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rooms at the hotel which also has a few garden facing rooms as well as self-catering chalets that host up to six people. After a comfortable nights rest, I visited the reception to see what Champagne Valley had to offer. The
Teams can undertake the mini Olympics which is a collective term for group sporting activities offered outdoors on the estate. Indoors, Champagne Castle Hotel has a games room with popular games including pool, table soccer and a variety of board games. If you fancy water,
full view of the mountains. I cannot really think of a better place that would present a more picturesque setting to say ‘I do’. Not too far away is a little shop full of delightful mementos that you could buy as a souvenir to an unforgettable trip.
“ I vowed to return in winter when snow descends upon the mountains. The cherry on top that adds testimony to a brand promise that in my view holds true – you are unlikely to experience a better sense of place.” fact that the get-away is situated within the World Heritage site that is the uKhahlamba Drakensberg Park, serves to reinforce the four star hotel’s slogan of a sense of place. The lodge has a wellness centre where one can enjoy an exhaustive array of individualised and specialised treatments. If you are up for a challenge, try the big five hiking challenge which is an expedition to climb all five major peaks of the Drakensberg. The few who have successfully completed this test receive a certificate and get their names engraved on the hotel honour board.
you could either dive into the large swimming pool in close proximity to the rooms or take a short walk to the well stocked trout dam and do some fishing. There are some fantastic activities for those with families. You could challenge your kids on the putting green then take on the real deal at the golf resort down the road. There is an animal farm that children would enjoy as well as daily horse rides for all ages and pony rides for the very little ones.
Although I got to experience a few of these pleasures, unfortunately most of my time was spent in the hotel conference centre attending a company workshop. That said; it was a great location for a work function with pleasant weather in spring time. I vowed to return in winter when snow descends upon the mountains. The cherry on top that adds testimony to a brand promise that in my view holds true – you are unlikely to experience a better sense of place. KC ROTTOK
The venue also has a small chapel with the altar positioned in
Pic by: John Jones