The Antbear Guest house - Affordable accommodation near Giants Castle in the Central Drakensberg Mountains

The Antbear Guest House is situated in the foothills of the Central Drakensberg near to Giants Castle. The guest house  is a thatched, whitewashed cottage built high on a natural platform overlooking the Bushman's River and Giants Castle. This cottage is a bit off the beaten track and is more of an insider tip than just another bed and breakfast. The Antbear Guest House caters for small intimate groups and never has more than 12 guests at a time. It¹s a laid back, lovingly cared for kind of place where you feel a sense of happiness and peace.

All the rooms in the guest house are en-suite and have queen sized double beds. Each room is differently decorated with uniquely eccentric and artistic wooden furniture. Some of the rooms have fireplaces, jacuzzi spa baths and private lounges.

That rustic country feeling has been kept without losing any comfort. Candles are used extensively for atmosphere, as are the fireplaces. It’s a laid back, lovingly cared for kind of place where you feel a sense of happiness and peace. Honeymoon stays turn into anniversary commemorations just as guests become friends. Even foreign tourists return for a second and third taste.

The name “Antbear” comes from its previous resident who lived under the floorboards before its restoration just a few years ago. It’s filled with gorgeous hand crafted furniture, wonderful wooden sculptures and a seemingly never ending collection of artistic aspects to discover.

Our meals are the real reason to stop over. Plan for slow and decadent dinners by candlelight prepared by your hosts Andrew and Conny. Sometimes it ’s a Moroccan spread including a genuine Moroccan tagine prepared on wood coals or maybe it’s a surprise of just how delightful Chinese food can be. Breakfast is served with freshly baked bread and scones and eggs any way you can imagine them. Often breakfast becomes a 2 hour affair. We cater for vegetarians, lean heavily on our organic vegetable garden and if you have a special request try us we're probably game.

There is plenty to do in the area too. Walks in the Drakensberg mountains, visits to bushman paintings, horse trails though a private game reserve, canoe trips, golfing, trout fishing, white water rafting, canopy tours, battlefield tours and the Midlands Meander to mention but a few. We assist our guests with bookings of activities and will gladly recommend something that will suite you.

So if your looking for affordable accommodation in the Drakensberg where art, beauty and time away are important then Antbear Guest House is most certainly worth a second look.

Accommodation in the Central Drakensberg near Giants Castle

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