At the foot of Mt Sutherland we offer the warmth of our quaint Pear Tree Cottage. This is the pre-1900 original Elton farm-house constructed of wattle and daub. It has 1 double room and 1 twin room all sharing one bathroom. It has a perfectly simple "old world" charm about it, and is simply perfect for that much needed escape from busy and sophisticated city life. It is also an excellent base from which to explore our scenic Southern Drakensberg countryside and newly proclaimed World Heritage Site. Inside: 1 x Queen bedroom 1 x Twin bedroom 1 Bathroom with a ball and claw bath, toilet and basin A well equipped country kitchen A cozy lounge/dining room with an open fireplace An enclosed porch/birding lounge – a sun trap in winter Outside: A garden setting with sweeping lawns and a private thatched outdoor boma – a shady retreat in summer. Overlooking our horse paddocks and the Bushmansnek valley with uninterrupted views of the berg from the Devils Knuckles to the Giants Cup.

Enjoy the still waters of Mount Sutherland Dam, stocked with rainbows and browns, while stretches of both the Ndawana AND Ngwagwane Rivers are available via 4×4. The Southern Drakensberg is home to the majestic Eland. For those with an interest in birds and indigenous flora and fauna; there are from Fish Eagles to Shell Duck, River Otters to Mountain Reedbuck, Everlastings to wild Agapanthus and Abelia scattered on our slopes. And all the delicate miracles of nature that exist in between. Footpaths, mountain biking, hiking and 4×4 tails. From rough and rugged to gentle farmland, there is something for the resilient and the hopeful. From Thaba Msila at Valley Lakes to Mount Sutherland at Pear Tree Cottage, our summits will put you on top of the world where you can inhale fresh mountain air, see your problems from a bird’s eye view and exhale your stresses.