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Wild Horses Lodge

Sterkfontein Dam, Harrismith, Free State  
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Description

Located in the Eastern Free State's pristine Sterkfontein Nature Reserve at the foothills of the Drakensberg Escarpment, Wild Horses Lodge is the perfect location for an African breakaway. With its panoramic views of the majestic Platberg Mountain and the vast Sterkfontein Dam, the Lodge is a masterpiece of architectural design in local sandstone and offers luxury accommodation, exquisite cuisine and a variety of activities centred around the dam and the abundant wildlife of the reserve.

This small, romantic country lodge with its four ultra luxurious suites (no smoking allowed), offers personalised service and a warm South African welcome to guests seeking tranquillity, comfort and stylish sophistication in beautiful surroundings. Suites have sumptuous en-suite bathrooms with showers and slipper or spa baths, separate toilets, individual climate control, real log fireplaces and oil heaters. Television with DSTV and wireless Internet access are standard, as are hair driers, kettles, complimentary tea and coffee, a well-stocked bar fridge, digital safe and a writing pad and pen. Creature comforts include Egyptian cotton linen on the beds, luxurious cotton bathrobes and towels and slippers.

Conveniently situated halfway between Johannesburg and Durban, just 30 km from Harrismith, Wild Horses is the perfect place to rejuvenate mind, body and soul. We undertake to provide our guests with peaceful surroundings and complete privacy and, for this reason, children and pets and not permitted.

The Lodge consists of an accommodation wing, a dining room which opens onto an extensive terrace, a lounge which opens onto a viewing deck overlooking the majestic Sterkfontein Dam and a well-stocked wine cellar. A Koi pond, rim-flow pool, rose garden and landscaped indigenous garden complete the picture.

Accommodation is offered on a full board basis or the Lodge can be booked in its entirety for private functions. On site activities include horse riding, hiking, game viewing, luxury boat cruises and fly fishing. The Lodge shuttle will transport guests to local places of interest as well as to-and-from OR Thambo and Durban International Airports.


Check-In  02:00 PM   Check-Out 10:00 AM

Price & Availability

ON REQUEST
Thursday 11th September
  • Per Person Sharing:
  • R450
  • Per Person:
  • R600
  • Per Unit:
  • R1350
  • Minimum Stay:
  • 2 Nights
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Check-in
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Guinea Fowl RoomX 1
Includes: Breakfast & Dinner
With its private entrance from the indigenous garden, romantic queen canopy bed and spa bath, this ground floor suite is ideal for honeymoon couples. Decorated in shades of cream, it has spectacular sunset views over the dam from its south west facing windows.
Bathroom Facilities En-suite, Separate toilet, Jacuzzi
Beds Queen beds
Other Air-Conditioning, Tea and Coffee Facilities, Bar Fridge, Wi-Fi, Safe, No Smoking in Rooms, Hair Dryer, Fireplace
TV DStv
Views Garden, Mountain, Dam
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Sunrise RoomX 1
Includes: Breakfast & Dinner
The northfacing Sunrise Suite with its breathtaking views over the dam has its own entrance off the garden and is privy to spectacular sunrises which are offset by the beautiful sea green colour scheme of the room.
Bathroom Facilities En-suite, Separate toilet, Jacuzzi
Beds King beds
Other Fireplace, Air-Conditioning, Bar Fridge, Wi-Fi, Safe, No Smoking in Rooms, Hair Dryer
TV DStv
Views Dam, Garden
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Sunrise Room
Sleeps 2 Price: p/p sharing
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Sunset RoomX 1
Includes: Breakfast & Dinner
With its magnificent views over the mountains and dam, the Sunset Suite is an apt name for this beautiful room, with its queen four poster bed, cherry wood flooring and gold silk curtains. This upper level suite has a Juliette Balcony and slipper bath.
Bathroom Facilities En-suite, Separate toilet
Beds Queen beds
Other Fireplace, Balcony/patio, Upstairs, Air-Conditioning, Tea and Coffee Facilities, Bar Fridge, Wi-Fi, Safe, No Smoking in Rooms, Hair Dryer
TV DStv
Views Mountain, Garden, Dam
Book Now   |   Request a Quote
 
Sunset Room
Sleeps 2 Price: p/p sharing
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Zebra RoomX 1
Includes: Breakfast & Dinner
Situated on the upper level of the Lodge with awesome northern views over the dam, the romantic Zebra Suite is decorated in sumptuous golds and creams and has its own Juliette balcony and slipper bath in the en-suite bathroom.
Bathroom Facilities Separate toilet, En-suite
Beds King beds
Other Fireplace, Balcony/patio, Upstairs, Air-Conditioning, Tea and Coffee Facilities, Bar Fridge, Wi-Fi, Safe, No Smoking in Rooms, Hair Dryer
TV DStv
Views Dam
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Zebra Room
Sleeps 2 Price: p/p sharing
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* Please note that these rates are a guide and are subject to change. Please confirm availability by requesting a quote.

Guinea Fowl Room x 1

Includes: D B & B

With its private entrance from the indigenous garden, romantic queen canopy bed and spa bath, this ground floor suite is ideal for honeymoon couples. Decorated in shades of cream, it has spectacular sunset views over the dam from its south west facing windows.

Features available

Bathroom Facilities En-suite, Separate toilet, Jacuzzi
Beds Queen beds
Other Fireplace, Air-Conditioning, Tea and Coffee Facilities, Bar Fridge, Wi-Fi, Safe, No Smoking in Rooms, Hair Dryer
TV DStv
Views Mountain, Garden, Dam

Sunrise Room x 1

Includes: D B & B

The northfacing Sunrise Suite with its breathtaking views over the dam has its own entrance off the garden and is privy to spectacular sunrises which are offset by the beautiful sea green colour scheme of the room.

Features available

Bathroom Facilities En-suite, Separate toilet, Jacuzzi
Beds King beds
Other Fireplace, Air-Conditioning, Bar Fridge, Wi-Fi, Safe, No Smoking in Rooms, Hair Dryer
TV DStv
Views Dam, Garden

Sunset Room x 1

Includes: D B & B

With its magnificent views over the mountains and dam, the Sunset Suite is an apt name for this beautiful room, with its queen four poster bed, cherry wood flooring and gold silk curtains. This upper level suite has a Juliette Balcony and slipper bath.

Features available

Bathroom Facilities En-suite, Separate toilet
Beds Queen beds
Other Fireplace, Balcony/patio, Upstairs, Air-Conditioning, Tea and Coffee Facilities, Bar Fridge, Wi-Fi, Safe, No Smoking in Rooms, Hair Dryer
TV DStv
Views Mountain, Garden, Dam

Zebra Room x 1

Includes: D B & B

Situated on the upper level of the Lodge with awesome northern views over the dam, the romantic Zebra Suite is decorated in sumptuous golds and creams and has its own Juliette balcony and slipper bath in the en-suite bathroom.

Features available

Bathroom Facilities Separate toilet, En-suite
Beds King beds
Other Fireplace, Balcony/patio, Upstairs, Air-Conditioning, Tea and Coffee Facilities, Bar Fridge, Wi-Fi, Safe, No Smoking in Rooms, Hair Dryer
TV DStv
Views Dam

Facilities

Facilities and Services

  • Fax
  • Photocopy Machine
  • Internet Access
  • Airport Shuttle Service
  • Parking Available
  • Garden
  • Swimming Pool
  • Library
  • Fireplace on the Premises
  • Internet
  • DVD
 

Dining

  • Restaurant on the Premises
  • Breakfast Served
  • Lunch Served
  • Dinner Served
  • Set Menu Offered
 

Facilities in Rooms/Units

  • Air-Conditioning in Rooms
  • Satellite TV in Rooms
  • Television in Rooms
  • No Smoking in Rooms
  • Tea and Coffee in Rooms
  • Heater in Rooms
  • Fireplace in Rooms
  • MNET in Rooms
  • Bar Fridges in Rooms
  • Internet Connection
 

Activities on the Premises

  • Waterhole
 

Environment

  • Mountain
  • Countryside
  • Nature Reserve
  • River
  • Dam
 

Activities Nearby

  • Bird Watching
  • Fishing
  • Canoeing / Kayaking
  • Fishing - Fly
  • Fishing - Freshwater
  • Horse Riding
  • Walking
  • Hiking / Backpacking
 

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Afrikaans
 

Conference

  • Whiteboard Available
  • Television Available
  • Conference Venue <25 People
  • Notebook Projector Available
 

Grading

  • 5 Stars - Tourism Grading Council of South Africa
 

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Customer Reviews

Reviews 4 of 4
Great
Jeanine Becker, South Africa
17 March 2011
Wonderfully romantic, excellent food and hospitality!
Amazing place
Gregory Till, South Africa
06 February 2011
Wow! Wild Horses has to be experienced at least once in a lifetime. Must be one of the most beautiful settings in South Africa. Cannot find one thing to falter. The attention to detail is flawless. Rooms a lovely size. All amenities provided. Meals superb. Would definitely recommend for a weekend getaway. Cannot wait to return.
Wild Horses Lodge
George Barnard, South Africa
28 June 2010
It was wonderful and the food was out of this world.
Excellent Wild Horses Lodge
Peter Murray, United Kingdom
24 November 2008
I had an excellent two night stay. The setting of the lodge, overlooking the dam, is stunning, as is the local scenery. The room was clean and very comfortable, and the general ambiance of the venue was pleasant and welcoming. The food was of excellent quality and there was a nice wine list that had been carefully thought through. A great venue for 'chilling', and the staff are all welcoming, friendly and extremely helpful. I will definitely be returning.
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