Ardmore Guest Farm

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

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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.
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 $101
CA $117 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 3 - Jan 4, 2026

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

Furnished patio
Yard
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

Furnished patio
Yard
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

Furnished patio
Yard
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

Furnished patio
Yard
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

Furnished patio
Yard
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

Furnished patio
Yard
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

Furnished patio
Yard
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

Furnished patio
Yard
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
  • Maloti-Drakensberg Park - 25 min drive - 15.9 km
  • Falcon Ridge Bird of Prey Centre - 27 min drive - 17.7 km
  • Bergville Mosque - 54 min drive - 54.3 km
  • Spioenkop Dam - 56 min drive - 57.0 km

Getting around

  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Drakensberg Chocolate Memories - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Reception Coffee Shop - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Cathkin Arms Pub - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Simply Delicious - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Ady's 'Queen of Tarts' Eatery - ‬14 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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.

Fees & policies

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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