Settle down for a blissful stay in one of our 3 thatched bushveld chalets, also ideal for a group of 3 couples., nestling in a secluded valley surrounded by natural bushveld vegetation with indigenous trees such as Boekenhout, White Stinkwood, Transvaal Beech, Lavender fever-berry, Blue Guarri, Wild Olive and Velvet Rock Alder, to name but a few.
Experience the majestic sunset/sunrise from your patio. Listen to the call of the Nightjar and the cry of the Jackal and slumber peacefully under the black velvet jewel speckled sky.
Come share in the paradise that we found at Barbets Nest.
A genuine bush lovers and bird watchers paradise!
Recently renovated this enchanting farm House is surrounded by beautiful lawns, shrubs and trees, leading off into the natural bushveld.
In the garden is an open plan thatched roof entertainment area with a bar counter, upright fridge and spacious deck seating up to 8 guests. Next to this is a separate open plan lapa with a built in braai unit, concrete buffet counter and running water.
The house has 2 large bedrooms en suite sleeping four guests. Off the main bedroom is a smaller room with 2 x comfortable bunk beds (ideal for children) and in the lounge are two sleeper couches. A verandah is attached to the main bedroom; in fact all rooms have separate entrances into the gardens.
There is a fully stocked spacious open plan kitchen and dining room, the latter seating eight guests comfortably.
ACCOMMODATION
In total the house may accommodate 10 guests.
Ideal for families that want to get away from the stressful life that we lead and to be close to nature.
Double garage
Swimming pool a mere 3 minute walk
Game viewing on your door step
Trampoline
Water hole a 2 minute walk
Beautiful walking trails
Birdlife in abundance
No television
ACCOMMODATION
We have 3 Luxury self-catering thatched bushveld chalets.
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Each cabin sleeps 2 people in Queen size bed.
The 3 Chalets have fully equipped kitchen with refrigerator/freezer plus microwave including your very own private braai area. Bathroom en-suite with shower.
All linen, bedding, crockery, cutlery etc. is provided.
In winter each cabin is supplied with electric blankets and oil heaters.
Accommodation in our
“BUSHVELD CHALETS”
Why not really let your hair down by staying in our Acuna Matata Luxury Tent. Totally private with your own splash pool and magnificent sun deck overlooking an abundance of game.
Our luxury tent comes with full on-suite facilities and it has a outside shower in the bush as well. Experience the majestic sunset/sunrise from your patio.
Listen to the call of the Nightjar and the cry of the Jackal and slumber peacefully under a black velvet jewel speckled sky.
ACCOMMODATION
Acuna Matata is a private and totally secluded romantic luxury Tent With your own private pool.
The tent sleeps 2 people in queen size bed with fully equipped kitchen, bathroom en-suite plus in addition an outdoor shower with hot & cold water.
It has a fully equipped kitchen with refrigerator / freezer plus microwave including your very own private braai area.
All linen, bedding, crockery, cutlery etc. is provided.
In winter the tent is supplied with electric blankets and oil heaters.
Accommodation in our
“LUXURY TENT”
Accommodation in the
“BARBETS NEST FARM HOUSE”
Off the dining room is a small but elegant and well appointed lounge which combines as an additional bedroom with the two sleeper couches.
Not en suite.
BIRD VIEWING
Over 150 species spotted in our valley.
Barbets Nest is a must for serious birdwatchers.
Bird List on request.
WILDLIFE
Black-backed jackal, blesbuck, duiker, impala, kudu, steenbuck, vervet monkey, warthog and zebra.
Hedgehog, porcupine, slender and banned mongoose, whitetail mouse, caracal (rooikat), small spotted genet, Spring hare, bush baby, tree agama, and rock monitor, etc.
ON-SITE FACILITIES
Relax and unwind by the pool with it's own well furnished and fully equipped lapa.
Go walk about with a variety of animals or get close to our 150 species of bird life.
Or spoil yourself at ukuthula bush spa, a day spa located in our Thula Reserve. Reservations is a must Contact Danielle 072 581 2822.
OFF-SITE FACILITIES
Meander through the historical village of Cullinan in a beautiful setting with its very own diamond mine, arts and crafts shops and cosy affordable restaurants.
GENERAL AND OTHER INFORMATION
Barbets Nest is just one hour's drive from Sandton or the OR Tambo International Airport and 30 minutes from Tshwane (Pretoria) in the heart of Dinokeng North a premier tourist destination.
This is warm, blue sky, Bushveld country, is Malaria free and in winter four degrees warmer than Johannesburg.
Do a tour of a working diamond mine. See the big hole of Cullinan.
Binoculars, camera, bird book, torch, swimming suit plus towels for the pool, hat, sun protection, Tabard and warm clothing for the winter evenings.
Arrange a round of golf at the Cullinan Golf Club. All this only 20 minutes down the road.
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