PAARDEPLAATS OFFERS ELEGANT ACCOMMODATION IN A UNIQUE AND BEAUTIFUL NATURE SETTING, SITUATED CLOSE TO LYDENBURG ON THE SCENIC ‘LONG TOM’ MOUNTAIN PASS
On Paardeplaats, hidden amongst the white stinkwood trees, next to a mountain stream with beautiful views of the valley, early gold miners built this historical, settlement in the 1850’s & 60’s. In 1979, the then, new owner of Paardeplaats, Jaap van Proosdij discovered these ruins, hidden in the fynbos and bush undergrowth, and reconstructed the rooms, preserving the original ambience of this historical gold mining settlement. The five bedrooms are en suite, each with its unique character with stained glass windows, coffee station and own patio with a private view of the valley and mountains. Beds have quality mattresses and down duvets for the colder nights. Rooms all have wi-fi, and solar lights and plug points, to recharge your phones or for sleep apnoea machines.
Our Rooms
On Paardeplaats we have three double and two family, en suite rooms which can accommodate up to 15 people (children included).
Showers in 4 rooms and a bath plus shower in Gurney room, all have gas geysers, plus an electric geyser to ensure that you always have hot water. Oribi room has a work desk.
Please, we prefer no smoking in rooms.
JAFRIE DOUBLE ROOM
Bedroom + Shower
Jafrie Double Room (in the Miners Canteen complex):
queen size bed, adjacent shower
bathroom in “Musiekkamer”.
ORIBI FAMILY ROOM
King + Single bed + Shower
Oribi Family Room (at Stamp Mill). King size bed, single bed and pull-out kiddies bed. Shower bathroom. Patio for high teas with brilliant view and sunsets.
GURNEY’S DOUBLE ROOM
Double Bedroom + Bath and Shower
Gurney’s Double Room (downstairs at Stamp Mill complex). Named after the sugar bird): queen size bed with en suite bathroom with large bath and shower.
Outside patio for tea and reading.
SUIKERBOSSIE FAMILY ROOM
4 Beds + Shower
Suikerbossie Family Room (upstairs at Stamp Mill complex): Large room with magnificent view and private stoep. Four single beds (extra length) with pull-out kiddie’s bed. En suite shower bathroom.
PAARDEPLAATS ‘MINERS CANTEEN’
CATERING FACILITIES
Please Note: Paardeplaats has a very well equipped communal, self catering kitchen/lounge facility. To secure exclusive use of this facility for your group, you would need to book 4 rooms.
Our self catering facility is situated in what we call the “Miners’ Canteen”, with a kitchen so well equipped that even professional chefs comment on it. With wood and gas stoves, two large Bosch AA fridge/freezers and utensils to cater for up to 20 people, guaranteeing a farm style cooking experience with most modcons (including a microwave).
When weather permits, the outdoor, covered, cooking hearth and large veranda is the place to unwind, relax and braai, soothed by the sound of running water and bird song.
Saucy Chef Cookery Courses are also offered here, on request – ideal for exclusive, corporate team building getaways, and for social, friend and family gatherings.
WHEN VISITING PAARDEPLAATS BRING ALONG:
Walking shoes / boots
Walking sticks
Small rucksack
Water bottles
Hats
Sunblock
Binoculars
Camera
Torches would be useful
Mountain bikes
Books for reading and don’t forget your “Roberts”
Warm clothes for the evening (we can experience 4 seasons in one day)
For those lucky enough to own a telescope, and tripod, remember that Paardeplaats can be a star-gazers paradise, if the weather plays along! (we are situated in the “mist belt”)
Photo Credit: Des Jacobs
