Where To Stay Logo
  • 1 of 32
    1/32 - Sunbird Cottage - Self Catering Relaxed Farm Cottage
  • 2 of 32
    2/32 - Majuba View
  • 3 of 32
    3/32 - Main Bedroom Sunbird Cottage
  • 4 of 32
    4/32 - Sunbird Cottage Lounge & Kitchen
  • 5 of 32
    5/32 - Fireplace in Lounge Sunbird Cottage
  • 6 of 32
    6/32 - Kitchen & Counter Sunbird Cottage
  • 7 of 32
    7/32 - Sunbird Cottage Deck
  • 8 of 32
    8/32 - Main Bedroom Sunbird Cottage
  • 9 of 32
    9/32 - Sunbird Cottage 2nd Bedroom
  • 10 of 32
    10/32 - Kitchen Sunbird Cottage
  • 11 of 32
    11/32 - Sunbird Cottage Lounge onto Deck
  • 12 of 32
    12/32 - Sunbird Cottage Bathroom
  • 13 of 32
    13/32 - Fireplace in Sunbird Cottage
  • 14 of 32
    14/32 - Sunbird Cottage Deck
  • 15 of 32
    15/32 - Sunbird House - Rambling Farmhouse
  • 16 of 32
    16/32 - View from Sunbird House
  • 17 of 32
    17/32 - Sunbird House Lounge
  • 18 of 32
    18/32 - Sunbird House Kitchen
  • 19 of 32
    19/32 - Sunbird House Main Bedroom
  • 20 of 32
    20/32 - Sunbird House Green Room
  • 21 of 32
    21/32 - Sunbird House Red Room
  • 22 of 32
    22/32 - Sunbird House Sun Room
  • 23 of 32
    23/32 - Sunbird House Lounge
  • 24 of 32
    24/32 - Sunbird House
  • 25 of 32
    25/32 - Sunbird House Main Bathroom
  • 26 of 32
    26/32 - Sunbird House 2nd Bathroom with Shower
  • 27 of 32
    27/32 - Bass Dams
  • 28 of 32
    28/32 - Sunset over Majuba
  • 29 of 32
    29/32 - Nature is amazing
  • 30 of 32
    30/32 - Bass
  • 31 of 32
    31/32 - Bass
  • 32 of 32
    32/32 - Peekaboo
  • 1 of 32
  • 2 of 32
  • 3 of 32
  • 4 of 32
  • 5 of 32
  • 6 of 32
  • 7 of 32
  • 8 of 32
  • 9 of 32
  • 10 of 32
  • 11 of 32
  • 12 of 32
  • 13 of 32
  • 14 of 32
  • 15 of 32
  • 16 of 32
  • 17 of 32
  • 18 of 32
  • 19 of 32
  • 20 of 32
  • 21 of 32
  • 22 of 32
  • 23 of 32
  • 24 of 32
  • 25 of 32
  • 26 of 32
  • 27 of 32
  • 28 of 32
  • 29 of 32
  • 30 of 32
  • 31 of 32
  • 32 of 32
Location & Contact Details
Address:Glen Athol Farm, Volksrust, Mpumulanga, South Africa
Contact:Sylvie Armitage
Cell  :+27-82-5530983

Payment Methods
  • EFT / Bank Transfer EFT / Bank Transfer
  • Sorry, Credit cards not accepted Sorry, Credit cards not accepted
Bed Configuration
  • 2 Bedroom Cottage (Sleeps 4) x 1
    • Room 1 - double
    • Room 2 - single, single
  • Sunbird House (Sleeps 10) x 1
    • Room 1 - queen
    • Room 2 - double
    • Room 3 - double
    • Room 4 - single, single sleeper couch, three quarter, single
Special Categories
  • Fresh-Water Fishing Accommodation
    The following apply
     Can bring own fishing equipment
     Catch and release

  • Guest Farm Accommodation
    Is your establishment on a working farm?
     Yes

Page Statistics
42303 page views since 30 Mar, 2007.
Last updated on 07 Feb, 2024.
First year listed on WhereToStay.co.za

Sunbird Cottage and Sunbird House are situated on the farm Glen Athol between Volksrust and Wakkerstroom, roughly 30km from each. We offer a chance to get away from it all on a working farm offering unsurpassed views of the surrounding mountains including the famous battlefields of Amajuba. 

Sunbird Cottage and House sits on the gorge overlooking an indigenous forest that is home to a wonderful variety of animals and forest birds, we have over 200 species of birds and is great for birders. Some of the species include: Bush Blackcap, Blue Korhaan, Bald Ibis, Martial Eagle and Gymnogene. 

The Cottage has a deck and the House has a sunroom which opens onto the gorge from which you can watch amazing sunsets over Amajuba and the surrounding valley. 

The farm offers great bass fishing, we have various dams for fishing and have 3 kayaks, two equipped for fishing and one kids kayak. For those that enjoy nature we have great walks and mountain biking. Sorry we do not allow Off Road or Quad Bikes. We also have numerous animals, including 6 dogs, so we do not allow pets.   Great space for kids to roam free and explore on their bikes. 

The cottage has 2 bedrooms and can sleep 4, it is fully equipped for self-catering and the lounge hosts a closed wood burning fireplace. The bathroom is a delight and one can enjoy a bath in the large oval tub while looking out over the forest and down into the gorge. The kitchen and lounge are open plan and it is a shared bathroom, with a shower and bath.  The main bedroom leads onto the deck, the 2nd bedroom has 2 single beds.   The deck has a table and benches, a weber and you can also hang a hammock on the deck.  The rate quoted is for 2 people. 

The house is a large rambling farmhouse with lots of space and is self-catering and fully equipped. It has 4 bedrooms, 2 with double beds, 1 with double bed and sleeper couch and 1 with 3 single beds and can sleep up to 10 people. There are two bathrooms, one en-suite. There is a large dining room, kitchen, lounge with a closed fireplace and a sunroom that open onto the gorge. It has an extensive front lawn for kids to play on and a jungle gym to the side of the house. Please check rates, depends on the number of people staying.

Linen and bath towels are provided but you need to bring your own Swimming towels if you plan to swim in the dams and tackle if you plan to fish.   We do not service the units, if you want them serviced it can be arranged at an extra cost.   Firewood is supplied for the fireplaces and braai but not charcoal.    Please note the cottage and house do not have a TV and no WiFi but the cellphone signal is good for connectivity. 

Please ask about availability as the calendar may show booked for one but the other is available.
 
BOTH ESTABLISHMENTS ARE NON-SMOKING.   YOU WILL NEED TO SIGN AN INDEMNITY UPON ARRIVAL. 

Facilities
  • Tea / coffee making facilities
  • Parking all onsite
  • Not serviced
  • Nature trail onsite
  • Mountain biking
  • Lake onsite
  • Generator
  • Fishing onsite
  • Fireplace
Open Google Map
Page Statistics
42303 page views since 30 Mar, 2007.
Last updated on 07 Feb, 2024.
First year listed on WhereToStay.co.za
Map View

Satellite view
Map View
Street View
Availability Calendar

Sunbird Cottage & House
Slide calendar from left to right

Waiting for a Special Deal?

Special Alert! Receive early notifications

Click the blue button on a property's page and get notifications the minute they post a Special Deal!

Special Alert

Subscribe and be notified the moment this property posts a special!

Be the first to know and never miss out!

A confirmation message will be sent to you before this subscription is activated.
* Book Online
  • 1 of 32
    1/32 - Sunbird Cottage - Self Catering Relaxed Farm Cottage
  • 2 of 32
    2/32 - Majuba View
  • 3 of 32
    3/32 - Main Bedroom Sunbird Cottage
  • 4 of 32
    4/32 - Sunbird Cottage Lounge & Kitchen
  • 5 of 32
    5/32 - Fireplace in Lounge Sunbird Cottage
  • 6 of 32
    6/32 - Kitchen & Counter Sunbird Cottage
  • 7 of 32
    7/32 - Sunbird Cottage Deck
  • 8 of 32
    8/32 - Main Bedroom Sunbird Cottage
  • 9 of 32
    9/32 - Sunbird Cottage 2nd Bedroom
  • 10 of 32
    10/32 - Kitchen Sunbird Cottage
  • 11 of 32
    11/32 - Sunbird Cottage Lounge onto Deck
  • 12 of 32
    12/32 - Sunbird Cottage Bathroom
  • 13 of 32
    13/32 - Fireplace in Sunbird Cottage
  • 14 of 32
    14/32 - Sunbird Cottage Deck
  • 15 of 32
    15/32 - Sunbird House - Rambling Farmhouse
  • 16 of 32
    16/32 - View from Sunbird House
  • 17 of 32
    17/32 - Sunbird House Lounge
  • 18 of 32
    18/32 - Sunbird House Kitchen
  • 19 of 32
    19/32 - Sunbird House Main Bedroom
  • 20 of 32
    20/32 - Sunbird House Green Room
  • 21 of 32
    21/32 - Sunbird House Red Room
  • 22 of 32
    22/32 - Sunbird House Sun Room
  • 23 of 32
    23/32 - Sunbird House Lounge
  • 24 of 32
    24/32 - Sunbird House
  • 25 of 32
    25/32 - Sunbird House Main Bathroom
  • 26 of 32
    26/32 - Sunbird House 2nd Bathroom with Shower
  • 27 of 32
    27/32 - Bass Dams
  • 28 of 32
    28/32 - Sunset over Majuba
  • 29 of 32
    29/32 - Nature is amazing
  • 30 of 32
    30/32 - Bass
  • 31 of 32
    31/32 - Bass
  • 32 of 32
    32/32 - Peekaboo
{{heading}}

{{place.name}}

{{place.category}}

{{place.info}}

Special Categories

Sign-up to our Great Escapes newsletter

© WhereToStay.co.za 1998-2024
Sunbird Cottage & House - Volksrust Accommodation.
WTS App Browser