Heysbrook Country Lodge

The accommodation and facilities are in turn-of-the century style architecture. Sandstone walls, wooden floors and corrugated roofing blend into the indigenous bush and ancient ruins that surround the lodge site. Due to the surrounding elevation evenings are cool and the days are warm. The Heysbrook stream runs the length of the property, some seven kilometres, and supports a wild population of small rainbow and brown trout.

Privately positioned on a 1300 hectares of spectacular Mpumalanga escarpment, just 2.5 hours from Johannesburg, Heysbrook is ideal for a family getaway, romantic retreat or a conference.The lodge features 10 spacious double suites which include fireplaces and mini bar fridges, each has a full en-suite bathroom and is equipped with all the essentials. The establishment's accommodation is made up of a centrally positioned lodge comprising of living areas. The bar, dining room, lounge and several indoor / outdoor verandas and wooden decks flow from one area to another. The adjacent kitchen is an integral part of the lodge, providing one with homely atmosphere. There is DSTV in the bar as well as the conference room. Conferencing facilities are state of the art, and the room can accommodate up to 25 delegates in horseshoe layout, 40 in classroom and 60 in cinema layout.

Between delicious gourmet meals, Heysbrook will occupy every moment, the heat of the day may best be spent in a natural rock pool whilst early mornings and afternoons may bring some of South Africa's rich history to within your grasp. There are several walks, one of which could be in search of the last remaining Long Tom cannon reported to have been left on Heysbrook. Others include a visit to the Anglo-Boer war fortifications and Paschner gold mine.