Enjoy warm hospitality, comfortable accommodation and a peaceful place where you can unwind and rejuvenate both your body and soul.

Pennygum is an ideal base to explore the Southern Drakensberg of South Africa. You will find us in the 6.5 km from Underberg, on the Drakensberg Garden Road.

Our three garden cottages have a beautiful setting with magnificent views of the mountains and a peaceful country atmosphere. Our largest cottage sleeps up to 10 people and the two smaller cottages sleep two adults in each. They are all tastefully decorated and are serviced daily.

Our Three Cottages:

All linen is provided for bed and breakfast guests. Self catering guests are required to bring their own towels, although all other bed linen is provided.

There are laundry facilities, undercover parking and babysitters. We enjoy a peaceful and secure environment, which our guests find very refreshing.

With prior notice other meals and picnic baskets can be arranged.

Rondawel, Lavender flatlet don't have baths or fireplaces. The Rondawel does not have a TV. There are shared bathrooms in the Family cottage.

Family Cottage:

Our Family Cottage is double story, with its own entrance and garden area. There are three double bedrooms and a dormitory room, which sleeps four people. The cottage has two bathrooms and a modern open plan kitchen with electric appliances. The lounge has an open fireplace and a television with satellite channels. Enjoy a braai on the verandah with magnificent berg views and a peaceful country atmosphere.

Rondavel:

Our Rondavel sleeps two adults. It has the comfort and atmosphere of a thatched roof together with a large grass mat to add comfort. There is an ensuite shower and toilet. There are snack facilities in the room, which include a bar fridge, toaster and sandwich maker. Braai facilities are available. Electric blankets are supplied during winter in addition to blankets and duvets.

Lavender Cottage:

The Lavender Cottage is a cozy flatlet, which is attractively decorated in this theme and sleeps two adults and a young child. It has self catering facilities and is equipped with a tabletop electric stove, a bar fridge and other basic necessary appliances, crockery and cutlery. There is a television in the bedroom with satellite channels and there is an ensuite shower and toilet. As with the other two cottages, this one leads into the garden where there are braai facilities.

The Underberg District:

The Ukhahlamba-Drakensberg Park has recently been declared a World Heritage Site. View San Rock Art sites and explore this nature wonderland with its many rare plants and endangered fauna.

The Underberg district is of course famous for its fly fishing and we specialize in whitewater rafting adventures on the Umzimkhulu River for our guests.

Activities:

We offer personal itineraries for our guests, so that you can make the most of your holiday.

River rafting is a very popular activity at Pennygum. Experience the clean mountain water and beautiful scenery. There are trips to suit both the inexperienced and the more adventurous. Subject to enough water, this is something not to be missed!

A trip up Sani Pass into Lestho is well worth it. There are several tour operators who conduct trips up the Pass on a daily basis. Please bring your passports.

A good experience is to take a rock art walk and discover the culture and paintings of the Bushmen and the caves they lived in. Half and full day walks are available.

There are numerous hikes into the berg, horse rides in the foothills and you even go on game drives – see zebra, wildebeest, most of the antelope and numerous water birds.

The Underberg / Himeville area is well known for its trout fishing. Most of the dams in the area are registered with the Underberg Himeville Trout Fishing Club. Bookings can be made 24 hours ahead of time.

Let us know what your interests are and we will draw up an itinerary to suit you and your family.

Distances From:

• Durban 220 km
• Capetown 1550 km
• Johannesburg 595 km

Guest Comments:

• "Excellent value"
   
• "Very good breakfast – thank you!"
   
• "Your staff are so pleasant and friendly"
   
• "What a beautiful and peaceful environment!"
   
• "This is just what we wanted from a self catering cottage."
   
• "We've stayed in many self-catering places and this is fantastic – we'll definitely be back."