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In Dullstroom's highlands, overlooking its own private lake with mountain views. Close to Wild About Whiskey, Dullstroom Nature Reserve and the Dullstroom Bird of Prey & Rehabilitation Centre. A boutique, family-friendly lake-view escape in South Africa.

Just 22 individually decorated rooms with warm, rustic décor and open fireplaces. Rooms feature private furnished patios, seating areas, Select Comfort beds, sofa beds, flat-screen satellite TV and en-suite bathrooms with deep soaking tubs and complimentary toiletries. Expect cosy stone fireplaces in the bar and sweeping lake-and-mountain vistas.

Outdoor pool beside the private lake, terrace and garden spaces, plus a poolside bar and a cosy hotel bar with a large stone fireplace. Staff arrange hiking and cycling excursions; airport and area shuttles, babysitting/childcare, laundry services and free valet parking are available. Wake up to lake-breeze mornings and step straight onto local trails.

Complimentary high-speed (wired) internet, a business centre and meeting/banquet or conference facilities for small events.

Lake-facing restaurant with an à la carte menu and a bar; room service is available during limited hours. The hotel serves a free continental breakfast, with cooked-to-order breakfasts also offered for a fee.