Long term lets (over 1 month) Short-breaks (4 days or less) Hen or stag parties Corporate bookings House-swap
Changeover day:
Flexible
Access:
Car advised Nearest amenities: 1 km
Notes:
May take pets - please enquire Suitable for children Smokers welcome Self-catering
Home description
Our home is the ideal base for experience our country in a most affordable way. The indoor underground bar, gives you a romantic atmosphere where you can relax and spend special moments wiht friends or family. Rooms are big and the outdoor braai, and small pool gives you the opportunity to explore a true SOUTH AFRICAN LIFESTYLE. Centred to all main attractions a holdiay as in your dreams can be established with the assistance of the owner who has the wish to make you holiday unforgetable.
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The Gauteng region
The Sotho word, Gauteng, meaning "Place of Gold", is the name of the Pretoria - Witwatersrand - Vaal Triangle, one of the largest industrial regions in the southern hemisphere. Vibrant, exciting Johannesburg, the provincial capital of Gauteng offers visitors a large selection of recreational, cultural and historical attractions. Situated some 50 km north of Johannesburg, Pretoria is renowned for its colourful gardens, shrubs and trees, particularly beautiful in spring when jacarandas envelop the avenues in mauve.
Gauteng is said to offer one of the world’s best climates: summer days are warm and wind free (relatively) and winter days are crisp and clear. Johannesburg and Pretoria differ in temperature by about 2% (Pretoria being the warmer of the two). The history of Johannesburg extends back to 1886 when George Harrison discovered gold on the farm Langlaagte. Gold Diggers and fortune hunters arrived in droves and soon a tent town had sprung up, which later became the city that is now South Africa's main commercial centre.Gold rush shantytowns sprang up and were rapidly transformed into modern concrete cities, Johannesburg became "The Gold Capital of the World", and the entire country was catapulted into an economic boom. The revenue generated from gold, most valuable of South Africa's exports, has enabled the country to develop its impressive industrial, commercial and financial strength. Today, in a great, still growing concrete sprawl, Gauteng comprises the commercial heart of South Africa. But much of the region has escaped industrial development. In dozens ofSouth Africa has won the right to host the 2010 World Cup finals after holding off the challenge of Morocco. The announcement of the vote by Fifa president Sepp Blatter in Zurich was greeted with delight from the South African bid delegation including Nelson Mandela .... quiet retreats and leisure resorts, city-dwellers find relaxation and a welcome respite from day-to-day routine.
Vanderbijlpark area
Dr HJ van der Bijl, a brilliant young scientist working in the United States, was called back to South Africa in 1920 by Prime Minister Jan Smuts to advise the government on planning South Africa'a industrial development. Van der Bijl oversaw the inauguration of the Iron and Steel Corporations's (ISCOR) first plant at Pretoria in 1934 and, with increased demand, 10 000ha was bought to build a large steelworks and model city for its employees - Vanderbijlpark.
The steelworks, the largest works in the Southern Hemisphere, began operating in 1947 and the town, which forms Gauteng's border along the Vaal River, was proclaimed in 1949 and attained municipal status in 1952.
Vanderbijlpark's 500 000 trees shade streets named after scientists, engineers, composers, poets, writers and medical practitioners. They house one of the most cosmopolitan communities in the country.
Most importantly Vanderbijlpark is situated so close to the Airport that one can easily reach it and plan a holiday at any destination of your dreams. The owner would most gladly assist in the planning of a life time experience. Children are most welcome and vistis at the local school can be arranged to enable them to experience some of our culture
Places to see and visit locally or within 200km from home Emerald Resort with an inside pool, visit the website to see more Soweto and al the interesting places to explore Sandton shopping Sun City wiht al its glory- visit website to see more Wild life like Gemsbok, ostriches, Waterbokke and more not more than 40 km away Sleeping in the "veld" and experience a real AFRICA NIGHT in the bushes Pretoria with the Voortrekker Monument Riviera on Vaal for a luxurious boat trip on the Vaal River
How to get there
Arrive at Oliver Tambo Airport. Syncrho Volkswagen Kombi is included in price. Kombi will awaits you and you will be taken to your destination in Vanderbijlpark. Up to 8 people to use vehicle.From destination various trips are possilbe and can be arranged with owners.
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Oliver Tambo International Airport: 95 km
Railway:
None
Ferry:
None
Activities near Vanderbijlpark
Sports: Tennis in town Watersports Waterpark Horse Riding Golf within 30 mins drive Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Beach or lakeside relaxation A winter sun break Good nightlife City breaks Cycling holidays
Facilities
Luxuries:
Indoor Pool, Internet access, DVD player, Staffed Property, Boat available for guest use
General:
Air conditioning, TV, Video player, CD player, Telephone, Fax, Safe, Satellite TV
Standard:
Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer
Utilities:
Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine
Rooms:
Bedrooms (5), Bathrooms (3), Ensuite (2)
Furniture:
Single beds (4), Double beds (3), Dining seating for 8, Lounge seating for 8, Sleeps maximum of 10
Other:
Linen and towels provided.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, Private garden, BBQ, Bicycles available, Childrens pool
Access:
Secure parking
Further details outdoors: If the visitors have any special requests we try to meet all of them.
Further details
Welcome pack available on arrival. We try to meet all the requests from our visitors. We enjoy sharing some of our culture with our visitors. We teach them about our braais, potjie kos and so many other things. No request from our guests are to much.
Conditions
50% deposit on booking and difference payable 1 month in advance of arrival.
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: S. African R
Convert to:
Prices for group size 10
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March 2008
1 Mar 08
1 Apr 08
10000£676
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April 2008
1 Apr 08
1 May 08
10000£676
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May 2008
1 May 08
1 Jun 08
10000£676
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June 2008
1 Jun 08
1 Jul 08
10000£676
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July 2008
1 Jul 08
1 Aug 08
10000£676
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August 2008
1 Aug 08
1 Sep 08
10000£676
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September 2008
1 Sep 08
1 Oct 08
10000£676
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October 2008
1 Oct 08
1 Nov 08
10000£676
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November 2008
1 Nov 08
1 Dec 08
10000£676
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December 2008
1 Dec 08
1 Jan 09
11000£743
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January 2009
1 Jan 09
1 Feb 09
10000£676
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103
Prices for group size 5
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March 2008
1 Mar 08
1 Apr 08
5500£372
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April 2008
1 Apr 08
1 May 08
5500£372
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May2008
1 May 08
1 Jun 08
5500£372
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June2008
1 Jun 08
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5500£372
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5500£372
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August2008
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5500£372
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September2008
1 Sep 08
1 Oct 08
5500£372
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October2008
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5500£372
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November2008
1 Nov 08
1 Dec 08
5500£372
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December2008
1 Dec 08
1 Jan 09
6000£405
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January2009
1 Jan 09
1 Feb 09
5500£372
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103
Prices for group size 3
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March2008
1 Mar 08
1 Apr 08
4500£304
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1 Week
April2008
1 Apr 08
1 May 08
4500£304
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May2008
1 May 08
1 Jun 08
4500£304
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June2008
1 Jun 08
1 Jul 08
4500£304
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July2008
1 Jul 08
1 Aug 08
4500£304
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August2008
1 Aug 08
1 Sep 08
4500£304
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1 Week
September208
1 Sep 08
1 Oct 08
4500£304
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1 Week
October2008
1 Oct 08
1 Nov 08
4500£304
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1 Week
November2008
1 Nov 08
1 Dec 08
4500£304
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0-
1 Week
December2008
1 Dec 08
1 Jan 09
5000£338
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0-
1 Week
January2009
1 Jan 09
1 Feb 09
4500£304
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0-
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103
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
Guestbook
We have experienced a wonderful summer Christmas, filled with sunshine on beautiful beaches, wild life, braais, and drinking of sundowners at sunset. We will never forget this in our life time. Will be back as soon as it is possible. Harald Brovold and Family - Hamar Norway
Never in our wildest dream did we think that we would be able to enjoy our visit to SOUTH AFRICA as much as we did. Our children's visit to your sons school were a highlight to them. Even the visit to a township made us more appreciative of what we have in our own country. The weather was wonderful and also the visit to the Mozambique beach. We will always treasure the memories of our holiday and hope to be back one day Mikko, Family and Friends- Finland- Jarvenpaa
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Advertiser joined: 6 Mar 2008 This property added: 6 Mar 2008
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