Sherewood Lodge  

Tucked in leafy Shere on the edge of Pretoria, Sherewood Lodge is a boutique guest house set among Fever, Rock Fig, Karee and Acacia trees. About 18 km from Pretoria city centre and close to Menlyn Park, the CSIR International Convention Centre, the University of Pretoria and UNISA, it also sits near the M4 for easy links to Johannesburg and OR Tambo International Airport. Pet-friendly and conveniently suburban, it’s a green escape with city access.

Think urban-rustic thatch and cottages dressed in warm African tones with natural stone, wood and slate finishes. Ten air-conditioned rooms feature minibars, flat-screen TVs, safes and desks; bathrooms offer tubs or showers and complimentary toiletries. A selection of rooms adds balconies or terraces, fridges and coffee/tea makers for small comforts.

Dive into an outdoor pool (and an indoor pool on site) or unwind by the lobby fireplace amid the gardens. Free Wi‑Fi and complimentary self parking make logistics easy, while a library, BBQ area and shared kitchen give you low-key ways to kick back. Shuttle and transfer services are available for getting around.

Grown-up meetings are covered with a business centre, conference space (about 70 m²) and a meeting room. Expect express check-in/check-out, concierge service, luggage storage and safety deposit boxes; complimentary wireless internet keeps you connected.

An on-site restaurant serves breakfast and dinner, and room service is available during limited hours. There’s also a bar/lounge and a coffee shop for fresh brews, plus BBQ facilities for casual cook-ups.