Title: Hidden Gem with magnificent lake and mountain views. - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/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) ![2 bedrooms](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100150000/100140600/100140501/33499706.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100150000/100140600/100140501/f36e6288.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) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100150000/100140600/100140501/5459e956.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. 10 Exceptional ### Entire chalet 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen ## 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 - Smoking not allowed ### 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 CA $153 CA $181 total includes taxes & fees Nov 22 - Nov 23 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-22&endDate=2025-11-23&selected=100133852&PinnedHotelID=100133852&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Thatched 2 Bdr Mountain facing Cottage (5) | Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15220000/15216700/15216694/5fe0f4d6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Ardmore Guest Farm Ardmore - 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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 km #### Restaurants - Dragon Peak Pub - Monks Cowl Tea Garden - ‪Monk's Cowl Tea Garden - ‬18 min drive - The Fighting Trout - TLNLS | High Altitude Edition ## 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 Nov 21, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hidden Gem with magnificent lake and mountain views. on Nov 23, 2025 start from CA $136.24, excluding 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.ca/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.? > Check-out 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.ca/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. Mar 9, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Russell Z. 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