Leopard Rock Lookout Chalets & Coffee Shop/Restaurant

Find tranquility for your soul

Please come and join us on our 21m deck overlooking this spectacular view – try some of our awesome homemade food prepared with love.  We do a selection from sandwiches, Burgers, Lamb Curry & Rice, Rump Steaks etc and of course our famous cakes.

Coffee Shop Hours of Operation : 09h00 – 16h00 (Wednesday to Sunday)

Please note Coffee Shop closed every Monday & Tuesday & Christmas & New years day!

NO CREDIT CARD FACILITIES!!

Paradise hidden on the doorstep - Elaine King- NATAL WITNESS – FRI 22 OCT 2010

Leopard Rock Lookout Chalets sounds so unassuming that when you  hear they have four honeymoon chalets you never for one moment imagine what  you will find when you arrive.

A mere 25 minutes drive from the South  Coast finds you in another world – you could be in the Drakensberg or  anywhere for that matter.

When we arrived – I had whisked my partner  away for a midweek birthday surprise to the honeymoon chalet – the first  thing we did was settle down on the wooden deck and order an ice-cold beer  and just feast our eyes on the absolutely breath-taking Umzimkulu valley  with the river snaking its path way down the bottom.

As if to greet  us the resort’s three horn-bills (called the three stooges because they are  a regular part of the staff compliment) came to nestle in a tree near us.

Leopard Rock honeymoon chalet took my breath away. Sue is a natural  host and one can see she genuinely cares about her guests. She opened the  door and proceeded to show us how every bell and whistle worked from how the  jacuzzi worked, to where the light dimmer switches were, to where the candle  lighter was, to the fairy lights on the deck, to the bath salts, to where  the condiments were, down to the very last detail like what time the mist  might come swirling up from the valley in the morning and what an awesome  spectacle this would be if the weather was right.

The décor is  stunning – what more can I say: The four poster bed exotic and so comfy, the  lounge consists of two giant leather recliners facing the view with a coffee  table between with the very civilised decanter of sherry and a magnificent  vase of flowers, other ornaments are all tasteful and blend creating a very  modern, but also ethnic look, the kitchen is fully equipped down to  condiments like olive oil, tea, good coffee (nothing cheap about Leopard  Rock!), home-made cookies, anything you could want should you decide to cook  your meal.

Everything is just lovely to look at from the paintings to  every ornament. Suffice it to say the whole chalet is an aesthetic  delight!

On the deck there are comfy chairs to sink down in and just  soak up the view.

No TV, no interruptions. God’s own paradise. No  where more elegant a chalet could you find to stay – I could not think of  one single improvement that could be made. And all this at a price that  quite frankly is for a song. In a way I worry about writing this story  because I would like to keep Leopard Rock my secret in case it gets booked  up for a year and I can’t run away there and get my soul re-charged every  couple of months which is what I plan on  doing!

Six amazing things to do when you are there:

*Take your sherry to the deck and sip it watching the most incredible bird life and then see the sun slowly set and the silhouettes of the mountain as darkness creeps over the valley

*Dim all the lights, light all the candles in the bathroom, throw handfuls of special Leopard Rock bath salts in the jacuzzi for two and just wallow your stress away

*Prepare your dinner as per instruction and light the lanterns, take your favourite CDs, as a sound-system is supplied, eat by candlelight and then dance

*In the morning shower stark naked on a special outside deck overlooking the valley.
Wow, what an experience!

*Don’t miss the English breakfast included in the price – it comes with sausages, bacons, eggs, toast tomatoes, the works!!!

*Before you leave, go and have a photo taken on Leopard Rock – and check out the amazing history of the place in the photo gallery.

Come and visit us at LEOPARD ROCK LOOKOUT CHALETS 1 ½ hours drive from Durban overlooking the spectacular Umzimkulu River Valley in Oribi Gorge.

The luxury accommodation in this unique private setting is in 3 romantic well-appointed chalets or 1 honeymoon chalet nestled against the clifftops overlooking the river.  Enjoy this spectacular view from the comfort of your bed or sip your sherry while lying in your leather recliner listening to the soothing sound of the majestic Umzimkulu River rushing down the gorge.  Or relax and sip champagne in your double spa bath while the birdlife and peaceful surroundings sooth your stresses away.  The outside shower is for the really brave at heart – be at one with nature ! From your bed you can watch the sunrise or enjoy a sundowner on the deck, or if you are lucky enough to be here at full moon, you can enjoy a truly unforgettable romantic experience.

Your stay includes a full english breakfast on the Main Deck every morning from 08h45 to 09h30, there is a bottel of JC LeRoux Champagne, a decanter with Sherry, Filter Coffee, Nescafe Coffee, Sugar, Milk, Milo, Tea, Rooibos Tea, Homemade Biscuits, olive oil, salt, pepper, braaispices, Mrs. Ball’s chutney, saladdressing, butters, ice, jam, tomatosuace.  We also supply bathsalt, soap, handcream, toilet paper.

We service the chalet every morning at 09h00.

There is an undercover Lapa to braai with charcoal and firelighters supplied.

STANDARD RATES

3 LUXURIOUS CHALETS

R1 200 per couple per night B & B

HONEYMOON CHALET

R1 400 per couple per night B & B

SINGLE RATE

R700 per person per night B & B

MID-WEEK SPECIAL RATES

Luxurious Chalets – OUT OF SEASON :

R900 per couple per night, 1 night stay between Monday and Thursday nights

Honeymoon Chalet – OUT OF SEASON :

R1 100 per couple per night, 1 night stay between Monday and Thursday nights

Please note that the chalets is designed for 2 adults only – NO CHILDREN OR PETS ALLOWED and also no smoking inside the chalet.

TERMS & CONDITIONS

Methods of Payment

The first 50% by EFT or cash deposit directly into our bank account, the other 50% paid cash on arrival.  WE HAVE NO CREDIT CARD FACILITIES

Check-In Time : Your chalet will be refreshed and ready at 12h00.  Please note if the gate is locked on arrival phone Sue on her cell for check in. (you will receive your own key on arrival).

Check-Out Time : You are requested to vacate your chalet by 10h00 as our housekeeper need to prepare the chalet for incoming guests.

Cancellation Policy

Should you cancel your booking, deposit refunds will be paid out as follows :

1 to 2 months notice : Full Refund

2 weeks to 1 month : 50%

Less than 2 weeks : No Refund

GENERAL

We are licensed and you can purchase beers, champagne, tinned cold drinks and bottled water.

As the Coffee Shop/Restaurant is operational again there is a variety of homemade food available for Lunch & Dinner if you do not want to prepare your own, please check with reception or order rump steak, wors to braai with greeck salad, garlic cheese rolls, potato salad etc. from Sue by 15h00.
There is an undercover Lapa if you want to Braai  with charcoal, wood and firelighters supplied.

The  following venues are close by if you want to dine out :

Oribi  Gorge Hotel & Restaurant (4km from us) www.oribigorge.co.za Tel

The Gorge Private Game Lodge and Spa (10km from us)  www.thegorge.co.za  
Need to reserve a dinner booking  24 hours in advance.

Gorgez  View Restaurant – Paddock (N2 16km from  us)  Tel :
Steakhouse with full  menu & Sunday carvery

The closest Pick & Pay or any other shop is 26km away in Port Shepstone.
The closest Garage for petrol or diesel is 26km away in Port Shepstone.

The following items will be in your   chalet on arrival :		The following appliances are supplied :
Filter Coffee Nescafe Coffee Sugar Milk Milo Tea Rooibos Tea Homemade Biscuits  Salt Pepper Braai Spices Mrs. Ball’s chutney Butter Strawberry Jam Olive Oil Champagne Decanter Sherry Bath salt Bath soap Hand soap Hand cream Toiletpaper Candles & Matches Handy Andy Sunlight Liquid Dish drying towels Towels Sheeting Blankets		Bar Fridge Kettle Microwave Toaster Plunger Electric Frying Pan CD Player / Radio  Delongi Oil Heater Hairdryer Ceiling Fan

We hope that your stay with us will be joyous and tranquil. If there is anything else you need please ask !

WEDDINGS, FUNCTIONS,  CONFERENCES

YOUR INTIMATE, ROMANTIC WEDDING/FUNCTION VENUE WHERE WE OFFER PIECE & TRANQUALITY FOR YOUR SOUL!

Overlooking the spectacular Umzimkulu River Gorge  this private, unique setting is ideal for an intimate  wedding or function.  The view and tranquality surpaces your wildest  imagination.  The 21m deck (undercover) with this  awesome view can be used for your ceremony.

This private informal venue with warm family hospitality and home style cooking is exclusively yours for your special day.  (1½ hours drive from DURBAN), 26km from Port Shepstone)

-        We cater for intimate (10 – 40 guests) and small (40 – 70 guests) weddings, functions, breakfast prayer meetings, men or ladies               group discussions etc.

 

-        Week Day and Nights as well as weekend options available.

 

-        A selection of different affordable menus available.

 

-        4 Romantic well appointed chalets nestled against the cliff tops overlooking this spectacular view on site.  Enjoy a truly                               unforgettable romantic experience.

 

-        There is also a variety of accommodation (within a 12km range) available in the area for your guests.

 

-        Included in your package is tables, chairs, cutlery, crockery, table linen and a full bar service (we are licensed)

 

-        Ample safe parking on site

 

WHAT A PERFECT BEGINNING TO THE MOST AWESOME DAY IN YOUR LIFE

HISTORY ON LEOPARD ROCK

This 4 ha property belonged to Happy Day Tours form the early 1930’s to 1964.  They used to bring tour groups onto the overhanging rock, which hangs over approximately 2.5 m.  They used Mr. Clyde Sussens and his tame pet leopard Suzie to pose on the overhanging rock for advertising in the local papers.

In 1964 Happy Day Tours sold the property to a private owner so from then on there was no excess back onto the rock.

We (Andries & Sue Bruwer) bought the property in September 2000 with the idea of building a house, we started clearing all the invading plants out and discovered the overhanging rock.  The neighbours told us that it was on this property, but it was so overgrown that you could not get to it.  We decided to open a view site for people to be able to come and see it again, and got such a overwhelming response with so many of the people asking why they could not have coffee and cake with this view, that we decided to open a Coffee Shop.   There is not many places in this country where you can sit down and have a meal with such a spectacular view.  We started building in August 2002 and opened to the public in December 2002 – and have never looked back.  We grew due to public demand from a shop that was serving mainly sandwiches, cake and tea to a restaurant that offers anything from breakfast to steaks, salads etc. and there is our scrumptious homemade cakes etc.  All our food is made fresh on the premises – we might not be very fancy but we do it with a lot of love.

We did however decide to change our focus away from the Coffee Shop and closed at end February 2011, but after 8 months we decided we missed sharing too much so we re-openend on 16 November 2011.

Please remember that we offer this unique site for Functions, Weddings, Conferences etc.

We opened our first chalet in August  2006 and now have 4 in total – Specially designed for that pampered tranquil feeling!

 

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