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About this property

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Elegant Holiday Home in Dragon Peaks: The Bunker offers a serene retreat in Dragon Peaks, KZN. Guests enjoy a spacious garden and terrace with stunning mountain views. Comfortable Living Spaces: The property features one bedroom, a bathroom, and a cosy living room. Amenities include a kitchenette, dining area, and free on-site private parking. Outdoor Activities and Surroundings: The Bunker provides bicycle parking and barbecue facilities. Nearby attractions include Monks Cowl Country Club (5 km), Winterton Museum (30 km), and Spioenkop Nature Reserve (45 km). Pietermaritzburg Airport is 149 km away. Guest Highlights: Guests appreciate the scenic location, attentive host, and the convenience for nature trips.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

    • Free private parking available on-site


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2 single beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Jordaan
    South Africa South Africa
    Wonderful views of the mountains. Bird watching in the lovely gardens. Well kept. Peaceful and quiet.
  • Gerhard
    South Africa South Africa
    The whole trip and experience at the bunker was really nice.
  • Hans-joachim
    Germany Germany
    The location is amazing. The heated blankets helped and were really necessary as it was quite cold at night.
  • Mark
    South Africa South Africa
    A excellent location to explore the area for a couple. Very close to drakensberg boys choir. It had everything needed for self catering Good views of mountains
  • Sharonlea
    United States United States
    The peace and quiet. It had a lot of space for our kids to run around. The scenery was beautiful
  • Mazibuko
    South Africa South Africa
    The atmosphere of the Bunker was amazing 😍 the morning and evening are breathtaking. But to top it up Jo is an amazing host we didn't get to meet but communicated with us through our stay to check if all is well.
  • Constance
    South Africa South Africa
    Beautiful view of the mountains and located close to main attractions in Champagne valley
  • Darryl
    South Africa South Africa
    The Bunker is wonderful. The view is so beautiful you don't feel like leaving to explore other areas!
  • Yogita
    South Africa South Africa
    The bunker was a great getaway for our family (two adults and a toddler). The view and surrounds are breathtaking and the accommodation itself is clean and the facilities were as described. I loved the self-service breakfast idea though for my...
  • Casper
    South Africa South Africa
    The view and location. The host is a very nice lady and she is going the extra mile for her guests

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.

Hosted by Jo Hedges

9.6
Host review score
Jo Hedges
Situated in the foothills of the Central Drakensberg mountains, in the beautiful Champagne Valley, is our totally unique accommodation, The Bunker. The rustic rock exterior of The Bunker, houses the most modern, comfortable and spacious interior. While it sleeps two, arrangements can be made with the host, to accommodate one to two children up to the age of 17, at no extra charge. The Bunker roof, doubles as a deck on which to have breakfast in the morning and later enjoy a drink while watching the sun set over the Champagne Castle and Cathkin Peaks. The kitchen is fully equipped for self-catering accommodation, with a stove, microwave, fridge etc. DSTV, WiFi (1GB free-thereafter load your own data - instructions available) A hair drier, free standing heater, electric blankets and overhead fans provide extra comfort for the discerning guest. There are braai facilities on the patio of The Bunker. Your host is Jo Hedges who, although not on the premises, lives only a phone call away if needed.
Your host, Jo Hedges is a keen photographer, avid birder and outdoor enthusiast. She enjoys meeting and accommodating people from all over the world. She has a comprehensive information on the Champagne Valley and can advise the guest on places of interest to visit and which leisure trails or more rigorous hikes to undertake. She also has an extensive knowledge of the birds which occur in the area.
Nearby attractions include: • Cathbrew Micro Breweries (Berg Air) • Cedarwood Village Mall with an eclectic array of shops, a supermarket, a restaurant, a chocolate shop and a cheese shop. • Steve Bull's art at Ady's Coffee shop We sell Steve Bull’s unique art and souvenirs, and this shop is a must-visit in Cedarwood Mall • Drakensberg Boys’ Choir School (concerts every Wednesday afternoon during the school term). • Falcon Ridge Bird of Prey Centre • Champagne Sports Resort Golf Course • Monk’s Cowl Country Club and 9 hole golf course • Helicopter flips • Excellent Restaurants • Horse riding • Kwa-Zulu Weavers rug and candle factory • Fishing • The Oaks Supermarket & Petrol • Dragon’s Rest Restaurant (1km from The Bunker) • Hikes up the mountain from Monk’s Cowl Park’s Board. • Valley Bakery, Coffee Shop and Art gallery. • River rafting and Quad Bikes • Adventure Centre with Abseiling and Scootours. • Spionkop Nature Reserve - Large game (45 km) • Thokizisa Tourist Centre • Hot air ballooning • Reptile Centre • Cathedral Peak Wine Estate (40kms) • Several Spa’s and wellness clinics. • Parkrun at The Waffle Hut (Saturdays @ 8am)
Languages spoken: Afrikaans,English

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House rules

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Check-in
From 14:00 to 17:00
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Check-out
Until 10:00
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
Free
Cot upon request
Free
3 - 16 years
Extra bed upon request
Free

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All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Payments by Booking.com
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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

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

Legal information

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

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