Name: Cleopatra Mountain Farmhouse
Address: Highmoor Road Kamberg Valley : Midlands KwaZulu-Natal, Kamberg, Kamberg, Kamberg, 3300, South Africa
Rating: 9

Smoke-free property

Heating

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Garden

Private check-in/check-out

All Spaces Non-Smoking (public and private)

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Non-smoking rooms

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Packed Lunches

Bottled water (at extra charge)

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Internet

Free bicycle rental

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Fishing

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Free parking nearby

Free Parking on Premises

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Cycling

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Mokhotlong Airport

Cleopatra Mountain Farmhouse

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canal-view

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golf-view

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inland-view

lake-view

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not-guaranteed

wired-internet-access

smoking

sauna

duplex

safe

mini-bar

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pets-allowed

wi-fi

kitchen

We booked a family stay for the weekend with a party of 8 taking 6 rooms. Arrival was no problem. We all got directed to our rooms and we needed to make one change because of distance from dining facilities.

Wine cellar was suitable stocked with some nice wines and the bar was stocked with premium and stock liquor. Check the prices for some of the premium liquor before ordering if money is a thing. 

The main reason for booking Cleopatra was the chef. Two of our party had dietary needs, lacto vegetarian and gluten free. There needs were not satisfied. In the booking it was mentioned and every meal it had to be repeated and food sent back at times. Part of the meal was on there plate with parts missing. Meal plan for the vegetarian was non existent. I do think if you have dietary needs this place is not for you. My food was not to standard of a top chef as described in the write ups and other reviews read. 

Rooms were dated and my bed was lumpy. Also smelt a bit damp. 

Overall not going back.

Average

First off - what a phenomenal stay we had over NYE.  Faultless all round - food, ambience, rooms, staff, grounds .... everything was just fantastic.  It was our second visit, and although this time we only saw Richard once, his influence can be seen and felt everywhere.

The staff could not be any better if they tried - they are willing to engage in conversation, they are friendly and nothing is too much trouble for them.

If you happen to want one of their speciality rums or gins I suggest you ask the price, unless price is no object.  A double tot of one of the rums we tried cost more than a bottle of our normal preference!

The spa is definitely worth a visit - best facial ever!

A little comment on the "recommended" route and duration of travel.  If you are coming from Johannesburg reckon on around 4.5 hours to Mooi River (timing taken from Sandton).  The entire route up to that point is under surveillance by 'average speed' cameras, and the entire FS section has a speed limit of 100 kph.  We took the recommended route, via Nottingham Road, and it took us just over 1 hour on bad roads (from Nottingham Road to Cleopatra), a lot of which was dirt, and if you are not familiar with the road a lot of care is needed in order to spot the potholes, of which there are plenty.  Travelling back we took the not recommended tar road to Rosetta.  Travel time was 40 minutes and although you may sometimes think that the potholes will never end, it really is very manageable and a large part is absolutely perfect.

By the way, the pastry is to die for - if I could have bundled the pastry chefs up and taken them home with me I would have done so!

Absolutely FAB U LOUS

Very pictueque location the rooms were clean and comfortable. Great place to visit for hiking or to relax. The staff were all friendly and helpful and Brian was  even took me for a walk around the hills. The food is excellent with a 5 course evening meal included in the price.

Lovely quiet escape.

We absolutely loved our stay at Cleopatra’s! Such a warm and genuine welcome from each and every member of staff, they could not do enough to make our stay as special as possible. Bags carried by Amen to our warm and inviting room where everything was perfect in its own rustic way. The rooms are external to the main house but absolutely charming. Bed so comfy, snacks and drinks, lovely sitting area, fire ready laid. Great turn down service whilst we were having our evening meal and umbrellas helpfully provided (the rain was biblical!). 

The food is mentioned by most of the reviews… and rightly so, it was so good! I was given the most delicious vegetarian options, for dinner and breakfast which was impressive as they had no prior notice (my diet requirements had not been passed on by the agents). The atmosphere was delightful and the visit to the wine cellar to choose wines for our meal was a delight. 

Peace and quiet. Wonderful walks from the farmhouse. Canoeing on the small lake. All make our stay one of the best on our South African travels. The roads to reach the farmhouse were sometimes a bit rugged but worth every bump and pothole! Would not hesitate to recommend and would stay again in heartbeat… but would stay for longer if we came again!

Loved our stay. An absolute gem!

We visited Cleopatras Farmhouse several years ago and enjoyed it so much that we decided to visit again.  We arrived on a rainy day and had a minor problem on the gravel road which is the last 5km to the farmhouse.  I rang the farmhouse and they immediately sent a couple of men to assist us.   Problem solved!  The room was very comfortable with thoughful touches : fire lit whilst we were at dinner, bed warmed and some complimentary port.  The food was great : this is definitely a reason to visit, but then so is the amazing scenery.  There is also a spa where I enjoyed a massage.

Amazing views and great food

We'd booked this lovely place back in January 2021, for November 2022. But 2 days ago the hotel has cancelled our booking because they have taken a booking for a larger group that wants a 'covid secure' environment. So our booking (in place since January 2021) has been cancelled to make way for the group that wants no other guests there. Our tour operator is trying to find an alternative but most other nearby places are now fully booked. It appears that we have been "dumped". 

So I cannot comment on the accommodation or the food. But the business ethics are disappointing. South Africa deserves much better ambassadors than this.

Cancelled my booking for a better offer?

Beautiful establishment with picture perfect gardens as if it was a movie set. Rooms are well furnished with everything you need. Staff are super attentive and always eager to go the extra mile.

The downfall for me was the food! Apparently the previous night ( Friday) was amazing, however they changed chef and Saturday’s dinner… I enjoyed the first two courses, the main was terrible! Left it aside.
Dessert was fine.

Breakfast, a disaster! All i ate was dried banana slices and a glass of hot water with lemon. My fruit had a hair in, my English muffin was doused in water from my poached egg - but wait! Who tops a poached egg with honey just mixed into mustard making it unbelievably sweet!?

I basically starved.

If you want good food check who is the chef please.

Everything was amazing except the food

We so enjoyed our one night here. The welcome as we arrived, the way the check-in and luggage were handled so slickly. And staff who seem genuinely interested in making your stay comfortable were a lovely and welcome surprise. 
The gardens and setting in general, are very special. 
Only minor criticisms, the standard room we were in was tired and very old-school. Other than that, maybe freshly squeezed juice in the morning rather than the out-of-the-box stuff we were served.

Wonderful setting and very good service.

We initially booked an executive suite but were "upgraded" to a cottage. It was shabby and far from 5-star. Food was good and the massage therapist was a treat but we don't plan on returning to Cleopatra. The toilet was constantly running, a bathroom sink was leaking around the bowl, and towels were frayed and worn out. In-room decor and fixtures need some serious updating... everything is so old, it's like stepping back in time into the 90s.
The fireplace became a safety hazard; we returned to our room after dinner to find it filled with smoke. At least the staff were friendly and obliging. Lastly, know that the roads to get here are riddled with potholes and it takes at least 45 minutes to reach Nottingham Road so keep this in mind.

"Rustic" = Shabby, but dinners were good.

Cleopatra is definitely a foodie destination, amazing food, great wine cellar. The setting is very peaceful and quiet. Comfortable rooms, quite rustic ( that is not a criticism!)  We had a lovely, large suite but no view. Vey clean accommodation, friendly staff. We drove up to the top of the mountain and walked around,it is very beautiful up there.

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