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Florence Guest Farm

Nico and Ane make an excellent team. They were offered the opportunity to cater for 7000 people and they rose to the challenge, thus setting them up in a new business. We do not only produce the highest quality tasty food, but we create a festive atmosphere with our iconic three legged African pots in which we do all our cooking. Our colorful African uniforms also contribute to the warm atmosphere. Accommodation consists of three beautiful cottages and three spacious rooms, each with bathroom facilities, linen and towels.

Sandstone cottage

The Sandstone Cottage was my first love. Many visitors, including several honeymoon couples, have enjoyed this lovely suite. The Cottage was the first step to providing accommodation on the farm. It was a milk room, cum storeroom that was enlarged and revamped with a totally new roof structure. The front of the cottage was given a sandstone face-lift in order to fit in with all the other buildings on the property.

Rondavel Cottage

The previous owner, built the rondavel using stone from an old municipal reservoir. The sandstone was cut in a round shape in order to build a round structure. After being originally connected to the old homestead, it was separated during renovations to the farmhouse 1994. In 1998, I changed the old Rondavel into a Guest Cottage. The interior received a complete makeover, creating an eclectic feel. The rondavel has the best view from your bed and sleeping in front of the fireplace is a real treat. Though the rondavel is situated just next to the main house, it is completely private. The cottage was upgraded with new linen and decor in 2006.

Waenhuis Cottage

This charming cottage, with its spacious interior, has a unique country feel.

The Waenhuis cottage, which was originally built with sandstone and clay in 1938, was retained as such, including the original sink roof. (Above the entrance to the Orchid room you will find the old cornerstone with the date 1938 inscribed.) The barn was extended in 1976. In 1989, the Steinberg family bought the land and for the first few months Judas Dube and his family stayed in the barn until their house was finished. In 2001 we used it as a packing shed for organic vegetables. When the space became inadequate, Ane immediately saw its potential, started renovations and opened the first room in March 2004. The rest of the cottage was finished in Dec 2006. The beautiful front door was previously the front door of Chrissiesmeer Town Hall.

Zebra Room

The room, complemented by the wooden floor and zebra paint technique, has an African feel. Foreigners, in particular, enjoy its charm. This room is part of the main house, but has a private entrance. It was changed into a guest room in 2000 when Wilhelm, my eldest son went to boarding school. From early childhood he had an exceptional interest in hunting, and I decorated the room bearing that in mind. For example, the tiebacks were made from the horns of impala that he had hunted. The table, with kudu-horn legs, as well as the cowhide ottoman, was made by him during his high-school years. The room was upgraded with new linen and decor in 2006.

Lavender Room

The room has a soft, feminine ambience. This room is part of the main house, but with a private entrance. The room was changed into a guest room in 2001 when Helene, my eldest daughter went to boarding school. By that time, her wish was something purple. The walls were finished with the most interesting paint technique, using purple as a base. Helene is also very artistic and got an A for art in grade 12. Some of her artwork adorns the walls.

Cork Oak Room

This room is part of the main house, but with a private entrance. The room was changed into a guest room in 2003 when Jana, my youngest, went to boarding school. Jana had only two wishes when the renovations started. The room should have a double bed and a bath. It has its own beautiful sandstone bathroom with the complete roof being a skylight. The headboards and cupboards have beautiful paint-washed and crackled finishes.

Pricing (per day)
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R370
R320
Rates are per person per night and are subject to change without prior notice.
Features
Accommodation
7 x
Bedrooms
21 x
Sleeps
3 x
Cottage
Electric Blankets
In all guest rooms and cottages.
Lounge
In the Rondavel and Waenhuis Cottages.
Well situated
Business Facilities
Conference Room
Accommodates up to 16 delegates.
Attractions & Amenities
Garden
Services & Facilities
Fridge
In all guest rooms and cottages.
Linen Provided
Towels Provided
Underfloor Heating
In the Sandstone and Rondavel Cottages.
Entertainment
TV
In all guest rooms and cottages.
Dining
Fully Equipped Kitchen
In all cottages.
Microwave
In all cottages.
Dining Room
Sporting Facilities
Horse Riding
Guest reviews
"Florence Guest Farm is a home away from home. The hosts Nico and Ane make every one welcome as if you are old family friends. The atmosphere was cosy, the food good and the rooms well equipped. A really pleasant stay. "
- beverley, September 2010
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Directions
N17 Chrissiesmeer Mpumalanga South Africa
DIRECTIONS: a. FROM GAUTENG (JO-BURG AND PTA)
Route 1: via Carolina - The best road
o From Pretoria
Take the N4 to Witbank, and then Middelburg.
First toll gate R20.00 ( Diamond Hill) and the next toll gate R39.00
Pass Middelburg drive for another 40km…..
o From Johannesburg
Take the N12 to Witbank, toll gate R39.00 at Middelburg (N4)
From Middelburg……
+ About 40km from Middelburg, still on the N4, at Wonderfontein (where you see street lights on the highway) turn right on the R33 to CAROLINA.(40km)
+ Drive straight through the town, at the end of the town you will cross a railway line, turn immediately right on the R33 AMSTERDAM road.
+ Drive another 4 km and turn right to CHRISSIESMEER (20km)
+ At stop in Chrissiesmeer turn left ( N17) and drive for 5 km
+ You will see the Florence Guest Farm signs on your left.
Route 2: From Johannesburg via N 17 (BAD CHOICE)
(This route is shorter but takes much longer because of slow moving trucks and many potholes)
+ Follow the N 17 from Johannesburg via Sekunda and Ermelo to Chrissiesmeer
+ Drive Straight through Chrissiesmeer towards Swaziland for 5 km and you will see FLORENCE GUEST FARM sign boards on your left.
Drive Safely !
b. From the Cape and Free State
Follow the R 39 from Standerton, Morgenzon to Ermelo.
In Ermelo:
* Follow directions to Mbabane or Swaziland (N 17)
This will take you to the Ermelo Inn.
* Turn right at the Ermelo Inn and follow the N 17 directions.
* About 10 km from the Ermelo Inn you will get to a stop at the railway line.
* Cross railway line and 100m from there turn right to Chrissiesmeer. (N17)
* Drive straight through Chrissismeer for 5km
* You will see the Florence Guest Farm board on your left.
c. From KwaZulu-Natal
Route 1: From Kwa-Zulu Natal ?" THE BEST ROAD ?" Over Dundee
From Durban travel to , Pietermarizburg, Ladysmith, Dundee, follow the R33 through Piet Retief and Amsterdam.
Be carefull just after Amsterdam you have to turn right still on the R33.
At the T with the N17, turn left towards Chrissiesmeer and Ermelo. Just before you reach Chrissiesmeer you will find us on the right hand side of the road - FLORENCE GUEST FARM.
Route 2 ( Not Recommended)
Do not follow the N 11 from Volksrust, Amersfoort to Ermelo. The road are full of potholes and heavy Coal Trucks ?" but if you do follow these directions from Ermelo.
In Ermelo:
* Follow directions to Mbabane or Swaziland (N 17)
This will take you to the Ermelo Inn.
* Turn right at the Ermelo Inn and follow the N 17 directions.
* About 10 km from the Ermelo Inn you will get to a stop at the railway line.
* Cross railway line and 100m from there turn right to Chrissiesmeer. (N17)
* Drive straight through Chrissismeer for 5km
* You will see the Florence Guest Farm board on your left.
Route 3. FROM Kwa-Zulu Natal ?" ( north coast road)
From Durban travel on the North coast road N2
* ….. Pongola, Piet Retief
* Outside Piet Retief, turn right on the R33 to Amsterdam.
* About 20km outside Amsterdam turn right on the R33 again.
* At the T with the N17 turn left towards Chrissiesmeer/Ermelo.
* About 35km, just before you get to Chrissiesmeer, on your right hand you will find us.
Drive safely!
d. FROM NELSPRUIT and THE KRUGER
Route 1 via LOCHIEL
* Travel Nelspruit, Baberton and Badplaas.
* At Badplaas you turn left on the 541 road towards Lochiel or Swaziland.
* At some stage you will have to turn right again but just follow the 541 directions.
* When you reach the top of the mountain you will get to a T-junction, turn right and follow the N17 towards Ermelo.
* About 40km, just before you reach Chrissiesmeer you will get the Florence Guest Farm signboard on you right.
Route 2 via Carolina:
Drive Nelspruit, Watervalboven ( Tolgate R50-00)
At Watervalboven turn left follow the R 36 towards Carolina
* Turn left at the stop in Carolina, drive straight through the town, at the end of the town you will cross a railway line, turn right immediately on the R33 Amsterdam road.
* Drive for 4 km and turn right to Chrissiesmeer about 20km
* At stop in Chrissiesmeer turn left and drive for 5 km
* You will see the Florence Guest Farm board on your left.
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