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Paardeplaats Nature Retreat

Paardeplaats Nature Retreat

Self Catering in Lydenburg, LydenburgMpumalanga

Paardeplaats Nature Retreat

Self Catering in Lydenburg, LydenburgMpumalanga
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Capacity 13
Children All ages
Rooms 5
Check in 14:00 to 19:00

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Check out 11:00
Paardeplaats Nature Retreat is a restored stone house that sleeps up to 12 guests. The house is located in a former ruin of a gold mining camp. It is nestled in pristine nature with a view of the little trout pond and the majestic valley and mountains.

Accommodation comprises 5 units which include Jafrie, Oribi, Gurneys, Suikerbossie and Kiepersol. Each room has a private view with its own unique character with stained glass windows and down or wool duvets on all the beds, and some with private patios. The entire property is off-grid and unaffected by power outages. All bathrooms come equipped with gas geysers, solar lights and cosy oil-burning lamps for ambience. Three of the units come equipped with bathrooms fitted with a shower and 1 unit is fitted with a bath.

On-site facilities include a communal living and kitchen area, a wonderful open hearth braai area, and secure parking. Guests are also welcome to enjoy some of the on-site activities which include multiple hiking routes, mountain biking, bird watching, and fly fishing. Paardeplaats is home to the endangered Gurney's Sugarbird.

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Paardeplaats Nature Retreat is a restored stone house that sleeps up to 12 guests. The house is located in a former ruin of a gold mining camp. It is nestled in pristine nature with a view of the little trout pond and the majestic valley and mountains.

Accommodation comprises 5 units which include Jafrie, Oribi, Gurneys, Suikerbossie and Kiepersol. Each room has a private view with its own unique character with stained glass windows and down or wool duvets on all the beds, and some with private patios. The entire property is off-grid and unaffected by power outages. All bathrooms come equipped with gas geysers, solar lights and cosy oil-burning lamps for ambience. Three of the units come equipped with bathrooms fitted with a shower and 1 unit is fitted with a bath.

On-site facilities include a communal living and kitchen area, a wonderful open hearth braai area, and secure parking. Guests are also welcome to enjoy some of the on-site activities which include multiple hiking routes, mountain biking, bird watching, and fly fishing. Paardeplaats is home to the endangered Gurney's Sugarbird.

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Features

Braai Area
Serviced Daily
Game Viewing
Free Wifi
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Reviews (8)

8 guests' feedback
Cleanliness
9.2
Location
9.6
Value for money
9.6
Service
9.8
Safety
9.2
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Paardeplaats 154JT, Long Tom Pass, Lydenburg, 1120, Mpumalanga
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Rooms

 1 Available

Jafrie

  • Sleeps 2 people
  • All ages welcome
  • Room in Guesthouse/B&B
  • Queen-size bed
From
R1 200
per night, for 2 ppl
 1 Available

Suikerbossie Family Room

  • Sleeps 5 people
  • Max 4 adults
  • All ages welcome
  • Room in Guesthouse/B&B
  • Single or 3/4-bed
From
R1 500
per night, for 2 ppl
 1 Available
 1 Available

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More than 1 month
before check-in
100% deposit refunded
More than 1 week
before check-in
50% deposit refunded
Less than 1 week
before check-in
0% deposit refunded
Features
Braai Area
Serviced Daily
Game Viewing
Free Wifi
Facilities
  • Braai Area
  • Kitchen Facilities
  • No Smoking Indoors
  • Malaria Free
  • Self Catering
  • Serviced Daily
  • Free Wifi
  • WiFi
Activities Onsite
  • Bird Watching
  • Cycling
  • Game Viewing
  • Mountain Biking
Activities Nearby
  • Fly Fishing
  • Trout Fishing
Meal Types Offered
  • Breakfast
  • Dinner By Arrangement
  • Picnic Baskets By Arrangement
  • Teas
  • Meals By Arrangement
Parking Facilities
  • Secure Parking
  • Covered Parking
Payments Accepted Onsite
  • Visa
  • Mastercard
  • Electronic Bank Transfer
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Price Includes
Jafrie
Rates displayed are on a self-catering basis.
Suikerbossie Family Room
Rates displayed are on a self-catering basis.

Gurneys
Rates displayed are on a self-catering basis.
Oribi
Rates displayed are on a self-catering basis.
Check-in/check-out details
Check-in: 14:00 to 19:00
Check-out: 11:00
House rules
The kitchen and entertainment area is a communal space.
Vehicles with high ground clearance are recommended, but not essential.

Breakfast is available at R150 per person. It must be arranged the evening before.
Pre-cooked dinners are available with prior notice at R300 per person. It is served with a starch option and salad.
 1 Available

Jafrie

  • Sleeps 2 people
  • All ages welcome
  • Room in Guesthouse/B&B
  • Queen-size bed
From
R1 200
per night, for 2 ppl
More room/unit pictures
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Description

Jafrie, in the Miners Canteen complex, offers a queen-sized bed and adjacent shower bathroom. All rooms have solar-powered reading lamps, so you won't be affected by Eskom power outages. Please note: Individual room bookings are not accepted over weekends. The entire establishment is to be rented as a whole over weekends and long weekends.

Room Arrangements
Capacity: 2 Number of rooms: 1 Number of bathrooms: 1
Bedroom 1 Sleeps 2
1 x Queen Bed
Bathroom 1
Shower, Toilet
Rates
About This Room
  • Non smoking
  • Patio
  • Private entrance
Services
  • Room serviced daily
  • Wireless internet
Bathroom
  • Separate toilet
  • Shower
  • Soaps
Room Facilities
  • Down duvets
Appliances
  • Fridge
  • Oven
  • Stove
Extras
  • Tea and coffee tray
Price Includes

Rates displayed are on a self-catering basis.

House Rules

The kitchen and entertainment area is a communal space.
Vehicles with high ground clearance are recommended, but not essential.

Breakfast is available at R150 per person. It must be arranged the evening before.
Pre-cooked dinners are available with prior notice at R300 per person. It is served with a starch option and salad.

Cancellation policy
More than 1 month
before check-in
100% deposit refunded
More than 1 week
before check-in
50% deposit refunded
Less than 1 week
before check-in
0% deposit refunded
Description

Jafrie, in the Miners Canteen complex, offers a queen-sized bed and adjacent shower bathroom. All rooms have solar-powered reading lamps, so you won't be affected by Eskom power outages. Please note: Individual room bookings are not accepted over weekends. The entire establishment is to be rented as a whole over weekends and long weekends.

 1 Available

Suikerbossie Family Room

  • Sleeps 5 people
  • Max 4 adults
  • All ages welcome
  • Room in Guesthouse/B&B
  • Single or 3/4-bed
From
R1 500
per night, for 2 ppl
More room/unit pictures
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Panorama Route Accommodation at  | Viya
Panorama Route Accommodation at  | Viya
Panorama Route Accommodation at  | Viya
Panorama Route Accommodation at  | Viya
Description

Suikerbossie, upstairs at Stamp Mill Complex, is a large room with magnificent views and private stoep. The room has 4 single beds (extra length) with pull-out kiddie’s bed and an en-suite bathroom (shower only). All rooms have solar powered-reading lamps, so you won't be affected by Eskom power outages. Please note: Individual room bookings are not accepted over weekends. The entire establishment is to be rented as a whole over weekends and long weekends.

Room Arrangements
Capacity: 4 Number of rooms: 1 Number of bathrooms: 1
Bedroom 1 Sleeps 4
4 x Single Bed / Three-Quarter Bed
Bathroom 1 En-suite
Shower, Toilet
Rates
About This Room
  • Non smoking
  • Patio
  • Private entrance
Services
  • Room serviced daily
  • Wireless internet
Bathroom
  • En suite
  • Shower
  • Soaps
Room Facilities
  • Down duvets
Appliances
  • Fridge
  • Oven
  • Stove
Extras
  • Tea and coffee tray
Price Includes

Rates displayed are on a self-catering basis.

House Rules

The kitchen and entertainment area is a communal space.
Vehicles with high ground clearance are recommended, but not essential.

Breakfast is available at R150 per person. It must be arranged the evening before.
Pre-cooked dinners are available with prior notice at R300 per person. It is served with a starch option and salad.

Cancellation policy
More than 1 month
before check-in
100% deposit refunded
More than 1 week
before check-in
50% deposit refunded
Less than 1 week
before check-in
0% deposit refunded
Description

Suikerbossie, upstairs at Stamp Mill Complex, is a large room with magnificent views and private stoep. The room has 4 single beds (extra length) with pull-out kiddie’s bed and an en-suite bathroom (shower only). All rooms have solar powered-reading lamps, so you won't be affected by Eskom power outages. Please note: Individual room bookings are not accepted over weekends. The entire establishment is to be rented as a whole over weekends and long weekends.

 1 Available

Kiepersol - Double en-suite

  • Sleeps 3 people
  • Max 2 adults
  • All ages welcome
  • Room in Guesthouse/B&B
  • Queen-size bed
From
R1 500
per night, for 2 ppl
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Description

A sunny en-suite room with a queen bed and en-suite fitted with a shower, toilet and basin. The Gurney's sugarbirds' favourite aloe is right outside the window and has a wonderful view beyond. A wonderful communal area with a huge open hearth and well-equipped kitchen adds to the Pardeplaats Family feeling.

Room Arrangements
Capacity: 2 Number of rooms: 1 Number of bathrooms: 1
Bedroom 1 Sleeps 2
1 x Queen Bed
Bathroom 1 En-suite
Shower, Toilet
Rates
About This Room
  • Non smoking
  • Private entrance
Services
  • Room serviced daily
  • Wireless internet
Bathroom
  • En suite
  • Shower
Extras
  • Tea and coffee tray
House Rules

The kitchen and entertainment area is a communal space.
Vehicles with high ground clearance are recommended, but not essential.

Breakfast is available at R150 per person. It must be arranged the evening before.
Pre-cooked dinners are available with prior notice at R300 per person. It is served with a starch option and salad.

Cancellation policy
More than 1 month
before check-in
100% deposit refunded
More than 1 week
before check-in
50% deposit refunded
Less than 1 week
before check-in
0% deposit refunded
Description

A sunny en-suite room with a queen bed and en-suite fitted with a shower, toilet and basin. The Gurney's sugarbirds' favourite aloe is right outside the window and has a wonderful view beyond. A wonderful communal area with a huge open hearth and well-equipped kitchen adds to the Pardeplaats Family feeling.

 1 Available

Gurneys

  • Sleeps 2 people
  • All ages welcome
  • Room in Guesthouse/B&B
  • Queen-size bed
From
R1 600
per night, for 2 ppl
More room/unit pictures
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Panorama Route Accommodation at  | Viya
Panorama Route Accommodation at  | Viya
Panorama Route Accommodation at  | Viya
Description

Named after the sugar bird. Queen-sized bed with en-suite bathroom with large bath. Ample supply of hot water from either the “donkey” geyser or a gas geyser. All rooms have solar powered reading lamps, so you won't be affected by Eskom power outages. Please note: Individual room bookings are not accepted over weekends. The entire establishment is to be rented as a whole over weekends and long weekends.

Room Arrangements
Capacity: 2 Number of rooms: 1 Number of bathrooms: 1
Bedroom 1 Sleeps 2
1 x Queen Bed
Bathroom 1 En-suite
Shower, Bath, Toilet
Rates
About This Room
  • Non smoking
  • Patio
  • Private entrance
Services
  • Room serviced daily
  • Wireless internet
Bathroom
  • Bath
  • En suite
  • Shower
  • Soaps
Room Facilities
  • Down duvets
Appliances
  • Fridge
  • Oven
  • Stove
Extras
  • Tea and coffee tray
Price Includes

Rates displayed are on a self-catering basis.

House Rules

The kitchen and entertainment area is a communal space.
Vehicles with high ground clearance are recommended, but not essential.

Breakfast is available at R150 per person. It must be arranged the evening before.
Pre-cooked dinners are available with prior notice at R300 per person. It is served with a starch option and salad.

Cancellation policy
More than 1 month
before check-in
100% deposit refunded
More than 1 week
before check-in
50% deposit refunded
Less than 1 week
before check-in
0% deposit refunded
Description

Named after the sugar bird. Queen-sized bed with en-suite bathroom with large bath. Ample supply of hot water from either the “donkey” geyser or a gas geyser. All rooms have solar powered reading lamps, so you won't be affected by Eskom power outages. Please note: Individual room bookings are not accepted over weekends. The entire establishment is to be rented as a whole over weekends and long weekends.

 1 Available

Oribi

  • Sleeps 3 people
  • All ages welcome
  • Room in Guesthouse/B&B
  • King-size bed
From
R1 800
per night, for 2 ppl
More room/unit pictures
Panorama Route Accommodation at  | Viya
Panorama Route Accommodation at  | Viya
Panorama Route Accommodation at  | Viya
Panorama Route Accommodation at  | Viya
Panorama Route Accommodation at  | Viya
Panorama Route Accommodation at  | Viya
Description

Oribi, at Miners' Stamp Mill, is a large room with a view. It has a king-sized bed with one single- and one pull-out bed and en-suite bathroom (shower only). The patio is perfect for high teas and brilliant sunsets. All rooms have solar-powered reading lamps, so you won't be affected by Eskom power outages. Please note: Individual room bookings are not accepted over weekends. The entire establishment is to be rented as a whole over weekends and long weekends.

Room Arrangements
Capacity: 3 Number of rooms: 1 Number of bathrooms: 1
Bedroom 1 Sleeps 3
1 x Single Bed / Three-Quarter Bed
1 x King Bed
Bathroom 1 En-suite
Shower, Toilet
Rates
About This Room
  • Non smoking
  • Patio
  • Private entrance
Services
  • Room serviced daily
  • Wireless internet
Bathroom
  • En suite
  • Shower
  • Soaps
Room Facilities
  • Down duvets
Appliances
  • Fridge
  • Oven
  • Stove
Extras
  • Tea and coffee tray
Price Includes

Rates displayed are on a self-catering basis.

House Rules

The kitchen and entertainment area is a communal space.
Vehicles with high ground clearance are recommended, but not essential.

Breakfast is available at R150 per person. It must be arranged the evening before.
Pre-cooked dinners are available with prior notice at R300 per person. It is served with a starch option and salad.

Cancellation policy
More than 1 month
before check-in
100% deposit refunded
More than 1 week
before check-in
50% deposit refunded
Less than 1 week
before check-in
0% deposit refunded
Description

Oribi, at Miners' Stamp Mill, is a large room with a view. It has a king-sized bed with one single- and one pull-out bed and en-suite bathroom (shower only). The patio is perfect for high teas and brilliant sunsets. All rooms have solar-powered reading lamps, so you won't be affected by Eskom power outages. Please note: Individual room bookings are not accepted over weekends. The entire establishment is to be rented as a whole over weekends and long weekends.

Paardeplaats Nature Retreat is a restored stone house that sleeps up to 12 guests. The house is located in a former ruin of a gold mining camp. It is nestled in pristine nature with a view of the little trout pond and the majestic valley and mountains.

Accommodation comprises 5 units which include Jafrie, Oribi, Gurneys, Suikerbossie and Kiepersol. Each room has a private view with its own unique character with stained glass windows and down or wool duvets on all the beds, and some with private patios. The entire property is off-grid and unaffected by power outages. All bathrooms come equipped with gas geysers, solar lights and cosy oil-burning lamps for ambience. Three of the units come equipped with bathrooms fitted with a shower and 1 unit is fitted with a bath.

On-site facilities include a communal living and kitchen area, a wonderful open hearth braai area, and secure parking. Guests are also welcome to enjoy some of the on-site activities which include multiple hiking routes, mountain biking, bird watching, and fly fishing. Paardeplaats is home to the endangered Gurney's Sugarbird.

This place is highly rated!
This place is highly rated!
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