Location: South Africa » Mpumalanga » South Kruger » KomatipoortOrchards Farm CottagesOrchards Farm Cottages Self-catering accommodation in Komatipoort MpumalangaDescriptionOrchards Farm cottages are situated in a litchi and mango orchard on the banks of the Komati River just off the N4 en route to the Mozambique Lebombo border post. While the atmosphere is rustic, the town of Komatipoort and the Lebombo border post are only a 5 minute drive away, and a 10 minute drive to the Crocodile Bridge gate of the Kruger National Park. Orchards Farm Cottages is personally managed by Linda and Doug Renecle who will do everything possible to ensure guests have an enjoyable stay. Guests who do not wish to self-cater can enjoy breakfast in the cozy guest lounge and dining room off the main deck at very reasonable prices. Board games, guest library at the guest lounge The raised deck overlooks the swimming pool and the river, and the grassed riverfront is a beautiful spot for viewing the abundant bird life, hippos and crocodiles, and to relax in a tranquil environment. We are pleased to announce that we have installed a generator to ensure a full backup power supply to avoid "load-shedding" blues! We have five cottages which are all thatched with up-market furnishings, en suite bathrooms with shower, toilet and basin, and are fully equipped for guests wishing to self cater. The cottages are equipped with: DSTV Hotel Suite, stove, fridges, microwave ovens, cutlery, crockery, bed linen, towels, toiletries, tea/sugar/coffee, Lounge area with TV, overhead fans and air-conditioning. The units also have a covered patio, private barbeque facilities and covered parking. The units are serviced daily. Accommodation There are five cottages which are all thatched with up-market furnishings, en suite bathrooms with shower, toilet and basin, and are fully equipped for guests wishing to self cater. The cottages are equipped with: DSTV Hotel Suite, a kitchenette with a two-plate stove, fridges, microwave ovens, cutlery, crockery, bed linen, towels, toiletries, tea/sugar/coffee, Lounge area with TV, overhead fans and air-conditioning. The units also have a covered patio and private barbeque facilities. The units are serviced daily. The Orchards Farm has a generator installed to ensure a full backup power supply to avoid "load-shedding" blues! Sleeps | Features | Cottage 1 | 2 | Twin beds or double bed conversion available on request | Cottage 2 | 3 | Large patio, private bedroom with sleeper couch in the lounge/kitchenette | Cottage 3 | 2 | Twin beds | Cottage 4 | 4 | Family cottage. Two separate sleeping areas, second room has bunk beds | Cottage 5 | 2 | Twin beds or double bed conversion available on request |
RatesSelf Catering | Up to 31 May 2010 | 1 Jun - 31 Jul 2010 | 1 Aug 2010 onwards | Single rate | R 440 | R 720 | R 440 | Sharing rate | R 335 | R 360 | R 335 | Children 4 - 14 years old | R 195 | R 210 | R 195 |  |  |  |  | Breakfast | R 65 - R 85 | R 65 - R 85 | R 65 - R 85 | Kiddies Breakfast | R 45 | R 45 | R 45 | Picnic lunches | R 85 | R 85 | R 85 |
Contact Details: Reservations Tel: 086 127 6237 Int. Tel: +27 51 924 0585 |
DirectionsDirections from Johannesburg/Pretoria via N4: 100 km east from Nelspruit, 50 km from Malelane and 28 km after Hectorspruit. When you get to the turn-off to the town of Komatipoort DO NOT TURN OFF THE N4! We are 1 km from the turnoff and the SASOL garage, and a few meters after the Komati River Bridge. As you get to the end of the bridge, put your indicator on and prepare to turn left through the white entrance structure with Orchards Farm Cottages on them. Follow the arrows (about 200meters). Park under carport.
Directions from Kruger National Park Crocodile Bridge Gate: The town of Komatipoort is 11 km from the Kruger Park Crocodile Bridge exit. Drive straight through the town until you get to the N4. At the N4, turn LEFT toward the Mozambique border post od Ressano Garcia. We are 1 km from the turnoff and the SASOL garage, and a few meters after the Komati River Bridge. As you get to the end of the bridge, put your indicator on and prepare to turn left through the white entrance structure with Orchards Farm Cottages on them. Follow the arrows (about 200meters). Park under carport.
Directions from the Mozambique border post: Drive approximately 3 km down the N4, past the turn-off left to Mananga/Swaziland. On the bend in the road look out for the Hippo sign on the left - the entrance to Orchards Farm Cottages is directly opposite on the right. This is an 80 km/per hour zone, but a number of drivers seem to ignore this, so please take care to put your car's indicators on well before the bend. |