The
Antbear Guest House situated just outside
Estcourt in KwaZulu
Natal South Africa
offers hospitable bed and breakfast accommodation. This Estcourt
guest house was originally built in the 1940's and has recently been restored
by sculptor Bruce Attwood. The guest house gets its name from the previous resident,
who lived beneath the floor boards before restoration.
Eccentrically refurbished using wood gathered in the surrounding valleys of Estcourt, the Antbear guest house combines comfort with a unique environment.
Using a fifty-year-old outhouse for the basic framework, Bruce created a unique guest house and home in the rural hinterland of Estcourt Kwazulu-Natal. The original structure consisted of two traditional rondavels, or thatch covered huts, connected by a stoep, or veranda with an overhead trellis. Perched on a kind of natural platform overlooking the Bushman's river, the house has panoramic views of the Drakensberg Mountains for 160 Km.
Relax,
enjoy the view, take walks around the farm and savor the delicious food prepared
by Andrew and Conny. The nearest town to the Antbear guest house is Estcourt.
There is a lot to be seen and done in the area. Experience some exquisite bushman
rock art at Kamberg
or drive up to Giants
Castle and spend some time in the mountains. Day walks or overnight stays
in the caves or mountain huts are both possible and very worthwhile. For those
of you who are fanatical about trout then you'll find yourself in the right
area. The safari feeling can be found in the Weenen
or Spieonkop game
reserves and of course the midlands meander offers plenty of opportunity to
buy some local craftwork or just have a nice drive.
Estcourt is medium sized town in KwaZulu Natal South Africa and serves as the gateway to the Central Drakensberg. Estcourt has much to offer visitors to the region including battlefields sites, Fort Durnford Museum and a factory route.