Waterberg Cottages

Windsong cottage itself is an historical farm home now converted into self catering accommodation. Originally built in the 1920's it retains many original features and hosts a delightful range of antique furniture, and many original art works by Baber family and friends. The accommodation comprises kitchen, pantry, lounge/dining room, three triple bedrooms one of which is en-suite, and one double bedroom with en-suite. In addition there is a further bathroom, separate shower room and two toilets. Windsong has a lovely large stoep with sofas and large dining table, perfect for relaxing and entertaining. From the stoep steps lead down to a large sunken braai area, provided with well seasoned braai wood. Close enough to be watched from both the braai area and stoep is a large sandpit which small people can enjoy while grown ups put their feet up. For chillier nights guest can retire inside to the dining/living room, which has an open fireplace, again supplied with firewood.

Windsong lends itself perfectly to a large family or group of friends having a get-together, and is located close to Butterfly, if you need additional accommodation.

Butterfly Cottage (sleeps 2-4)

Butterfly Cottage was the first construction project of Anthony Baber. He made it for him and his bride, before he went on to build world famous lodges. It is a beautiful thatched cottage with a large open plan living/dining/kitchen area, one double bedroom and a bathroom. There are two sofa beds in the living area for use if required.

Butterfly is situated near the pool and has a lovely large braai area where you can sit and enjoy the stunning sun-sets.

Butterfly lends itself perfectly to a either a romantic break for two or a family with young children. Should you require additional accommodation Windsong is on hand.

Bushwillow Cottage (sleeps up to 7)

Bushwillow is a two storey cottage, with lovely views out over our new game area. It is our newest cottage, and has been designed to provide a rather special experience for our guests, and to enable them to enjoy the best of the bush experience.

Downstairs Bushwillow has a large stoep with plenty of room for a family to relax and spread out. It has lovely views towards the sunset, and a braai nearby. Inside Bushwillow has a large open plan living/dining/kitchen area with much of the fittings (including the whole kitchen), made from wood harvested on the farm. It also has one large bedroom with an Emperor bed and a single, en-suite to a shower room.

Upstairs is the master bedroom, designed to have views out over the veld, a sense of space, and an en-suite with a slipper bath. On the second storey there is also a mezzanine level, again with splendid views out over the veld. The mezzanine has two full size sofa beds with very comfortable bed mattresses. This can either be used as an upstairs livingroom, or as an extra bedroom.

Bushwillow is set in its own arboretum, composed of a mixture of Bushveld trees, such as the Bushwillow, from which its name derives, and some exotics, such as Jacarandas. It is a small distance away from the other cottages, providing privacy, and yet the pool and other facilities like On-site Activities are still easily accessible.

Kudu Lodge (sleeps 16)

The slanting golden sunlight plays on the dam water, illuminating its vibrant bird life. The sounds of the African bush come gently to your ears. The smell of steak sizzling on the braai wafts across, as you relax on the stoep, a cold beer in your hand. Welcome to Kudu Lodge.

Kudu Lodge is great for outdoor living, with two stoeps including one directly overlooking the dam. Guests can expect to watch fish eagles perching on the drowned trees in the dam, along with a wide variety of other bird life. The dam also has a range of fish, including bass, tilapia and barbell. Night owls or early birds may see kudu and other game coming to drink at the dam. We have also provided 4 small canoes so our guests can take full advantage of the dam, and enjoy the prolific bird life up close.

Kudu is located on Goedgevonden farm. It is a large old farmhouse which has recently been refurbished and sleeps up to 16 people. It has a large open plan living/dining/kitchen area, with a modern fitted kitchen, open fire place, kitchen table, and three sofas, perfect for relaxing and entertaining. It has 2 double bedrooms with en-suite facilities and 2 further large bedrooms, one with two single beds and two bunk beds, the other with three bunk beds. The later has en-suite shower and toilet facilities and the other has a separate bathroom.

There are two braai areas, one located near the front stoep, the other at the rear of the lodge. Both come complete with well seasoned braai wood.

Kudu Lodge offers a wonderful opportunity to have a large get-together with family and friends, and to enjoy the peace and seclusion. It is located 8 km from Windsong Cottages but our guests are more than welcome to come and make use of the on site activities there.

Surrounding Kudu is 750 hectares of veld and pasture land. Behind Kudu is a lovely Koppie, with a marked trail leading along the edge and offering stunning views out over the Melk valley.