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Lydenburg (Mashishing), Highlands Meander, Mpumalanga, South Africa, Southern Africa

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Stonecutters Lodge

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Fine Country Estate
Stonecutters Lodge, (graded 4 stars) is positioned in a beautiful setting between mountains and river between Dullstroom & Lydenburg. Whether you are planning a holiday or weekend away, organizing a small conference or looking for excellent trout fishing, Stonecutters will accommodate you in superlative style. Guests may enjoy excellent meals in Stone Manor or may choose to self-cater. Stonecutters offers a base for well-known tourist attractions and is an ideal stopover for Kruger Park. All the accommodation is fully serviced and equipped including selected DSTV channels,
Stone Manor houses the reception rooms, dining area, the pub and the conference boardroom. A large fireplace dominates the double-volume lounge and dining area. The Cat’s Whiskers pub, with its cozy fireplace and DSTV can be a great place to meet new friends. Stone Manor is set in a natural garden where a bubbling waterfall cascades into an indigenous pond.

The accommodation comprises two family houses, Stone Cottage and the Trout House. The Cobbles studios are ideal for couples. Dinners and breakfast’s are available by prior arrangement.
Stonecutters offers a base for well-known tourist attractions and is an ideal stopover for Kruger Park.

The Cobbles are luxury self-catering suites. There are six en-suite (shower only) studios, each sleeping two people. Built as three freestanding units with under tile and under carpet heating, the studios nestle among tall pine trees with dramatic views of the distant mountains from the wooden, covered decks.
A recent refurbishment ensures accommodation of the highest standard: Each kitchenette has a granite top, a gas hob, a microwave and a below counter fridge. The interiors are stylishly furnished with king size or twin beds and the décor has a touch of Africa. A Jet-master gas braai is built-in on the wooden deck of each studio next to comfortable cane furniture.
The Trout House is a well-appointed double story overlooking the two dams. The three bedroomed, en suite house, sleeps six people comfortably. Downstairs bedrooms have en-suite shower rooms that are suitably designed for wheel-chair access. The superb open plan kitchen has granite tops, dishwasher and microwave oven and opens onto an open plan lounge /dining area with leather couches and elegant furnishings. Whether darkness finds you swapping fishing stories around the lapa bonfire next to the dams, or sipping port indoors at the cosy fireplace, or lying in bed and listening to the fish rising, you cannot fail to be enchanted with Trout House.
Stone Cottage, with elevated views over the estate, is a well - appointed country style cottage nestling on the edge of a pine forest in a private setting. The large main bedroom is en suite and the smaller second bedroom has an adjacent shower room both leading onto an open plan comfortably furnished lounge with TV and fireplace. The well-equipped open plan galley kitchen with granite tops has an under counter fridge, freezer and electric oven, a four plate gas hob, and a microwave.
The covered patios are spacious and there is a barbeque for the outdoor cooking experience. For those seeking quiet, comfort and complete seclusion, Stone Cottage with its cosy fireplace is idyllic.
CONFERENCES: Stonecutters is ideal for exclusive management meetings, strategic planning sessions and team-building getaways. The boardroom is well equipped, including data projector for big screen projection of presentations, videos, DVDs and DSTV.
Up to 20 delegates can be seated in a variety of configurations. Day conferences are catered for. A comprehensive office provides backup -photocopying and printing as well as fax and e-mail facilities. There is a selection of varied team-building activities to choose from. With the excellent waters available at the lodge, a fly-fishing clinic with expert tuition can be arranged including a competition with prizes. Stonecutters has hosted numerous blue-chip businesses from various industries. Delegates are assured of exclusivity and personal service from management and staff.
SPECIAL EVENTS: If you’re planning that special occasion – be it a birthday, engagement party or a small wedding- Stonecutters is an ideal small venue sleeping 22 people sharing.
FLY-FISHING: The Stonecutter’s waters (two dams and 3 km of river) are fully managed and this, coupled with a generous restocking programme, ensures excellent fishing. 'Catch and Release’ is encouraged for all river fish and trout caught and taken from the dams are charged for. Only fly-fishing equipment and methods are permitted. Fly-fishing clinics can be arranged.

Cancellation Policy
50% of total cost if cancelled or numbers reduced 15 days prior to arrival.
100% of total cost if cancelled or numbers reduces 7 days prior to arrival.

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Contact Details

    Tel: +27 (0) 13 235-4225
    Cell: +27 (0) 83 375 0132
    Fax: +27 (0) 86 608 4232
    Web: View Website
    Web Code: 198841

Address

    Physical Address:
    Off R540, between Dullstroom and Lydenburg.

    Postal Address:
    P O Box 515
    Lydenburg
    1120.
    GPS:
    Latitude: -25.217555
    Longitude: 30.315026

Nearby Points of Interest

  • Dullstroom Restaurants, Coffee Shops, Chocolatier, Milly (35km)
  • Lydenburg (Checkers, Pick (20km)
  • Lydenburg Museum - famous for the Iron Age Lydenburg Heads in the Gustav Klingbiel Nature Reserve) B (20km)
GPS Co-ordinates for Stonecutters Lodge : -25.217555, 30.315026

Stonecutters Lodge is a 2.5-hour drive from O.R. Tambo International Airport. Located off the R540, 35 km from Dullstroom and 20 km from Lydenburg with just one kilometer of dirt road (a 4 x 4 vehicle is not necessary).
From Johannesburg & Pretoria
Take the N12 or the N4 to eMalahleni (Witbank). Continue on the N4 towards (Mbombela) Nelspruit through the toll plaza and exit the highway at the turnoff to Belfast (approximately 64 kms from eMalahleni). At the third 4-way stop in Belfast turn right at the Dullstroom signboard. Continue through Dullstroom towards Lydenburg and 35 km from Dullstroom there is a Stonecutters Lodge signboard on the left. Turn left onto the Capstone / Stonecutters dirt access road (The gate may be closed but is not locked) and follow the road, keeping left for 1 kilometer. Follow the signage to the car park in front of the office at Stone Manor.
From O.R. Tambo International Airport.
Take the R21 to Boksburg, and then follow the signs to Witbank on the N12. Proceed as above.
From Nelspruit
Take the R37 from Nelspruit over the Longtom Pass following the signs to Lydenburg. At the 4-way stop with Longtom Nissan on the right and Caltex on the left - turn left into Viljoen Street. Travel along Viljoen for about 3 km at the 3-way stop, turn right to Dullstroom (R540) and travel another 20 km. Pass the Witklip road and travel another 700 m and the sign for Stonecutters Lodge is on the right hand side. Turn right onto the Capstone / Stonecutters dirt access road (The gate may be closed but is not locked) and follow the road, keeping left for 1 kilometer. Follow the signage to the car park in front of the office at Stone Manor.
Stonecutters Lodge coordinates: South 25.217092; East 30.314718 (S25 13.026; E3018.883). Contact Details: 013 235 4225 or 013 235 8921 or 083 375 0132 or 073 830 3430