Title: Hidden Gem with magnificent lake and mountain views. Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire chalet # Hidden Gem with magnificent lake and mountain views. ## Photo gallery for Hidden Gem with magnificent lake and mountain views. ![Dining - Hidden Gem with magnificent lake and mountain views. (Champagne Valley)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100150000/100140600/100140501/e5704900.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - Hidden Gem with magnificent lake and mountain views. (Champagne Valley)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100150000/100140600/100140501/5459e956.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Hidden Gem with magnificent lake and mountain views. (Champagne Valley)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100150000/100140600/100140501/dbf5bc0b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Hidden Gem with magnificent lake and mountain views. (Champagne Valley)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100150000/100140600/100140501/b4e4882a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Hidden Gem with magnificent lake and mountain views. (Champagne Valley)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100150000/100140600/100140501/a353f6b6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Treks, Trips and Trails is nestled in the picturesque Champagne Valley, offering self-catering chalets with kitchen facilities and a seating area. Enjoy views from the Bell Park Dam Valley to the mountains while exploring cycling routes or hiking trails nearby. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire chalet 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen £90 includes taxes & fees 21 Feb - 22 Feb ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Hidden Gem with magnificent lake and mountain views. Offering views of the Bell Park Dam and the distant peaks of the Drakensberg Mountains, Treks, Trips and Trails features well-appointed self-catering chalets in the Champagne Valley. Each of the free standing chalets features a kitchen with microwave, oven, stove and kitchenware as well as a seating area with sofa. Guests can enjoy views from the Bell Park Dam Valley to the mountains. Treks, Trips and Trails has a rock pool and BBQ facilities. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including cycling, fishing and hiking. ## Property amenities ### Kitchen - Microwave ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Shower - Soap - Towels provided ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Location highlights - In the mountains ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![In-room safe, soundproofing, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5530000/5524900/5524801/b6cbf43b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cathedral Peak Hotel Giant's Castle Game Reserve - Pool - Breakfast included - Spa - Kids’ pool 9.2 Wonderful 165 reviews £209 includes taxes & fees 8 Mar - 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18 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area Located in Giant's Castle Game Reserve, this chalet is in the mountains. Didima San Rock Art Centre is a local landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Maloti-Drakensberg Park and Champagne Castle. [Visit our Giant's Castle Game Reserve travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Giants-Castle-Game-Reserve.dx6090699) [View more Chalets in Giant's Castle Game Reserve](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Giants-Castle-Game-Reserve-Chalets.d6090699-aaChalets.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-29.064642,29.371798&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:%7CxjpDwtgrD%3FQ%3FQ%3FQ%40Q%3FQ%40O%40Q%40Q%40Q%40QBQBQ%40OBQBQBOBQDQBODQDOBODQDOFODOFODOFOFOFOFMFOFMHOFMHMHMHMHMHMHMHKJMHKJMJKHKJKJKJIJKLIJKJILIJILILGJILGLILGLGLGLELGNGLELENELENCLENCLENCNCLCNANCNALANANANAN%3FNAL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40L%3FN%40N%40N%40N%40N%40LBN%40NBLBNBLDNBNBLDLDNDLDNDLFLFLDLFLFLFLHLFLHJFLHLHJHJHLJJHJJJHJJJJJJHJJLHJJLHJHLHLJLFLHLHLFLHNFLFNFLFNFNFNFNDNFNDNDNDPDNDNBPDNBPBPBNBPBPBN%40PBP%40P%40P%40P%40P%40N%40P%3FP%3FP%40P%3FP%3FPAP%3FP%3FPAPAPAPAPAPAPCPANCPCPCNCPCPCNEPCNEPENENEPENGNENGNGNGLGNGNGLGNILGNILILGLKLILIJILKLIJKJIJKLKHKJKJKJKHMHKJKHMHMHKFMHMFMFMFMFMFMFMFMDODMFOBMDMDODOBMBOBMBOBOBM%40OBO%40O%40O%40O%3FM%40O%3FO%40O%3FO%3FMAO%3FOAO%3FOAOAMAOCOAOCMCOCOCMCOCMEOEMEOCMGMEOEMGMGMGMGMGMGMGKIMGMIKIMIKKKIMIKKKKKKKIIMKKKKIKKMIMIKIMIMIMIMIMGOIMGOGMGOGOGMGOEOGOEOGOEQEOCOEQEOCQEOCQCQCOCQAQCQCOAQAQAQAQAQ%3FQAQ%3FQ%3FQ%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=YlybiUqnWnlyC3Hd-6YGtzzgM2E=) Champagne Valley, Champagne Valley ### What's nearby - ![The ampitheatre (I posted an image from the top earlier) from the bottom at Royal Natal National Park. Lovely campsites available as well as fully equipped self catering cottages.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635989198183/ebd419ee-b3b1-4aa0-a830-2d0403044a47.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Maloti-Drakensberg Park 1 min walk \- 0.0 miles ### Restaurants - The Fighting Trout - The Fighting Trout drinking hole, Drakensberg Sun Hotel - TLNLS | High Altitude Edition - Monk's Cowl Tea Garden 18 min drive - Monks Cowl Tea Garden ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Hidden Gem with magnificent lake and mountain views. pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Hidden Gem with magnificent lake and mountain views.? ### What time is check-in at Hidden Gem with magnificent lake and mountain views.? ### What time is check-out at Hidden Gem with magnificent lake and mountain views.? ### Where is Hidden Gem with magnificent lake and mountain views. located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Hidden Gem with magnificent lake and mountain views. Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Russell Z. 9 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Russell Z. 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