CLEOPATRA MOUNTAIN FARMHOUSE - Fort Nottingham Hotels

Rooms, suites, and villas at Cleopatra Mountain Farmhouse are set on a dam edge with mountain views. The Colonial Suite has a separate sitting room with fireplace and an outdoor area. All rooms include a fireplace, electric blanket, and free-standing bath. The Standard Double Room has a fireplace, comfortable bedding, and a great view. The Villa has a separate lounge, large bedroom, and a bathroom with both shower and bath. The Garden Room has a comfortable bed, fireplace, and luxurious bedding.

Cleopatra offers a 3-course breakfast, homemade cakes and pastries in the afternoon, and a 6-course dinner. The menu is explained each night and paired with wines from the cellar. The dinner presentation is high quality and includes a bread basket. The restaurant also serves a 5-course dinner with wine pairings. Vegetarian options are available but not always good. The bar stocks premium and standard liquor. The wine cellar has a great selection of wines.

The property has a garden, dam, and sun terrace with outdoor furniture. Guests can use the spa and wellness centre for back, foot, full body, head, neck, and other massages. Spa facilities include a sauna and spa treatments. There is also a shared lounge/TV area, a library, and a picnic area. Activities include fishing in the dam, hiking, walking tours, and mountain biking. The area has trout fishing and a nearby golf course. Horse riding is available.

Cleopatra Mountain Farmhouse is in the Drakensberg Mountains, on the border of Giants Castle Nature Reserve. It is a 30 km drive on a gravel road from Rosetta. The road is rough and requires a 4x4. From the property, guests can hike at Highmoor and Kamberg Reserves. The Kamberg Rock Art Centre is a must-visit. The property is near Nottingham Road and the Midlands Meander shops. The drive takes longer than expected due to the road condition.

Staff are helpful and friendly. The hosts arrange excursions and viewings of local bushman paintings. The housekeepers turn down the bed and light a fire in the evening. They also put pajamas in the electric blanket. The bar and restaurant are managed by Caster and Buhle. The owner, Mouse, listens to feedback. The property offers free parking, a safety deposit box, and key access. The concierge service is available. The property provides packed lunches, ironing service, and daily housekeeping. The spa treatments are given by Buhle. The property also has board games, puzzles, and a shared lounge.