About The Old Hatchery
The Old Hatchery is a charming country estate located on Drakensberg Gardens Road near Underberg in the Southern Drakensberg, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, surrounded by mountain scenery and the uMzimkhulu River. The property features elegant rooms and cottages equipped with modern amenities such as TVs and private bathrooms. Guests can enjoy facilities such as a restaurant, a bar, and a spacious deck. Activities available include visiting nearby attractions like the Himeville Museum.
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Accommodation Options
Oak Tree Lodge Room 1: Quadruple Room
Large room that sleeps 3. 1 king sized bed and 1 single. Can be three singles. En-suite bathroom has shower and large bath. Access to lounge, dining area, kitchenette, patio and braai area. B&B or room only. DSTV, wi-fi and a/c.
Mountain Cottage Cabin 16
We have three of these delightful little cottages that are ideal for couples. Each has a bathroom, kitchenette, tv, deck and braai facilities. Within earshot of the soothing sounds of the waterfall.
Otter's Den
This beautiful 3 bedroom self-catering unit is great for families and can comfortably sleep seven. The main feature is the large, open plan lounge and kitchen area with french doors opening to the patio. All bedrooms have en-suite bathroom. Dstv & a/c.
Dragonfly
This 3 bedroom self-catering cottage is ideal for groups. Main bedroom has an en-suite bathroom. Second and third bedrooms have a separate shower and toilet. Living room has fireplace and tv. Beautiful kitchen & scullery. Large outside deck with seating.
Oak Tree Lodge Room 2: Double Room
Spacious room with queen sized bed and en-suite bathroom. Sleeps 2. Bathroom has bath and shower. Access to lounge, dining area, kitchenette, patio and braai area. B&b or room only. Dstv, wi-fi and a/c.
Oak Tree Lodge Room 3: Double Room
Spacious and private room that sleeps 2. One king sized bed, can split to two single beds. En-suite bathroom has shower and bath. Access to lounge, dining area, kitchenette, patio and braai area. B&b or room only. Dstv, wi-fi and a/c.
Oak Tree Lodge Room 4: Quadruple Room
Large room that sleeps 3. One king sized bed and one 3/4. King Bed can split iinto 2 singles. En-suite bathroom has shower and large bath. Access to lounge, dining area, kitchenette, patio and braai area. B&B or room only. DSTV, wi-fi and a/c.
Oak Tree Lodge Room 5 :Douible Room
Spacious and private room that sleeps 2. One king sized bed, can be two single beds. En-suite bathroom has shower and bath. Access to lounge, dining area, kitchenette, patio and braai area. B&B or room only. DSTV, wi-fi and a/c.
Oak Tree Lodge Room 6: Quadruple Room
Room that sleeps 3.King bed or 2 singles and extra single bed. En-suite bathroom has shower and large bath. Balcony with mountain view. Access to lounge, dining area, patio and braai area. B&B or room only. DSTV, wi-fi and a/c.
Oak Tree Lodge Room 7: Double Room
Room that sleeps 2. One king sized bed, can be two single beds. Sleeper couch. En-suite bathroom has shower and bath. Extra entrance to outside area. Access to lounge, dining area, patio and braai area. B&B or room only. DSTV, wi-fi and a/c.
Oak Tree Lodge Room 8: 2 x Double rooms
Two connected rooms with en-suite bathroom. Sleeps45. 1 queen bed, 2 singles in 2nd room. Has double doors that open to patio. Access to lounge, dining area, kitchenette, patio and braai area. B or room only. DSTV wi-fi & a/c.
Castle View
Luxury Tent
Enjoy the feeling of camping but in a luxurious way (Glamping!).
Overlooks the beautiful Garden Castle Mountain.
1 bedroom with en-suite bathroom, kitchenette, patio and outside braai area.
Mountain Cottage Cabin 18
We have two of these delightful little cottages that are ideal for couples. Each has a bathroom, kitchenette, tv, deck and braai facilities. Within earshot of the soothing sounds of the waterfall.
Campsite
We have four stands in a peaceful, tranquil setting which can serve for camping or caravans. Each one has electricity and a braai area and the ablutions area has showers, a bath, toilets and a scullery area with sinks for washing dishes.
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