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Santa Estate

Santa Estate

Self Catering in Highlands Meander, Highlands MeanderMpumalanga

Santa Estate

Self Catering in Highlands Meander, Highlands MeanderMpumalanga
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Capacity 12
Children All ages
Rooms 2
Check in 15:00 to 19:00

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Check out 10:00
Santa Estate is a 2000-hectare expanse of rolling mountain grasslands, forests, rivers and dams. With 3 cosy, comfortable cottages, Santa Estate is a perfect weekend getaway destination for friends and families. Enjoy walking, bird watching, mountain biking and exploring the working cattle farm. Alternatively, curl up with a book and a glass of wine next to a wood-burning fire.

Each self-catering and serviced cottage, has a comfortable lounge with fireplace, dining room and well-equipped kitchen. Heaters in the bedrooms and electric blankets ensure you stay snug during Dullstroom's bracing winter nights. Enjoy the verandahs and braai facilities on summer evenings.

Santa Estate has a 6 km stretch of the Lunsklip River, several mountain streams, weirs and dams for swimming. Explore the farm on foot or by bike, roll out a blanket for a family picnic, look out for some of the area's endemic bird species and its unique wildflowers.

Located 12 km outside of Dullstroom and adjacent to Walkersons Hotel and Spa, Santa gives you the opportunity to get away but is still close enough to enjoy what Dullstroom and its surrounds have to offer. Fishing on Santa Estate is operated separately through the Santa Fly Fishing Syndicate.
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Santa Estate is a 2000-hectare expanse of rolling mountain grasslands, forests, rivers and dams. With 3 cosy, comfortable cottages, Santa Estate is a perfect weekend getaway destination for friends and families. Enjoy walking, bird watching, mountain biking and exploring the working cattle farm. Alternatively, curl up with a book and a glass of wine next to a wood-burning fire.

Each self-catering and serviced cottage, has a comfortable lounge with fireplace, dining room and well-equipped kitchen. Heaters in the bedrooms and electric blankets ensure you stay snug during Dullstroom's bracing winter nights. Enjoy the verandahs and braai facilities on summer evenings.

Santa Estate has a 6 km stretch of the Lunsklip River, several mountain streams, weirs and dams for swimming. Explore the farm on foot or by bike, roll out a blanket for a family picnic, look out for some of the area's endemic bird species and its unique wildflowers.

Located 12 km outside of Dullstroom and adjacent to Walkersons Hotel and Spa, Santa gives you the opportunity to get away but is still close enough to enjoy what Dullstroom and its surrounds have to offer. Fishing on Santa Estate is operated separately through the Santa Fly Fishing Syndicate.
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Features

Braai Area
Serviced Daily
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Reviews (5)

5 guests' feedback
Cleanliness
8.8
Location
10
Value for money
9.6
Service
9.6
Safety
9.6

Map

Santa Estate, R540 (Dullstroom/Lydenburg Road), Dullstroom, 1110, Mpumalanga
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Rooms

 1 Available

Lunsklip Lodge

  • Sleeps 8 people
  • Max 6 adults
  • All ages welcome
  • Free Standing Unit
  • Single or 3/4-bed
From
R2 450
per night, for 2 ppl
 1 Available

The Glen

  • Sleeps 6 people
  • All ages welcome
  • Free Standing Unit
  • Single or 3/4-bed
From
R2 450
per night, for 2 ppl

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More than 1 month
before check-in
50% deposit refunded
More than 2 weeks
before check-in
25% deposit refunded
Less than 2 weeks
before check-in
0% deposit refunded
Features
Braai Area
Serviced Daily
Facilities
  • Braai Area
  • Kitchen Facilities
  • No Smoking Indoors
  • Self Catering
  • Serviced Daily
Activities Onsite
  • Fly Fishing
  • Trout Fishing
  • Bird Watching
  • Swimming
Activities Nearby
  • Horse Riding
  • Fly Fishing
  • Fishing
  • Trout Fishing
  • Mountain Biking
Parking Facilities
  • Secure Parking
Payments Accepted Onsite
  • Electronic Bank Transfer
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Price Includes
Lunsklip Lodge
All bedding is provided.
Bath towels, soap and toilet paper are provided.
Wood for the fireplace is provided.
The Glen
All bedding is provided.
Bath towels, soap and toilet paper are provided.
Wood for the fireplace is provided.
Check-in/check-out details
Check-in: 15:00 to 19:00
Check-out: 10:00
House rules
Cellphone reception is weak at all the cottages.
Guests need to provide their own charcoal.
Fridays to Sundays cottages are charged at a minimum of a 3 guests per cottage per night.
No smoking inside.
No pets.
Santa Estate is a working cattle farm so we request that all gates are left as you found them.

Please note:
Lunsklip Lodge is accessed via a 3.9 km stretch of dirt road. High clearance vehicles are recommended.
The Glen is accessed via a 4.1 km stretch of dirt road. High clearance vehicles are recommended, but 4x4s are not necessary.

Children aged between 0 and 2 stay free.
Children aged between 3 and 12 pay 50% of the sharing rate.

Santa Estate is one of the original trout fishing destination in the Dullstroom area and offers to 6 km of the Lunsklip stream, 12 still-water dams and 18 weirs. The combination of river, dam and weir fishing along with strict limitations on the amount of rods allowed at any one time makes the Estate one of the premiere fishing destinations in Highlands.
Fishing is limited to members of the Santa Fly Fishing syndicate. Permits for fishing can be arranged separately for guests that are staying on the farm, however this must be in done in advance and will incur a separate daily fishing fee of R 400 per rod per day. Fishing on Santa Estate is governed in accordance with the syndicate’s rules and regulations. If you are interested in fishing some of Dullstroom's best waters please contact the Syndicate coordinator directly for rates and rules.

The owners shall not be liable for any death, injury, illness or disease sustained or suffered by any member, his or her spouse, dependent or invitee or for theft, loss or damage to any property occurring or arising from a visit to Santa or arising from the use of any facility supplied or made available, howsoever arising, notwithstanding the fact that such act or omission may constitute negligence and/or gross negligence on the part of the owners, their employees, agents, servants or representatives and notwithstanding that it may have been outside the course and scope of their employment by or their relationship with the owners. Guests on their own behalf and on behalf of their spouses, dependents and invitees waive all and any claims of any nature whatsoever which they may have against the owners, their employees, agents, servants or representatives and whether arising out of delict or contract or out of the negligent (including gross negligence) acts or omissions of the owners, their employees, agents, servants or representatives. Guests hereby indemnify the owners, their employees, agents, servants or representatives against any claim of whatever nature which any member, his or her dependant, spouse or invitee may sustain in connection with or arising from a visit to Santa and for the use of any facility supplied or made available, notwithstanding that such loss, liability, damage or expense may have arisen as a result of any act or omission, whether negligent (including gross negligence) or otherwise, on the part of the owners, their employees, agents, servants or representatives. Guests shall not have any claim or right of action whatsoever against the owners for any damages, loss or otherwise, nor be entitled to withhold or defer payment of any amounts payable in terms of this agreement by reason of the premises or any appurtenances in the premises being in a defective condition or falling into disrepair of any particular repairs not being effected by the owners.
 1 Available

Lunsklip Lodge

  • Sleeps 8 people
  • Max 6 adults
  • All ages welcome
  • Free Standing Unit
  • Single or 3/4-bed
From
R2 450
per night, for 2 ppl
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Description

Lunsklip Lodge is a perfect family and friends getaway. The lodge, with its sloping lawn to one of the 3 adjacent dams, has plenty of space to run around and enough rooms inside to hide away and relax. Lunsklip Lodge is accessed via a 3.9 km stretch of dirt road. High clearance vehicles are recommended. The lodge is a 3-bedroom house. Each bedroom has twin 3-quarter beds, with 1 bedroom also having a bunk bed for kids. All the bedrooms have heaters and all the beds, except the bunk bed, have electric blankets. All bedding is provided. 1 bedroom has a shower en suite. There are 2 other bathrooms, 1 with a shower and 1 with a bath. Bath towels, soap and toilet paper are provided. The kitchen has a fridge, microwave, 4-plate electric stove-oven and a coal stove. There is a dining room. The lounge has a fireplace with wood provided. There is an outside built-in braai but charcoal is not provided.

Room Arrangements
Capacity: 6 Number of rooms: 3 Number of bathrooms: 3
Bedroom 1 Sleeps 4
2 x Single Bed / Three-Quarter Bed
1 x Child-Only Bunk Bed
Bedroom 2 Sleeps 2
2 x Single Bed / Three-Quarter Bed
Bedroom 3 Sleeps 2
2 x Single Bed / Three-Quarter Bed
Bathroom 1
Shower, Toilet
Bathroom 2
Shower, Toilet
Bathroom 3
Bath, Toilet
Rates
About This Room
  • Non smoking
  • Patio
Services
  • Room serviced daily
Bathroom
  • Bath
  • En suite
  • Shower
  • Soaps
Room Facilities
  • Dining area
  • Electric blanket
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchenette
  • Lounge area
Appliances
  • Fridge
  • Iron
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Stove
Entertainment
  • Books and magazines
Price Includes

All bedding is provided. Bath towels, soap and toilet paper are provided. Wood for the fireplace is provided.

House Rules

Cellphone reception is weak at all the cottages.
Guests need to provide their own charcoal.
Fridays to Sundays cottages are charged at a minimum of a 3 guests per cottage per night.
No smoking inside.
No pets.
Santa Estate is a working cattle farm so we request that all gates are left as you found them.

Please note:
Lunsklip Lodge is accessed via a 3.9 km stretch of dirt road. High clearance vehicles are recommended.
The Glen is accessed via a 4.1 km stretch of dirt road. High clearance vehicles are recommended, but 4x4s are not necessary.

Children aged between 0 and 2 stay free.
Children aged between 3 and 12 pay 50% of the sharing rate.

Santa Estate is one of the original trout fishing destination in the Dullstroom area and offers to 6 km of the Lunsklip stream, 12 still-water dams and 18 weirs. The combination of river, dam and weir fishing along with strict limitations on the amount of rods allowed at any one time makes the Estate one of the premiere fishing destinations in Highlands.
Fishing is limited to members of the Santa Fly Fishing syndicate. Permits for fishing can be arranged separately for guests that are staying on the farm, however this must be in done in advance and will incur a separate daily fishing fee of R 400 per rod per day. Fishing on Santa Estate is governed in accordance with the syndicate’s rules and regulations. If you are interested in fishing some of Dullstroom's best waters please contact the Syndicate coordinator directly for rates and rules.

The owners shall not be liable for any death, injury, illness or disease sustained or suffered by any member, his or her spouse, dependent or invitee or for theft, loss or damage to any property occurring or arising from a visit to Santa or arising from the use of any facility supplied or made available, howsoever arising, notwithstanding the fact that such act or omission may constitute negligence and/or gross negligence on the part of the owners, their employees, agents, servants or representatives and notwithstanding that it may have been outside the course and scope of their employment by or their relationship with the owners. Guests on their own behalf and on behalf of their spouses, dependents and invitees waive all and any claims of any nature whatsoever which they may have against the owners, their employees, agents, servants or representatives and whether arising out of delict or contract or out of the negligent (including gross negligence) acts or omissions of the owners, their employees, agents, servants or representatives. Guests hereby indemnify the owners, their employees, agents, servants or representatives against any claim of whatever nature which any member, his or her dependant, spouse or invitee may sustain in connection with or arising from a visit to Santa and for the use of any facility supplied or made available, notwithstanding that such loss, liability, damage or expense may have arisen as a result of any act or omission, whether negligent (including gross negligence) or otherwise, on the part of the owners, their employees, agents, servants or representatives. Guests shall not have any claim or right of action whatsoever against the owners for any damages, loss or otherwise, nor be entitled to withhold or defer payment of any amounts payable in terms of this agreement by reason of the premises or any appurtenances in the premises being in a defective condition or falling into disrepair of any particular repairs not being effected by the owners.

Cancellation policy
More than 1 month
before check-in
50% deposit refunded
More than 2 weeks
before check-in
25% deposit refunded
Less than 2 weeks
before check-in
0% deposit refunded
Description

Lunsklip Lodge is a perfect family and friends getaway. The lodge, with its sloping lawn to one of the 3 adjacent dams, has plenty of space to run around and enough rooms inside to hide away and relax. Lunsklip Lodge is accessed via a 3.9 km stretch of dirt road. High clearance vehicles are recommended. The lodge is a 3-bedroom house. Each bedroom has twin 3-quarter beds, with 1 bedroom also having a bunk bed for kids. All the bedrooms have heaters and all the beds, except the bunk bed, have electric blankets. All bedding is provided. 1 bedroom has a shower en suite. There are 2 other bathrooms, 1 with a shower and 1 with a bath. Bath towels, soap and toilet paper are provided. The kitchen has a fridge, microwave, 4-plate electric stove-oven and a coal stove. There is a dining room. The lounge has a fireplace with wood provided. There is an outside built-in braai but charcoal is not provided.

 1 Available

The Glen

  • Sleeps 6 people
  • All ages welcome
  • Free Standing Unit
  • Single or 3/4-bed
From
R2 450
per night, for 2 ppl
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Description

The Glen is the most remote of Santa's 3 cottages, with vistas of forests, mountains and a large dam. Enjoy a cosy weekend with long walks, feeling like you're the only people in the world. The Glen is accessed via a 4.1 km stretch of dirt road. High clearance vehicles are recommended, but 4x4s are not necessary. The cottage has 3 en-suite bedrooms, each with twin 3-quarter beds. 2 of the bathrooms have both a shower and bath, while the 3rd bathroom has only a shower. A sleeper couch is available for kids. All bedding, toweling, soap and toilet paper is provided. Each bedroom has a heater and every bed has an electric blanket. The kitchen has a fridge, microwave, 4-plate electric stove-oven and a coal stove. The open-plan lounge and dining room has a large fireplace, with wood provided. There is a Weber but charcoal is not provided.

Room Arrangements
Capacity: 6 Number of rooms: 3 Number of bathrooms: 3
Bedroom 1 Sleeps 2
2 x Single Bed / Three-Quarter Bed
Bedroom 2 Sleeps 2
2 x Single Bed / Three-Quarter Bed
Bedroom 3 Sleeps 2
2 x Single Bed / Three-Quarter Bed
Bathroom 1 En-suite
Shower, Bath, Toilet
Bathroom 2 En-suite
Shower, Bath, Toilet
Bathroom 3 En-suite
Shower, Toilet
Rates
About This Room
  • Non smoking
  • Patio
  • Private entrance
Services
  • Room serviced daily
Bathroom
  • Bath
  • En suite
  • Shower
  • Soaps
Room Facilities
  • Dining area
  • Electric blanket
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchenette
  • Lounge area
Appliances
  • Fridge
  • Iron
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Stove
Entertainment
  • Books and magazines
Price Includes

All bedding is provided. Bath towels, soap and toilet paper are provided. Wood for the fireplace is provided.

House Rules

Cellphone reception is weak at all the cottages.
Guests need to provide their own charcoal.
Fridays to Sundays cottages are charged at a minimum of a 3 guests per cottage per night.
No smoking inside.
No pets.
Santa Estate is a working cattle farm so we request that all gates are left as you found them.

Please note:
Lunsklip Lodge is accessed via a 3.9 km stretch of dirt road. High clearance vehicles are recommended.
The Glen is accessed via a 4.1 km stretch of dirt road. High clearance vehicles are recommended, but 4x4s are not necessary.

Children aged between 0 and 2 stay free.
Children aged between 3 and 12 pay 50% of the sharing rate.

Santa Estate is one of the original trout fishing destination in the Dullstroom area and offers to 6 km of the Lunsklip stream, 12 still-water dams and 18 weirs. The combination of river, dam and weir fishing along with strict limitations on the amount of rods allowed at any one time makes the Estate one of the premiere fishing destinations in Highlands.
Fishing is limited to members of the Santa Fly Fishing syndicate. Permits for fishing can be arranged separately for guests that are staying on the farm, however this must be in done in advance and will incur a separate daily fishing fee of R 400 per rod per day. Fishing on Santa Estate is governed in accordance with the syndicate’s rules and regulations. If you are interested in fishing some of Dullstroom's best waters please contact the Syndicate coordinator directly for rates and rules.

The owners shall not be liable for any death, injury, illness or disease sustained or suffered by any member, his or her spouse, dependent or invitee or for theft, loss or damage to any property occurring or arising from a visit to Santa or arising from the use of any facility supplied or made available, howsoever arising, notwithstanding the fact that such act or omission may constitute negligence and/or gross negligence on the part of the owners, their employees, agents, servants or representatives and notwithstanding that it may have been outside the course and scope of their employment by or their relationship with the owners. Guests on their own behalf and on behalf of their spouses, dependents and invitees waive all and any claims of any nature whatsoever which they may have against the owners, their employees, agents, servants or representatives and whether arising out of delict or contract or out of the negligent (including gross negligence) acts or omissions of the owners, their employees, agents, servants or representatives. Guests hereby indemnify the owners, their employees, agents, servants or representatives against any claim of whatever nature which any member, his or her dependant, spouse or invitee may sustain in connection with or arising from a visit to Santa and for the use of any facility supplied or made available, notwithstanding that such loss, liability, damage or expense may have arisen as a result of any act or omission, whether negligent (including gross negligence) or otherwise, on the part of the owners, their employees, agents, servants or representatives. Guests shall not have any claim or right of action whatsoever against the owners for any damages, loss or otherwise, nor be entitled to withhold or defer payment of any amounts payable in terms of this agreement by reason of the premises or any appurtenances in the premises being in a defective condition or falling into disrepair of any particular repairs not being effected by the owners.

Cancellation policy
More than 1 month
before check-in
50% deposit refunded
More than 2 weeks
before check-in
25% deposit refunded
Less than 2 weeks
before check-in
0% deposit refunded
Description

The Glen is the most remote of Santa's 3 cottages, with vistas of forests, mountains and a large dam. Enjoy a cosy weekend with long walks, feeling like you're the only people in the world. The Glen is accessed via a 4.1 km stretch of dirt road. High clearance vehicles are recommended, but 4x4s are not necessary. The cottage has 3 en-suite bedrooms, each with twin 3-quarter beds. 2 of the bathrooms have both a shower and bath, while the 3rd bathroom has only a shower. A sleeper couch is available for kids. All bedding, toweling, soap and toilet paper is provided. Each bedroom has a heater and every bed has an electric blanket. The kitchen has a fridge, microwave, 4-plate electric stove-oven and a coal stove. The open-plan lounge and dining room has a large fireplace, with wood provided. There is a Weber but charcoal is not provided.

Santa Estate is a 2000-hectare expanse of rolling mountain grasslands, forests, rivers and dams. With 3 cosy, comfortable cottages, Santa Estate is a perfect weekend getaway destination for friends and families. Enjoy walking, bird watching, mountain biking and exploring the working cattle farm. Alternatively, curl up with a book and a glass of wine next to a wood-burning fire.

Each self-catering and serviced cottage, has a comfortable lounge with fireplace, dining room and well-equipped kitchen. Heaters in the bedrooms and electric blankets ensure you stay snug during Dullstroom's bracing winter nights. Enjoy the verandahs and braai facilities on summer evenings.

Santa Estate has a 6 km stretch of the Lunsklip River, several mountain streams, weirs and dams for swimming. Explore the farm on foot or by bike, roll out a blanket for a family picnic, look out for some of the area's endemic bird species and its unique wildflowers.

Located 12 km outside of Dullstroom and adjacent to Walkersons Hotel and Spa, Santa gives you the opportunity to get away but is still close enough to enjoy what Dullstroom and its surrounds have to offer. Fishing on Santa Estate is operated separately through the Santa Fly Fishing Syndicate.
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