Photos: Stone Cottage on Exclusive Bush Farm
About this place
Stone Cottage sits on a 66-hectare private bush farm in the Wilge River valley, an hour and a half east of Pretoria in the Bronkhorstspruit district. The old stone farmhouse has been restored as a self-catering cottage and the whole farm comes with it: guests have the run of the property, its kloof and its waterfalls, with nobody else booked in.
The cottage sleeps six across three bedrooms, one with a queen bed, one with two single or three-quarter beds, and a third with a double sleeper couch, served by two bathrooms. The kitchen is fully equipped with a gas stove and oven, fridge-freezer, microwave, kettle, crockery and cutlery, and the dining table seats ten. There is a fireplace inside for winter and, outside, a large undercover patio, outdoor dining, a braai and a fire pit for sundowners.
The draw for most guests is the wood-fired hot tub, which reviewers single out for winter evenings; firewood is available on the farm at a reasonable price. Walking trails run from the cottage door into the kloof, and a housekeeper comes through daily.
Two extra en-suite bedrooms, Honeyguide and Flycatcher, can be added to a cottage booking to take the party to ten. Both have queen beds and private bathrooms, and neither can be booked on its own: they are third and fourth bedrooms for the cottage, not separate stays.
The farm runs entirely off-grid on solar, so power is plentiful in sunshine and worth using sparingly after a run of cloudy days. The birding is the reason it is on BirdLife South Africa's radar, and the two annex rooms are named for the birds.
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3 rooms, sleeps 2 to 6
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October 2026
November 2026
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Where you'll sleep
Rooms sleep 2 to 6
Queen · 2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bathroom
An extra en-suite bedroom in the annex, added to a Stone Cottage booking as a third or fourth bedroom. Queen bed, private bathroom with shower, washbasin and toilet. This room cannot be booked on its own.
Queen · 2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bathroom
An extra en-suite bedroom in the annex, added to a Stone Cottage booking as a third or fourth bedroom. Queen bed, private bathroom with a bath, shower, washbasin and toilet. This room cannot be booked on its own.
Queen, 2 single/three-quarter, double sleeper couch · 6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 bathrooms
The restored stone farmhouse, free standing and let to one party at a time. Three bedrooms sleep six: a queen room, a room with two single or three-quarter beds, and a third with a double sleeper couch. Two bathrooms, one with a bath and shower. The kitchen has a gas stove and oven, fridge-freezer, microwave, kettle, crockery and cutlery, and the dining table seats ten. A fireplace inside, and outside a large undercover patio, outdoor dining, braai, fire pit and the wood-fired hot tub.
Nature
What lives at Stone Cottage on Exclusive Bush Farm
These are records, not promises. Wild animals and birds move, so sightings are never guaranteed.
About Bronkhorstspruit
Important information
Check-in and check-outIn 16:00 · Out 14:00
Check-in Time
16:00 - 19:00
Please arrange your arrival within this time window. If you need to arrive outside these hours, please contact the host in advance.
Check-out Time
By 14:00
Please ensure you check out by this time to allow for cleaning and preparation for the next guests.
Cancellation and changes50% refund 30+ days
Refund schedule
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- No refundwithin 30 days of check-in
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Payment terms
Payment is required at the time of booking to secure your reservation.
Cancellation Policy
- 50% refundcancel 30+ days before check-in
- No refundwithin 30 days of check-in
Note: The 2.5% conservation contribution, payment processing fees, and any applicable referral commissions are non-refundable in the event of cancellation. Conservation contribution fees (2.5%) support conservation and community projects in the destinations you visit. Payment processing fees are absorbed by Spekboom for completed bookings, but cannot be recovered once a booking is cancelled. Referral commissions, where applicable, are paid to the referring party upon booking confirmation.
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Check-in & Check-out
Check-in from 16:00 • Check-out by 14:00
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Stone Cottage on Exclusive Bush Farm located?
Stone Cottage on Exclusive Bush Farm is in Bronkhorstspruit, Gauteng, South Africa. The map on this page shows the area.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Stone Cottage on Exclusive Bush Farm?
Check-in is from 16:00 and check-out is by 14:00. Contact the host directly if you need to arrange early check-in or late check-out.
How many guests can Stone Cottage on Exclusive Bush Farm accommodate?
Honeyguide Bedroom (add-on) sleeps 2, Flycatcher Bedroom (add-on) sleeps 2 and Lovely Stone Cottage sleeps 6.
What causes does a booking at Stone Cottage on Exclusive Bush Farm support?
A portion of every booking at Stone Cottage on Exclusive Bush Farm contributes to BirdLife South Africa. See the property's causes section for how the funds are used.
How do I book Stone Cottage on Exclusive Bush Farm?
Select your dates on the Stone Cottage on Exclusive Bush Farm property page and submit a booking request. The host confirms availability, then you pay securely through Spekboom to complete the reservation.
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