Stone Hill, Magaliesburg, Gauteng
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Telephone: +27 (0)82 447-6893, Facsimile: +27 (0)86 511-3261, Mobile: +27 (0)82 447-6893
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CATEGORIES: Accommodation in South Africa » Self Catering Chalets & Cottages » Self Catering Villas & Holiday Houses » South Africa Guest Farms » South Africa Self Catering » DESCRIPTION: Are you in need of a warm and relaxed getaway in the country? Within an hour from Johannesburg or Pretoria, nestled in the hills of the Magaliesberg, on a private mountain bushveld farm, with stunning views, is Stone Hill AccommodationPerched high above the distant village of Magaliesburg, we offer seven top class, fully equipped luxurious self-catering timber cottages, accommodating from two to eight guests each. All have open plan lounges with log fireplaces, fully fitted kitchens, bedrooms and full bathrooms. Each is individually fenced for pets and each has a large verandah and braai area. All the cottages are separate and private and are at least 20 metres from each other. We are family and pet friendly and we welcome all breeds of house trained and socialized dogs. The small splash pool is central and within easy reach and the view down the valley is breathtaking. Stone Hill facilities are designed and equipped to give you the feeling of home from home and to make your stay that much more comfortable. There are TV’s in all of cottages with selected DSTV channels for your entertainment. Activities and AttractionsThere is a 5 km walking trail on the farm for your use, with eight benches along the way so that one can catch one’s breathe and take in the peace and tranquility. Please remember to pack water bowls for your dogs and cool drinks for the walk! Stone Hill is located in Magaliesburg which is in the Cradle of Humankind! We are close to a number of restaurants and a very good supermarket too. Visiting pets are very welcome to Stone Hill and are permitted by arrangement. We accept most dogs so long as they are fully socialized, are able to play with other dogs and of course house trained! The Magaliesberg are almost 100 times older than the Himalayas and the area is historically and archaeologically rich. It is here that Mankind originated, in the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site. Today there is still evidence of Stone Age and Iron Age early man to be found. Stone Hill is only 11 kms from Maropeng Visitor’s Centre and 15 kms from the Sterkfontein Caves. Over the centuries, many wars have been waged across the hills, the most recent being the Anglo Boer War. At Stone Hill, a site has been found from that period and the pieces are displayed for visitors who may be interested. The collection is dated somewhere between 1899 to 1902. Nearby Places of Interest include: • Fly Fishing - 2 kms • Micro light Flying - 8 kms • Gliding - 4 kms • Art Gallery - 5 kms • Candle Dipping - 4 kms • Maropeng Visitor’s Centre - 11 kms • Sterkfontein Caves - 15 kms • Rhino and Lion Park - 20 kms • Wonder Caves - 20 kms • Pilansberg Game Reserve - 95 kms • Hartebeespoort Dam - 60 kms • Sun City - 100 kms • Lanseria Airport - 55 kms • OR Tambo International Airport - 103 kms Stone Hill offers privacy, peace and seclusion and it is where your internal clock instinctively slows to the rhythm of the bush. The welcome is warm and the attention is personalised so come and barbeque under the stars and hear the call of the jackals. The perfect escape! Stone Hill is a wonderful cure for stressed city living! Your hosts - Caroline and Mark. |
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DIRECTIONS: From Johannesburg travel west towards Krugersdorp N14 From Pretoria take N14 towards Krugersdorp At robots on N14 intersection, take the Ventersdorp N14 road Travel for 10,5 kms to a T-junction Turn right onto R563 Hekpoort Travel 11 kms, turn left at R24 Magaliesburg/Maropeng sign Drive 11 kms to a stop sign Turn right on R24 towards Rustenburg Drive 2kms until you cross Magalies River Start indicating to right and turn right at large concrete NiMag Group sign, Small Stone Hill sign below Follow road around behind factory, following Stone Hill signs - see map (inset) Stone Hill is 2 km off the tar road on a concrete strip road. MAP: Available at: http://www.sa-venues.com/visit/stonehill/map.php |
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