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Florence Guest Farm
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| High on the northern grass and wetlands of Mpumalanga, near the village of Chrissiesmeer lies this beautiful sandstone guesthouse, with guest cottages and open-hearth fireplaces. With a view of the lakes it characterizes the stark beauty of this charming ... read more » |
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Ané Steinberg |
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+27 (0)17 847-0051 |
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+27 (0)82 804-1771 |
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+27 (0)86 667-2865 |
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N17 East, Chrissiesmeer, Grass & Wetlands, Mpumalanga, South Africa |
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DESCRIPTION:
High on the northern grass and wetlands of Mpumalanga, near the village of Chrissiesmeer lies this beautiful sandstone guesthouse, with guest cottages and open-hearth fireplaces. With a view of the lakes it characterizes the stark beauty of this charming and unspoilt corner of the Highveld.
Accommodation
All the buildings and cottages have been built from sandstone, creating a charming atmosphere. We offer the options of Dinner, Bed and Breakfast (DBB), Bed and Breakfast (B&B) and Self-catering (SC). Each of our cottages and rooms are designed to suit different needs, from luxurious to artistic to a country atmosphere. Florence Guest Farm has four cottages and three rooms.
The Old Barn Cottage
Built in 1934, offers two fully equipped en-suite bedrooms, living room/kitchen with open hearth fireplace and a view of the Lake. Sleeps private four, max six
The Sandstone Cottage
An open plan cottage, with living room/kitchen and fireplace. From the outside braai-facility you have a view of the Lake. Sleeps private two max four
The Rondavel
Is a typical round African Hut with thatch roof, the living and bedroom are one room, and therefore you can sleep in front of the fire and have a view of the lake from your bed. It has an en-suite bathroom and separate kitchen. Sleeps private two and max four
The Nightingale Cottage
Offers a king-size bedroom, en-suite bathroom, separate room for a child and a kitchen/ living room area with a fireplace. Sleeps two private, max five
The Lavender Room
With its unique paint techniques has an en-suite bathroom, fridge, coffee making facilities, TV, radio and private garden entrance. Sleeps private two
The Zebra Room
With its touch of Africa has an en-suite bathroom, fridge, coffee making facilities, TV, radio and private garden entrance. Sleeps private two
The Cork-Oak Room
With its beautiful skylight feature has an en-suite bathroom, fridge, coffee making facilities, TV, radio and private garden entrance. Sleeps private two
Dining
English breakfasts and traditional farm cooked dinners with fresh home baked bread are served to treat our guests. We offer a cash bar but you are welcome to bring your own wine or beer.
The Farm
You are coming to a working farm and you are welcome to participate in the daily farming activities of sheep and cattle.
Weather
We are on the highlands of Mpumalanga, our summer temperatures are mild, max 28’C and our winters are very cold with beautiful frosted mornings and occasional snow. It is always chilly in the evenings even in summer, therefore all our cottages have fireplaces.
Location
• Florence Guest Farm provides the ideal first night stop over from OR Tambo on route to the Kruger or Swaziland
• It is the perfect hideaway for a weekend, only two hour’s drive from Gauteng
• Florence is an ideal stopover between The Kruger and KwaZulu Natal or The Drakensberg, The Battlefields and even Bloemfontein
• Swaziland is around the corner, with Oshoek border post the closest
• Chrissiesmeer, The lake district of South Africa offers 270 lakes and pans. The biggest freshwater lake in South Africa, Lake Chrissie, spanning 1500ha, is a must to see
Things to do
• Frogging - during the rainy months, guides are available.
• Birding - maps and guides available. One of the best birding areas in South Africa. There are 86 water related and 72 typical grassland birds to be seen.
• History - maps and guides available.
• Scenic places - maps and guides available
• Canoeing on the lakes
• Walks on the farm - maps available
• Swimming - only in summer in a plaas dam and in the lakes
• In town - The Froggies Coffee Shoppe and the famous McCloud wool duvet factory and shops to be seen.
Real hospitality depends on one’s host, their attitude, service and knowledge of the area, and in this you are guaranteed a most memorable stay with Nico and Ané. |
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