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| HEYSBROOK COUNTRY LODGE, WATERVAL BOVEN & ONDER | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Located in Waterval Boven & Onder, Mpumalanga, South Africa | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Website: www.placesforafrica.com/heysbrook/ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Contact: Debbie Mockler | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Heysbrook Country Lodge N4 Highway Waterval Onder Mpumalanga |
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| Please visit the establishment's website (see link above) to obtain telephonic and/or email contact details. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| DESCRIPTION: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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. |
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Peak Periods (01-12-06 to 30-04-07) and (01-10-07 - 30-11-07) Per Person Sharing Per Night: R985 Per Person Single Per Night: R1 475 Per Child under 12 sharing with 2 adults: R493 Pilot / Guide Rate: R450 Low Season (01-05-07 to 30-09-07) Per Person Sharing Per Night: R985 Per Person Single Per Night: R1 475 Per Child under 12 sharing with 2 adults: R493 Pilot / Guide Rate: R450 Rate includes all meals, teas / coffees, snacks, accommodation and VAT. Rates excludes tourism levy and laundry. Pilot / Guide Conditions Activities are subject to availability. Terms and Conditions for Individuals 20% non-refundable deposit required to confirm a booking with full payment due 7 days prior to arrival. Cancellation within 30 days will incur a 50% cancellation fee. Cancellation within 14 days will incur a 100% cancellation fee. Indemnity form - guests will be required to sign an indemnity form on arrival. Terms and Conditions for Groups 20% non-refundable deposit required to confirm a booking with full payment due 7 days prior to arrival. Cancellation from 90 to 75 days will forfeit their deposit. Cancellation from 74 to 75 days will incur a 40% cancellation fee. Cancellation from 59 to 45 days will incur a 50% cancellation fee. Cancellation from 44 to 30 days will incur a 60% cancellation fee. Cancellation from 29 to 15 days will incur a 75% cancellation fee. Cancellation 14 days or less will incur a 100% cancellation fee. Indemnity form - guests will be required to sign an indemnity form on arrival. A booking will be confirmed once the first night's accommodation has been paid for. Methods of payment accepted: Bank trensfers, Visa or Mastercard ** Rates are provided as a guideline only, and are subject to change without prior notice. Please confirm when booking. |
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| GPS co-ordinates at the helipad are S25º 39.308' E030º 24.104' Situated on the N4 highway along the well-known Maputo corridor, the entrance to the property is directly off the N4 highway one kilometre east of Waterval Onder, below the Elands falls and the NZAZM tunnel. The entrance is on the right hand side of the N4 (eastern side) if one is driving from Johannesburg towards Nelspruit. There are two parallel highways, which are both titled N4. The alternate (new) N4 is via the Schoemanskloof road at the Montrose turn-off. Heysbrook is not on this road, but rather is on the original N4. This road passes Waterval Boven, goes through the NZASM tunnel, past Waterval Onder and on to Ngodwana. Heysbrook entrance is on the eastern (right if travelling towards Nelspruit) side of the N4 one kilometer past the Waterval Onder turn-off (the Tickled Trout restaurant is on this corner) just past a lay-by under a large flat-topped acacia tree. There is a yellow on black sign at the entrance entitled "Heysbrook" together with a reflective sign "B21". Do be careful here as the turn-off is on a long sweeping bend of the N4. The railway line must be crossed, and once again care should be exercised, as this is a busy line. Once on the estate, there is a dirt road of some three kilometres. Conventional sedans can traverse this road. Follow the pointers to the lodge. |
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