Sugarbush Hill lies on the northern slopes of a peaceful valley in the Magaliesberg Mountain Range. We are on the Rustenburg side of the range, about 50 km from Hartebeespoort Dam and 30 km from Rustenburg. It takes just over an hour to get to us from Fourways and an hour and a quarter from the eastern suburbs of Pretoria.

All our units are set at the foot of a hill and all have their own braais and deep stoeps with panoramic mountain views. Guests are welcome to explore the 8Ha of indigenous bush.

Our cottages are all built of stone found on the property and are all fully equipped for a comfortable self-catering stay. All our units have either gas or electric cooking hobs, microwaves, fridges, toasters, kettles, etc. We provide our guests with linen, bath towels, soap & shampoo, insect repellant in summer & body lotion in winter. Although we are a self-catering establishment, we also provide our guests with ground coffee for a Bodum percolator, pure instant coffee, Ceylon tea, Rooibos and a limited amount of milk and sugar for the above. All the units have small safes to lock up firearms or wallets. There is a R100 cash refundable key deposit payable for the use of the safe.

Marula, our four-sleeper, has a separate bedroom with a double bed and two single beds in the open-plan lounge/kitchen area. The single beds double as divans during the day. There is an unusual fireplace, which goes through the wall, so that the bedroom and the lounge area share the fire. The previous owner built bottles into the back wall of the unit. These give an interesting effect when the sun shines on the wall. The bathroom has a shower, hand basin and a toilet. Marula is a fairly spacious unit, and is perfect for a family of four.

Our largest unit, Wild Fig can comfortably sleep either 4 adults and 4 children or alternatively 6 adults. It has 3 bedrooms, two with double beds
- one of which has an en-suite bathroom - and one with 4 single beds. The other two bedrooms share a bathroom, which has a bath and a shower, with a toilet and a basin. Wild Fig has a big open-plan lounge/pub area. It has a fireplace, which is great for those chilly winter evenings. In front of the lounge is a massive verandah with a stunning view of the Magaliesberg Mountain range. There is also a dining room as well as a fully equipped kitchen. The kitchen has a large fridge/freezer, a gas stove, microwave, toaster, kettle and all the crockery/cutlery needed for the preparation and consumption of meals. Leading out from the kitchen area in the back of the unit the private braai area is in the shade of a huge wild fig tree (Ficus burkei). Wild Fig is perfect for a family or group of friends to get together. It is big enough to be used as the meeting point, if there is a large group of people, with some of them staying in other units.

If we had to make one of our units a "honeymoon suite" then Bushwillow Cottage would be it. It is an open-plan design and can accommodate 3 people in one double and one single bed, but is most often used by couples. Bushwillow has a 4-plate gas cooking hob, a microwave oven, fridge freezer and all the utensils & crockery you would need. It also has a fireplace and a T.V. The bathroom has a shower, hand basin and a toilet. Bushwillow is perfect for a romantic getaway for a couple, or for a couple with a
small(ish) child.

Aloe & Karee make up a duplex unit, although each cottage is completely self-sufficient. They sleep two people each, in two single beds. They are identical, except that Aloe has a bath, with a shower above it and Karee just has a shower. Because Karee's bathroom area is smaller than that of Aloe, we were able to put in a large fridge/freezer, where Aloe has a fridge that fits under the kitchen counter. Both Aloe and Karee have their own braais. Aloe and Karee are perfect for 2 couples who want to go away together, but who want a bit of privacy too. It is also great for a family of four, where the children are old enough to be in their own unit.

Sugarbush Hill gets its name from the Common Sugarbush, Protea caffra which can be found in abundance on the hillside just behind the units. All the cottages have been named after indigenous plants found in the Magaliesberg area. Wherever possible, alien species have been done away with or replaced with indigenous plants. As a result, our bird life is prolific and slowly but surely we are creating a natural haven where city folk can enjoy the peace and quiet of the Buffelspoort valley.

What to bring:
All the food and drink you will require for your stay. The closest decent shops are about 18km away. Charcoal/wood and firelighters for braais. Swimming Towels/Hiking Shoes/Sunblock/Binoculars.

There are a variety of shops, restaurants and curio shops in our area. We are members of the Magalies Meander as well as the Rustenburg Ramble and provide our guests with brochures for both. We can now proudly say that we are a 3-star establishment, after having been graded by the Tourism Grading Council of S.A. This means that our guests can be assured of certain minimum standards.

Rates
All rates are accommodation only. Please note we have a policy of a minimum of 2 night stay over weekends. However, if we have place available and people make enquiries for a 1-night stay close the weekend, we may be able to help them, so please ask if you are interested. All rates EXCLUDE 14% VAT.

VALID 01 SEPTEMBER 2008 - 30 NOVEMBER 2008

Weekend/Long Weekends/Peak Periods
Per Person Per Night Sharing: R290
Per Person Per Night Single: R370

Midweek/Non-peak
Per Person Per Night Sharing: R270
Per Person Per Night Single: R270

Children
4 – 12: 50%
Under 4: FREE
Cots available on request