Pleasant Places

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**FULLY BOOKED for the MIDMAR MILE 2008**
Pleasant Places, which is accredited 4 stars by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa and is accredited by the Portfolio Collection, offers home away from home, comfortable and cosy accommodation in a quiet setting, overlooking the Lions River and picturesque farming and forest scenes. The peace and tranquility on the farm make for an ideal place of retreat and drawing aside from daily life.
Accommodation at present comprises four double-bedded rooms with en-suite bathrooms and a cottage with two bedrooms; there is a double bed in the larger room and two single beds in the other. The cottage has two bathrooms.
We are also ideally situated for small, quiet conferences and 'Think tanks'.
Guests are requested not to smoke indoors.
Visitors can relax in the lounge, on the patio overlooking the Lions River or find a quiet spot in the rambling garden. In winter log fires warm the lounge and dining room.
The large number of trees in the garden, the pine forest along the river and the Bluegum forest higher up are alive with numerous species of birds to delight keen bird watchers. Birds are very tame and a variety can be seen while relaxing on the patio.
There are several species of buck in the pastures and forests and, though timid, have been seen from time to time.
A number of sections along the river are suitable for swimming, unless it is flooded, when it becomes dangerous, though exciting tubing down the six rapids can be enjoyed by the more adventurous.
Those into mountain biking can ride around in the district and the more adventurous can tour the famed Midlands Meander route. There are a few stables around offering horses, ranging from hacks to more sophisticated beasts, for those who enjoy horse riding.
Golfers can arrange a game on the nearby Bosch Hoek Estate Golf Club, known as one of the prettiest in the country or at the Sakabula Club in Howick.
The farm is situated in the centre of the famed Midlands Meander arts and crafts route and visitors can enjoy a day or two driving around seeing all the goods and services offered by the various members
All our rooms have tea and coffee making facilities, heaters, TV and a hair drier. Special services offered include laundry, telephone, fax, e-mail and computer.
Current Tariffs: R395 to R435 pp pn B & B sharing. Dinners served by prior arrangement ONLY at R130 pp. Special tariffs can be arranged for fully inclusive accommodation, longer stays or groups. Hearty farm breakfasts are served in the dining room or garden, weather permitting. Simple but wholesome dinners, from R90 are available if arranged in advance and light lunches can be arranged.
We are fully licensed, but keep a limited range of refreshments and you are invited to either bring along your own requirements or we can purchase on your behalf if you require. These will be kept in a fridge for you.
Pleasant Places is situated on a quiet country road that comes to a dead end at a farm about 4 km up the hill no taxis, no buses, no noise - just peace and quiet !! NEW AT PLEASANT PLACES- OUR VERY OWN PRIVATE WALKING TRAILS Walks from 1km to 15km. No need to carry a backpack. We arrange to drop a picnic at a preset point for your lunch and pick up the remains later. Future walks will go from us to another venue, then on to yet another, we transport your baggage from one place to place. The ultimate in hikes! Sleep in comfy beds, eat like kings, hot water and all mod cons at the end of of each walk. Different walks to suit all levels of fitness and age.