Chestnut Country Lodge

CEDARBERG RATING

Premier

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₤ 47 (Pps)

Overview

Chestnut Country Lodge is situated in the beautiful Kiepersol district near Hazyview in Mpumalanga. Boasting with magnificent mountain and valley views. Situated on the doorstep of the Kruger National Park, in the middle of the beautiful Panorama Route and within striking distance of Mozambique’s beaches and Swaziland’s verdant mountains.

The Lodge offers eight double or twin-bedded en suite standard rooms, which have been individually decorated. Each room features its own covered patio with comfortable out-door furniture. It also offers four spacious Luxury Suites which include a comfortable and elegant lounge area. Each patio enjoys spectacular views down the Sabie Valley. The large en-suite bathrooms have separate shower and bath. All Rooms & Suites have tea & coffee making facilities, overhead fan, wall heater, hair-dryers and guest amenities.

There is a large crystal clear swimming pool surrounded by a wooden deck overlooking the valley. An ideal spot to grab the binoculars and birdwatch, or sip quietly on a refreshing cocktail.

The lodge is renowned for its delectable cuisine. The 3-course dinners are prepared using only the freshest of herbs, vegetables in season. Freshly cultivated on the property and only quality meats, fish and poultry is used.

In addition, the Chestnut Suite, is elegantly and comfortably furnished and is ideal for Honeymoon Couples or for that romantic week-end getaway. The bathroom comprises a large corner bath for two with His & Her hand-basins. The Chestnut Suite is the only suite that offers a privately enclosed patio with an outside shower and wooden loungers.

Activities

Chestnut Country Lodge is ideally situated to all the major scenic attractions, namely Blyde River Canyon, 3 Rondawels, Bourkes Luck Potholes, Gods Window, the historic mining town of Pilgrims Rest as well as the various and beautiful waterfalls in and around Sabie. The Kruger National Park is easily accessed via Numbi and Phabeni Gates which are a mere 30 minute drive away or guests can enter into the Park at Paul Kruger Gate some 54 kms away.

Other recreational activities in the area include, river rafting, horse-riding, abseiling, walking trails, quad biking, birding, kloofing, microlight flights, hot air ballooning, 4-wheel drive skills course, trout fishing in the Sabie area as well as a number of international standard golf courses to choose from nearby. Or visit the nearby Elephant Whispers or Elephant Sanctuary to see these majestic creatures up close and personal.

At A Glance

  • Birding hotspot
  • Garden
  • Swimming pool
  • Restaurants
  • Rural location
  • Wifi on premises

Chestnut Country Lodge on the map

Rooms

Standard Room

All 8 standard rooms have an outside patio with excellent views over the Sabie Valley. It is possible to have interleading rooms for families. Every room has an en-suite bathroom with a shower and some also have a bath. Every room is equipped with a fan

Luxury Room

All 4 luxury rooms have an outside patio with excellent views over the Sabie Valley. It is possible to have interleading rooms for families. The rooms are big enough for a third person. Every room has an en-suite bathroom with double vanities, a shower and some also have a bath. Every room is equipped with a fan and aircon

Chestnut Suite

This romantic suite is the flagship room with an outside patio with excellent views over the Sabie Valley. It also has a cosy and private outside yard, a huge bathroom with a shower and a bath and a King bed. The room is equipped with an aircon and fan.

Chestnut Country Lodge review

I had forgotten how good the views are from Chestnut Lodge. It has an attractive setting being away from busy town of Hazyview. And yet within easy driving distance to its restaurants, shops and activities. It will suit someone who wants a quiet country atmosphere. (It could be too quiet in the low season?) Rooms … Read More

Natasha Jantjies
Africa Travel Specialist