Cleopatra Drakensberg Mountain Farmhouse and Country House Accommodation Giants Castle Drakensberg Mountains

Richard and Mouse Poynton would like to welcome you to Cleopatra Mountain Farmhouse-

Having been one of the originators of the Country House movement in the 1980’s, we travelled overseas after our Granny Mouse’s Country House days, working and absorbing the international “foodie” world. We came back enthused and decided to use the family farm to start what we think of as our dream hotel – an intimate gourmet getaway.

Our family has been coming up to the farm since the 1940’s and we’ve always known this was something special with its breath-taking mountain views, crystal clear streams and ultimate peaceful solitude. We believe it is ideal for its intended purpose as a restful refuge and along with our professional yet understated service we hope this is most of all a gourmet experience to remember

	We are situated in the Kwa-Zulu Natal section of the Drakensberg, a range of Mountains that run down the east side of South Africa. We are about 2 hours drive from Durban and 5 hours drive from Johannesburg.
	Summer temperatures may range from 20°C during the day, often with dramatic afternoon thunderstorms. Winter daytime temperatures range from 10°C to 25°C and the night temperatures can drop to below 0°C.
	Our menu changes every evening according to the seasons in our gardens and the availability of our local produce.
	We have a bountifully stocked underground cellar and we focus on local South African wines which we love to drink and know go well with food. (Although a few French champagnes have been known to sneak themselves in from time to time!)
	We are a proud member of the Best of KZN – a group of luxury owner-run hotels based throughout Kwa-Zulu Natal, with great emphasis on the guest’s complete comfort. Please visit the site to see more on all the exceptional properties.