Ledges Retreat Guest House
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A. Dlamini
Stayed at: Ledges Retreat Guest House
Perfect stopover
Very clean, great breakfast and peaceful garden setting. We’ll definitely come back on our way through the Berg.
M. Joubert
Stayed at: Ledges Retreat Guest House
Comfortable and friendly
The room was simple but spotless. Lovely hosts and very helpful with local hiking tips!
R. Mthembu
Stayed at: Ledges Retreat Guest House
Relaxing atmosphere
Beautiful views, quiet at night, and a good base for exploring the mountains.
A. Dlamini
Stayed at: Ledges Retreat Guest House
Perfect stopover
Very clean, great breakfast and peaceful garden setting. We’ll definitely come back on our way through the Berg.
M. Joubert
Stayed at: Ledges Retreat Guest House
Comfortable and friendly
The room was simple but spotless. Lovely hosts and very helpful with local hiking tips!
R. Mthembu
Stayed at: Ledges Retreat Guest House
Relaxing atmosphere
Beautiful views, quiet at night, and a good base for exploring the mountains.
Accommodation Description
Ledges Retreat Guest House offers warm hospitality and comfortable en-suite rooms on a peaceful smallholding tucked into the Northern Drakensberg. Whether you’re travelling solo, as a couple, or on a quick overnight stop, the guest house provides clean, cosy, and affordable accommodation just 15 minutes from the Royal Natal National Park. The guest house features six tastefully decorated rooms, each with a private entrance and en-suite bathroom. Some rooms include tea- and coffee-making facilities and views of the surrounding gardens or mountains. Guests can enjoy hearty breakfasts in the communal dining area, relax beside the swimming pool, or stretch their legs along the nearby walking paths and riverbanks. Ledges Retreat is known for its friendly hosts, quiet setting, and convenient access to the best of the Drakensberg.
Setting Description
Surrounded by the peaks of the Okhahlamba World Heritage Site — including Hlolela, Sungubala, and the iconic Amphitheatre — Ledges Retreat sits within a quiet farming valley not far from the Putterill River. The area is well-known for its hiking, rock pools, waterfalls, and adventure activities, yet the retreat itself remains peaceful and unspoilt. With easy access to the R74 and under 30 minutes to Bergville, it’s perfectly placed for both rest and exploration.
What We Love
- -Comfortable en-suite rooms with garden or mountain views
- -Relaxed country atmosphere and friendly hosts
- -Excellent location for exploring Royal Natal and surrounds
- -Peaceful lawns, shady trees and a seasonal pool to cool off in
- -Delicious home-cooked breakfasts available by arrangement
Activities
Hiking
River walks
Horse Riding nearby
Mountain biking nearby
We are located in the Okhahlamba World Heritage site, close to the Royal Natal National Park - approx. 20 mins by car. The closest towns to us are Harrismith (50kms) and Bergville (34kms) for fuel, shops, pharmacy etc.
If you are self catering, please remember to bring all your groceries as there are no shops nearby. We also do not have a liquor license so remember to bring your own alcohol.
Nearby attractions include the Amphitheatre 9-hole golf course, All Out Adventures (5kms) and Royal Natal National Park for hiking and fishing. There is also a super-tube at Hlalanathi (7kms from us) for summer-time fun! Outrides can be booked at the Northern Horse at Montusi (approx 7kms from us). Please enquire for more details. Game drives at Kilburn Farm can also be organised, please ask for more details.
On the culinary side, we are 8kms from the Tower of Pizza, and 7kms away from the Oak and Ale Pub and Restaurant (big screen TV!). For mountain bikers, over 150kms of challenging trails are right on our doorstep, and of course there is plenty of space to just walk!
Library
Children's play area
Free parking
Laundry service
Outdoor Pool
BBQ / picnic area
Wi-Fi
Wifi Yes, on entire property
Location
LEDGES RETREAT DISTRICT RD D119 BONJANENI, JAGERSRUST, 3350
How to get there
Directions to Ledges Retreat
We are at the end of District Road D119 (just before The Cavern Resort):
Route A: From Johannesburg
At Harrismith, take the N5 route towards Bethlehem for 4 km then turn left to Qwa Qwa (R74 & R712)
Travel 8km
Turn left, following the R74 towards Bergville and the Oliviershoek Pass.
Travel for 38kms, continue a little way beyond Little Switzerland.
As the Pass levels out turn right at the Northern Drakensberg sign.
Travel towards Royal Natal National Park for 6km only.
Just after the Tower of Pizza, turn right at the sign to The Cavern, Alpine Heath and Hlalanathi.
Continue past the turn off to Hlalanathi and stay on the road towards Alpine Heath and Montusi. Drive past All out Adventures on your left and past the turn to Alpine Heath and Montusi on your right.
Continue on past a green shed on your left hand side and over a small bridge.
About 2kms on you will see a sign for Ledges Retreat on your right hand side. Turn in here and park.
If you reach Cavern you have gone past us, so turn around and drive back about two km's
Route B Durban:
We are at the end of District Road D119 (just before The Cavern Resort):
From Durban, take the N3 beyond Estcourt.
6km after the Shell Ultra City, Exit 194, take the left glide off towards the Northern Drakensberg, Bergville and Winterton (R74).
Travel through the towns of Winterton and Bergville, and on towards Harrismith.
About 29km beyond Bergville (after Outspan Farm Stall and the turn to ATKV Drakensville) turn left towards the Northern Drakensberg (you will see a whole lot of signs for Alpine Heath, Montusi, Cavern etc) (at the base of the Oliviershoek Pass).
Travel towards Royal Natal National Park for 6km only.
Just after the Tower of Pizza, turn right at the sign to The Cavern, Alpine Heath and Hlalanathi.
Continue past the turn off to Hlalanathi and stay on the road towards Alpine Heath and Montusi. Drive past All out Adventures on your left and continue on past the turn to Alpine Heath and Montusi (you’ll the sign for them on your right, drive past the turn). We are about 5kms from All Out Adventures.
Continue on past a green shed on your left hand side and over a small bridge.
About 2kms on you will see a sign for Ledges Retreat on your right hand side.
Turn in here and park.
If you reach Cavern you have gone past us, so turn around and drive back about two km's.
Frequently asked questions
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Please note: your booking is only confirmed once we have received your deposit (payable when booking is made). Proof of payment must be sent to jessica@ledgesretreat.co.za. Should we not receive your deposit, we reserve the right to cancel your booking. The remaining amount is payable one week prior to arrival. Arrangements can be made for the remainder to be paid on arrival. No refunds for early departures, bad weather, late arrivals or no shows. COVID-related cancellations are subject to our normal cancellation policy. However, we are happy to postpone your booking to another date (subject to availability of accommodation) and allocate your deposit to your new booking.
No
No pets allowed
14:00 - 10:00
Yes, complimentary Wi-Fi is available in guest areas.
Yes, breakfast is included.
Yes, daily servicing is included.
Some rooms overlook the mountains; others face the garden.
Yes, it is available for use by all guests on the property.
