Caterpillar and Catfish Cookhouse

Caterpillar and Catfish Cookhouse Bed & Breakfast accommodation in Bergville Kwazulu Natal

Description

For hipcats, jetlags, gourmets, dipsomaniacs, the bossa nova and the boogie woogie. Caterpillar and Catfish Cookhouse is situated on the crest of the Oliviershoek pass, overlooking the majestic Northern Drakensburg. With a rustic splendour, this historical stone-house hosts nine en-suite rooms, stylishly and comfortably decorated.

About Us

Caterpillar Catfish on Oliviershoek Pass -1730m above sea level - is situated between the Sterkfontein dam and Seletwane Mountain - overlooking the majestic Northern and Central Drakensberg. (AA Highly Rated accommodation TGSA 3 star guesthouse.)

Our name is derived from all the thousands of caterpillars and catfish seen daily during the Summer months.

We have 3 large St Bernard dogs on the property, Called Ludwig, Luna and Babalu.

Caterpillar and Catfish Cookhouse is a place for people who enjoy amazing food, good laughter and fiesta feelings against a backdrop of ever – changing beauty.

History

This originial Windmill homestead on Oliviershoek Pass - - was built in 1936 by Otto Zunckel. Otto was part of the Berlin Missionary Society arriving in Africa in the 1850, to built the Emmaus Mission Station / Hospital.

Our staff compliment originate from the Amazizi tribe down in the foothills of the Northern Drakensberg. The Drakensberg was once inhabited by the San people, also known as Bushmen. They have left us a legacy of their paintings on the sandstone cliffs and cave walls, depicting their way of life and the various animals and people they encountered. In due course, the Amazizi, a tribe of the Nguni race arrived, and occupied the river valleys and approaches to the Drakensberg mountains.

Accommodation

Room 2 = double with bath

Room 4= twin with shower

Room 5 Family room ,1 double and 2 single beds, shower

Room 6/7/9 = double with shower

Room 8 = double and 1 single, shower

Contact Details

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Facilities

Dinner is optional a la carte

Food /Wine

The Cookhouse enjoys festive cuisine with an eccentric array of fresh ingredients, global tastes and experiences – never pretentious, but with a touch of drama. Guests can feel the ‘vibe’ from the kitchen and the staff’s camaraderie for food. Choose your own wines from our Grape Escape (Award won: Diners Club International: GOLD )

Caterpillar Catfish Cookhouse is situated on the crest of the Oliviershoek Pass (1730m), overlooking the majestic Northern Drakensberg. Restored to its original splendor, this house hosts seven non-smoking en-suite double/twin rooms with a rate including breakfast.

Directions

From Johannesburg Take the N3 to Durban / Harrismith. After the Bergview Complex on your left, take the off ramp for Harrismith / Bethlehem / Qwa Qwa. Turn right at the Stop sign and drive towards the Spur Steak Ranch on your left. Cross over at both 4-way Stops Travel straight on for another 4.5 km and turn left at the first T-Junction – Alternative Durban / R712 / Qwa – Qwa / Phuthaditjhaba / Bergville. Travel on that road for another 8.5 km, once again turn left at the T-Junction onto the Bergville R74. We are 23.1 km further on, on the crest of the Olivieshoek Pass. The old sandstone house on the right. From Bloemfontein Take the N1 from Bloemfontein to Winburg. At Winburg take the Senekal / Bethlehem / Harrismith turnoff. Just before Harrismith take the R712 Alternative road to Durban / Bergville. Travel for another 8.5 km, and turn left onto the Bergville R74. We are 23.1 km further on, on the crest of the Oliviershoek Pass. The old sandstone house on the right. From Durban Take the N3 to Johannesburg. Take the Bergville / Colenso / Winterton / R74 off ramp after the Escort Ultra City. Follow the sign to Bergville / Winterton (22 km). Bypass Winterton to Bergville (22 km). Bypass Bergville and carry on straight for another 40km. We are on the top of the Oliviershoek Pass. The old sandstone house on the left. DIRECTIONS FROM US TO QWA-QWA / PHUTHADITJHABA / GOLDEN GATE / CLARENS Turn left out of our gate. Drive 23.1 km and turn left on the R712 for another 33 km. Qwa-Qwa and Phuthaditjhaba is on your left. Travel for another 33 km and you’ll come to Golden Gate, further on is Clarens.

What do our users think

04.05.2009 by Recent Visitor from South Africa
- The main residence of this lodge looked very comfortable and cosy, however the self catering chalets were misrepresented. There was hardly a kitchen at all, the room was not very spacious and we froze that night even though we wore track-suits to bed and bought our own duvet! We ended up leaving a day early and seeking alternative accomodation because we couldn't deal with the cold. Food was excellent, but i do recommend that you stay in the Guest House and not the Self Catering Accomodation, and you will have a pleasurable stay.

04.06.2008 by Michael Porter from SA

- 2/5
- Please advise on availability and rates for the above dates for 2 adults, or alternative dates of 10th to 13th July 2008. Thank you

21.01.2008 by duncan gohl from sa

- 3/5
- stayed in windmill bungalows, top notch! only hoping the blonde receptionist/barlady is not permanent staff. very short in manners and short on friendliness. also did not think you had any sweeterner for coffee. that's it, no 'let me find some for you' great meals were enjoyed by both of us. will be back as the price suited our pensioners pockets!