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Offering a garden and garden view, The Bunker is located in Champagne Valley, 30 km from Winterton Museum and 45 km from Spioenkop Nature Reserve. This property offers access to a patio and free private parking. The property is non-smoking and is set 4.9 km from Monks Cowl Country Club. The holiday home with a terrace and mountain views features 1 bedroom, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with an oven and a microwave, and 1 bathroom with a shower. A private entrance leads guests into the holiday home, where they can enjoy some fruits and chocolates or cookies. The property has an outdoor dining area. Guests can take advantage of the warm weather with the property's barbecue facilities. Pietermaritzburg Airport is 149 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Free private parking available on-site


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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
9.4
Location
9.6
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Davlynm
    South Africa South Africa
    Quite location with magnificent views of the mountains. Hostess Jo was very helpful and always available a phone call away. Thanks for sorting out the DSTV when it went on the blink.
  • Bertus
    South Africa South Africa
    Very exclusive and peaceful environment. Great view of the mountains. No annoying fellow guests disturbing me since I’m the only person present on the premises. The unit is very modern and exceeded all my expectations. Very spacious unit.
  • Marelize
    South Africa South Africa
    The absolute tranquility and beautiful scenery was a definate highlight. The unit was very clean and comfy and the complimentary breakfast was fresh and scrumptious. Jo is a very lovely and kind host, everything, from check-in to check-out, was so...
  • Nicolette
    South Africa South Africa
    Breakfast was a bonus as it's not normaly included. Welcome note was very nice and personal!
  • Syed
    South Africa South Africa
    The host and the place were wonderful. We like everything and would like to come back again.
  • Nick
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything was top class. Jo was exceptionally helpful. The Bunker is a wonderful place to stay.
  • Mijean
    South Africa South Africa
    It was very nice and very comfortable, beautiful view and beautiful place
  • Jenisha
    South Africa South Africa
    We had the pleasure of meeting hostess Jo Hedges on the day we arrived and again on departure. From the word go Jo was very accommodating we had chocolate spoils, a welcome postcard and complimentary breakfast. She was extremely friendly and...
  • Alison
    South Africa South Africa
    Everything. Bonus was a generator during loadshedding. We had a heatwave and the unit gets very warm, the fans were a godsend.
  • Zelia
    South Africa South Africa
    The view, the location and how efficency our host Jo was.

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Jo Hedges

9.4
9.4
Host review score
Host review score
Jo Hedges
Situated in the foothills of the Central Drakensberg mountains, in the beautiful Champagne Valley, is our totally unique accommodation, The Bunker. The rustic rock exterior of The Bunker, houses the most modern, comfortable and spacious interior. While it sleeps two, arrangements can be made with the host, to accommodate one to two children up to the age of 17, at no extra charge. The Bunker roof, doubles as a deck on which to have breakfast in the morning and later enjoy a drink while watching the sun set over the Champagne Castle and Cathkin Peaks. The kitchen is fully equipped for self-catering accommodation, with a stove, microwave, fridge etc. DSTV, WiFi (1GB free-thereafter load your own data - instructions available) A hair drier, free standing heater, electric blankets and overhead fans provide extra comfort for the discerning guest. There are braai facilities on the patio of The Bunker. Your host is Jo Hedges who, although not on the premises, lives only a phone call away if needed.
Your host, Jo Hedges is a keen photographer, avid birder and outdoor enthusiast. She enjoys meeting and accommodating people from all over the world. She has a comprehensive information on the Champagne Valley and can advise the guest on places of interest to visit and which leisure trails or more rigorous hikes to undertake. She also has an extensive knowledge of the birds which occur in the area.
Nearby attractions include: • Cathbrew Micro Breweries (Berg Air) • Cedarwood Village Mall with an eclectic array of shops, a supermarket, a restaurant, a chocolate shop and a cheese shop. • Steve Bull's art at Ady's Coffee shop We sell Steve Bull’s unique art and souvenirs, and this shop is a must-visit in Cedarwood Mall • Drakensberg Boys’ Choir School (concerts every Wednesday afternoon during the school term). • Falcon Ridge Bird of Prey Centre • Champagne Sports Resort Golf Course • Monk’s Cowl Country Club and 9 hole golf course • Helicopter flips • Excellent Restaurants • Horse riding • Kwa-Zulu Weavers rug and candle factory • Fishing • The Oaks Supermarket & Petrol • Dragon’s Rest Restaurant (1km from The Bunker) • Hikes up the mountain from Monk’s Cowl Park’s Board. • Valley Bakery, Coffee Shop and Art gallery. • River rafting and Quad Bikes • Adventure Centre with Abseiling and Scootours. • Spionkop Nature Reserve - Large game (45 km) • Thokizisa Tourist Centre • Hot air ballooning • Reptile Centre • Cathedral Peak Wine Estate (40kms) • Several Spa’s and wellness clinics. • Parkrun at The Waffle Hut (Saturdays @ 8am)
Languages spoken: Afrikaans,English

Property surroundings

Facilities of The Bunker
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Internet
    Basic WiFi 9 Mbps ( ). Suitable for streaming content and making video calls. Speed test carried out by the host.
    Kitchen
    • Dining table
    • Cleaning products
    • Toaster
    • Stovetop
    • Oven
    • Kitchenware
    • Electric kettle
    • Kitchen
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator
    • Kitchenette
    Bedroom
    • Linen
    • Wardrobe or closet
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Bath or shower
    • Private bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Free toiletries
    • Hairdryer
    • Shower
    Living Area
    • Dining area
    • Seating Area
    Media & Technology
    • Flat-screen TV
    • TV
    Room Amenities
    • Socket near the bed
    • Fold-up bed
    • Clothes rack
    • Electric blankets
    • Tile/marble floor
    • Private entrance
    • Heating
    • Fan
    • Ironing facilities
    • Iron
    Pets
    Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
    Accessibility
    • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
    • Entire unit located on ground floor
    Outdoors
    • Outdoor dining area
    • Outdoor furniture
    • Barbecue
    • BBQ facilities
    • Patio
    • Terrace
    • Garden
    Activities
    • Horse riding
      Additional chargeOff-site
    • Hiking
      Off-site
    • Fishing
      Off-site
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
      Additional charge
    Outdoor & View
    • Landmark view
    • Mountain view
    • Garden view
    • View
    Building characteristics
    • Private apartment in building
    • Detached
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    Miscellaneous
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Languages spoken
    • Afrikaans
    • English

    House rules
    The Bunker takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 14:00 to 17:00
    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
    Check-out
    Until 10:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    0 - 2 years
    Extra bed upon request
    Free
    Cot upon request
    Free
    3 - 16 years
    Extra bed upon request
    Free

    The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

    All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Payments by Booking.com
    Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed
    Pets
    Free!Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    Legal information

    This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

    FAQs about The Bunker

    • The Bunker has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 1 bedroom

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • The prices at The Bunker may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • The Bunker offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Hiking
      • Fishing
      • Golf course (within 3 km)
      • Horse riding
    • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at The Bunker on this page.

    • Check-in at The Bunker is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

    • The Bunker can accommodate the following group size:

      • 2 guests

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • The Bunker is 2.5 miles from the centre of Champagne Valley. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.