Self-Catering accommodation in the Southern Drakensberg

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Enjoy warm hospitality,comfortable accommodation and a peaceful place where you can unwind and rejuvenate both your body and soul.

Pennygum is an ideal base to explore the Southern Drakensberg of South Africa. You will find us only 6.5km from Underberg, on the Drakensberg Gardens Road. Our three garden cottages have a beautiful setting with magnificent views of the mountains and a peaceful country atmosphere. Our Family Cottage sleeps 10 people, Lavender Cottage 2 adults and a small child, and African Dreams Thatch Cottage sleeps 4.  All cottages are tastefully decorated and are serviced daily.

We were recently regarded and are now a 3 star self catering establishment. National Star Grading Council of SA.

We were recently chosen as a semi finalist in the 2006 AA Accommodation Awards Program.


The Ukhahlamba-Drakensberg Park a World Heritage Site. View San Rock Art sites and explore this natural wonderland with its many rare plants and endangered fauna. The Underberg district is of course famous for its fly-fishing, and we specialize in whitewater rafting and tubing adventures on the Umzimkhulu River.


Comments from our guests:
"What a beautiful and peaceful environment!" "Excellent value" "We’ve stayed in many self-catering places and this is fantastic – we’ll definitely be back. See you --." "This is just what we wanted from a self-catering cottage." "Excellent breakfast – thank you!" "Your staff are so pleasant and friendly" “A taste of heaven on earth – thank you for sharing this with us!”