Station House Station house waterside Getaway
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We are about 450kms from Gauteng, 150kms from Durban, and only 2,5 kilometres on a dirt road off of the R103. Being 5kms from Mooi River and 6kms from Rosetta, we are easy to get to - just follow our signs from the R103. The access road along the dam is the old railway line that was used between Johannsburg and Durban until 1956.
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Set under 12 large old Oak trees, the quiet, peacful and tranquil setting is ideal for relaxing and "recharging". enjoy walking along the dam with its indigenous and wild flowers, relaxing in the sun at the water's edge, reading a book sitting on a bench under an oak, watching the sun rising over the farmlands or setting over the dam.
The Mearns Dam provides excellent fishing, especially largemouth bass. we can advise on the best fishing spots. A canoe and a boat are available,free off charge. If you want to explore the dam's 20 kilometres of water, you can hire an electric motor for the boat. Private boats may be launched but petrol motors may not be used.
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Birdlife is abundant all year round and natural game is regularly sighted on our property and nearby on the banks of the dam. frequent birds sightings include all 3 species of crane, fish eagles, long crested eagles, jackal buzzards, various herons and kingfishers. Mountain reedbuck, rhebuck, scrub hare, duiker, mongoose and otter can be seen, especially in the early morning or at sunset.
The Siding is a fully equipped, comfortable self catering cottage which sleeps 4 people in 2 bedrooms; one with a double bed, the other singles beds. we provide bed linen and duvets, plus electric blankets for those cold evenings.
the open plan lounge/dining room is a large living area with a cosy atmosphere and has a log fireplacefor those cooler nights. Colour television, with SABC 1,2,3 and E-TV, is provided. A sattelite decoder is installed so you may bring your own SMART card to use for access to DStv.
There is a shower with basin and a seperate toilet. bath towels are provided.
The kitchen is well equipped and includes a stove, microwave oven and a fridge/freezer. A Weber and a convential braai are provided for outdoor cooking under the oak trees.
The covered wooden deck provides a shady place to relax and enjoy teh exquisite view over the dam and the surrounding landscape.
The Annex is adjacent to The Siding an is a rustic twin bedded room which has its own shower and toilet. It has no cooking facilities and thereore can only be booked with The Siding, if beds for more than 4 people are required.
The Midlands Meander is on our doorstep if you ish to explore the area. Stretching from Mooi River to Hilton, it is well worth spending time especially at the outlets wihtin 15kms from us.
Depending on your preferences, you could go on a "Decour Route" - visiting The Linen Loft and Mooi loft near Mooi River, or a "Cheese and Wine Route" - including The Wine Cellar. The mousetrap (Indezi river) and Marrakesh (Israeli cheese), all near Rosetta. Or try the local beers at the Nottingham Road Brewery; maybe take some home.
You can stock up early on those special and unusual gifts for birthdays and Christmas - amongst others, select for cheese, wine, homemade goodies, beauty therapies, local arts and crafts, shoes, clothing and stationery. you can buy excellent meats and delicious Biltong at our butcheries.
There are plenty of restaurants to choose from: coffee shops, grill houses and wine bars; to upmarket restaurants for special occasions. Dont miss Notties Hotel, the oldest in KZN, where you can join locals for a drink in the pub.
You could book a special treat for a day (or a few hours) at a nearby spar - such as Brrokdale, Indigo fields, Fourdon or Granny Mouse.
Sporting facilities available in the area iclude golf, tennis, bowls, micro light rides, 4x4 trails, quad biking, trout fishing, river rafting and tubing. Why not try the canopy walks and slide in Karkloof?
Nearby attractions include the spectacular uKhahlamba Drakensberg Park, one of Sout Africa's World Heritage Sights, which is in easy driving range - explore Giants Castle, Highmoor, Kamberg, Loteni and Sani Pass.
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