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Thatchers Country Guest House Reservations: booksa@madbookings.com
Thatcher's is ideally situated midway between
the Kruger Park/Gauteng and Durban, and also offers the perfect
stopover between St.Lucia/Hluhluwe and the Drakensberg resorts.
Thatcher's lies within close proximity to many of the famous battlefields,
such as, Isandlwana, Rorke's Drift, Spionkop and others.John &
June Smith, welcome you to their home, nestled on a 700 hectare
beef and thatch grass farm.
This wonderful setting represents an atmosphere of relaxation and
tranquillity. Their lovely home was built on the foundations of
the original homestead and is thatched with grass from the Mielietuinspruit
farm on which it stands today.
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Thatchers Country Guest House
Double
Includes: B & B
Each Room individually and attractively decorated. Family suite consists
of 1 double with interleading bathroom to twin bedded. Suite sleeps 4.
1 Dble room contains extra single bed for parents travelling with 1 child.
1 Dble room - King size bed. 1 couple.
Twin beds, Queen beds, King beds, Single beds
Twin
Includes: B & B
Forms a family suite with one of the double rooms.
Twin beds, Double beds
BLUE ROOM
Light & delightful, Queen size bed, en-suite bath & shower and
an extra single bed for parents travelling with a child.
Nearby Activities And Atractions
Fishing
Trout and Bass fishing is available on the dam directly in front of the
house. Bass fishing is also available in various other dams on the farm.
Horse riding
Explore this beautiful area of the Biggarsberg on horseback. Wonderful
out rides can be arranged with Andrea Cronje from a farm close by. Andrea
is passionate about her horses and her guest riders, taking care that
every rider and horse are well matched. Andrea ensures that an exciting,
happy and relaxed ride will be enjoyed by all.
Bird Watching
Thatcher's offers abundant bird life for the nature lover and the avid
birdwatcher alike. Over 75 different birds have been identified. Come
and see if you can add more to our list.
The Big 5
Right on our doorstep!! The Nambiti Conservancy, a wonderful new conservancy,
in a malaria free area, offers game drives for day visitors. Booking is
essential and subject to availability. Early morning, and evening drives
are available with teas/coffee and snacks included in the fees.
Walking
Both easy and more strenuous walks are available on the farm. Enjoy the
breathtaking views of the farm and the outlying areas from various vantage
points.
PLACES OF INTEREST
Battlefields
Take a step back in time and visit the famous battlefields of Isandlwana,
Rorke's Drift, Elandslaagte and many others. Guided tours by accredited
guides can be arranged on your behalf.
Maria Ratchitz Mission
Visit this interesting German Trappist Monk Mission with its beautiful
church which has been restored to it's former grandeur. Stroll through
the peaceful and tranquil gardens, with the Twelve Stations of the Cross
depicted in beautifully hand crafted mock mosaic.
Talana Museum
The only museum in South Africa, situated on a battlefield, where the
buildings from the time of the battle still exist.
Talana boasts some of the most beautiful glass and bead exhibits. Spend
a day browsing around this interesting and most diverse museum.
The Siege Museum
This museum contains fascinating mementoes of the 120 day siege of the
town of Ladysmith, during the Anglo-Boer War.
Fort Mistake
Admire the unique method of laying stones that has withstood years of
weathering.
Languages Spoken
English
Afrikaans
Email
Thatchers Country Guest House Reservations: booksa@madbookings.com
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