WELCOME
We offer you a private farm cottage on the banks of the Vaal River, away from the rush of the city. Relax on the banks of the river, enjoying the songs of hundreds of birds and watching the graceful jumps of fishes from the water. Or just cosy up in the cottage while listening to your favourite music over the connected speaker.
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Please familiarise yourself with our website to find out why The River Cottage is your perfect country getaway choice.
ACCOMMODATION
The cottage was built as an addition to our already established sustainable, eco-friendly farming enterprise.
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It is fully self-catering and boasts with all necessary amenities, plus some extra luxuries, like an outside shower, air-conditioning, inverter for load shedding, full bouquet DStv, uncapped Wi-Fi and 100% cotton linen.
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There are 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, an open living / dining area and kitchen. The braai / stoep area walks out on a wooden deck with a sunken-in swimming pool overlooking the grass-covered terraces on the river banks.
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When you arrive, you will find a complimentary starter pack with coffee, tea, sugar, milk and charcoal for a braai. The bathrooms have hand-wash soap, hand cream and body wash for your use.
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QUICK FACTS
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SLEEPS
6 people (3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms)
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TYPE
Fully self-catering
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FEATURES
Air-conditioning
Inverter
Fully equipped kitchen with gas stove-top
Uncapped Wi-Fi
DStv
Bluetooth speaker
Stoep
Wooden deck
Splash pool
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PROVIDED
High quality, 100% cotton linen
Pillows
Warm blankets
Bath towels
Starter-pack with tea, charcoal, etc.
Basic toiletries and toilet paper
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PLEASE BRING
Own food and drinks
Toiletries (basic toiletries provided)
Swimming towel
Sunscreen
Insect repellant
Wood/charcoal (one bag provided)
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ACTIVITIES NEARBY
Hiking
Rafting
Game Driving
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IMPORTANT
- The farm as a whole and the cottage are strictly non-smoking areas.
- Pets are not allowed.
- Unfortunately no children under the age of 10.
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PHOTOS
We are proud to meet and exceed the expectations of our guests and therefore trust that our photographs capture the essence of the cottage.
RATES
SUMMER
(1 September - 30 April)
(minimum 2 nights stay)
1 person - R1,200 per night
2 persons - R1,200 per night
3 persons - R1,500 per night
4 persons - R2,000 per night
5 persons - R2,250 per night
6 persons - R2,700 per night
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WINTER
(1 May - 31 August)
(minimum 2 nights stay)
1 person - R1,100 per night
2 persons - R1,100 per night
3 persons - R1,350 per night
4 persons - R1,800 per night
5 persons - R2,000 per night
6 persons - R2,400 per night
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NOTES
- All rates include VAT and are quoted for the house as a whole.
- Prices are subject to change and should be confirmed upon booking.
- Reservations confirmed only on receipt of 50% deposit.
- All outstanding accommodation amounts to be paid prior to arrival.
- Cancellations made within 7 days prior to the arrival date will
forfeit the 50% deposit.
- Check-in from 14:00 to 18:00.
- Check-out at 10:00.
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IMPORTANT
- The farm as a whole and the cottage are strictly non-smoking areas.
- Pets are not allowed.
- Unfortunately no children under the age of 10.
CONTACT US
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ROUTE DESCRIPTION
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FROM POTCHEFSTROOM
Drive out of town on Govan Mbeki Road with golf course on your left.
When outside of town, turn right on the R501 to Viljoenskroon.
Drive approximately 20km turn left on first dirt road after crossing the Vaal River.
Our farm is exactly 1.5km along on this dirt road on right hand side.
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FROM VILJOENSKROON
Drive on the Kroonstad / Orkney road (R76) towards Orkney.
After driving past Rammulotsi township, turn right at the four-way crossing towards Vredefort.
Drive for about 11km and turn left to Potchefstroom on the R501.
After approximately 20km, just before crossing the Vaal River, turn right on the dirt road.
Our farm is exactly 1.5km along on this dirt road on right hand side.
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GPS COORDINATES
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FORMAT 1: DD MM SS.S
26° 56' 28.7" S
27° 04' 21.9" E
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FORMAT 2: DD MM.MMM
26° 56.478' S
27° 04.364' E
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FORMAT 3: DD.DDDDD
26.94130° S
27.07274° E
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USEFUL DISTANCES
Vredefort Dome - 25km
Potchefstroom - 29km
Viljoenskroon - 37km
Klerksdorp - 53km (includes dirt road)
Parys - 58km (includes dirt road)
Johannesburg - 149km
Pretoria - 203km
Bloemfontein - 311km
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