Luxurious lodge in a private valley-Forest Lodge

Entire villa in Waterval Boven, South Africa

  1. 8 guests
  2. 4 bedrooms
  3. 4 beds
  4. 4.5 bathrooms
2 reviews
Hosted by Debbie
  1. Superhost
  2. 6 years hosting

Listing highlights

Dive right in

This is one of the few places in the area with a pool.

Mountain and valley views

Soak up the views during your stay.

Debbie is a Superhost

Superhosts are experienced, highly rated Hosts.
Bakoni Forest Lodge is set amongst several of Heybrook’s numerous circular ruins established by the Bokoni some 800 years ago. The lodge nestles on the banks of the Paschner stream, itself enveloped in indigenous riverine forest. The open plan lodge opens out entirely to the expansive outdoor areas & occupies some 270 m². Close by, but importantly separated, deep under the forest canopy, is a well-equipped boma area. The well-appointed bedrooms are strategically scattered around the lodge.

The space
The lodge has numerous verandas and decks. A fully equipped open plan kitchen is an obvious central gathering area. An outdoor boma area in close proximity to the lodge too encourages social gatherings.

The open plan lounge, dining room and bar benefit from the closed wood burning fireplace. Red wine - or freshly brewed cappuccinos - accompanied by crackling wood fires are as synonymous with winter as the sounds of the river and riverine bird life are with summer.

All the bedrooms are furnished to the same standard and have similar proportions, occupying some 60m² of bedroom, dressing room, bathroom, outdoor shower and veranda. All have fire places, most having fires in the bathrooms too. All rooms have private verandas and either mountain, river or bush views. The twin outdoor showers have remained a highlight since the lodge was built in the last century - 1999.
Each bedroom can be configured as two twins or one king size. Different weight duck-down duvets are changed for summer and winter, with all beds having electric blankets.

Guest access
Bakoni Forst Lodge residents have exclusive use of this lodge with its infinity pool with jacuzzi jets and a dedicated boma area adjacent to the lodge.
Lodge residents have access to and are able to explore the 1300ha estate.

Other things to note
Heysbrook Country Lodge can only accommodate three groups at any one time in each of the two lodges and the one bedroom cottage. Privacy and exclusivity are therefore ensured. The only noises and lights you will experience are those which we make ourselves or from our resident wildlife or from our night time skies.

Where you'll sleep

Bedroom 1
1 king bed
Bedroom 2
1 king bed
Bedroom 3
1 king bed

What this place offers

Mountain view
River view
Kitchen
Dedicated workspace
Free parking on premises
Unavailable: Carbon monoxide alarm
Unavailable: Smoke alarm

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Where you’ll be

Waterval Boven, Mpumalanga, South Africa

There are numerous maintained trails – and many more to be forged – over the 1300ha estate. The estate is safe to explore on foot or bike.
Heysbrook is rich in its diverse fauna, flora, natural and human history. Numerous stone kraals (the Bakoni, who later became the Swazi’s when they were persecuted by dominant tribes) of some 800-year-old settlements can be found. There is a lot of Boer War history in our valley and several block houses used as vantage/signaling points from this war.

Meet your host

Superhost
195 reviews
4.91 out of 5 average rating
6 years of hosting
Born in the 60s
My work: Guest satisfaction.
I have been the proud owner of Heysbrook and Amberley for a number of years and take pride in providing my guests with a comfortable, exclusive and memorable stay.

Debbie is a Superhost

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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 2:00 pm
Checkout before 11:00 am
8 guests maximum
Safety & property
Carbon monoxide alarm not reported
Smoke alarm not reported