Willow Acres, Pretoria
Situated in the eastern reaches of Pretoria's suburbs, Willow Acres is a collection of upmarket homes on a golf estate next door to Silver Lakes Golf Estate, a similar modern venture, on the south side of the N4 close to Six Fountains, Savannah Country Estate and Equestria. This is 'country style living' at its best.
Despite living on the 'edge' of the city with gorgeous surrounds virtually on the edge of bushveld country, you're only 20 kilometres outside of the city centre. Homes here are modern and large whilst the security of the estate makes living in the country for those who choose this type of lifestyle, a pleasure. Spacious gardens, walking distance to shopping malls and easy access to the N4 highway, makes a stay at Willow Acres more than a little pleasant.
Best of all, the N4 takes one all the way to the Kruger National Park, making long weekend escapes to the bushveld high on the agenda. For weekends spent in the city there is no shortage of green escapes too.
The Bronberg meander, which starts south of the old Pretoria / Bronkhorstpruit road near Rietvlei Dam Nature Reserve, is a series of restaurants, cafés, art galleries, markets and nurseries that together make up a self-drive tour that also takes in heritage sites like the Bronkhorstspruit War Memorial, and Diamond Hill Memorial.
Faerie Glen Nature Reserve is regarded as one of the best places for birding with over 150 species recorded here, including the corn crake, river warbler. And sightings of the European nightjar. This is a beautiful spot, the northern parts of which are dominated by the Bronberg Mountains, with wonderful spaces for walking dogs and exploring, though better done in groups.
Sammy Marks museum, just north east of Willow Acres, is an ideal weekend escape for a luxurious afternoon tea on the verandah overlooking the beautiful gardens.
In the vicinity
Hotels & other accommodation options
Zebra Nature Reserve
Zebra Nature Reserve offers its guests true South African hospitality. The lodge is conveniently situated just 30km from Pretoria and 85km from O...
At Menlyn Place
Situated in Menlyn, Pretoria, 315 @ Menlyn Place provides accommodation for four guests. Guests have access to the swimming pool, braai facilitie...
The Woodpecker Inn
Situated in the prestigious Woodhill residential and golfing estate in Pretoria East, only 50 m from the clubhouse, on the 18th fairway overlooki...
360 Eastwoods Guesthouse
360 Eastwoods is situated in the heart of Arcadia, one of the oldest and most loved suburbs of Pretoria. Accommodation is offered in six fully fu...
De Zoete Rust Guest House
De Zoete Rust Guest House is centrally situated with easy access to all amenities and access roads, less than 2 km from major shopping centres an...
The Royal Prime Guest Lodge
The Royal Prime Guest Lodge is situated in the quiet and tranquil suburb of Clubview, Centurion. The lodge is a home away from home, with very fr...
Leopardsong Manor
Located in the Centurion Golf Estate, Leopardsong is known for its stylish decor and spacious rooms which overlook one of the best golf courses i...
Jochem Inn
Jochem Inn offers accommodation in Pretoria in safe and secure premises close to the N1 and R21 highways, yet far enough away not to hear them. J...
Falcons Rest
Falcons Rest is a multi-storey apartment sleeping four guests. There is also a separate suite for an additional two guests which can be booked wi...
Noteworthy attractions
Irene Country Club
The Irene Golf Club has one of the most attractive golf courses imaginable, next to Van der Byl Farm in the small, leafy village of Irene. Irene ...
Waterkloof Golf Club
Waterkloof Golf Club is also the home of South African cricketing icon, AB De Villiers. Waterkloof is situated on the undulating slopes of Pretor...
Pretoria Country Club
Founded in 1910, the Pretoria Country Club nestles in the scenic beauty of Waterkloof, one of the city’s most prestigious suburbs. Over the years...
Pretoria Golf Club
Pretoria Golf Club, or Pretoria West as it is popularly known, is steeped in history. It was established in 1894, which makes it the oldest club ...
Silver Lakes Golf Course
Silver Lakes Country Club is part of an upmarket residential estate which is situated in genuine Bushveld country, 20 kilometres to the east of P...
Wingate Park Country Club
Lush and luxuriant in the wet summer months and well groomed throughout the year, the championship Wingate Park course has been rated among the t...
Woodhill Golf Course
Woodhill Country Club and residential estate is situated in the eastern suburbs of Pretoria and the layout consists of two very different halves ...
Wonderboom Nature Reserve
Named after the wild fig (Ficus salicifolia) Wonderboom, for which the reserve is famous, and which grows at the foot of the northern slopes of t...
Pretoria Tours
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