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THANDIMVELO FARMHOUSE, LYDENBURG
Self Catering 
Located in Lydenburg, Mpumalanga, South Africa
 
 
Website:  www.placesforafrica.com/thandimvelo-farmhouse/
 
 
CONTACT DETAILS:
 
Contact: Vanessa Pretorius
 
Thandimvelo Farmhouse
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 Farmhouse, set in a beautifully manicured garden, has been revamped and modernized and has plenty of character. Charming bedrooms, large tastefully furnished living areas, bar and a covered verandah with a built-in braai provide ample entertainment areas and are serviced by a modern fully equipped kitchen with a separate washing up area. A fireplace in the lounge and a "welcome dover" coal stove in the dining room creates a cosy atmosphere during the cold winter months.

This self catering farm house has 3 bedrooms sleeping 6 people. The master bedroom has a queen size bed with a stylish en-suite bathroom, the second bedroom has a queen size bed and the third bedroom has 2 single beds. Bedrooms two and three share an elegant bathroom. All linen, bath and hand towels, shampoo, conditioner, shower gel and toilet tissues are provided. Satellite TV (DSTV) and a DVD player are supplied in the lounge. A study room incorporating a bar opens out onto the verandah and braai (barbecue) area. The farm house's huge secure garden provides a wonderful play area for children. Daily cleaning services can be arranged on request at an extra charge.

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 Farmhouse situated two and a half hours from Pretoria and three hours from Johannesburg. Dullstroom, Bourke's Luck Potholes, Pilgrim's Rest, God's Window and the Blyde River Canyon, Nelspruit, Graskop and Sabie are only a short drive away.
 
 
FACILITIES AND ATTRACTIONS:
 
  • 3 spacious bedrooms
  • Queen size / twin beds
  • Elegant bathrooms
  • Complimentary toiletries
  • Linen, towels are provided
  • Cosy lounge
  • Satellite TV (DSTV)
  • DVD player
  • Study area
  • Bar facilities
  • Braai (barbecue) area
  • Outdoor verandah
  • Beautifully manicured garden
  • Spectacular views
  • Bird watching
  • Hiking trails
  • Mountain biking
  • Quad biking
  • Nearby Pilgrim's Rest
  • Nearby God's Window
  • Nearby Bourke's Luck Potholes
  • Nearby Blyde River Canyon
  • Nearby Graskop, Sabie
 
 
ACCREDITATIONS:
 
  • 3 star - TGCSA (Tourism Grading Council of South Africa)
 
 
RATES:
 
Farm House (sleeps 6 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 - R2700 (2 nights)
Minimum per long weekend - R4050 (3 nights)

Midweek

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

50% deposit is required to confirm booking.
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 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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