Clivia Hill Guest Cottage

Clivia Hill is situated on Bell Park Dam in the Central Drakensberg region of KwaZulu-Natal and offers self-catering or bed and breakfast accommodation in a tranquil and scenically beautiful setting.

The thatched guest cottage, which comfortably sleeps six adults, comprises a living area with open-plan kitchen and three double bedrooms, each with its own bath- or shower room adjacent or en suite. The two upper bedrooms open onto a balcony offering scenic views through 180 degrees.

All the rooms are equipped with wall heaters for cold winter nights and ceiling fans and mosquito burners for summer. Bed linen and bedding are provided at Clivia Hill, but no towels or sports gear. Guests must bring their own towels, food, drinks and whatever sports or recreational equipment they require.

The living area, which has DSTV and a log fireplace, opens onto a private shaded porch with a built-in braai and a Weber. Stone steps lead down through an indigenous rockery into an extensive clivia-filled garden from which a gate gives direct access to the dam.

A two-seater canoe is available for hire. Bell Park Dam is popular for fishing, sailing, motor boating, water skiing and bird watching. Nearby, in the wider Central Berg area, sports lovers have the options of horse riding, golf, tennis, swimming and bowls, as well as canopy tours, horse trails, hiking, cycling, river rafting, motor and quad biking and mountain walking and climbing.

For entertainment of a different kind, the famous Drakensberg Boys Choir School presents regular concerts during the term and hosts the annual music in the Mountains weekend in late April. Places of interest within easy reach are the internationally acclaimed Ardmore Pottery, the colorful Thokozisa and Cedarwood shopping centres, the Midlands Meander with its craft shops and restaurants, the Spioenkop Game Reserve, rock art sites and various Boer War battle sites, among them Spioenkop and Ladysmith.

As to food and wine, the Champagne Valley offers a number of hotels, restaurants and coffee shops, as well as two small supermarkets, a liquor store and the superb Valley Bakery, while a butchery, liquor store, wine agent and larger supermarket can be found in Winterton, as can a doctor and pharmacy.

Clivia Hill seasonal specialities:
Music in the Mountains at the Drakensberg Boys Choir School at the end of April.
Snow on the High Berg in winter.
Clivia season in early spring (end of August to mid-September) when this spectacular indigenous lily is in full bloom throughout the Clivia Hill garden.

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Reviews

"Lovely weekend on the dam"

25 April 2021

"Such a lovely weekend at Clivia Hill! So comfy, with lovely little touches. Gill was so welcoming and full of great local tips. Definitely will be coming back!"
"Peaceful surroundings"

14 July 2019

"We had a lovely few days at Clivia Hill. It was wonderful being able to walk down to the dam and to spend our time in such quiet and peaceful surroundings. Gill was a wonderful host and very helpful throughout."
"Jill has an amazing garden to walk through and the lake is lovely"

19 November 2018

"no complaints, we had a lovely time and guess what Jill .... your plants made it to the cape and seem to be doing ok !! Thank you so much for your hospitality !!"
"Beautiful Drakensburg Setting"

16 October 2018

"We recently spent a wonderful weekend at Clivia Hill Guest Cottage. Everything was amazing from our lovely host Gill, who went out of her way to make us feel welcome to the beautiful setting on the Bell Park Dam at the foot hills of the Drakensburg. Looking forward to returning."
"Clivia Hill"

13 August 2018

"We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Clivia Hill. Could not fault the place, Jill is a lovely hostess and was very welcoming. It is well appointed and well equipped, everything one needs. Very restful and relaxing. Nice situation close to the dam."
"Clivia Hill Cottage"

24 October 2017

"peaceful and very neat. Gill and Clive very hospitable and friendly"
"weekend with the grandchildren"

26 June 2017

"I would like to thank Gill And Clive for a lovely stay at the Clivia Hill Guest house it was a very nice place for the family Owen and Kate had a really nice time the view was beautiful and everything was near by for the kids to do thanks for a lovely weekend Priscilla"
"Just Wonderful!"

07 June 2016

"We had an absolutely wonderful stay at Clivia Hill.The house is beautiful, very clean and so big! There are three bedrooms and bathrooms. Heaters and electric blankets provide so much needed warmth for the cold berg nights. There is also a fireplace and a complimentary bag of firewood. I suggest buying another bag of hardwood before you come so you get a really beautiful roaring fire. The beds were super comfortable and we all slept like logs. Everything in the house was lovely and clean. The view is just gorgeous and the whole place is so peaceful. Perhaps the best part of our stay was meeting Clive and Gill. They're really wonderful people and so welcoming. They made us feel right at home and were always ready to answer questions. Thanks for one of our best berg stays yet guys! Can't wait to come again :)"
"Home away from home"

07 August 2013

"We had a stunning weekend away at Clivia Hill. Clive and Gill are incredibly welcoming and made us really feel at home. Being pet friendly was also great as it allowed me to bring my hound along.It is centrally located with decent roads to get there all the way. I would definitely recommend Clivia Hill as a place for people who are looking for something fairly basic yet comfortable in the berg."
"Lovely"

06 April 2013

"As well as being very clean and comfortable this is a very pleasant place to stay. It's in a very quiet and peacefull location the shore of a beautufull lake. The hosts are extremely friendly and could not be more helpfull. The breakfast was also fantastic. We have no hesitation in recommending this to anyone."
"Stunning"

08 October 2012

"Clivia Hill is such a stunning place you dont want to leave! Clive and Gill are amazing hosts and made it such a special weekend away!"
"It was the best"

29 February 2012

"It was absolutely divine staying at Clivia Hill Cottage, everything was so neat and comfy. A home away from home. Clive and Gill were wonderful and very hospitable. We loved the garden."
"Lovely"

02 January 2012

"Lovely warm cottage. Very hospitable hosts. We enjoyed it very much and will definitely return."
"Great"

30 April 2011

"A lovely cottage with a superb view of the dam. Great access to Champagne Valley and other attractions."
"Great time spent at Clivia Hill Guest Cottage"

07 April 2011

"We had an unforgettable holiday, but most of all, the culture and warmth of the host impressed. Very friendly and helpful in every way. Thank you so much for allowing us to enjoy this part of the world. Will definitely recommend in future."
"Fantastic stay in a cottage with a spectacular view"

07 October 2010

"Gill and Clive are outstanding hosts who couldn't do more for you. We had an great four days at Clivia cottage and thoroughly enjoyed waking up to the beautiful views of the lake and to Gill's superb breakfasts. The cottage was immaculately clean, the beds very comfy and the fully equipped kitchen enabled us to cook dinner most evening. Full credit also goes to Charlie the dog who popped by regularly to say hello."
"Fantastic stay in a cottage with a spectacular view"

07 October 2010

"Gill and Clive are outstanding hosts who couldn't do more for you. We had an great four days at Clivia cottage and thoroughly enjoyed waking up to the beautiful views of the lake and to Gill's superb breakfasts. The cottage was immaculately clean, the beds very comfy and the fully equipped kitchen enabled us to cook dinner most evening. Full credit also goes to Charlie the dog who popped by regularly to say hello."