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On the R540
Near to Lydenburg (20km)
Mpumalanga
Stonecutters Lodge is a holiday, trout fishing and conference venue of exceptional quality. The lodge lies between Dullstroom and Lydenburg (Mashishing), in the heart of South Africa's fly and trout fishing territory. Whether you are planning a holiday or weekend away, organising a small conference or looking for excellent trout fishing. The lodge will accommodate you in superlative style and it offers a base for Malaria free holidays and tours to nearby game lodges and well known tourist attractions.
Accommodation at Stonecutters Lodge is of the highest standard with each facility providing a different ambience. The lodge can sleep a total of 22 guests and all the accommodation is fully serviced and equipped. Selected satellite (DSTV), SABC and ETV channels are available for the guest's enjoyment. The accommodation comprises family houses, the "Stone Cottage" and the "Trout House". The "Cobbles Studios" are ideal for couples. Recently refurbished, all the accommodation is furnished and equipped to the highest standards. Dinners and breakfasts are available by prior arrangement. Stone Manor is the gathering point for guests staying at Stonecutters Lodge. This luxurious building houses the reception rooms, and dining area, the pub and the conference boardroom. A large fireplace dominates the double-volume lounge and dining area which can accommodate twenty guests. The "Cat's Whiskers" pub, with its cosy fireplace and satellite TV (DSTV) can be a great place to meet new friends. Stone Manor is set in a natural garden where a bubbling waterfall cascades into an indigenous pond. Enjoy breakfast or sundowners on the wooden deck jutting over the water.
The lodge is ideal for exclusive management meetings, strategic planning sessions and team building getaways. The boardroom is well equipped with a data projector for big screen projection of presentations, videos, DVDs and satellite TV (DSTV). Delegates are assured of exclusivity and personal service from management and staff. If you're planning that special occasion, be it a birthday, engagement party or a small wedding then Stonecutters Lodge is an ideal small venue for that special celebration!
Accommodation at Stonecutters Lodge is of the highest standard with each facility providing a different ambience. The lodge can sleep a total of 22 guests and all the accommodation is fully serviced and equipped. Selected satellite (DSTV), SABC and ETV channels are available for the guest's enjoyment. The accommodation comprises family houses, the "Stone Cottage" and the "Trout House". The "Cobbles Studios" are ideal for couples. Recently refurbished, all the accommodation is furnished and equipped to the highest standards. Dinners and breakfasts are available by prior arrangement. Stone Manor is the gathering point for guests staying at Stonecutters Lodge. This luxurious building houses the reception rooms, and dining area, the pub and the conference boardroom. A large fireplace dominates the double-volume lounge and dining area which can accommodate twenty guests. The "Cat's Whiskers" pub, with its cosy fireplace and satellite TV (DSTV) can be a great place to meet new friends. Stone Manor is set in a natural garden where a bubbling waterfall cascades into an indigenous pond. Enjoy breakfast or sundowners on the wooden deck jutting over the water.
The lodge is ideal for exclusive management meetings, strategic planning sessions and team building getaways. The boardroom is well equipped with a data projector for big screen projection of presentations, videos, DVDs and satellite TV (DSTV). Delegates are assured of exclusivity and personal service from management and staff. If you're planning that special occasion, be it a birthday, engagement party or a small wedding then Stonecutters Lodge is an ideal small venue for that special celebration!
- Spacious family houses
- Luxury studio units
- Satellite TV (DSTV)
- Quality furniture
- Modern decor
- Self catering facilities
- Delicious breakfast
- Reception rooms
- Cosy dining room
- Fireplaces
- Bar facilities
- Wooden decks
- Braai (barbecue) facilities
- Beautiful natural garden
- Bubbling waterfall
- Indigenous pond
- Conference facilities
- High quality equipment
- Function venue
- Fly fishing lessons
- Peaceful atmosphere
- Nearby river and dams
- Nearby game reserves
- 4 star - TGCSA (Tourism Grading Council of South Africa)
- AA Travel
The Cobbles are luxury studios. There are six en-suite (shower only) studios, each sleeping two people. Built as three freestanding units with under tile and under carpet heating, the studios are nestled among tall pine trees with dramatic views of the distant mountains from the wooden, covered decks. Each kitchenette has a granite top, a gas hob, a microwave and a below counter fridge. The interiors are stylishly furnished with king size or twin beds and the décor has a touch of Africa. Satellite TV (DSTV) is provided with a selection of channels. A jet-master gas braai (barbecue) is built-in on the wooden deck of each studio next to the comfortable cane furniture.
Accommodation Only
Single: R730 per person per night
Sharing: R550 per person per night
Trout House (sleeps 6 people)
The Trout House is a well appointed double story overlooking the two dams. The three bedroomed, en-suite house, sleeps six people comfortably. The downstairs bedrooms have en-suite shower rooms that are suitably designed for wheelchair access. The superb open plan kitchen has granite tops, a dishwasher and a microwave oven and opens onto an open plan lounge / dining area with leather couches and elegant furnishings. Whether darkness finds you swapping fishing stories around the lapa bonfire next to the dams, or sipping port indoors at the cosy fireplace, or lying in bed and listening to the fish rising, you cannot fail to be enchanted with Trout House.
Accommodation Only
R2700 per night for the whole house
Stone Cottage (sleeps 4 people)
Stone Cottage, with elevated views over the estate, is a well appointed country style cottage nestling on the edge of a pine forest in a private setting. The large main bedroom is en-suite and the smaller second bedroom has an adjacent shower room both leading onto an open plan comfortably furnished lounge with TV and fireplace. The well equipped open plan galley kitchen with granite tops has an under counter fridge, freezer and electric oven, a four plate gas hob, and a microwave. The covered patios are spacious and there is a braai (barbecue) for the outdoor cooking experience. For those seeking quiet, comfort and complete seclusion, Stone Cottage with its cosy fireplace is idyllic.
Accommodation Only
R1800 per night for the whole house
Meals
Continental breakfast followed by a full English breakfast: R80 per person
Children under 10 years: R45 per child
Breakfast basket packed with Continental treats: R55 per person
Breakfast basket with champagne: R110 per person
3 Course Dinner: R160 per person
Children under 10 years: R80 per person
Lunch buffet or light lunches are available on request.
Room Service: 10% surcharge
Fishing
Expert Clinic (minimum of 4 people) can be arranged at R250 per person per hour.
Informal Clinic at R55 per person per hour (local guide)
Fishing rod hire: R65 per day
Flies: R7 each
Fish taken: R70 per kg
Methods of payment accepted: Deposit / Internet Transfers, Credit Cards, Traveller's Cheques
** Rates are provided as a guideline only, and are subject to change without prior notice.
Please confirm when booking.
Take the N12 or the N4 to Witbank / Middleburg. *** Continue on the N4 towards Nelspruit through the toll plaza and exit the highway at the turn-off to Belfast (approximately 64km from Middleburg.) At the third four-way stop in Belfast turn right at the Dullstroom signboard. Continue through Dullstroom towards Lydenburg (Mashishing) and 35 km from Dullstroom there is a Stonecutters signboard on the left. Turn left onto this 1km dirt road, proceed through the gates, and follow the signage to the car park in front of the office at Stone Manor.
From OR Tambo (Johannesburg) International Airport
Take the R21 to Boksburg, and then follow the signs to Witbank on the N12. Proceed as above.***
From Nelspruit
Take the R37 from Nelspruit over the Longtom Pass following the signs to Lydenburg (Mashishing). At the four-way stop with Longtom Nissan on the right and Caltex on the left, turn left into Viljoen Street. Travel along Viljoen Street for about 3km at the three-way stop, turn right to Dullstroom (R540) and travel for 20km. Pass the Witklip road and travel for another 700m and the sign for Stonecutters is on the right hand side. There is just 1km of dirt road to Stonecutters gates and follow the signboards to the office. Please contact the lodge if you have difficulties.
