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About this place
Wetlands Country House & Sheds stands on Van Riebeeck Street in Wakkerstroom, with Martin's Dam and the Wakkerstroom River below the property and the wetland beyond. Wakkerstroom is one of the best-known birding destinations in the country, and the view from the breakfast room and the guesthouse deck is the reason most guests come.
Three Luxury Queen Rooms have en-suite bathrooms, fireplaces, Nespresso machines, mini fridges and private decks over the dam. The Luxury Garden Room is the single-bedded room, also en-suite and with a fireplace and a garden patio. Garden Room 5 is a newer semi-luxury room whose two singles make up as a king. Three self-catering Queen Sheds are open plan with equipped kitchens, lounge and dining areas, braais and verandahs over the river. Water Oak Cottage is private, with two en-suite queen rooms, an open-plan living and kitchen area, a braai, a verandah and two carports.
The kitchen serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, or packs them up for a day out, and a picnic can be set under the trees. Table reservations before check-in are essential. One unit is partly wheelchair-friendly.
Local qualified bird guides can be arranged through reception for the grassland and wetland endemics, and there is walking on the property along the river and up the bordering mountain. Trout and bass fishing, mountain-bike routes, horse riding and Ossewakop are all nearby, and the village keeps a set of historical buildings worth an hour.
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Availability
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5 rooms, sleeps 1 to 5
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October 2026
November 2026
A night is shown as unavailable only when every room is taken.
Where you'll sleep
Rooms sleep 1 to 5
Queen · 2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bathroom
One of three Luxury Queen Rooms, each en-suite, with a fireplace, a coffee and tea station with a Nespresso machine, a mini fridge and a private deck looking over Martin’s Dam. One of the three is reached by a short flight of stairs.
Twin · 1 guest · 1 bedroom · 1 bathroom
The twin-bedded room, en-suite, with a fireplace, a coffee and tea station with a Nespresso machine, a mini fridge and a garden-facing patio.
Queen · 3 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bathroom
One of three open-plan self-catering sheds, each en-suite, with an equipped kitchen, a Nespresso machine, a lounge and dining area, a braai and a verandah over the river and the wetland.
Two queens · 5 guests · 2 bedrooms · 2 bathrooms
A private cottage with two queen bedrooms, each en-suite, an open-plan living and kitchen and dining area, a braai, a verandah and two carports. Sleeps up to five.
Two singles, convertible to a king · 2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bathroom
A newer semi-luxury garden room with two single beds that make up as a king for a couple.
Nature
What lives at Wetlands Country House & Sheds
316 birds recorded here or nearby.
Nothing is hidden: in-season birds simply move to the front. Months come from national records, not from this garden.
These are records, not promises. Wild animals and birds move, so sightings are never guaranteed.
About Wakkerstroom
Important information
Check-in and check-outIn 10:00 · Out 10:00
Check-in Time
10:00 - 18:00
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 10:00
Please ensure you check out by this time to allow for cleaning and preparation for the next guests.
Cancellation and changesFree cancellation 31+ days
Refund schedule
- Full refundcancel 31+ days before check-in
- 50% refundcancel 8+ days before check-in
- No refundwithin 8 days of check-in
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Pet policyNo pets
Pet policy
Pets are not allowed
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Payment terms
Payment is required at the time of booking to secure your reservation.
Cancellation Policy
- Full refundcancel 31+ days before check-in
- 50% refundcancel 8+ days before check-in
- No refundwithin 8 days of check-in
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House rules
General
- Strictly no pets. All rooms are strictly non-smoking. A strict no-noise, no-party zone. Children must be supervised at all times, especially at the river and pond. Table reservations before check-in are essential for meals. A copy of the cardholder ID or passport is required on arrival.
Check-in & Check-out
Check-in from 10:00 • Check-out by 10:00
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Wetlands Country House & Sheds located?
Wetlands Country House & Sheds is in Wakkerstroom, Mpumalanga, South Africa. The map on this page shows the area.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Wetlands Country House & Sheds?
Check-in is from 10:00 and check-out is by 10:00. Contact the host directly if you need to arrange early check-in or late check-out.
How many guests can Wetlands Country House & Sheds accommodate?
Luxury Queen Room sleeps 2, Luxury Garden Room sleeps 1, Luxury Self-Catering Queen Shed sleeps 3, Luxury Water Oak Cottage sleeps 5 and Garden Room 5 sleeps 2.
What causes does a booking at Wetlands Country House & Sheds support?
A portion of every booking at Wetlands Country House & Sheds contributes to BirdLife South Africa. See the property's causes section for how the funds are used.
How do I book Wetlands Country House & Sheds?
Select your dates on the Wetlands Country House & Sheds 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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