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THANDIMVELO COTTAGE, LYDENBURG
Self Catering 
Located in Lydenburg, Mpumalanga, South Africa
 
 
Website:  www.placesforafrica.com/thandimvelo-cottage/
 
 
CONTACT DETAILS:
 
Contact: Vanessa Pretorius
 
Thandimvelo Cottage
Farm Rustenburg No. 14
Badfontein
Lydenburg
Mpumalanga
 
Please visit the establishment's website (see link above) to obtain telephonic and/or email contact details.
 
 
DESCRIPTION:
 
Thandimvelo Cottage is built with stone on the exterior, brick and plaster on the interior. These thick walls together with special insulation in the roof, makes this cottage cool in summer and warm in winter. Recently restored, the cottage is equipped with all modern amenities and stunning wooden floors add to the cosy atmosphere.

This self catering cottage has 2 bedrooms sleeping 4 people. The master bedroom boasts a king size bed and en-suite bathroom. Linen, bath and hand towels, shampoo, conditioner, shower gel and toilet tissues are provided. There is a study area and a small veranda linked to the main bedroom. The second bedroom has 2 single beds. The en-suite bathroom has two entrances, servicing the second bedroom as well. The open plan lounge is equipped with satellite television (DSTV). The kitchen in the cottage is fully equipped with a separate scullery area. Daily cleaning services can be arranged on request at an extra charge. There is no smoking allowed in the cottage. The front verandah gives you the most spectacular view of the Kwena Dam as well as the Steenkamps Mountains. The cottage has a secure garden which offers a huge lawn for the kids to play on.

The establishment is located on the Thandimvelo Farm which is situated on a 162 hectare farm in the Kwena Basin, 30km from Lydenburg. One can only appreciate the true beauty of Thandimvelo when seen through one's own eyes. Whether your interests include bird watching, hiking, mountain biking, quad biking or just laying back and relaxing, you are surrounded by the beauty of nature and the magnificent views. Thandimvelo cottage is a two and a half hour drive from Pretoria and a three hour drive from Johannesburg. Dullstroom, Pilgrim's Rest, Bourke's Luck Potholes, God's Window and the Blyde River Canyon, Nelspruit, Sabie and Graskop are only a short drive away.
 
 
FACILITIES AND ATTRACTIONS:
 
  • Self catering cottage
  • 2 spacious bedrooms
  • En-suite bathroom
  • Complimentary toiletries
  • Linen, towels are provided
  • Open plan lounge
  • Modern amenities
  • Satellite TV (DSTV)
  • Wooden floors
  • Study area
  • Fully equipped kitchen
  • Scullery area
  • Front verandah
  • Braai (barbecue) area
  • Private, secure garden
  • Spectacular views
  • Bird watching
  • Hiking trails
  • Mountain biking
  • Quad biking
  • Nearby Pilgrim's Rest
  • Nearby God's Window
  • Nearby Blyde River Canyon
  • Nearby Graskop, Sabie
 
 
ACCREDITATIONS:
 
  • 3 star - TGCSA (Tourism Grading Council of South Africa)
 
 
RATES:
 
Cottage (sleeps 4 people)

Weekends and Long Weekends

Adults: R300 per person per night
Children 7 - 12 years: R150 per person per night
Children 6 years and younger stay for free

Minimum per weekend: R1350 (2 nights)
Minimum per long weekend: R2100 (3 nights)

Midweek

Adults: R250 per person per night
Children 7 - 12 years: R125 per child per night
Children 6 years and younger stay for free

Terms and Conditions

R120 admin fee will be charged for all cancellations.
25% of total cost is forfeited, if cancelled 3 weeks prior to arrival.
50% of total cost is forfeited, if cancelled 2 weeks prior to arrival.
100% of total cost is forfeited, if cancelled 48 hours prior to arrival.

50% deposit is required to confirm bookings.
R200 breakage deposit is required.

Methods of payment accepted: Direct Deposits / Internet Transfers

** Rates are provided as a guideline only, and are subject to change without prior notice.
Please confirm when booking.
 
 
DIRECTIONS:
 
From Pretoria

Get onto the N4 and drive east for 217km. At the N4 split, after Machadodoprt toll plaza, keep left onto the R539. After travelling for 15.5km, turn left onto the R36, after passing the Bambi Lodge on the right. Drive 18km then turn left, at the Rustenburg turn-off (Rustenburg sign is brown in colour). Drive for approximately 3.5km to the entrance gate of Thandimvelo situated on left hand side.

GPS Co-ordinates

Turn-off from R36 onto gravel road towards Thandimvelo: Z25 21.515 E30 21.089
Thandimvelo Gate: S25 19.995 E30 19.552
Thandimvelo Mountain Retreat: S25 18.873 E30 18.402
 
 
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