
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Cleaning supplies

Special features

Dining

The Deck - Onsite 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.

Fee & policy details

Optional extras

  • Area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Children & extra beds

  • Babysitting is available for an extra charge

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club
Cashless transactions are available.

National rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

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. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

Is parking offered on site at Ardmore Guest Farm?

Yes, there's free self and extended parking. Free RV/bus/truck 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 onsite activities like mountain biking, rowing, and fishing. Additional recreation onsite 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 onsite restaurants.

Does Ardmore Guest Farm have rooms with private hot tubs?

Yes, each room has a jetted bathtub.

Does Ardmore Guest Farm have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a furnished patio and a yard.

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Ardmore Guest Farm Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.0

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.0

Eco-friendliness

8.0

Property conditions & facilities

8/10 Very good

I did not look out for activities for the young but for a farmer's son I enjoyed observing the animals, was interested in the wine tasting that visitors from out of the country were taking part in. The bed had only one bedside light which hindered reading for lack of light.
Christopher, 2-night trip

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

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

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

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

8/10 Very good

Nomfundo, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Jaykson, 1-night trip