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MUDLARK RIVERFRONT LODGE
Type : Lodge - dinner bed and breakfast included. Grading : Tourism Grading Council of South Africa - Three stars. Location : Breede River Mouth
De Hoop Nature Reserve lies as an enclave between the coast and the intensively cultivated wheat-lands of the south-western Cape. The reserve is a unique sanctuary incorporating 40 kilometres of coastline, duneveld and De Hoop Vlei, a landlocked freshwater lake (fed by rivulets and springs) 14 kilometres long and averaging half a kilometre in width....... read more
Description : The lodge is situated on a 22 hectare property, part of the Lower Breede River Conservancy and nestles on the river bank about 2 kilometres from the tiny villages of Witsand and Infanta both situated on the opposite banks of the river mouth.
This situation is unique in that no other habitation can be seen and the lodge has magnificent views up and down the estuary. The lodge faces north and is protected from the prevailing sea breezes. The lodge is surrounded by fynbos on three sides and the river in front.
The Mudlark River Front Lodge offers exclusivity to residing guests, with individually decorated private rooms. Our menu is renowned for its excellence using products sourced fresh from the sea, river and surrounding farms.
Mudlark River Front Lodge is a perfect location for relaxing and exploring the Overberg area. Some of the main attractions in the Breede River Estuary are:-
Activities:
This is one of the best whale watching areas in South Africa, known as the" Whale nursery of South Africa". Whales swim close to the cliffs at Cape Infanta and seem to be within touching distance (130 whales during the 2005 census)
The Breede River is a fishing hot-spot with Kob of up to 50kg, Spotted Grunter, and Garrick up to 12kg regularly caught. As the angling is so good the Breede River is known as the "Home of the Big Kob".
De Hoop Marine Reserve a World Heritage Site is our neighbour.
An amazing 196 bird species can be found around the lodge, river bank, and coast. This area is also part of the Cape Floral Kingdom with hundreds of varieties of fynbos and renosterveld.
There are various stunning walks and activities on the Breede River i.e horse riding, skiing, diving, surfing and sunset cruises.
Accommodation : Mudlark Riverfront lodge exudes a welcoming and friendly atmosphere and consists of a central timber lodge containing the entertainment and dining areas.
The bedrooms are situated on both sides of the lodge and the communal dining area overlooks the river so it is breakfast with a view.
There is a large comfortable lounge with a fireplace for those chilly winter evenings and DSTV is provided.
There is also a relaxing lounge with river views and its friendly fisherman's bar where one can spend the evening in the company of new found friends leads out on to a large covered timber leisure deck with exceptional views where one can laze the day away bird spotting or watching the happenings on the river or enjoy sundowners as one watches the firey sun dip behind the Potberg mountain.
With accommodation for a maximum of ten guests this is really getting away from the crowds.
All our double rooms are also of timber construction and have beautiful panoramic views of the estuary and the surrounding fynbos. Our five en suite bedrooms are thoughtfully decorated ; some with private balconies. All have en suite bathrooms, heaters and fans and separate entrances.
All rooms are very comfortable.
We have two twin bedded, two double and one family room.
Check in : After 14h00 Check out : Before 11h00
Tariff :is per person, per night sharing, inclusive of a three course dinner, bed and breakfast.
Present until 15th December ZAR520
16th December - 31st Jan 2008 ZAR550
1st Feb - 30th April ZAR520
30th April - 31st August ZAR480
Single and children rates on request
Children under 3 free
Payment Policy:
A 50% non-refundable deposit is payable on confirmation of the reservation and the balance is payable on arrival.
Phone Bookings : 028 425 3004 or 083 662 1560
Requests are confirmed with the accommodation establishment. The reply (quote) is then forwarded to you with information on how to book the specific accommodation. Please allow up to twelve hours for a quote.
Directions on How to Get There
From Cape Town:
Turn right just before or after Swellendam at the Malgas-Infanta turn off.
At milestone 64 you will see a left hand turn ahead. (This is directly opposite a stone farmhouse.
Turn left and carry on towards the river and you will see our sign on the left.
