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CLEOPATRA MOUNTAIN FARMHOUSE

Cleopatra Mountain Farmhouse is a charming little getaway, nestled in the Drakensberg Mountains. Originally used only as a small cookery school, Cleopatra now has six wonderful rooms and a stunningly situated dining room cantilevered over a crystal clear dam with magnificent views of the mountains.

The spacious rooms occupying the former stables are wonderfully unique, each individually decorated with tremendous flair. All have snug down duvets and pillows, fresh, crisp cotton sheets and mohair blankets. Large claw foot bathtubs and heated towel rails ensure a feeling of comfort and luxury. Attention to detail is omnipresent, with freshly cut flowers, tea, coffee and cakes in every room . Wake to a spectacular view of mist covered mountains emerging in the early morning sun and make your way to a delightful breakfast in the flower filled dining room.

Cleopatra enjoys a fabulously remote and isolated location, in the heart of South Africa's towering Drakensberg Mountains. The Farmhouse is directly adjacent to the Highmoor Nature Reserve, where guests can enjoy hiking along nature trails, past crystal clear rock pools and waterfalls, with the chance of viewing some of the Reserve's many species of birds, antelope, and smaller mammals. Horse-riding can be arranged close by, and of course there is trout-fishing on the farm and at many dams and rivers in the area. Cleopatra is also a short drive from Giant's Castle Nature Reserve, one of the most spectacular parts of the Drakensberg and home to some of Southern Africa's most important San Bushman rock art sites.

After a day of hiking and exploring, you will be ready for a truly exceptional dinner. Take the opportunity to choose just the right bottle of wine from the walls of an extensive cellar, deep underground. Then, relax and enjoy the ambience as you partake in a five course gourmet feast, designed and prepared by the owners, Richard and Mouse Poynton. The Poyntons have worked and studied extensively throughout Europe under the continent's leading chefs, and are famous throughout South Africa for their remarkable culinary skills.

Cleopatra is intimate, personal and very welcoming, as well as an unforgettable gourmet adventure. We think that is the perfect base from which to explore the heart of the stunning Drakensberg Mountain Range, as well as savour some of the best food in South Africa.

To find out more about Cleopatra Mountain Farmhouse, or to make a reservation, call on 27-11-463-7889 or email us.

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