Nope that is not a spelling error in the title, this place certainly is a guest home. We are just wrapping up a week at this magnificent place.  In the past I have always been a tad perturbed by guesthouses in that you expect to share the house with the owners and use the same communal areas as the owners. This may be ideal for a short stop over in a town or large city however certainly not ideal for a holiday.

This place is fantastic, the owners welcomed us when we arrived, showed us around and that was it ,we were 5 adults and 2 kids so we took over the whole house. The owners stayed across the road and seriously we hardly saw them, which is ideal. They give you the keys for the house, leave you alone and the house it yours, they were close on hands to sort out any issues. The house is located in the Koro Creek Golf Estate which is very peaceful and tranquil. – not no dogs allowed! (Your ideal breakaway from the city)

The house has 3 double bed rooms ensuite and can comfortably sleep 6 adults and 2 kids. The house is decked out with all the mod cons that can be expected from air cons to microwaves, double door fridge and many other extras that really made us feel at home in the luxurious place right from the first night. Their new addition of the pool was certainly used this holiday in the hot summer days that we spent here.

The hosts Lizelle and Ivan are very accommodating and have a great place here in the Waterberg suited to any larger family or small group that would like to break away at only 2 hours from Johannesburg. When we were deciding on holiday you can certainly see how amazed I was at how full the area was. We were disappointed we could not get into Forever however are really pleased things worked out this was as we found an excellent alternative that in future would trump any local resort. The privacy, luxury and security of this place is advised for any nature or golf loving family.

Not mentioned on their website is that they are located right next to a private game farm that you have access to we, we climbed on the mountain bikes and explored this area which will give an MTB nature lover 10 – 15 kilometers of dirt track. We saw giraffe, kudu, wildebest, impala, zebra, hartebeus, a flat tyre and a wipe out  – it was fantastic.

www.waterbergguesthome.co.za

www.theashford.co.za

The Ashford : A Resting Place for the Weary Traveller

Nestled in the quiet tree-lined suburb of Parkwood in Johannesburg,is a fresh and sparkling new addition to the business bed and breakfast market.

Conceived by Megan Prawde, a travel agent for many years and now running her own travel agency from the guesthouse, The Ashford offers guests a welcome reprise from busy office dialogue, the stress of the boardroom, and the hustle and bustle of airports.

At first glimpse of The Ashford, guests are greeted by a classic, expansive patio which wraps itself generously around the entire house, creating a cool and breezy space away from the harsh Highveld sun. Central to the reception area is a beautiful atrium which spreads light throughout the guest house, all day long. The architecture, as a whole, speaks of luxury without being ostentatious, is practical and efficient without being cluttered, and offers a warm, friendly and tasteful space.

The Ashford has five double rooms with bathrooms en-suite, and includes all the facilities necessary to ensure a comfortable and convenient stay. All rooms have doors which open up onto the shaded patio, and all have DSTV and tea and coffee facilities. An English breakfast is served every morning and the rich aroma of freshly ground coffee in the dining area is seldom absent.

For the workaholics, the business centre offers access to telephones, wireless internet and a computer, and a small gym is available for the traveller who cannot live without an injection of endorphins! A 24-hour security patrol is in place, and parking is secure.

The guest house, like The Ashford team, has a wonderful, sunny disposition about it, and we look forward to welcoming visitors from far-flung places, as well as domestic travellers who happen to find themselves in Johannesburg – whether for business or pleasure.