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De Ark Guest House

Guesthouse Lydenburg · Mpumalanga
Colonialstyle building with illuminated windows a fountain and lush greenery at night
Cozy bedroom with red decor roses on bed and antique furniture
Balcony with white table and chairs overlooking a cozy bedroom with a bed
Cozy bedroom with two beds wooden furniture and a small kitchenette
A cozy bedroom with a bed lamps and pillows warmly lit at night
De Ark Guest House
De Ark Guest House

About

De Ark Guest House offers self-catering and bed & breakfast accommodation in the centre of historic Lydenburg, Mpumalanga, about 90 minutes from Kruger National Park.

Accommodation

Period-themed rooms for up to 28 guests, as self-catering or bed & breakfast. Themes include Gothic, Edwardian, Victorian honeymoon suite, Louis XVI, and Tudor double and twin that combine as a family room for four. Private entrances and en-suite shower or bath.

Facilities

English Fickle Fox Bar, manicured rose garden with private gazebo, free off-street parking, Wi-Fi, DSTV in every room, fireplaces, and event and wedding facilities. Historic Voortrekker-built former Dutch Reformed Church parsonage with period dining by the fire. Daily room service with bed & breakfast.

Location & Surroundings

Centre of historic Lydenburg, Mpumalanga, within walking distance of shops and banks. About 90 minutes’ drive from the nearest Kruger National Park gate. Nearby: Kruger big 5 safari, Blyde River Canyon, Lowveld attractions, and Panorama Route day trips.

House Rules

Check-in: 14:00
Check-out: 10:00
Children: Allowed
Pets: Not allowed
Smoking: Allowed

Rooms

Room 1 – Gothic

Sleeps 2

Relax on one of the 2 twin beds with its crisp white percale linen. This room has a private entrance with off-street parking, en-suite shower, open plan sitting/dining area with a modern fully equipped kitchen and cosy patio.

Twin x 2 Amenities
From
R1,300

Room 2 – Edwardian

Sleeps 2

A tranquil haven to unwind after a long day of travel or holiday activities. Relax on the comfortable double bed with its crisp white percale linen. This room has a private entrance with off-street parking,en-suite shower, open plan sitting/dining area.

Double x 1 Amenities

Room 3 – Italian Renaissance

Sleeps 2

This is a luxury Italian themed, room with two twin beds. An en-suite bathroom with a shower. A writing desk makes this unit popular for business accommodation. Modern fully equipped kitchen and cosy patio with garden views.

Twin x 2 Amenities
From
R1,300

Room 4 – Tudor Family Room

Sleeps 4

The luxurious Tudor style room with a double bed and percale linen. This en-suite shower bathroom has a Victorian-style basin with complimentary amenities. There is also sherry in the room. This room can be combined with the adjacent Tudor twin 5.

Double x 1 Twin x 2 Amenities

Room 6 – Rococo

Sleeps 2

French Toile is one of our prettiest rooms. This en-suite bathroom has a Victorian-style bath with an overhead shower and all the conveniences you would expect from a luxury guest house. Guests can relax on the Tuscany Style patio.

King x 1 Amenities
From
R1,600

Room 7 – Farmhouse

Sleeps 2

The Baroque room, with its queen-sized bed, has French doors opening onto the patio. In this beautifully furnished room, the Victorian-style bath forms the focal point in the room. A very special romantic place to spoil a very special person... you.

Queen x 1 Amenities
From
R1,300

Room 8 – Victorian

Sleeps 2

The impressive mahogany four-poster queen-size bed is the room’s key feature. Colourful tiles decorate the bathroom with its Victorian ball & claw bath. There is also a roomy shower and porcelain basin A stylish lounge area is part of the unique interior.

King x 1 Amenities
From
R1,400

Room 9 - Georgian

Sleeps 2

Enjoy a good night sleep on the 2 twin beds with percale linen and down duvets. The antique writing bureau will transport our business guest back in time. You will find fresh-smelling amenities in the en-suite bathroom with a shower.

Twin x 2 Amenities

Room 10 – Louis XV1

Sleeps 2

The luxurious Louis XV1 Room on the top storey boasts gilt-framed artwork, fine fabrics and harmonious colours which contrast the dark wooden furniture. In the bathroom, black and white tiles complement the Victorian ball and claw bath and antique basin.

Queen x 1 Amenities
From
R1,300

Room 11 – The Cabin

Sleeps 4

One bed farmhouse consisting of 1 king bed with an ensuite bath and shower, with an open plan lounge and kitchen.

King x 1 Twin x 2 Amenities
From
R2,000

Location

Address

90 minutes’ drive from the closest gate to the Kruger National Park

Get Directions → Lydenburg Guide →
Sleeps 28

Directions

Directions from Johannesburg / OR Tambo (Gauteng) via Dullstroom (avoids the Machadodorp?Lydenburg R36 stretch)

From Johannesburg (or O.R. Tambo International Airport), join the N12 East and then merge onto the N4 East towards eMalahleni (Witbank) / Middelburg (Mbombela/Nelspruit direction).

Stay

Full directions →

Features

En-Suite Bathrooms Private Entrances Honeymoon Suite

Facilities

Wi-Fi Free Parking Bar Laundry Service Conference Facilities Fireplace Garden

Accommodation in Lydenburg

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