Shepherd Farm

Plot 7 Bergvlei Winterton, Kwa Zulu Natal, 3340 Winterton, South Africa – Excellent location - show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location — rated 9.5/10! <small>(score from <b>57</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
9.4
Scored 9.4
Superb
Rated superb
57 reviews

Absolutely beautiful place and lots of attention to detail. Spotlessly clean and really comfortable. The view was spectacular! Host was friendly and helpful. Well worth staying there!

Shelley South Africa
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Shepherd Farm

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  • Entire home
  • 969 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • Mountain view
  • Garden
  • BBQ facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace
  • Balcony
  • Free parking
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Set 26 km from Winterton in the Central Drakensberg, KwaZulu-Nata, Shepherd Farm has a large balcony offering views of the Bell Park Dam. The property features mountain and lake views. This holiday home features 2 bedrooms, a satellite flat-screen TV, a dining area, a kitchen and a living room. The holiday home also features two en suite bathrooms. The holiday home offers a BBQ area. Hiking, cycling and fishing can be enjoyed within close proximity of the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Free private parking available on-site

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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2:
2 single beds
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.5
Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
9.7
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
10
High score for Winterton
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  • Shelley
    South Africa South Africa
    “Absolutely beautiful place and lots of attention to detail. Spotlessly clean and really comfortable. The view was spectacular! Host was friendly and helpful. Well worth staying there!”
  • Melcom
    South Africa South Africa
    “The cottage is in a really beautiful location, with breathtaking views. It is really well maintained and a peaceful breakaway from the hustle and bustle of the city. It really has everything you need for a comfortable stay. There is a nice lodge...”
  • Tor
    Norway Norway
    “We really enjoyed staying at Shepherd Farm in the middle of nature in the country side with the most amazing views, and lot of thanks to the very welcoming hosts and for Tim to let us join for a full day hike with his friends. We will come back,...”
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Host Information

9.8
9.8
Host review score
Host review score
Our wooden cottage is set on the high slopes overlooking Bell Park Dam with a spectacular view towards Cathkin Peak and the surrounding Drakensberg mountains. Relax in the tranquil surroundings under the Pines and enjoy the beautiful sunsets. The property is ideally situated for our guests to enjoy walking, biking and fishing. Shepherd Farm is in a nature conservancy, and as such offers privacy and tranquility to all guests. The famous Drakensberg Boy's Choir is a mere 17kms away. The area boasts many restaurants, coffee shops and gift shops. There are balloon rides and helicopter flips for the more adventurous, as well as adventure sports centers. Horse riding and golf are available at various Resorts in the area. Please take note that Shepherd Farm is an off-grid property. We make use of solar and generator power. The power to the cottage is switched off at 11.30pm each night, and switched on at 7am each morning. We do however provide emergency lamps. PLEASE TAKE CAREFUL NOTE: The roads in the Central Berg are in poor condition, especially the D184, the road leading up to Shepherd Farm. The top end of the D184 is suitable only for 4x4's at present!
Tim and Vicky Bell invite you to share their love of the Drakensberg Mountains, and the unique community in which we live. If you share our passion for natural beauty, the peace of the countryside and the magnificent views of the Drakensberg, then join us at Shepherd Farm, and we will gladly share our wonderful environment with you!
Shepherd Farm is situated within the proposed Buffer Zone of the Maluti-Drakensberg World Heritage Site.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Shepherd Farm
Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Parking garage
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Bath
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Electric blankets
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Soundproofing
  • Private entrance
  • Fan
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Activities
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Water park
    Additional charge
  • Mini golf
    Additional charge
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Bowling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
    Off-site
Outdoor & View
  • Landmark view
  • Mountain view
  • Lake view
  • View
Building characteristics
  • Detached
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Luggage storage
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Board games/puzzles
Miscellaneous
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules

Shepherd Farm takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00 to 18:30

You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out

From 08:00 to 10:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 6 years are welcome.

Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

6 years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 150 per child, per night
Cot upon request
Free
7 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 150 per child, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 21:00 and 07:00.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Shepherd Farm in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 07:00:00.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about Shepherd Farm

  • The prices at Shepherd Farm may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Check-in at Shepherd Farm is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Shepherd Farm on this page.

  • Shepherd Farm offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Bowling
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Mini golf
    • Water park
    • Horse riding
    • Walking tours
    • Bike tours

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a balcony. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Shepherd Farm on this page.

  • Shepherd Farm can accommodate the following group size:

    • 4 guests

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Shepherd Farm has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 2 bedrooms

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Shepherd Farm is 11.2 miles from the centre of Winterton. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, Shepherd Farm is popular with guests booking family stays.