Halkett Country House (Limpopo, Waterberg, Naboomspruit)
Terms and Conditions
Full Terms & Conditions apply on booking. All bookings require a non-refundable 50% deposit to secure dates. Reservation confirmed via booking forms and receipt of deposit. Full payment must be received no less than 5 days prior to arrival. Credit cards are not accepted. No cash machine on site.
Cancellation Policy: Only written cancellations, signed by the person who made the initial booking, will be accepted. Non refundable deposit of 50% is forfeited if you cancel your initial reservation. Fees are set out as percentages of the booking value for cancellation/postponement as follows: 70% within 2 weeks of arrival; 100% within 1 week of arrival, for no show or departure prior to the departure date
Rates
Bed &Breakfast R495 - R595
Full-Board R995 - R1,395
Host and Hostess
Mansel and Melissa Jackson
General Information
A warm welcome waits at Halkett Country House, an original one hundred year old, romantic, colonial-style hideaway. Owned and managed by the Jackson family, one of the longest residing Waterberg families since 1902, Halkett Country House proudly opens doors to all visitors aspiring for a taste of the good life!
The understated allure of the homestead charms visitors of all ages. Find here an intimate space for up to 8 adults to enjoy a unique and exclusively booked, full-board holiday destination. This colonial style homestead features 4 unique bedrooms, each with their own private bathroom, serving as a sanctuary for well-travelled guests. This colonial style hundred year old homestead features 4 unique bedrooms, each with their own private bathroom, which serve as a sanctuary for the weary traveller. A little luxury, big comfortable beds and a personal touch complete each cosy haven. From the distressed walls, sash windows and weathered doors to the parquet and Oregon pine floorboards, the echoes of a bygone era transcend the home. Easy-going, old-fashioned charm appeals to visitors from near and far seeking occasion to slow down. Antique wall sconces, brass lanterns and chandeliers softly illuminate, while furnishings are a delicate reflection of comfort, refined elegance and erstwhile style. All beds are dressed in airy 100% white cotton percale linen with comfortable cushions to sink into and plump duvets for a restful night`s sleep. The house is built for the South African climate keeping you cool in the summer heat and cosy by winter nights. Heaters and powerful circulating fans are foundin each bedroom. Mosquito nets and plug-in repellers ward off insects. Discerning guests find here a matching of modern and timeless decor in the bathrooms. Two suites feature big ball & claw bath tubs and all have large walk-in showers. In keeping with the home-style, bedrooms are not equipped with fridges but a communal beverage station is available for self-service. Take warmth from this memorable homestead and indulge with real coffee or a refreshing detox tea before unwinding on a verandah under a tin roof, on a garden bench for bush views or pool-side in the thatched summer house.
Well-suited for overseas visitors seeking true South African hospitality, here you will find 400 hectares of malaria-free bushveld not too far from Johannesburg. Here is a wonderful opportunity to slow down the pace of a frantic holiday, which may include hopping from safari to the city. Our location is ideal for visitors travelling between Johannesburg and local South African National Parks including Marakele, Mapungubwe and northern Kruger Park, as well as Botswana and the Tuli Block (3 ½ hours drive to Pontdrift border post). Game reserves and destinations such as Welgevonden (1 ½ hours drive), Sun City (3 hours drive) or Madikwe in the North-West Province (4 hours drive) are well-advised parts of an itinerary to include Halkett Country House.
For locals, consider this your idyllic home from home, a break away from the bright lights of the city. Here is an accessible retreat where one can completely unwind, over long or short stays. Find here an opportunity to break between a journey from northern Limpopo back down to Gauteng. You may even bring the family dog!
Our location is on a 400 hectare bushveld farm, just 17km of tar road from Naboomspruit (Mookgophong) and then 11km of dirt road off-the-beaten track. Naboomspruit was originally a mining town, established in 1910 after tin was discovered. Platinum was also discovered and today mining for fluorspar continues. The town was named on account of a massive of euphorbia (naboom) growing on the banks of a nearby stream (spruit) but at the turn of the century was re-named as Mookgophong. Today both names stand. Naboomspruit was an integral roadway for travellers heading to Pietersburg and Zimbabwe, particularly as a local baker attracted widespread business for serving an excellent store-baked bread. Sadly, the baker moved away, to the befuddlement of many a customer who had been tipped to buy that bread! Currently, a rather attractive shop exists just on the outskirts of town and this is “Limpopo Ceramics”, selling beautiful hand-made pottery, plates, mugs and ornaments – you cannot miss it and we recommend you take a peek!
If golfing is your interest, we are in the vicinity of 2 of the key Limpopo golf courses, Legend Golf & Safari & Euphoria Golf & Hydro. Nyslvley Nature Reserve is within 40 minutes drive of Halkett Country House, close to Naboomspruit and appeals to birders, especially in the South African Summer months. In Potgietersrus (Mokopane), a 50km journey from us, cultural and historical answers may be found in the small but informative Ariend Diepernik Museum. Activities in Warmbads (Bela Bela) are approximately a 1 hour drive.
Facilities
- Swimming pool
- bushveld tennis court
- library
- communal tea & coffee station
- hikes walks
- horse-riding
- butler service
- bed & breakfast
- full-board
Exclusive Golf Course
- 20km to Legend Golf & Safari
- 35km to Euphoria Golf & Hydro
Directions
Follow the N1 North and pass through the Kranskop toll-gate. Take the exit for Naboomspruit (Mookgophong) and go straight through the town via the R101. Travel 15km north of Naboomspruit and at the left-hand-side turn is a sign for Mineral Baths/Haakdoring. Turn left here and travel 1.7km along a tar road. Turn into the first right-hand-side turn, Koelemansrus Road, a gravel road. Travel straight approx 7km then look to the left-hand-side for a sign for Halkett Country House. Follow this dirt road and at the top is another sign for Halkett; go through the farm gate and travel straight. GPS: South 24 degrees, 22 minutes, 05.1 seconds. East 28 degrees, 42 minutes, 14.1 seconds.
Contact Details
Cell: 076 934 6856
Landline: 014 743 2525
Website: www.halkett.co.za
Email: [email protected]
Disclaimer: Please re-confirm rates when making a booking. All rates are subject to change.
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