Within a decade, Cleopatra Mountain Farmhouse has earned global renown as a romantic gourmet getaway. Nestled in the heart of the KwaZulu-Natal Drakensberg, we are a luxury, gourmet lodge dedicated to sumptuous food and rustic luxury. With just 11 rooms we are a haven for those looking to break away from their fast-paced life to enjoy mountain walks, roaring log fires, 7 course dinners and time for relaxation and pampering. We at Cleopatra Mountain Farmhouse look forward to welcoming you…
Accomodation
Cleopatra Mountain Farmhouse is nestled on the edge of a dam and opens to mountain views. Accommodations include rooms, suites, and cottages that are decorated in the charming style of countryside.
Rooms
Surrounded by Leonardo de Vinci prints.
Red and green – the colours of Denmark.
All things taken from nature.
Gold and white tea cups with a hint of navy.
Reminders of a bygone era.
Statues from ancient Rome.
Notes from travels abroad.
A little bit of porcelain history.
The Swedish Naturalist Room
Collecting bits of nature in soft blue and red.
The wild west at it’s best.
Dining
Dinner is a sumptuous 7 course affair with no effort or expense spared to give our guests a memorable dining experience. Richard talks you through every mouthful from pan to plate before you sit down to enjoy his creations, and he doesn’t mind telling you that Cleopatra’s food is all about the tastes, fun and passion that go into good country cooking!Don’t forget to stay for breakfast, though. The unusual and exciting 3 courses are the icing on the cake of your flavourful time with us. We so look forward to your stay with us at Cleopatra Mountain Farmhouse.
With the new Pioneer Room now in operation Cleopatra has added another dimension to its gourmet experience.
Available to all – breakfasts, lunches and dinners are now served every day. Cleopatra also specializes in weddings, functions and special birthdays as well as other celebratory occasions.
Recreation
Cleopatra's helpful hosts are happy to arrange for excursions or viewings of local bushman paintings. Guests can enjoy exploring the area either by foot or with a rental bike, and take a swim in mountain streams, or go trout fishing.
Sit by the crackling fire with some tea and chocolate cake.
Choose just the right wine in our underground cellar.
Relax with a book and watch the weavers building nests outside.
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