Friends recently moved to Sabie and have renovated this cottage in their garden and turned it into a wonderfully private, relaxing getaway.
It is a great place to use as a base while you explore the area and it is both close enough to and yet far enough away from the central hubbub of Sabie to not make you feel that you are in the centre of town.
There are several restaurants within a quick drive, but be aware, the local traffic department lies in wait for those unsuspecting travellers who do not obey the stop signs or the speed limits.
Situated on the main road in the town, it is set at the rear of the property, hence the traffic noise is not intrusive.
It was a grey, overcast day when we visited, but that did not put a damper on the warm and welcoming accommodation.
For those who use this as a base to explore, the iconic Kruger National Park is only 60km away.
Other attractions in the area include Mac Mac Falls, Bourke’s Luck Potholes, God’s Window and the Blyde River Canyon.
It is a large single room that has this large bed as the main feature. The comfortable linen allows for relaxed sleep and there is enough space at the foot of the bed that could be used as a seating area.
There is hanging space next to the bed as well as shelves should you be staying for an extended period.
My wife likes to unpack, even if it is for only one night, whereas I tend to live out of my suitcase, no matter how long the stay is.
But in this instance, there was space enough to accommodate both open suitcases on the floor without tripping over them.
The roof, which was thatch, has recently been replaced and although guests might not look up, at least they know that nothing is going to fall on them once the lights are turned off.
A fridge, kettle as well as well stocked coffee and tea station are on hand to keep guests hydrated and the fridge can be used to store take-way food to keep hunger at bay between meals.
A brass bed knob. It has been a while since I slept in a bed of this design. It adds to the overall ambience of the room.
Wonderful sparkling white towels…neatly laid out and so white and fluffy that I almost did not want to disturb them.
The en-suite bathroom has a shower, toilet and single basin. More than enough to satisfy the traveller in search of the proverbial 3 S’s…I will leave those to your imagination.
The stairs that lead to and from the main house and the parking area. When I say ‘parking area’ it is merely a spot in front of the garage…not a huge lot with dozens of vehicles.
Guests have access to the family pool that is only a few paces from the front door of the cottage.
My wife usually tries out pools for research purposes, and this stay was no different. She gave it a big thumbs up!
This stopover is highly recommended for either single travellers or couples who are looking to spend a few days in the area, either on their way to the Kruger National Park or on their way home. A mini-break to ease the stress of returning to the rat race as we all know that the rats ARE winning.
Some of the nearby towns that are:
Hazyview: 45km.
Graskop: 30km and you can get the BEST pancakes there.
Pilgrim’s Rest: 35km. I have been told that this small town has undergone a transformation and is worth a visit.
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