** DRAKENSBERG ** CHAMPAGNE SPORTS RESORT ** VERY CHEAP **

ON AUCTION IS ACCOMODATION IN THE RESORT " CHAMPAGNE SPORTS RESORT " IN THE DRAKENSBERG

ARRIVAL DATE                      : FRIDAY   (08/06/2007)   AFTER   14H00

DEPATURE DATE                 : MONDAY (11/06/2007)  BEFORE 10H00 

UNIT NUMBER                       : 107

NUMBER OF BEDROOMS  : 3

PARTY SIZE (MAX)                : 8

DESCRIPTION:

Situated in the tranquility of the Central Drakensberg, boasting the most spectacular view of Champagne Castle and Cathkin Peak, lies Champagne Sports Resort. This cosy hideaway's unique combination of convenient location, country club atmosphere, luxury accommodation and friendly staff makes packing your bags to leave this eternal place a challenge.

Champagne Sports Resort is more than a hotel in the mountains, it is an experience. From the 18-hole championship golf course to the roaming herds of Blesbok and Impala and the rare birdlife that inhabit the estate, there is something for everyone to enjoy. And, with five dams stocked with either bass or trout, as well as outstanding sporting facilities and cultural activities, this enduring resort provides a balance between recreation for sports enthusiasts and tranquility for those seeking relaxation.

From the moment you arrive at our front door you will feel the stress of the city has been left far behind. Self-contained, free standing thatched cottages provide the finest accommodation, and delectable fare and sumptuous banquets coupled with every possible creature comfort makes Champagne Sports Resort the ultimate 'berg experience. Only a three-and-a-half hours drive from Johannesburg and 2-hours from Durban, the resort is ideally situated for both relaxing leisure weekends and for corporate conferences.

ACCOMMODATION:

The resort offers a variety of superb, fully serviced accommodation. The 62 hotel bedrooms are made up of twin rooms, family rooms, and various suites, all with well-appointed bedrooms and either mountain views or garden views. A further 71 Timeshare Units on the estate are used for hotel accommodation subject to availability. The hotel has wheelchair access throughout and all bedrooms are linked to the main hotel buildings by way of thatch covered walkways.

Room facilities include: Telephones (Direct Dialing), Television (SABC 1,2,3, M-Net, Movie Magic, DMX & SuperSport), Tea / Coffee making facilities, Hairdryer, Overhead Ceiling Fans, Bureau and writing lamp with Information Folder and Stationery and En-Suite Bathroom.

CONFERENCES:

Conferences are an extremely important sector of Champagne Sports business profile and every effort is made to ensure the smooth running of such events, no matter the size. With five conference rooms and various indoor and outdoor breakaway areas, Champagne Sports Resort is an ideal venue for your conference. Our largest venue, Sentinel, can seat up to 1000 delegates in cinema style with our smallest, the Injasuti comfortably seating 18 in a U configuration. We are proud of the fact that we offer the most up-to-date conference equipment available in South Africa.

WEDDINGS:

As one of the most romantic settings in the country, the Drakensberg is the ideal choice for your wedding, and with the quaint, thatched El Mirador chapel set just 50 meters from the hotel, Champagne Sports Resort is definitely the perfect wedding venue. We have three superb reception venues, all specifically designed for functions, and, as we are a licensed hotel, a full bar service is available. Basic decor and furniture is provided and a selection of menus is available.

With warm, friendly, professional and attentive service, Champagne Sports Resort guarantees your wedding day will be a memorable event. We can only confirm your venue two to three months beforehand, depending on the time of year you wish to book. This is due to the high conference demand for our venues.

RECREATION:

Floodlit tennis courts, four swimming pools, waterpolo, basketball, badminton, table tennis, mini-gym, plus bowls and sports-putt. Mountain biking, horse-riding from nearby stables, hiking trails, scenic walks or helicopter flips directly from the resort for the more adventurous. And for the kids... trampolines, jungle-gyms, mini-tennis, playground activities and a whole lot more.

For the wanderer, Champagne Sports Resort also has many nearby attractions. These include the world-famous Drakensberg Choir, which holds weekly performances, to the famous Ardmore Art Studios - the nearby game reserves of Spionkop and Weenen where the mountain vulture hides, to the famous Anglo-Boer war battlefields, there is something for everyone.

GOLF:

Put your skills to the test on our 18-hole championship golf course, designed by Hugh Baiocchi to provide an exciting challenge whatever your handicap. Set against the magnificent backdrop of Champagne and Cathkin Peaks, this course offers the golfer not only a superb challenge of golf on a perfectly manicured layout but also a scenic experience that is reward enough.