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.