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Stanford Lake Lodge - Self Catering accommodation in Haenertsburg, Limpopo

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Stanford Lake Lodge - Haenertsburg, Limpopo

Self Catering Accommodation

Limpopo, Haenertsburg, Self Catering
Description
Amidst the exquisite high country of Haenertsburg in the Limpopo Province, land of mountains, lakes, waterfalls and forests, stands the elegant STANFORD LAKE LODGE, a tribute to those seeking the ultimate in idyllic privacy...

DOUBLE STOREY LOG CABIN (sleeps up to 8 guests):
Equipped and decorated to the highest and most soothing standards, the first self-catering lodge is a double-storey log cabin that boasts 3 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and sleeps 8 people. Such is its privacy, you can luxuriate in a bath looked upon only by a forest and an enormous sky. Centre-piece of the spacious open plan living area is a fitted log fire for those quiet, romantic evenings. Two decks give you a choice of forest and lake views and once sundowners are over, the built-in deck braai beckons.

SINGLE STOREY LOG CABIN (sleeps up to 6 guests):
The second lodge is a single-storey log cabin that has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and sleeps 6 people. The 2nd lodge also has an open plan living area which includes a centre fireplace for those quiet, romantic evenings. There is also a weber braai that can be used on the amazing outside deck that leads out of the lounge and overlooks the spectacular Stanford Lake.
 
Pricing Details
R 780.00 to R 1, 420.00
Rates quoted are per cabin per night
Stanford Lake Lodge, Haenertsburg, Limpopo

Grading

BirdLife South Africa : Birder Friendly | NAA SA
AA Recommended
 

Attractions

Right at your doorstep, the 17 hectare Stanford Lake, whose waterfall feeds the spectacular Ebenezer Dam, has trout and bass to test your fly fishing skills. The lodges are situated on a 127 hectare farm with surrounding areas neighboring the Ebeneezer dam, providing an abundant area of vast exciting trails of exploration for any avid mountain biker or hiker.

Birdlife on the farm is fantastic, with Knysna and Purple Crested Loeries, several species of eagles and the very rare black fronted bush shrike. Stanford Lake lodge has over 67 birds on its Bird List.

RELAXATION THERAPIES

Also on Stanford Farm, just up the road from the cabins, Colleen Ballenden offers foot massages and more at The Growth Centre. After chatting with Colleen you can design an hour of different treatments to suit your needs.

HAENERTSBURG

Known as “the capital of the land of the Silver Mists”, this enchanting corner of the Limpopo Province forms a natural gateway both to and from the Kruger National Park. Birdlife in the area is prolific, with over 187 species of birds being identified on the mountain.

Plant life enthusiasts will be overwhelmed at the diversity of plant life. Some of South Africa’s most beautiful indigenous forests and grasslands occur here. The best known trees are yellow-woods, stinkwoods and cabbage trees. An exotic tree, the blue-gum, is the tallest man-planted tree in the world. The forests and grasslands are home to an incredible variety of plants and ferns.
 
Facilities
  • Bedrooms: 6
  • Bathrooms: Double storey cabin has 2 bathrooms; single storey cabin has 1 bathroom
  • Kitchen: 1 in each cabin
  • Sleeps: Single storey cabin sleeps 6; double storey cabin sleeps 8
  • Lounges: Open plan with central fireplace
  • BBQ Facilities
ADDRESS:
A21 Stanford Farm
Haenertsburg
South Africa

How to get there

Travelling from JHB/PTA on the N1, take Tzaneen by-pass road before Polokwane (ex Pietersburg). Turn LEFT into the R71 - this road doubles back over the highway. Keep on R71 to Tzaneen.

± 52kms from Polokwane to Haenertsburg. Keep STRAIGHT as you enter the village of Haenertsburg. At first STOP street (with garage and Café on your RIGHT) - travel STRAIGHT for 5,2 kms where you will turn RIGHT into A21 Stanford Farm entrance. The school is on the opposite side.

DIRECTIONS FROM INSIDE FARM ENTRANCE

Once you have turned RIGHT into our Stanford Farm A21 entrance (from HAENERTSBURG SIDE) , you travel approx 200 metres where the road forks. Take the LEFT fork, travelling slowly as it is a farm road and bumpy in places. Carry straight on all the way down (0,9kms from the fork) with forest ahead of you and at the water pipe you turn LEFT and then first LEFT again.

Then straight (with young pine trees on either side). To Single Storey cabin: First RIGHT and this road takes you to this unit.
To Double Storey cabin: Carry on straight and you will see this unit ahead of you (Kiwi plantation to the left).
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