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Alkmaar Farmstay

 
 

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 en route to Mozambique. Nelspruit Mbombela Stadium 12 km.

Accommodation offered:
Self-catering units, bed and breakfast on request. Bush Camp - tented units beds and bedding reserved for private groups a minimum of four guests. Lapa function room and accommodation no en-suite bathrooms in this units and shared bathrooms.

Units have linen and towels and tea and coffee facilities. All accommodation is serviced on a daily basis. Camping using you own tent also available. Meals available on request.

Check-In  02:00 PM   Check-Out 11:00 AM

Price & Availability

ON REQUEST
Thursday 11th September
  • Per Person Sharing:
  • R450
  • Per Person:
  • R600
  • Per Unit:
  • R1350
  • Minimum Stay:
  • 2 Nights
 
Check-in
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Bush Camp X 1
Includes: Room Only
The Bush Camp is available for groups up to 40 guests, beds and linen is supplied. The Lapa is available for the group.
 
Bush Camp
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Garden Cottage Unit 1X 1
Includes: Self-catering
Cottage with one bedroom, fully equipped for self-catering, DStv, unit on verandah - Fridge/freezer, microwave, two plate stove. Outside braai area. Bedding and towels. Serviced everyday. Two queen beds and one single.
Beds Queen beds, Single beds
 
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Lapa Bush CampX 1
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Lapa has nine beds 1 km from Guesthouse, Thatched building with two rooms, each have its own en-suite bathroom, two sleeper couched in the lounge and separate outside bathroom. Canvas blinds. big stoep and verandah. Separate bathroom - gas for shower, also outside shower. Fully-equipped 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.
 
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Valencia Cottage Unit 2X 1
Includes: Self-catering
Two en-suite cottage sleeping six guests,each bedroom have its own entrance and bathroom, 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.
Beds Twin beds, Single beds
 
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Two-bedroom en-suite, each bedroom have its own entrance and bathroom, DStv. Towels and bedding. Equipped for self-catering - on the verandah. Braai outside. Serviced every day. Three single beds or one king and one single.
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* Please note that these rates are a guide and are subject to change. Please confirm availability by requesting a quote.

Bush Camp x 1

Includes: Room Only

The Bush Camp is available for groups up to 40 guests, beds and linen is supplied. The Lapa is available for the group.

Features available

Garden Cottage Unit 1 x 1

Includes: Self-catering

Cottage with one bedroom, fully equipped for self-catering, DStv, unit on verandah - Fridge/freezer, microwave, two plate stove. Outside braai area. Bedding and towels. Serviced everyday. Two queen beds and one single.

Features available

Beds Queen beds, Single beds

Lapa Bush Camp x 1

Includes: Self-catering

Lapa has nine beds 1 km from Guesthouse, Thatched building with two rooms, each have its own en-suite bathroom, two sleeper couched in the lounge and separate outside bathroom. Canvas blinds. big stoep and verandah. Separate bathroom - gas for shower, also outside shower. Fully-equipped 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

Valencia Cottage Unit 2 x 1

Includes: Self-catering

Two en-suite cottage sleeping six guests,each bedroom have its own entrance and bathroom, 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.

Features available

Beds Twin beds, Single beds

Valencia Cottage Unit 3 x 1

Includes: Self-catering

Two-bedroom en-suite, each bedroom have its own entrance and bathroom, DStv. Towels and bedding. Equipped for self-catering - on the verandah. Braai outside. Serviced every day. Three single beds or one king and one single.

Features available

Beds Twin beds, Single beds

Facilities

Facilities and Services

  • Braai / Barbecue
 

Facilities in Rooms/Units

  • Television in Rooms
 

Activities Nearby

  • Fishing
 

Grading

  • Portfolio Collection
  • 3 Stars - Tourism Grading Council of South Africa
 

Alkmaar Farmstay Map

Nearby Places

*Distances are shown as the crow flies and not necessarily the actual travelling distance.

In and Around

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Customer Reviews

Reviews 5 of 25
Wonderful stay
Peter Gettliffe, South Africa
03 January 2012
The hosts went out of their way to make the stay as enjoyable as possible for us. Thanks guys, we had a well rested, peaceful and enjoyable stay.
Lovely
Joey Opperman, South Africa
31 December 2010
Lovely garden, rooms very tastefully decorated. A bird lover’s paradise. If driving a low clearance vehicle, the excess road is a little bit difficult.
It's rustic and great
Johann Jacobs, South Africa
11 November 2010
If you are a large group and want to get away from it all, this is the place for you.
Alkmaar Farmstay
Tanya Lawless, Australia
19 July 2010
Apart from it being incredibly cold in the tents at night, (I will re-think winter next time!), our stay was wonderful. Wanda is a great host and a great character! She gave us lots of tips, including safety and advice on what to see. Our trip into the Kruger was fabulous and reasonably priced. The camp and lapa are beautiful and very peaceful. Food was good and transport to and from the games was also helpful. If we are ever in this beautiful Nelspruit region again, we will be s ... more
Alkmaar Farmstay
Anonymous, South Africa
30 June 2010
Very friendly owners and charming accommodation, very tastefully outfitted. Particularly accommodating of any needs. Would highly recommend.

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