About this property

Comfortable Accommodation: Wetlands Country House & Sheds in Wakkerstroom offers a guest house with a sun terrace, garden, and free WiFi. Guests enjoy a lounge, outdoor seating area, and picnic spots. Modern Amenities: Each room features a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, bath, and free toiletries. Additional amenities include a kitchenette, balcony, patio, and barbecue facilities. Convenient Location: Located 3 km from Wakkerstroom Wetland and 43 km from Majuba Hill Battle Site, the property provides easy access to local attractions. Free on-site parking is available. Guest Favorites: Guests highly rate the host, breakfast provided by the property, and the convenient location.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 10 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (10.0)

    • Free parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 large double bed
2 single beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Liza
    Australia Australia
    Such a wonderful place to stay! Fay and Colin were amazing hosts who had put a lot of effort into making our stay comfortable with fine attention to details. They recommended routes for our departure! Very helpful. The rooms were warm and...
  • Henry
    South Africa South Africa
    The accommodation was very spacious, comfortable and clean. We stayed for 3 nights but the unit can easily accommodate 4 people for longer periods as it is very well equipped for cooking and living. The excellent breakfast and hospitality of the...
  • Diane
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It was beautifully appointed and much thought had been put in to all our comfort needs. Tastefully decorated to a very high standard
  • Warren
    South Africa South Africa
    A wonderfully peaceful stay in a picturesque setting! Fay and Colin were passionate hosts with a fine attention to every detail. Everyone was friendly and made the trip world-class. Thank you for the amazing get-away!
  • Matthew
    South Africa South Africa
    We stayed in Unit 1, it has an amazing view of the dam and beautiful gardens from its balcony. The unit was spotless, everything worked as expected. Hosts were very friendly. Property is located in a fantastic birding hotspot. Sadly we only stayed...
  • Mogoye
    South Africa South Africa
    Excellent hosts, fantastic location and the rooms are amazing. I enjoyed the hospitality and overall environment. I'm definitely visiting again in future.
  • Van
    South Africa South Africa
    The host was a beautifull young girl and did everything to make us feel.welcome. The Fireplace and heaters in the rooms was a huge plus in the cold weather.
  • Nelleke
    Australia Australia
    Picturesque location just outside town. Beautifully decorated rooms - loved the Victorian bath! Variety of breakfast options served in the dining room with lovely views! Lots of birds in the gardens and along the river walk.
  • Michiel
    South Africa South Africa
    They went out their way to make us feel at ease !!
  • Beth
    South Africa South Africa
    70th birthday birding weekend for my mom. Colin and his team made her feel special and she loved the setting.

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Host Information

Company review score: 9.8Based on 34 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property information

Wetlands Country House & Sheds is the perfect place for that getaway form the everyday buzz. A mere three hours from Johannesburg this gem offers a great escape settled in one of South-Africa’s best kept natural secrets. Breath-taking views of grasslands and wetlands, surrounds you whilst you are awaken by birdsong. The establishment offers luxurious rooms with that true country feeling. From the lounge and breakfast room you have a view of the nearby dam’s waterfall. The option of bed and breakfast as well as self-catering are available. Wetlands Country House & Sheds is home to a variety of bird life and magnificent views. Whether summer, autumn, winter or spring. The little town of Wakkerstroom will cure all those desires and to be taken away by a shopping experience like only a quint country side town can provide. We invite you to come and experience the tranquillity and world renowned birding destination. There are three accommodation options: The Rooms, The Sheds and Water Oak Cottage. The Sheds can accommodate children, it can be used as a spacious family room.

Neighbourhood information

Wakkerstroom is the second oldest town in Mpumalanga, South Africa. The town is on the Kwa-Zulu Natal border, just 27 km from Volksrust. Wakkerstroom is an exceptionally scenic destination, characterised by it’s mountainous setting with kloofs, mountain springs, vlei areas and dams. The area is an internationally renowned “Birders” paradise, home to the Wakkerstroom Wetland and many globally-threatened bird species.

Languages spoken

Afrikaans,English,Zulu

Property surroundings

House rules

Wetlands Country House & Sheds takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 18:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 06:00 to 09:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of ZAR 500 is required on arrival. That's about US$29. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed within 14 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via bank transfer, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 12 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 1 year
Cot upon request
ZAR 115 per child, per night

Prices for cots are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners Club Cash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 19:00 and 07:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Wetlands Country House & Sheds in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 19:00:00 and 07:00:00.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

A damage deposit of ZAR 500 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed within 14 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via bank transfer, subject to an inspection of the property.