MON-AE GUESTHOUSE
Bed & Breakfast/ Guest House/ Guest Lodge Accommodation
in Volksrust, Grass & Wetlands,
Mpumalanga, South Africa
Mon-Ae is situated in the historic small town of Volksrust at the foot of the
well-known "Mountain of the doves", Amajuba. Surrounded by mountains, rolling
green hills and clear blue skies, the crisp clean air lends it a perfect place
for the weary soul to breath.
Centrally located, the house is within walking distance from the primary school,
high school, shops and churches. It is on the KwazZulu Natal border, and near
the Free State border. Majuba power station is 35km away. Newcastle, with modern
shopping facilities, cinemas and an excellent private hospital is 55km away via
Laingsnek pass. Wakkerstroom, boasting one of the most unique wetlands with
breathtaking bird watching, is 10 minutes away on route to Sodwana and St Lucia.
This beautiful old house, full of character, has the original oregan pine
floors, wooden window frames and doors, steel ceilings, marble fireplaces and
antique baths in some of the rooms. In the 1940,s Sister van Tonder, a
well-known midwife lived here and delivered many babies in the house.
Facility consists of the following:
- 7 Deluxe en-suite rooms
- 10 en-suite rooms
- 2 rooms sharing a bathroom
- Main lounge with DStv
- 2 extra lounges with TV
- All bedrooms with TV's
- Secure parking (electrical gates and well lit at night)
- Delightful gardens and shady verandahs to relax on. (Smokers welcome to
smoke here)
- Braai facilities and gift shop.
Pets welcome.
We are proud of our hearty, tasteful breakfast, which we start out with fresh
fruit, and follow with a warm full coarse South African feast!
Light evening meals on request.
Historic interest
- Battle of Majuba (February 1881) - Boers drove Gen. Colley and his men
off the mountain, forcing the British to negotiate peace.
- O'Neill's cottage - makeshift hospital for British soldiers.
- Battle of Allemansnek (10 June 1900)- British forces broke through into
Transvaal
- Memorials: British soldier's, concentration camp.
- Private museum on nearby farm.
Information on things to do:
- Battlefield route, historical sites
- Horse riding
- 4x4 routes
- Bird watching
- Hang gliding
Arrangements can be made for organized guided 2 - 3 day trips for groups.
Airport transfers can be arranged.
Places to eat:
- Wimpy
- Kentucky
- Privately owned restaurants
The owners and personal of Mon-Ae Guest house look forward to being of
service to you or your company. Our vision is to deliver excellence! We pride
ourselves on creating accommodation that is exceptionally clean and neat. We
enjoy making our guest's feel they are at "home" away from home, with the luxury
of being spoiled.
Come and experience our welcoming hospitality. We look forward to see you.
Please feel free to contact us at any time.
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