Title: Hidden Gem with magnificent lake and mountain views. - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=100140501&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 ## 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) ![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) ![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) ![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) ![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) - 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 ## 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 - Kitchen - Microwave 10 Exceptional 2 reviews CA $147 CA $174 total includes taxes & fees Feb 1 - 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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 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.ca/Giants-Castle-Game-Reserve.dx6090699) [View more Chalets in Giant's Castle Game Reserve](https://www.expedia.ca/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 km ### Restaurants - The Fighting Trout - TLNLS | High Altitude Edition - Monks Cowl Tea Garden - Simply Delicious - Dragon Peak Pub ## 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.ca/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. Mar 9, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Russell Z. 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