Tegwaan Country Getaway – The Stone Cottage

Climb – Hike – Bike – Fish – Relax...Tegwaan is the perfect place to stay if you want to have access to a lot of fun outdoor activities while staying in a comfortable place! Immersed in nature, Tegwaan is a little ecosystem of its own: with fresh water springs, several fish ponds and a creek, the grass is always green, the trees are tall and the birds are happy! :-) The Stone Cottage sleeps 6 adults and is ideal for big families or 2-3 couples, especially with kids. The space TEGWAAN: We are a family run business and are passionate about creating a space where our guests get to reconnect with nature, have fun with their friends and spend quality time with their family. We are a kid-friendly, dog-friendly, and eco-friendly micro-farm where we try to tread lightly on the earth and work with nature nature to care for ourselves and our animals, and grow our own food. We create uniquely designed and built cottages, tiny houses and more - each one has their own feel and experience so come check out which one is your perfect getaway in nature. Set just outside of the country town of Emgwenya (formerly Waterval Boven) it is one of the most popular weekend destinations among climbers and mountain bikers form Joburg and Pretoria. Tegwaan is a destination in itself: it is the closest place to the Restaurant(-At-The-End-Of-The-Universe) and Triple Tier crags, and closely connected to some of the hiking and biking trails. We also have our own ponds and fish, so bring your rope, your hiking shoes, your bike, your fishing rod or your hammock! Your dogs will also love it – with so much space to run around and water to splash in, they will be happy and exhausted by the end of the weekend! Tegwaan is also an ideal stopover for travellers: being just a few kms off the N4 on a good road, just halfway between Jo’burg and Kruger National Park, it’s an easily accessible place to break up the drive and enjoy a properly relaxing day by the pool, followed by a braai under the stars and an evening by the fire. STONE: The Stone Cottage can easily accommodate 6-10 people (and even a few more with extra mattresses) and so is ideal for big families or groups of friends, especially with kids. In the cottage itself there is one master bedroom and two twin bedrooms, and there is a big additional annex room with a queen bed and a sleeper couch (ideal for a couple with kids). The annex room may not always be available, so if you need it please make sure to ask before booking. There is one big shared bathroom with shower and bathtub and an additional toilet. Whether you’re into game nights, hanging out, reading books or watching flames, the central fireplace will keep you warm and cosy in the evening. From the living room you’ll have direct views over the lush garden and one of the ponds – a perfect place to watch the early morning sunlight peer through the pecan nut orchard with a warm cup of coffee in your hands! The fully-equipped kitchen also opens to the back of the cottage where you’ll find a shaded patio (the best place to have lunch) and the braai area (the best place to have a beer). There’s no dishwasher but housekeeping is included each morning. Don’t worry about coals, we’ve got wood aplenty! Guest access The cottage is all yours, but obviously you’re welcome to enjoy the rest of the property as well. Have a walk around and you’ll be amazed at how diverse this little paradise is! Or take a chair and just chill in the garden and see how many different bird species you can spot (there are at least 30 – from the tiny sunbird to the mighty fish eagle). The natural panoramic outdoor swimming pool is open to everyone, and if all goes well we’ll soon build a complementary (and complimentary) outdoor sauna and wood-fired hot tub! Fishing is free for guests. We’re no experts but apparently the bass in our ponds are big, and we have an agreement with our partner across the road (Troutways) so that you can also test your fly-fishing skills for free. In both cases it’s catch-and-release. Other things to note Don't hesitate to inquire about the possibility of early check-in and/or late check-out. If we don't have back-to-back bookings we're happy to be flexible. Dogs are welcome but please note that we do like to let our chickens roam free when there are no dogs around, so please make sure to let us know if you have dogs so that we can keep the chickens safe and you can maybe take your dog off the leach. Furry Friends - Dog Policy - Extra charge of R60 per dog per night (R30/n for the campsite) - Dogs are allowed at the discretion of management. - Dogs must be kept under control at all times and must be leashed if other guests are around. - Please pick up after your dog around the houses. - Dogs are not allowed in the bedrooms or on the couches. - We reserve the right to add an extra fee in case of damages caused by pets. - Owners take full responsibility for any damage or injury caused. Vodacom network is generally okay, but you’ll have to walk around the property a bit to find MTN. No hi-speed Wi-Fi for now but we can give you access to our 3G wireless if you need it. Laundry washing available upon request. Let us know if you need a portable crib, a high chair or toys for your kids. We have a 4-year old and a 6 year-old, so we have a bunch of kid stuff. Additional mattresses available on request.