Three Tree Hill Lodge, is the ideal establishment from which to explore and contemplate the history of the Anglo Boer Wars. Luxury accommodation in the heart of the Spionkop Battlefield, mouth watering food and hosted by raconteurs who bring the story of South Africa alive. Surrounded by the Drakensberg Mountains, overlooking a secluded valley of the Spioenkop Game Reserve and in the lee of the famous hill, Spionkop, lies Three Tree Hill Lodge. The main living area has an open-plan designed, with four sets of large double doors leading onto the verandah. The result is a flowing space, where you can relax on a comfy chair, read in the afternoon sun and enjoy convivial dinners. In the winter an open log fire and “Dover” coal stove create a welcoming environment .

The colonial design with its large verandahs, creates an ideal environment in which to wind down and enjoy nature. Meals are often served outside where one can soak up the views while enjoying the exquisite local cuisine – a fusion of home and modern flavours. Each room has its own deck, which offers unimpeded views of the valley and Spionkop. Each of the six twin cottages has its own shower and bath from where one can soak up the atmosphere of Spioenkop whilst gazing out over the valley. The bedrooms are equipped with all the modern conveniences with heated towel rails and 100% cotton percale linen adding to you comfort. These luxuries do not detract from the colonial design, but merely enhance your turn of the century South African colonial life experience. The beds are ¾ twins but doubles are available on request

Three Tree Hill History

Three Tree Hill Lodge specialises in the history of the 2nd Anglo-Boer War from (1899 – 1902) with the Battle of Spioenkop being the focal point.. One cannot however hope to understand this watershed event (not just for South Africa – it was ‘the longest, the costliest, the bloodiest and most humiliating war that Britain fought in between 1815 and 1914’) without studying what caused one of the smallest countries in the world to declare war on the worlds greatest empire of the time.

Spioenkop is arguably the most famous of all battles between the British and the Boers . Guides, Andrew Ardington and Christi Vogel, bring this dramatic period of South Africa’s history to life presenting world class, holistic, evocative and insightful tours. The tours are the highlight of any stay at Three Tree Hill Lodge and should be booked in advance. The lodge is an ideal destination for people with a keen interest in history and for relative novices.