Forest Cottage | Self Catering

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Self Catering, Forest Cottage, Dullstroom

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Forest Creek nestles within it's cliffs in a gorge of the Steenkampsburg mountains, in a Private Nature reserve. The gorge is softened only by a blanket of shrubs and trees which have grown in this malaria-free zone over millennia.

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Tel No	27 13 2352480
Fax No	27 13 2358925
Address	Farm 14 Badfontein Dullstroom 1100

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1 adult for 1 night check-in 06 February 2012:

- forest cottage - self catering, sleeps 5

R1 100

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Establishment Details - Forest Cottage

Set in a gorge surrounded by mountains in a private nature reserve, with our indiginious "Cloud forest" and stream, this unique property is private, an idel place to hide away from everything!

This cosy rustic wooden cottage is situated 1/2km away from the main lodge area next to the indigenous forest and is totally private, and within earshot of the stream, with stunning views of the mountains. The cottage has a fireplace in the lounge/ diningroom and is fully equipped. There is a large outside braai area, with a table for a lazy breakfast, lunch or supper. The cottage comprises 1 queen bedroom en-suite (bath and toilet, with the shower over the bath), another small bedroom with single bed and a double sleeper couch in the lounge. The cottage is suitable for couples with small children or a romantic hideaway! Bird watching is amazing; there are many rare species here. Some of the more exotic species of interest to birdwatchers, such as the Knysna loerie, cinnamon dove, grey cuckoo shrike, blue mantled flycatcher, black eagle and the ultimate "tick", the narina trogon, can be seen from our treetop viewing platform or on a "walk and stalk" outing. This interzonal habitat allows tree enthusiasts the opportunity of identifying many uncommon species of trees, shrubs, orchids and ferns. For the International traveler Forest Creek Lodge is an ideal place to relax and unwind after a long flight - a mere 130 kms to the Kruger National Park, enjoy the treatments in the private Forest Spa, or just enjoy the tranquility of the bush. ACTIVITES AVAILABLE AT THE LODGE You are welcom to book a meal and any of the activities available at the lodge. BUSH BATH - FOREST SPA - GAZEBO ROMANTIC PRIVATE DINNER - HIKERS PICNIC - LAZY PICNIC - WEDDINGS - HIKING - BIRD WATCHING - HORSE RIDING - TROUT FISHING - CLAY PIGEON SHOOTING -GAME DRIVES - Game drives are available by prior arrangement only, on a neighbouring property 15kms away. Species to view are: White Rhino, Buffalo, Giraffe, Kudu, Eland, Zebra, Waterbuck, Bush buck, Nyala, Blue Wildebeest, Reedbuck, Blesbok, Hartebeests, Impala, Warthog, Duiker. Please note that you must drive yourself to the farm. The ranch manager in a game viewing vehicle will then guide you. Picnic's are available from Forest Creek.

Directions to Forest Cottage

Directions to Forest Creek - 2 ½ to 3 hours

From Jhb – take the N4 Witbank / Middelburg. Go through Machadodorp Toll Plaza. 3km after the toll on the left take the Schoemanskloof bypass towards Lydenburg/Nelspruit.
Approximately 15km there is a turn off to the left – to Lydenburg, which is the R36. R36 to Lydenburg approx 18kms you will see Kwena Dam on the right. Start looking for Forest Creek/Rustenburg signs on the left. Take the Rustenburg dirt road to the left, travel 4km, on the left hand side you will see the Forest Creek sign, farm no 14. Two concrete eagles on gate post. Up the hill 4.4 km.

Directions from Nelspruit - 1 ½ hour (98km)

N4 out of Nelspruit past Halls Store – 22 km turn right onto the Schoemanskloof bypass. Travel 45 km – right onto R36 to Lydenburg. Travel 18km – see Kwena Dam on your right, start looking on your left for the Forest Creek/Rustenburg signs. Turn left onto the dirt road travel 4km, see Forest Creek sign on left, farm 14, come in the gate and 4.4km up the hill to Forest Creek.

Directions from Dullstroom - 50 mins (62km)

Take the Lydenburg road out of Dullstroom, travel approximately 35km and on your right you will see a sign “Witklip” - take this dirt road and travel 8km. You will come to the Lydenburg/Machadodorp road (R36) turn right, travel 18km, come down the hill and you will see the Kwena Dam on the left. Look for the Forest Creek Lodge sign on your left, pointing to the right, take this dirt road, 4km of farm road and you will find farm no. 14 on your left, the gate with 2 concrete eagles, come in the gate and travel up the farm road 4.4km and you will find Forest Creek at the top.

Unit Information - Forest Cottage

Forest Cottage - Self catering, 1 bedroom, sleeps 5

Overview	This cosey rustic cottage is totally private, it is fully equipped and serviced daily. A fireplace in the lounge with out door braai area.
Bed configuration	Main bedroom queen sized bed, a sleeper couch in the lounge with a small bedroom with bunk beds.

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