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Blue Cottages

Blue Cottages Country House Self-catering accommodation in Hoedspruit Limpopo

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Description

Situated 28 km. from Hoedspruit on the R257 en route to the Kruger National Park, Tzaneen and Phalaborwa areas you'll come across the Monsoon Gallery, Mad Dogz Cafe and the Blue Cottages B&B.

These landmark establishments has become synonymous with its style and hospitality and is a must visit or stay over for anyone traveling through this region of the Lowveld.

These establishments are only one (1) hour from the Kruger National Park Orpen or Phalaborwa gates, and a is also a stepping stone away from the scenic Blyde River Canyon and the majestic Drakensberg view points.(Three Rondavels, Potholes, Bourkes Luck and Gods Window )

The Rixile Canyon to Kruger and Rixile Culture to Kruger routes form also part of this adventure. . "Rixile" meaning "rising of the sun or dawn of the day" and fits well with the area this routes encapsulates


Accommodation


Garden Double Cottage - sleeps 2

This cottage is ideal for a romantic getaway for 2! Situated in a secluded part of the wonderful wooded garden, Garden Double has a double bed bedroom ( air-conditioned) ,en-suite bathroom, private patio , lounge, TV, fully equipped kitchenette and BQ.

Weavers Nest Family Suite - sleeps 5 - 6

Situated in the original farmhouse, this lovely family suite has two separate rooms, each with there own small sitting room, one with a double bed (air-conditioned) and the other with 2 single beds and ceiling fan., sharing a full equipped bathroom/shower. It also has a separate lounge with couch and is air conditioned , TV, and private patio. Ideal for a family, or two couples sharing plus 1 or 2 children.

Blue Crane Cottages 1& 2

These charming thatched cottages are a delightful cluster of 3 cottages nestling under enormous trees and can sleep up to six. This cluster of cottages has a separate fully equipped kitchen and lounge with 2 sleeper couches, overhead fans and TV. It also has its own barbeque patio in the garden.

Blue Crane Cottage 1- is equipped with a double bed, overhead fan, mosquito net, and has its own private bathroom, toilet and open-air shower in the garden next tom the Cottage.

Blue Crane Cottage 2,- is equipped with 2 single beds, overhead fan, mosquito nets,TV., and en-suite shower and toilet.

Quail Cottages 1&2

These charming thatched cottages are situated in a splendid part of the garden near to the main homestead and other cottages.

Quail Cottage 1- is equipped with a double bed, overhead fan, mosquito net TV. private patio and its own private shower / toilet in the garden next to the cottage.

Quail Cottage 2- is equipped with two single beds, mosquito nets, TV. en-suite shower/ toilet and private patio.

This cottage is ideal for a romantic getaway for 2! Situated in a secluded part of the wonderful wooded garden, Garden Double has a double bed bedroom ( air-conditioned) ,en-suite bathroom, private patio , lounge, TV, fully equipped kitchenette and BQ.

The Blue Cottages B&B is an enchanting overnight stop en route to the Kruger Park and Blyde River Canyon. Situated in a splendid tropical garden the guest house comprises the original farm cottage built in 1948 and also offers six delightful individual private cottages family options.. These cottages hold a 3 - star grading from the Tourism Council of South Africa and is also AA Quality assured and highly recommended for the tourist.

The well-known UK based Greenwood guide to South Africa, has this to say " a delightful (re- ) discovery an good base for the Blyde River Canyon and the Kruger Park".

Sir David Attenborough and his BBC natural history unit complimented the Beautiful Garden, Wonderful Hosts and Good Food.

Contact Details:
Reservations
Tel: 086 127 6237
Int. Tel: +27 51 924 0585

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Facilities

Monsoon Gallery

Monsoon Gallery has the very best in African art, artifacts, crafts and gifts, from the traditional to the contemporary. The Gallery also houses a large museum collection of traditional hunting artifacts, Africana and memorabilia.

Mad Dogz Cafe'

Mad dogz serves wholesome delicious farm style breakfasts and continental teas, coffee and cakes. With its unique and tranquil setting, this restaurant is the ideal stopover to and from the Kruger National Park and Lowveld private game reserves.

Blue Cottages Country House

Nestling in a four acre tropical garden on Olifants River Estate, the Blue Cottages Country House offers stylish accommodation in the farm house and cottages,
within good striking distance from Kruger Park and Escarpment Route.

a few words from our visitors...

"You will want to spent several days here...strongly recomended!" 
....Footprint Guide handbook

"Stylish affordable accommodation in a charming country farmhouse set in lush
tropical gardens. An enchanting overnight stop en route to the Kruger National
Park and the Panoramic Route and Blyde River Canyon "
.....SafariNow.com

''Immensely satisfing to find gold at the end of a scented trail ...a delightful discovery.''
.....Greenwood Guide

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Rates

Rates 2011
 

Garden Double Cottage - Luxury Unit : (sleeps 2)
Luxury double-bed garden cottage, air-conditioned, fully equipped kitchenette, lounge, TV, private patio, en-suite shower-toilet, and private barbecue.

R 485.00 p/n single B&B

R 715.00 p/n for a couple

Weavers Nest Family Suite - Luxury : (sleeps 4 - 6)
Inside main farmhouse, 2 x large bedrooms ( 1 x double- bed and 1 x 2 single beds ), sitting-room with coach, en-suite bathroom - shower, air conditioned, roof fans , TV & private patio.

R 430.00 pp/n (sharing main room) B&B

R 990.00 per night  taking both rooms B&B

Blue Crane Cottage 1 - (sleeps 2 - 4)
This beautiful cottage with its thatched roof has a double-bed , private bathroom (bath), toilet & bushel-shower adjoining the cottage in the garden. The Cottage is equipped with ceiling-fan and has its own private lounge TV and kitchen.

R 330.00 pp/n sharing B&B

R 400.00 pp/n single B&B

Blue Crane Cottage 2 - (sleeps 2)
This beautiful cottage with its thatched roof has 2 x single beds with en-suite shower and toilet facilities. Equipped with ceiling fan, bar- fridge & TV.
R 330.00 pp sharing B&B R 400.00 single B&B

Quail Rondavel 1 - (sleeps 2)
1 bedroom rondavel with double bed, ceiling fan & DSTV, Air-conditioned Private bathroom, toilet & shower adjoining the cottage in the garden.

R330.00.00 p.p. sharing B&B

R 400.00 single B&B

Quail Rondavel 2 - (sleep 2)
1 bedroom rondavel with 2 x single beds and en-suite bathroom, ceiling fans.

R 330.00 pp sharing B&B

R 400.00 single B&B

Children less than 10 years pay ½ prices. Collection guest(s) from Hoedspruit can be arranged @ R305.00 pp per trip (Prices may change)

Enjoy a delicious home-cooked 3-course-dinner served on the lamp-lit veranda or garden at an additional price. Additional breakfasts can be arranged. All prices include 14% VAT.
 
Rates are subject to change without prior notice

Directions

Situated on the R527 (Lydenburg Road), 30 kilometres west of Hoedspruit. Look out for the Monsoon Gallery; Blue Cottages is situated in the Olifants River Estate behind the Gallery.