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Penwarn Country Lodges

3.0 star property
Country house in Underberg with restaurant and bar/lounge
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
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Individually furnished, laptop workspace
TV
Interior
View from property
Exterior

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
Penwarn Farm, Bushman's Nek Road, Underberg, KwaZulu-Natal, 3257
  • Mkhomazi Wilderness area
    13 min drive
  • Cobham State Forest
    21 min drive
  • Underberg Studio
    46 min drive

Room options

Family Cottage Kingfisher

Highlights

Individually furnished
Kitchen
TV
Separate bedroom
Laptop workspace
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds and 2 Single Beds

Riverside Cottage

Highlights

Individually furnished
Kitchen
TV
4 bedrooms
Laptop workspace
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 10
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Double Beds, 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Luxury Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Individually furnished
TV
Separate bedroom
Laptop workspace
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Luxury

Highlights

Individually furnished
TV
Separate bedroom
Laptop workspace
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

Mthini Lodge

Highlights

Individually furnished
Kitchen
TV
4 bedrooms
Laptop workspace
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 King Beds

Comfort Cottage, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Individually furnished
Kitchen
TV
2 bedrooms
Laptop workspace
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 2 Single Beds

Standard Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Individually furnished
TV
Separate bedroom
Laptop workspace
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Cottage

Highlights

Individually furnished
TV
2 bedrooms
Laptop workspace
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 2 Single Beds

About the area

Underberg

At Penwarn Country Lodges, you'll be 4.9 km (3.1 mi) from Mkhomazi Wilderness area and 5.2 km (3.2 mi) from Drakensberg Mountains. Highlights at this country house include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This smoke-free country house offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and a garden. Added amenities include laundry facilities, barbecues and a picnic area. .Places within a 30-minute drive of this 3-property class Underberg country house include Maloti-Drakensberg Park and Cobham State Forest.
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What's nearby

  • Cobham State Forest - 21 min drive
  • Underberg Country Club - 45 min drive
  • Underberg Studio - 46 min drive
  • Garden Castle Caves Nature Reserve - 48 min drive
  • Reichenau Mission - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger Express - ‬23 min drive

About this property

Penwarn Country Lodges

Country house in Underberg with restaurant and bar/lounge
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. A terrace, barbecue grills, and a garden are also featured at Penwarn Country Lodges. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Underberg country house is smoke free.

  • 13 guestrooms or units
  • 9 buildings
  • Built in 1996
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Penwarn Country Lodges offers 13 accommodations. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Televisions come with satellite channels. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee: ZAR 85 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Nimrod's

Things to do

  • Ecotours
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference space

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

More

  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 6 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Sunday (8 AM - 5 PM)
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Please note: Due to this property's rural location, cell phone service is limited. Guests have access to the property's landline phone at reception if needed.
Please note: 4x4 vehicles are recommended to access the property during summer months. Guests are advised to arrive during daylight hours and to bring warm clothing.
There are no restaurants in the area, and shops are 16 miles (25 kilometers) away. Guests booked in self-catering accommodations should bring food provisions for their entire stay.
Meals are available by reservation only and cannot be requested after check-in.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 3 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Breakfast fee: from approximately ZAR 85 per person

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard.

We should mention

  • Children aged 3 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Penwarn Country Lodges Underberg
Penwarn Country Underberg
Penwarn Lodges Underberg
Penwarn Country Lodges Underberg
Penwarn Country Lodges Country House
Penwarn Country Lodges Country House Underberg

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Penwarn Country Lodges?

Yep, Penwarn Country Lodges has a free self car park.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Penwarn Country Lodges?

No, Penwarn Country Lodges does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Penwarn Country Lodges?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Penwarn Country Lodges?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Penwarn Country Lodges?

No, pets are not allowed.

Penwarn Country Lodges Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 8 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 8 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 8 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 8 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We had an enjoyable, peaceful stay. We were upgraded free of charge to a better unit you which we were very happy about. The only thing was the dirt road to get there is quite bad - need a bakkie or 4 wheel drive. No Cellphone signal. Wifi only in reception which is not very good quality.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Bongani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great breakaway experience, and staff was friendly
It was an amazing experience for my family, we explored various experiences offered in and around the area
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful lodge and surroundings
Fantastic lodge, well equipped, with outstanding beautiful surroundings, it is ideal for to chillout and walks around the surrounding area
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

6/10 Okay

Sheena

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
We booked the luxury family suite for 2 adults, and although beds were very comfortable and room was clean and the food was basic but wholesome and tasty. We found little things were just not up to scratch. ie we had a fire in our room and we had to go outside the room to get more wood they didnt put the wood in the room. We also had to ask for towels in the room on the one day as they had been removed. Had we wanted a shower before dinner there would have been no towels. The power went off for a night when there and there was no candle in the room just a paraffin lantern which was broken and hard to light. The lodge also did not have normal water bottles to place in the rooms when the electric blankets were not able to be used. The lodge has a charm about it but it was a very draughty lodge with lots of gaps around door frames and windows and given how cold it was the lodge was still cold inside. There was a very warming fireplace in the main area however the seating was set so far back from it and guests were having to put chairs closer to the fire only to find that the next day the chairs had been removed again away from the fire. Staff did not assist in moving the chairs either. All in all a lot more attention to detail would lift this lodge to another level. Wifi really not great and extremely slow (which is mentioned on the website) and no cell phone signal at all.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable but a way off the main road, great staff, walks and surroundings
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jeffery

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Farm to Stay At
The Penwarn farm is out of the way by Bushman's Nek. You need to drive a couple of kilometers outside of Underberg then 16 km on a dirt road then 3 km on a rough driveway. You will need a 4X4. The farm only has intermittent wi-fi but you won't need that while you are here anyway. The food is delicious (restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner). The farm tour was a lot of fun. They run a very large dairy and also have a lot of horses. Part of the farm used to be a hunting reserve so there are still wild eland, wildebeest, ostrich, and other wild animals. There are a lot of birds here too. I highly recommend staying here. It is a great, relaxing place where you can hike, horseback ride, or drive around the beautiful Underberg area. It is also close to Sani Pass which is very fun to drive up.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful location. Kind staff. Great cabin. Delicious food!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Réception très courtoise, chiens qui t'accueillent et décor à couper le souffle. Route chaotique,mais ça vaut la peine
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019