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…
Rooms
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.
The Italian Room
Surrounded by Leonardo de Vinci prints.
The Scandinavian Room
Red and green – the colours of Denmark.
The Naturalist Room
All things taken from nature.
The Darjeeling Room
Gold and white tea cups with a hint of navy.
The Garden Room
A gardener’s delight.
The Colonial Natal Room
Reminders of a bygone era.
The Classical Room
Statues from ancient Rome.
The Postcard Room
Notes from travels abroad.
The Blue and White Room
A little bit of porcelain history.
The Swedish Naturalist Room
Collecting bits of nature in soft blue and red.
The Cowboy Room
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.
The Pioneer Room
With the new Pioneer Room now in operation Cleopatra has added another dimension to its gourmet experience.Available to all – breakfasts, lunche…
The Pioneer Room
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.
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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.
The Lounge
Sit by the crackling fire with some tea and chocolate cake.
Wine Cellar
Choose just the right wine in our underground cellar.
Library
Relax with a book and watch the weavers building nests outside.
Weddings
Cleopatra Mountain Farmhouse is fast becoming renowned for its fabulous weddings. Our views – surrounded by the Drakensberg mountains – are spectacular and the gourmet food is arguably amongst the best in KwaZulu-Natal. Catering for up to 60 guests we look forward to welcoming you here for a relaxed and happy celebration never to be forgotten.
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TravelingGerbers
Historical tranquility
This stay was gifted as a birthday present and boy did we love it! You can feel the history of the accommodation with personal attention to each guest as this is a boutique accommodation - right up...
Merrowmum
A lovely place in a beautiful setting
We are just coming to the end of a very peaceful two-night stay here. We stayed in a luxury suite, which was huge, the size of a small cottage, with separate seating area, very comfortable bed...
sharonn198
A Heavenly Weekend at Cleopatra Mountain Farmhouse
An amazing weekend getaway. We were met and greeted by Permy and Amen with big smiles and a refreshing lemonade. Stayed in the Postcard room - lovely big bed in a spacious room. Neat and tidy and...
