Holiday Stays

Paardeplaats Nature Retreat

Lodge
Stone cottage with solar panels on roof surrounded by greenery and trees
Stone house with solar panels on roof surrounded by greenery and trees
Cozy bedroom with a bed painting mirror and floral curtains on a window
Bedroom with a neatly made bed floral curtains and an open wooden door
Cozy bedroom with two beds wooden furniture and framed pictures on the wall

About

Paardeplaats Nature Retreat provides comfortable, self-catering accommodation options on a historic farmstead in the Steenkampsberg mountains near Lydenburg. This off-grid establishment runs on solar power and gas, offering a peaceful retreat for nature lovers, families, hikers and birders.

Accommodation

The property offers comfortable, self-catering accommodation options. Each is positioned to blend with natural surroundings. Guests receive sufficient firewood per day for normal use in the stove, braai area and fireplace. Extra wood is available from Lucas at R60 per wicker basket.

Facilities

This off-grid establishment runs on solar power and gas. Firewood is supplied for normal use in the stove, braai area and fireplace. Private walking and hiking trails are available. On-site activities include Jafrie Walking and Cycling Ramble, Full Moon Hikes, Digital Photography Classes with Des Jacobs, Birding, Fauna and Flora exploration, Surrey Picnics, Altitude Training, Star Gazing, Spiritual Retreat and Horse Trails.

Location & Surroundings

Paardeplaats Nature Retreat is set in the Steenkampsberg Mountains near Lydenburg. The region has indigenous forests and waterfalls. Nearby Blyde River Canyon is a short drive away. Lydenburg has mining heritage. Nearby attractions include Echo Caves, wildlife reserves and craft markets.

House Rules

Check-in: 14:00
Check-out: 11:00
Children: Allowed
Pets: Not allowed

Rooms

Oribi Family Room

At the miner's stamp mill, a large family room with a king-bed and a single bed and an en-suite with a shower. Patio. The self-catering facility is a well-equipped communal kitchen and lounge.

King x 1 Single x 1
From
R1,450

Suikerbossie Family Room

Large family room with magnificent view and private stoep. 4 x Single extra length beds, pull-out kiddies bed, and en-suite with shower. Access to the communal kitchen and dining area.

Sofa x 1 Single x 4
From
R1,100

Gurneys Queen Room

This room, named after the sugar bird, has a queen-size bed and an en-suite bathroom with a large bath and shower. Access to the communal kitchen and dining area.

Queen x 1
From
R1,200

Jafrie Double Room

In the miner's canteen complex, a double room with a double-size bed and a bathroom with a shower located right outside the room (not shared). Access to the communal kitchen and dining area.

Double x 1
From
R950

Kiepersol King Suite

A sunny king en-suite room with the Gurney's sugarbids' favourite aloe right outside the window and a wonderful view beyond. Access to the communal kitchen and dining area.

King x 1

Location

Address

Longtom Pass R37 Lydenburg Remainder the Farm Paardeplaats 154JT Mashishing 1120

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Sleeps 14

Directions

From Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (KMIA)

1. From KMIA, take KMIA Road and join R538. (About 5-6 minutes)
- Stay on R538, then take Nahemi Road toward White River. (About 7-8 minutes)

2. Continue via Alie Van Bergen St - Hennie Van Til St - join R40 (Chief Mgiyeni Khumalo Dr).
- Turn rig

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Features

Garden Views

Facilities

Wi-Fi Free Parking Laundry Service Children's Play Area Conference Facilities

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