Description
Alkmaar Farmstay is set in the heart of the Lowveld in the Schagen Valley on the Maputo Corridor 10 minutes from Nelspruit, the capital of Mpumalanga. This tranquil homestead and chalet of well-travelled Johann and Wanda Sippel, is within close proximity of the Kruger National Park. It is also perfectly located for exploring the Lowveld tourist attractions like Blyde River Canyon, Pilgrim's Rest and Sudwala Caves. Alkmaar Farmstay is a birdwatcher's paradise with nesting white fronted bee-eaters, resident paradise flycatchers and long crested eagles being seen regularly. Hiking, bass fishing and kayaking are available as well as a scenic 4X4 route. It is also the ideal stopover enroute to Mozambique.
NELSPRUIT:
The dynamic provincial capital of Mpumalanga is also the largest town in the Lowveld. As such, it is well serviced with shops, restaurants and other facilities. It is attractively positioned in the valley of the Crocodile River and has a park like setting with many flowering trees. Oranges, sub-tropical fruit and nuts are grown extensively in the area. With extremely good access to the many attractions in the Kruger National Park, other attractions of the area include – the Lowveld Botanical Gardens adjacent to the Nelspruit Waterfall, Sudwala Caves with the Dinosaur park close by and Barbeton, where in the gold rush days of the last century, it is reported that a reef so rich in gold was discovered, that it sparkled in the sun.
A bit about your hosts:
Wanda is a retired teacher (tourism and physical education). She (and her daughter Huibrie) holds SA colours in under water hockey. Johann is a farmer, 4X4 (Landrover)instructor and scuba diving instructor. He specializes in 4X4 excursions to Mozambique. Their parents, Duncan and Marietjie Sippel, also live on the farm. Duncan is a radiologist.
*** WE CAN ADD EXTRA BEDS TO ALL THE ROOMS @ R100 P/P
ALL THE ROOMS HAVE LINEN AND TOWELS COFFEE AND TEA
Cottages and Lapa are serviced every day.
MEALS: ON REQUEST
R50 P/P BREAKFAST
R75 P/P LUNCH
R120 P/P DINNER
Check-In 02:00 PM Check-Out 11:00 AM
Rooms and units
valencia cottage - unit no 2
2
Includes:
Room\Unit Only
Sleeps 3 : 1 en-suite room , 1 queen and 1 single bed, linen and towels supplied. En-suite bathroom with bath and shower. Fully equipped kitchen on stoep with fridge, two plate stove, microwave, outside braai area. Serviced every day. 1 SUITE BEDROOM WITH - DSTV - EN-SUITE BATHROOM
Features available
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Bathroom Facilities
Separate Toilet, Private, Ensuite bath and separate shower
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Beds
Queen, Single Beds
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Other
Fan, Heater, Radio, Tea and Coffee Facilities, Bar Fridge, Safe, No Smoking in Rooms, Hair Dryer, Balcony/patio, Self-catering
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TV
DSTV (Satellite)
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Views
Garden
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Lapa, at Bush Camp
4
Includes:
Room\Unit Only
LAPA ( sleep 16)
1 km from Guesthouse, Thatched building on dam wall, 3 rustic "loft" rooms. Canvas blinds. big "stoep" and verandah - also for functions. (100 people)
Separate bathroom - Gas for shower, also outside shower. Fully equiped kitchen with gas stove, Microwave and fridge/freezer. Serviced every day. Bird watching great!
*We can provide dome tents with bed and bedding.
*MEALS ON REQUEST!
Features available
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Bathroom Facilities
Shared Bathroom, Separate Toilet, Outdoor Shower
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Beds
Single Beds, Double, Queen
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Other
Balcony/patio, Upstairs, Self-catering, No Smoking in Rooms
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TV
DSTV (Satellite)
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Views
Mountain, Dam
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VALENCIA COTTAGE UNIT NO 3
3
Includes:
Room\Unit Only
1 en-suite bedroom with DSTV. Towels and bedding. equiped for self catering - on the verandah. Braai outside. Serviced every day.
3 single beds (or 1 king and 1 single)
Features available
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Bathroom Facilities
Private, Ensuite shower only, Separate Toilet
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Beds
Single Beds, King
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Other
Self-catering, Fan, Heater, Radio, Tea and Coffee Facilities, Bar Fridge, Safe, No Smoking in Rooms, Hair Dryer
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TV
DVD, DSTV (Satellite)
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Views
Garden
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GARDEN COTTAGE NO 1
1
Includes:
Room\Unit Only
1 Big family en-suite room. DSTV, Fully equiped kitchen unit on verandah - Fridge/freezer, Microwave, two plate stove.
Braai outside. Bedding and towels. Serviced every day.
2 queen beds and one single. Suite room.
Features available
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Bathroom Facilities
Private, Ensuite shower over bath
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Beds
Queen, Single Beds
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Other
Fan, Heater, Radio, Tea and Coffee Facilities, Bar Fridge, Safe, No Smoking in Rooms, Hair Dryer, Balcony/patio, Self-catering
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TV
DSTV (Satellite)
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Views
Garden
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KIAAT CAMP - Dome tents
5
Includes:
Room\Unit Only
***only one group at the camp***
Camping (own tent) Ablution - warm showers. and camp-kitchen unit, braai area
or
Dome tents with bed and bedding, camp-kitchen fully equiped for self catering , ablution - warm showers - minimum stay 3 nights
Features available
Year Round: 01 January 2009 - 01 April 2010 | Unit | Single From | Single To | Per Person Sharing From | Per Person Sharing To | Unit From | Unit To |
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valencia cottage - unit no 2
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R400
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R800
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Lapa, at Bush Camp
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R500
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R2,000
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VALENCIA COTTAGE UNIT NO 3
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R400
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R800
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GARDEN COTTAGE NO 1
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R400
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R1,000
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KIAAT CAMP - Dome tents
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R100
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R750
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Please remember that rates are a guide and subject to change. Please re-confirm rates when booking.