Waterberg Cottages

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Info and Photo Nestled in the heart of the Waterberg plateau, Waterberg Cottages offers it’s guests a haven of tranquillity, relaxation and fun, in the beautiful Bushveld. About us Only 2.5 hours away from Pretoria and malaria free we invite you to leave behind the stress and strain of the city and experience the unspoilt wilderness of the Waterberg Biosphere. Waterberg Cottages is a family-orientated establishment and we have many activities to keep the kids occupied. Accommodation WINDSONG COTTAGE – SLEEPS UP TO 11 Windsong cottage itself is an historical farm home now converted into self catering accommodation. Originally built in the 1920's it retains many original features and hosts a delightful range of antique furniture, and many original art works by Baber family and friends. The accommodation comprises kitchen, pantry, lounge/dining room, three triple bedrooms one of which is en-suite, and one double bedroom with en-suite. In addition there is a further bathroom, separate shower room and two toilets. Windsong has a lovely large stoep with sofas and large dining table, perfect for relaxing and entertaining. From the stoep steps lead down to a large sunken braai area, provided with well seasoned braai wood. Close enough to be watched from both the braai area and stoep is a large sandpit which small people can enjoy while grown ups put their feet up. For chillier nights guest can retire inside to the dining/living room, which has an open fireplace, again supplied with firewood. Windsong lends itself perfectly to a large family or group of friends having a get-together, and is located close to Butterfly, if you need additional accommodation. The cottages are situated in the midst of delightful gardens hosting a range of On-site Activities. BUTTERFLY COTTAGE – SLEEPS 2-4 Butterfly Cottage was the first construction project of Anthony Baber. He made it for him and his bride, before he went on to build world famous lodges. It is a beautiful thatched cottage with a large open plan living/dining/kitchen area, one double bedroom and a bathroom. There are two sofa beds in the living area for use if required. Butterfly is situated near the pool and has a lovely large braai area where you can sit and enjoy the stunning sun-sets. Butterfly lends itself perfectly to a either a romantic break for two or a family with young children. Should you require additional accommodation Windsong is on hand. All our cottages are situated in the midst of delightful gardens hosting a range of On-site Activities. BUSHWILLOW COTTAGE – SLEEPS UP TO 7 Bushwillow is a two storey cottage, with lovely views out over our new game area. It is our newest cottage, and has been designed to provide a rather special experience for our guests, and to enable them to enjoy the best of the bush experience. Downstairs Bushwillow has a large stoep with plenty of room for a family to relax and spread out. It has lovely views towards the sunset, and a braai nearby. Inside Bushwillow has a large open plan living/dining/kitchen area with much of the fittings (including the whole kitchen), made from wood harvested on the farm. It also has one large bedroom with an Emperor bed and a single, en-suite to a shower room. Upstairs is the master bedroom, designed to have views out over the veld, a sense of space, and an en-suite with a slipper bath. On the second storey there is also a mezzanine level, again with splendid views out over the veld. The mezzanine has two full size sofa beds with very comfortable bed mattresses. This can either be used as an upstairs livingroom, or as an extra bedroom. Bushwillow is set in its own arboretum, composed of a mixture of Bushveld trees, such as the Bushwillow, from which its name derives, and some exotics, such as Jacarandas. It is a small distance away from the other cottages, providing privacy, and yet the pool and other facilities like On-site Activities are still easily accessible. KUDU LODGE – SLEEPS 16 The slanting golden sunlight plays on the dam water, illuminating its vibrant bird life. The sounds of the African bush come gently to your ears. The smell of steak sizzling on the braai wafts across, as you relax on the stoep, a cold beer in your hand. Welcome to Kudu Lodge. Kudu Lodge is great for outdoor living, with two stoeps including one directly overlooking the dam. Guests can expect to watch fish eagles perching on the drowned trees in the dam, along with a wide variety of other bird life. The dam also has a range of fish, including bass, tilapia and barbell. Night owls or early birds may see kudu and other game coming to drink at the dam. We have also provided 4 small canoes so our guests can take full advantage of the dam, and enjoy the prolific bird life up close. Kudu is located on Goedgevonden farm. It is a large old farmhouse which has recently been refurbished and sleeps up to 16 people. It has a large open plan living/dining/kitchen area, with a modern fitted kitchen, open fire place, kitchen table, and three sofas, perfect for relaxing and entertaining. It has 2 double bedrooms with en-suite facilities and 2 further large bedrooms, one with two single beds and two bunk beds, the other with three bunk beds. The later has en-suite shower and toilet facilities and the other has a separate bathroom. There are two braai areas, one located near the front stoep, the other at the rear of the lodge. Both come complete with well seasoned braai wood. Kudu Lodge offers a wonderful opportunity to have a large get-together with family and friends, and to enjoy the peace and seclusion. It is located 8 km from Windsong Cottages but our guests are more than welcome to come and make use of the on site activities there. Surrounding Kudu is 750 hectares of veld and pasture land. Behind Kudu is a lovely Koppie, with a marked trail leading along the edge and offering stunning views out over the Melk valley. Activities ON SITE ACTIVITIES RELAXING AT BOSHDRAAI A chance to get that tan up lazing by the heated pool, enjoying Nina Baber's beautiful garden, or for the more energetic, playing tennis. The children will love playing in our 15m heated pool, supplied with a range of fun water activities, and extracting them from the trampoline has proved difficult in the past. Our enormous Children’s adventure Village also provides children with plenty of scope for their energy and imagination. In addition we have 2 ponies that are available should the children want a gentle walk round the garden. WALKING AND BIRDING For the more energetic we have some marked bush walks to enjoy the beautiful bushveld, bird and wildlife. The farm has over 250 species of bird, some lovely scenery and numerous mammal species, including Kudu, Steenbuck, Impala, Blesbok, Warthog, Bushpig, Jackal, Baboon, Vervet monkey, Aardvark and Pangolin. I personally find the insect and reptile life at least as fascinating as the larger creatures, and can spend hours watching the antics of the humble Dung beetle, the Ant lion or the gecko. We have 2 marked bush walks for those who may be interested in enjoying the peace, tranquility and delightful views. QUAD BIKING Quading isn't for everyone, so we are careful to keep the bikes away from the cottages. However, a quad bike is a great way to explore the bush, and brilliant fun as well. R200 per person per hour. VISITING THE HIPPO A family of hippos live in a series of dams on the farm. In the late afternoon the hippos emerge to feed, and guests can frequently get wonderful views of these wild creatures - from the safety of a specially constructed viewing platform. Lucky guests can even experience an unforgettable hippo serenade, and everyone usually gets to see the awesome set of ivories these ladies and gentlemen possess. 10min drive away. LOCAL CRAFT SHOP Tanya Baber, daughter-in-law of Charles and Nina, has set up a local craft shop, which is located on the farm, approximately 10 minutes drive from Windsong. Employing local crafts people, they produce a large variety of leather and beaded goods, ranging from custom made chaps for the riding enthusiast to sandals, belts, key rings and leather bound note books – ideal as gifts or souvenirs. I challenge you to visit Tanya and not be tempted to take advantage of the delightful goods for sale. CHARLES BABER'S FARM TOUR This is actually much more than just a farm tour. Charles Baber, a fourth generation Waterberg renowned throughout the area for his local knowledge, hospitality and sense of humour, will share will give you a personal introduction to farming and life in our area. Charles farm tour is about R120 per person. CANOEING AT KUDU DAM We have 4 small canoes so our guests can take full advantage of the delightful dam, and enjoy the prolific bird life up close. It is located 8 km from Windsong Cottages but our guests are more than welcome to come and make use of the on site activities. STAR TOURS Here in the Waterberg there are no street lights to flood the night sky with light pollution. Our Star Tours take advantage of this to show you some of the amazing wonders of the universe that you simply won’t see in the city. south africa accommodation accommodation south africa cape town accommodation accommodation cape town accommodation