Self Catering
Cottage/ House/ Bungalow Accommodation
in Kaapschehoop, Lowveld & Kruger National Park,
Mpumalanga, South Africa
"20kms from Kaapschehoop"
"50kms from Nelspruit"
Fever Tree cottage
is a freestanding,
thick-walled stone cottage, situated on a mountain
overlooking a dam on an 88 hectare avocado and pecan
nut farm. It is spacious, light, simple and
sophisticated, affording breathtaking views across
the valley.
It is an open-plan design throughout, split on two
levels: on the upper level is a kitchen area
equipped with a gas stove, an electric fridge and
microwave oven, a dining table area as well as
a main bedroom area with a king bed, electric
blanket and an adjoining bathroom. There is also an
outside shower under the stars, fitted with hot and
cold water. The lower living area has a central log
fireplace with couch-beds offering an additional 3
single beds. The cottage opens out onto a wooden
deck overlooking a dam. There is an outside braai
area with wood provided.
Once here, it's quiet, off the beaten track and many
visitors choose to just rest and relax, while others
walk, jog or head off to enjoy the sights of
Mpumalanga. The Lepolela River runs through the
bottom of the farm. Visitors are seldom booked
back-to-back, so guests are welcome to arrive/leave
as early/late as they like on arrival and departure
days.
We do all we can to protect our environment. Over
forty years we have planted hundreds of indigenous
trees; we clear alien vegetation and protect our
water sources. **Please note we do not allow quad
bikes or motorbikes on our farm.
Provisions:
All crockery, cutlery and braai equipment basics are
provided;
Food basics like tea, coffee, sugar, milk, washing
up liquid etc. are provided;
All linen is provided.
Activities at Fever Tree cottage:
Walking, running, hiking - there are numerous
unmarked trails into the surrounding indigenous
bush, along the Lepolela River or in mountainous
terrain, as well as a sign-posted walk up to a
waterfall on the farm;
Birding and tree-spotting;
Fishing and swimming in the dam;
Relaxing, reading, braaing on and around the deck
overlooking the dam.
Sights and outings nearby:
50kms from Nelspruit.
About 20kms from the historic old gold mining town
village of Kaapschehoop - famous for wild horses
running free. Offers scenic beauty with hikes and
trails overlooking a deep gorge. From September one
can arrange a guided walk to see the endangered Blue
Swallow summer migrants.
An easy, leisurely days' drive through scenic areas
visiting Sabie, Graskop, Mac Mac, Bridal Veil and
other waterfalls, local craft stalls, the famous
Harries Pancake house, God's Window and into the
southern Blyde River Canyon area with majestic
scenery and views.
An hour and a half drive to the southern gates of
the Kruger Park - either explore for a day or two -
or can be done in a days' drive if one leaves
early.
