Antbear
Guesthouse
Fernhurst Farm
Mooi River
KwaZulu-Natal
South Africa
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The Antbear
Guesthouse, originally built in the 1940's and recently restored by sculptor
Bruce Attwood, gets its name from the previous resident, who lived beneath
the floor boards before restoration.
Eccentrically
refurbished using wood gathered in the surrounding valleys, the Antbear
combines comfort with a unique environment.
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a fifty-year-old outhouse for the basic framework, Bruce created a unique
guesthouse and home in the rural hinterland of Kwazulu-Natal. The original
structure which belonged to a farmer friend, consisted of two traditional
rondavels, or thatch covered huts, connected by a stoep, or veranda with
an overhead trellis.
Perched
on a kind of natural platform overlooking the bushman’s river, the house
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Relax,
enjoy the view, take walks around the farm and savor the delicious food
prepared by Andrew and Conny. There is a lot to be seen and done in the
area. Participate in the farm life, feed the calves or watch the milking.
Drive up to Giants Castle, the Champagne valley or Mont Aux Sources. Walk
in the Drakensberg on day trips or even stay in a cave overnight.
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Couples: We have just the perfect place for a honeymoon. We are a small
guesthouse and we let our guests feel welcome in quiet and private surroundings.
We do have one really special room a touch more romantic than what most
places call their honeymoon suites. It’s such that you can even have a
candlelit bath sipping champagne with the bath right in the room. The room
is eccentrically furnished with homemade bed and cupboards. We cook great
food which is the finishing touch to a perfect honeymoon.
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Character:
The Antbear Guest House is all about artistic character based on Eco friendly
principals. All the wooden furniture and artworks have been made here.
Tables, lamps, cupboards, dressing tables, mirrors, chairs, doors and hinges.
Location:
Ideally situated to experience the Drakensberg Mountains. Easy access to
both Central and Southern aspects as well as the best rock art available
in the Drakensberg (Kamberg).
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& Gastronomy: Plan for slow and decadent dinners by candlelight.
We grow our own herbs and vegetables and also own chickens for eggs. Of
course all is done using organic principals and kind conditions to the
animals.
Honeymoon
Romance: Experience our luxury Drakensberg cave where every night turns
into a honeymoon And hammock chairs on the deck is beautifully private
and makes for the perfect honeymoon experience or wedding anniversary.
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Outstanding
Views: On a good day the view stretches out for 120 km to the Amphitheater
but a normal day is only 90 km as far as Cathedral Peak. Infect, i am yet
to see a more spectacular view from any accommodation anywhere.
Check-In
02:00 PM Check-Out 11:00 AM
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Facilities
and Services
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Fax
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Photocopy
Machine
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Internet
Access
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Airport
Shuttle Service
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Wheelchair
Enabled
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Parking
Available
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Laundry
Service
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Garden
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Braai
/ Barbecue
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Library
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Off Street
Parking
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Fireplace
on the Premises
Dining
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Restaurant
on the Premises
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Breakfast
Served
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Lunch
Served
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Dinner
Served
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Set Menu
Offered
Languages
Spoken
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English
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German
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Zulu (isiZulu)
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Facilities
in Rooms/Units
Environment
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Mountain
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Countryside
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Nature
Reserve
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Farm
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Malaria
Free Zone
Activities
Nearby
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Trout
Fishing
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Bird Watching
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Fishing
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Ballooning
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Bicycle
Touring
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Canoeing
/ Kayaking
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Climbing
- Sport
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Climbing
- Traditional
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Hang Gliding
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Horse
Riding
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Paddling
- Whitewater-Rafting
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River
Rafting/Expedition
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Walking
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Hiking
/ Backpacking
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Quad Biking
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Contact:
Antbear
Guesthouse
Fernhurst
Farm
Mooi
River
KwaZulu-Natal
South
Africa
Mooi
River Accommodation - Natal
Midlands Accommodation
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