The Bell @ Fernwood

Reviews

• "Spotless clean house! Clean carpets."

  02 March 2020

  "The view is so good ! The house is very private and we appreciate the privacy. The TV d"

• "Peace and quiet"

  26 February 2020

  "In general, a fantastic stay. The window shutters in the main bedroom allow too much sunlight in, so one gets an early start whether one wants to or not... Curtains would be better."

• "Wonderfully relaxing!"

  19 July 2019

  "It was WOW from the minute we walked in the door. Besides the magnificent views, the chalet is very comfortable and has everything you need. The underfloor heating in the bathrooms was a real treat, but having a few spare blankets would have been good as well as a knee rug or two for the lounge.A hammock or pool lounger would be great to read and admire the views.We loved our stay and will definitely be back!"

• "Best Drakensberg accommodation!"

  09 December 2018

  "While we were only here for a weekend, this was the most outstanding place! The absolute tranquility and peace are rivaled only by the magnificent views. The accommodation was beautiful clean and modern. All facilities were throughly well-equipped. Staff were very polite. Everything about making The Bell, from making the reservation to checking out was just wonderful. Petunia was so helpful in holding the place while we got all our friends on board with the trip - we really appreciated that! I actually cant wait to come back here! Please keep up the excellent standards. The fact that there was a cleaning lady also enabled us to make the most of our short time there. Thank you!"

• "The magnificent views, and being so close to nature!"

  19 October 2018

  "Our stay at The Bell was absolutely wonderful!! From the comfort of the home to the beautiful surroundings and nature on your doorstep! The daily visits from the horses and zebras was so special! This venue is just the most perfect spot to get away from it all!! Very sad to leave but we'll definitely be back!!!"

• "tranquility"

  21 September 2018

  "Wonderful place. Has everything you need. Zebras often came to visit."

• "Hideaway in the berg"

  13 April 2018

  "Amazing value, loved every moment!"

• "On top of the world"

  03 January 2018

  "The views were amazing & lovely walks with horses, zebra & buck around. Downside was that the unit was not ready when we arrived at the appointed time. Also, a flat top sheet would have been great to protect from the mosquitoes."

• "Nature"

  07 November 2017

  "Location everything perfectBest place to stay in berg by farPlease do get an aircon and fix bedroom sliding door"

• "Beautiful setting"

  23 October 2017

  "We will definitely be going back! It was such a relaxing weekend in the most beautiful setting."

• "The Bell @ Fernwood"

  13 September 2017

  "Beautiful setting with lovely view. Clean and well equipped."

• "Beautiful peaceful place"

  20 July 2017

  "Cottage was well appointed and comfortable also private"

• "beautiful views and comfort of accommodation"

  29 June 2017

  "The availability of heaters and fire wood was nice.A close combustion fire stove will be much nicer than the open fire (we struggle with smoke inside house)"

• "Stunning"

  06 March 2017

  "What a stunning place right next to the mountain!Awesome interior and friendly staff. I have recommended this place to all my friends and colleagues. I will be back in the winter.Breath taking is the only word"

• "Stunning!"

  28 October 2016

  "We had a stunning weekend at the Bell!"

• "The Bell cottage"

  28 October 2016

  "It was a stunning accommodation with magnificent views of the berg. <br/>Everything spotless clean. Really value for money."

• "Thanks!"

  05 September 2016

  "Wish there were more starts to rate the Bell @ fern-wood......<br/><br/>This was one experience of a lifetime.<br/>Facilities : Best in class<br/>View : Please be there to experience, words will fall short<br/>Experience : Wish i had know about it earlier. I would have visited this place every month. Sadly I am leaving SA next month.<br/><br/>A perfect place for a family outing, Safe and beautiful.<br/><br/><br/>"

• "Breathtaking views!"

  26 June 2016

  "We had a wonderful stay at The Bell. The house is very comfortable, warm and the views from every room are just amazing! The staff were all very friendly and we enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere at the lodge. We will definitely be visiting again!"

• "VERY PERFECT"

  08 December 2015

  "<span style="line-height: 22.4px; font-size: 16px; color: #222222; background-color: #ffffff;">My 2 time in The Bell . YES! Super beautiful, conformable, clean, everything for the kitchen, good decor.</span><div><span style="line-height: 22.4px; font-size: 16px; color: #222222; background-color: #ffffff;">Very perfect the WIFI. A place to rest, excellent location, beautiful view of the mountains. Of course I have recommended and will recommend this place. Of couse I will back Gabriela of Buenos Aires, Argentina</span></div>"

• "Absolute delight"

  23 November 2015

  "The pictures do not do this place justice. The inside is so spacious nicely decorated. The area is stunning and one evening we had a braai surrounded by zebra on the lawn. Could not recommend this place enough"

• "Perfect house with a stunning view"

  21 August 2015

  "The Bell is beautifully located in the mountains of Drakensbergen, you see no neighbours, only nature. The view is absolutely stunning. The house is well equiped and the fireplace is a must in wintertime. You can do nice walks on the grounds of Fernwood to the waterfalls and there is short cut on foot to the National Park. Zebras do walk around in your garden.The whole family enjoyed it."

• "Marvellous"

  13 April 2015

  "The facilities were perfect all around the house. So the house did not have any thing missing. In front of house, we could see zebras."

• "Wonderful weekend at Fernwood!"

  15 January 2015

  "The Berg was very hot during the day, but cool in the evenings - the chalet was very airy & equipped and comfortable. The reserve is very peaceful with many walking trails. There is plentiful of springbuck, zebra and horses on the reserve, which graze around the chalets. Staff very responsive and pleasant. A great stay, thanks!Sheik-Essop"

• "Super beautiful"

  22 November 2014

  "Super beautiful, conformable, clean, everything for the kitchen, good decor. A place to rest, excellent location, beautiful view of the mountains. Of course I have recommended and will recommend this place. Of couse I will back Gabriela of Buenos Aires, Argentina"

• "Fabulous stay!"

  14 November 2014

  "What a wonderful stay in a beautiful, spotlessly clean cottage which was very tastefully furnished and equipped with everything one could possibly need. The views are spectacular. Thank you to the very friendly and helpful staff! We will be back!"

• "Another stay in paradise"

  26 August 2014

  "This was our 2nd stay at The Bell. Luxurious, very affordable and an absolute gem. Best views with nature right on your doorstep yet living in absolute style. What an amazing place!"

• "Brilliant Stay"

  04 August 2014

  "We stayed at The Bell this past weekend. Everything was really wonderful - spectacular views, fantastic accommodation in excellent condition. We truly enjoyed our stay and made some special memories! Our only complaint (if you can call it that) was that the fireplace shoot was not opened properly, as a result, the evenings were spent with burning eyes as we just had to light the fire!"

• "A wonderful experience and get away"

  06 July 2014

  "The Bell @ Fernwood was all I could ask for in a break away from the hustle and bustle of Joburg. The Bell was a very well thought out, high quality, chalet, that accommodated all of our needs and wants! There were hiking trails, a tennis court and fishing. The DSTV bouquet was a real treat, and there was great 3G signal. There is lots to do in the area, and some great shops along the way, it's a really wonderful place. Thank you to Shirley and all the staff, who were very helpful, accommodating and friendly."

• "Our review of The Bell @ Fernwood"

  04 July 2014

  "We spent 5 nights at The Bell during July 2014. We loved every minute and will definitely return to The Bell after having explored various accommodation options in the area during our lifetime. The environment and cottage are equally well maintained and child friendly, offering everything you'd expect from a stay in the Champagne Valley."

• "A jewel in a heavenly setting!"

  13 February 2014

  "We have just had a wonderful few days at the Bell. The unit was exceptionally well maintained, beautifully decorated, extremely comfortable and spotlessly clean. Beautiful accommodation in a stunning setting to which we will return with joy!"

• "Great"

  23 January 2014

  "The Bell is exquisite, what you see on the pictures is what you get. From the drive up to the house, to the actual house and the view from the house. We arrived around 19h00 and the offices were closed, however one of the ladies came to check on us the following morning to see if we arrived safely and if there was anything we needed. You don't normally get cleaning services in self-catering accommodation, so this was definitely an up for us. This was by far the best holiday and rest assured we will be going back again."

• "Second visit"

  09 November 2013

  "Fantastic facilities. Beautifully decorated to suit every need. Our second visit and won't be the last. The only complaint is that the walking trails are not clearly marked and in-house facilities like the library and tuck shop and games room were unknown pleasures we could have enjoyed had we known about them."

• "Impressed"

  12 August 2013

  "Was so impressed. From the moment we got there, we experienced great service. Communication was excellent from the moment of making the booking to when we arrived and then the next day, someone came to ask if all was,ok in the chalet. The price is so reasonable. We will definitely go back!"

• "Relaxing holiday"

  06 August 2013

  "My husband and I just spent the past weekend at The Bell and I must say that this is totally the place to come to to rest, relax and enjoy the magnificent Drakensberg Mountains at their best. The weather played along and it was mid twenties for the entire time we were there.Warm beautiful weather, just chilly when the sun set but there was plenty of wood provided for the inside fireplace, which was very welcome. The Chalet itself was very modern, being newly built and had all the modcons one could wish for. We especially liked the underfloor heating, very welcome on those chilly nights. A special thanks to Shirley who made us feel welcome and took the time to give us directions and phoned us en-route to make sure we were on the right track. It was very special as well to view the roaming game up close, especially the zebra who were browsing on our back lawn for most of the time we were there. It was especially enjoyable to wake up every morning and to see the sunshine reflecting off the mountains. All in all an extremely satisfying and enjoyable holiday, pity it couldn't have been longer but I will definitely go back whenever possible."

• "Had the best weekend"

  22 July 2013

  "Thank you for a great weekend at The Bell. I have wonderful memories of Fernwood Lodge and this weekend was no different. Our friends commented on the cleanliness of the house and Lucy (our helper) was friendly and efficient. The house was also so nice and warm. The big lawn in front of the house is also great for kids, as our daughter had the best time playing, looking at the berg and wild animals grazing. We have decided to make this an annual holiday and is looking forward to our next visit."

• "Peaceful"

  17 July 2013

  "It was the most relaxed and enjoyable time for me and the kids.It was peaceful and a fun holiday."

• "The Bell"

  30 May 2013

  "Great value for money. Lovely clean and well equipped accommodation. Everything we needed and more. The walks were wonderful. We were sorry to leave and will definitely visit there again."

• "Excellently positioned for breathless views"

  23 May 2013

  "This past weekend my wife and I celebrated our 1st Anniversary, I could not think of a better place to switch off from the busy life of Gauteng, to reconnect and rekindle our love. Fernwood Lodge really made this occasion a special one,this is the ideal place to switch off. The Bell is excellently positioned for breathless views. I immediately booked the next holiday on Bells on my return and would go there again and again. I recommend this place to everyone...!"

• "Excellently positioned for breathless views"

  23 May 2013

  "This past weekend my wife and I celebrated our 1st Anniversary, I could not think of a better place to switch off from the busy life of Gauteng, to reconnect and rekindle our love. Fernwood Lodge really made this occassion a special one, this is the ideal place to switch off. The Bell is excellently positioned for breathless views. I immediately booked the next holiday on Bells on my return and would go there again and again. I recommend this place to everyone...!"

• "Amazing, thank you"

  14 January 2013

  "We had an amazing time at the bell. I highly recommend fernwood lodge. Friendly staff and an amazing atmosphere. Thanks Fernwood!"

• "Most pleasant"

  08 December 2012

  "We had the most pleasant stay at Fernwood Lodge, the friendly staff made us feel very welcome, the view was awesome, the animals were great, and the tranquility of the resort really recharged our batteries, will most definately go back and recommend it to anyone who really needs a break from the hustle and bustle of life."

• "Wonderful place"

  02 October 2012

  "This wonderful place exceeded our expectations. Beautiful surroundings with zebras grazing on your lawn – the view is much better than on the pictures! Accommodation is spacious and luxurious. Should perhaps tone down the review to ensure we get a booking again!"

• "Absolutely stunning"

  11 September 2012

  "We had the most amazing stay at "The Bell." From the friendly welcoming,from the reception lady, to the stunning accommodation. Everything was great. What a fantastic weekend. The views of the berg were breathtaking and I was proud to show off our beautiful country to our overseas family."

• "Relaxing stay at The Bell Fernwood Lodge"

  15 July 2012

  "We simply loved our stay at the Bell. It was clean, presentable, practical, and most of all relaxing. The heaters and underfloor heating were well used whilst we enjoyed some proper winter weather. The new TV interfaced with our computer and we were able to watch our holiday pics on the big flat screen.The best was the morning view when lying in bed and watching the sun rise over the Drakensberg mountains - simply awesome! We will stay there again and recommend it to anyone who needs a relaxing holiday."

• "Very enjoyable"

  18 July 2011

  "We had a very enjoyable and comfortable stay at The Bell at Fernwood. The cottage was very well equipped, very clean and comfortable. The staff were very friendly and hospitable. I didn't feel the cold much with the good heating facilities in the cottage. The views were breathtaking. The perfect place to rejuvenate the mind, body and soul and be in touch with nature (we had zebras on our front lawn, amazing!)."

• "A real must!"

  28 September 2009

  "Extremely good value for money! 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms plus it fully serviced daily. Really friendly staff plus an awesome view of the mountains."

• "A real must!"

  28 September 2009

  "Extremely good value for money!3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms plus it fully serviced daily. Really friendly staff plus an awesome view of the mountains."

• "Weekend at the Bell"

  01 September 2009

  "A big thank you to the Bell, we had a fantastic stay! The accommodation was very comfortable and the views majestic. Everything was clean, the place is obviously well looked after. We enjoyed the warmth of the fireplace and the girls were pleasantly surprised when the maid came in every morning to clean up, giving us more time to really enjoy the place. We had a nice break and definitely look forward to visiting again.Donny Naicker - Johannesburg"

• "Weekend at the Bell"

  01 September 2009

  "A big thank you to the Bell, we had a fantastic stay! The accommodation was very comfortable and the views majestic. Everything was clean, the place is obviously well looked after. We enjoyed the warmth of the fireplace and the girls were pleasantly surprised when the maid came in every morning to clean up, giving us more time to really enjoy the place. We had a nice break and definitely look forward to visiting again.Donny Naicker - Johannesburg"

• "Wonderful experience"

  12 April 2009

  "Thank you so much for the wonderful experience at The Bell. It was truly one of our best holidays. We went for various hikes in the Berg, did horseback riding and was constantly treated to the most magnificent views of the mountains. We will most definitely be back for more. The place is so well equipped with all that you need for a truly comfortable stay. Everything was clean and in excellent condition. Thanks again for everything."

• "Wonderful experience"

  12 April 2009

  "Thank you so much for the wonderful experience at The Bell. It was truly one of our best holidays. We went for various hikes in the Berg, did horseback riding and was constantly treated to the most magnificent views of the mountains. We will most definitely be back for more. The place is so well equipped with all that you need for a truly comfortable stay. Everything was clean and in excellent condition. Thanks again for everything."