Stone Hill

Are you in need of a warm and relaxed getaway in the country?

Within an hour from Johannesburg or Pretoria, nestled in the hills of the Magaliesberg, on a private mountain bushveld farm, with stunning views, is STONE HILL.

Perched high above the distant village of Magaliesburg, we offer 6 top class, fully equipped luxurious self-catering timber cottages, accommodating from 2 to 8 guests each. All have open plan lounges with log fireplaces, fully fitted kitchens, bedrooms and full bathrooms. Each is individually fenced for pets and each has a large verandah and braai area. All the cottages are separate and private and are at least 20 metres from each other. We are family and pet friendly and we welcome all breeds of house trained and socialized dogs.

As Stone Hill is close to all the local wedding venues, we also offer one beautifully appointed private B&B garden honeymoon suite. The small splash pool is central and within easy reach and the view down the valley is breathtaking. Stone Hill facilities are designed and equipped to give you the feeling of home from home and to make your stay that much more comfortable. There is no TV.

The farm supports indigenous small game and birdlife and we have introduced a 5 km walking trail where your dog/s can run unleashed and there are concrete benches for the weary to sit and catch their breath! Please remember to pack water bowls and drinks for the walk!

The Magaliesberg are almost 100 times older than the Himalayas and the area is historically and archaeologically rich. It is here that Mankind originated, in the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site. Today there is still evidence of Stone Age and Iron Age early man to be found. Stone Hill is only 11 kms from Maropeng Visitor’s Centre and 15 kms from the Sterkfontein Caves.

Over the centuries, many wars have been waged across the hills, the most recent being the Anglo Boer War. At Stone Hill, a site has been found from that period and the pieces are displayed for visitors who may be interested. The collection is dated somewhere between 1899 to 1902.

Stone Hill offers privacy, peace and seclusion and it is where your internal clock instinctively slows to the rhythm of the bush.

The welcome is warm and the attention is personalized so come and barbeque under the stars and hear the call of the jackals.

The perfect escape! Stone Hill is a wonderful cure for stressed city living!

Nearby Places of Interest include:

• Fly Fishing (2 kms)
• Micro light Flying (8 kms)
• Gliding (4 kms)
• Art Gallery (5 kms)
• Candle Dipping (4 kms)
• Maropeng Visitor’s Centre (11 kms)
• Sterkfontein Caves (15 kms)
• Rhino and Lion Park (20 kms)
• Wonder Caves (20 kms)
• Pilansberg Game Reserve (95 kms)
• Hartebeespoort Dam (60 kms)
• Sun City (100 kms)
• Lanseria Airport (55 kms)
• OR Tambo International Airport (103 kms)

Your hosts - Caroline and Mark.