Title: Hidden Gem with magnificent lake and mountain views. Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - 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. Chalet in Giant's Castle Game Reserve ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100150000/100140600/100140501/dbf5bc0b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100150000/100140600/100140501/f36e6288.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100150000/100140600/100140501/5459e956.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100150000/100140600/100140501/33499706.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100150000/100140600/100140501/e5704900.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location 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. 10 Exceptional ### Entire chalet 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen £90 includes taxes & fees 15 Oct - 16 Oct ## 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 ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100140000/100133900/100133852/f432d49a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cosy Cottage with Magnificent Lake and Mountain Views Champagne Valley 10 Exceptional 1 review £99 includes taxes & fees 12 Oct - 13 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-12&endDate=2025-10-13&selected=100133852&PinnedHotelID=100133852&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Self Catering Cottage (2 Sleeper) | In-room dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24990000/24984300/24984213/394e21e6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Ama Casa Cottages Cathkin Park - Pool - Kitchen - Parking included - Free WiFi 9.6 Exceptional 5 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-17&endDate=2025-10-18&selected=24984213&PinnedHotelID=24984213&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Five Bedroom Manor with Splash Pool | Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10400000/10392900/10392857/96c7b695.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cayley Mountain Resort Cathkin Park - Pool - Spa - Kids pool - Parking included 8.4 Very good 92 reviews £58 includes taxes & fees 14 Oct - 15 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-14&endDate=2025-10-15&selected=10392857&PinnedHotelID=10392857&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Executive Room | 2 bedrooms, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103910000/103906800/103906720/f61b68c2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Dragonview Lodge Cathkin Park - Pool - Breakfast included - Spa - Parking included 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-17&endDate=2025-10-18&selected=103906720&PinnedHotelID=103906720&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![2 outdoor pools, pool loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34500000/34496000/34495912/c4a9c7e0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Dragon Peaks Mountain Resort Cathkin Park - Pool - Kids pool - Waterslide - Parking included 8.8 Excellent 28 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-17&endDate=2025-10-18&selected=34495912&PinnedHotelID=34495912&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor pool, pool loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15750000/15749200/15749154/24420459.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cathkin Cottage B&B Cathkin Park - Pool - Breakfast included - Parking included - Free WiFi 9.6 Exceptional 21 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-17&endDate=2025-10-18&selected=15749154&PinnedHotelID=15749154&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Basic Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Mountain View | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/21000000/20450000/20449700/20449624/w983h691x8y7-a7357246.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Nest Drakensberg Hotel Cathkin Park - Pool - Breakfast included - Spa - Parking included 8.8 Excellent 28 reviews £93 includes taxes & fees 2 Nov - 3 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-02&endDate=2025-11-03&selected=20449624&PinnedHotelID=20449624&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Minimum check-in age - 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 ### 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 ![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 - Maloti-Drakensberg Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles #### Restaurants - Dragon Peak Pub - TLNLS | High Altitude Edition - The Fighting Trout - ‪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? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much does it cost to stay at Hidden Gem with magnificent lake and mountain views.? > As of 3 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hidden Gem with magnificent lake and mountain views. on 15 Oct 2025 start from £89.75, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Giants-Castle-Game-Reserve-Hotels-Hidden-Gem-With-Magnificent-Lake-And-Mountain-Views.h100140501.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### What time is check-in at Hidden Gem with magnificent lake and mountain views.? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Hidden Gem with magnificent lake and mountain views.? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Hidden Gem with magnificent lake and mountain views. located? > Situated in the mountains, this chalet is steps from Maloti-Drakensberg Park and 4.8 mi (7.7 km) from Drakensberg Boys Choir School. Winterton Museum is 22.3 mi (35.9 km) away. ## 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 10 ### 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 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Russell Z. 9 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Russell Z. 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