Apple Blossom Cottage

This quant 80-year-old fully equipped Cottage with serious character, is only 9 km from Dullstroom en-route to Highland Gate (6 km away). Nestled in an old-old orchard with various fruit trees – including figs, cherries, apples, apricots pears, grapes and more…  free for you to eat when in season.

Ideal for quality time getaways with family & friends OR remote workers looking for a stress-free, outdoor environment and fast satellite Wi-Fi. Except for some wildlife visitors (such as deer, impala, otters and Egyptian geese) you have exclusive access to the whole farm when booking. If you like the outdoors-this is the place for you! 

LIVING AREA & KITCHEN
Warm open plan living area with a coal stove in the kitchen and a large open fireplace in the lounge that complement the cosy country interior. 
Kitchen has a large 8-seater kitchen/dining table, offering easy living and entertainment. The kitchen is well-equipped with a gas stove/electric-oven, fridge/freezer, microwave, kettle, toaster, French-press coffee plungers, ample cooking and eating utensils and everything you require for a lekker braai. 
The living area include comfortable couches and a cosy-nook for either working remotely or serious family card game nights. 
The lounge opens onto a large stoep and a braai area among the apple trees. 

BEDROOMS and BATHROOMS 
4 bedrooms with 3 bathrooms. All bedrooms are equipped with wall heaters to keep you warm and comfortable on cold nights.
2 double rooms with king size beds (can be separated into twin beds. (To be arranged before arrival) with en-suite bathrooms (showers)
2 rooms also with bedding options as above sharing a bathroom with bath.
1 bathroom with a bath.
Extra outside annexe with one basic bur clean bedroom en-suite (shower) that can accommodate an overflow of 2 guests, should your needs exceed our normal capacity of 8 guests.

SERVICE 
This venue is serviced by Paulina, our 5-star house-manager for almost 30 years.

Daily rate MIDWEEK: R 250.00 Paulina  Daily rate WEEKEND R 350.00
She comes in daily at 9AM till 1PM  
 
Basic laundry services available through Paulina on request for longer stays (@ additional cost).

GOOD-TO KNOW
Good Vodacom reception and intermittent MTN reception.
Free satellite Wi-Fi. (Wi-Fi up to 20mbps download with fair use policy)
Free firewood for fireplace with fair use policy.
Enjoy our sweet mountain spring water straight from the tap. Delicious! Feel free to take some home with you.
Limited of this ice made from our sweet spring water available on arrival for your convenience.
Trout dams are only ± 50 and 100m away from the cottage.
Very good tar road to the farm.

ACTIVITIES
This one-storey cottage has something for everyone. Start your day early with a coffee on the stoep followed by a fly-fishing session at any of the farm’s two trout dams. Or breathe in the fresh mountain air while enjoying a scenic trail run in the area. Cyclists can enjoy a ride among the hills with a coffee and breakfast stop halfway in town. The farm also offers a hiking trail for afternoon walks and a lovely spot on the easily accessible hilltop for a sundowner while enjoying a 270° view of the valley below.

On the farm:
Hiking, trail running, road running, cycling: 
There are trails on the farm and in the area to explore. Perfect for high-altitude training.
Picnic at the top of the koppie on the farm. Picnic basket & blanket available.

Fishing: 
Catch rainbow trout @ R110 per kg. The cottage has a scale for weighing. Snap scan payment available. 
PLEASE: ONLY ‘catch and release’ on the brown trout.
2 well stocked dams only conveniently situated only 50 - 100m from the cottage. Dams are smallish but deep with crystal clear mountain Springwater that can make fishing challenging when kids or other loved ones move and play around nearby. Remember the clever fish are also watching your intentions closely.
Local knowledge: We do not feed our fish. There is ample food for them in and out the water. 
TIP: Remember to observe closely wat the fish are feeding on and try to imitate that in your choice of fly. This might just land you the right one.
Bring your own fishing rod or you can hire a fishing rod from The Mavungana Flyfishing shop in town, they have all the flyfishing equipment and flies you need.

Board games, playing cards, puzzles and a dart board with darts available. 
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