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Wednesday, 13 August 2008

Farmstays near Jo'burg

Q: I am looking for a reasonably priced place such as a guesthouse on a farm or in a small village to go away for weekends. My requirements are that it be within 250km of Johannesburg. Can you help? - Heine Ehrlich
A: There are many reasonably-priced guesthouses and farmhouses within easy striking distance of Johannesburg. The best areas to try would be Muldersdrift, Magaliesburg and Warmbaths. You could also try farmstays and resorts in the area around Dullstroom. One highly recommended resort close to Johannesburg is Stone Hill, a private mountain bushveld farm near Magaliesburg (Tel: 082 447 6893). The resort's timber cottages have log fireplaces, braai areas and offer splendid views. Another place which fits your requirements is Hayani Country Stay at Lagerspoort near Heidelberg (Tel: 016 342 2101). Enjoy include birdwatching, hiking and swimming - or just relaxing in your stone cottage. For a list of available resorts, try the www.sa-venues.com listings under Gauteng, Mpumalanga and North West provinces. You can also try the www.stayinsa.co.za and www.farmstay.co.za websites.

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