What we offer:
Deruxa Cottage is a refurbished 3 bedroom farm house situated on a farm ± 40km north of Pretoria and 20km east of Cullinan in the De Tweedespruit Conservancy.

The farm has a distinct bushveld feel all around the cottage. This private breakaway is the only accommodation on the 21 hectare farm, and is ideal for a mid-week break or a weekend get-away.

The cottage offers sleeping facilities for 9 people. Extra mattresses are also available for the children sharing some of the rooms with their parents. The main bedroom has a double bed with a luxurious en suite bath room.

The other two bedrooms consist of a double bed in second room and three single beds in the third bedroom. These two rooms share a bathroom. The lobby (library) has a fold out double bed sleeper couch.

A fully equipped kitchen, bar area and dining room is at your disposal. The facilities on offer include a fridge, ice machine, gas stove, microwave oven, hot tray, cutlery and crockery. The kitchen/bar area also has a built in fire place to warm up your winter evenings. There are also two TV's and a CD player in the bar area. Dual view DSTV is included in your stay. All linen and towels are provided. Basic spice, tea, coffee and sugar as well as shampoo and soap are included.

Bird Viewing:
There are approximately 286 species of birds in the De TweedeSpriut Conservancy of which quite a number have been identified on the farm. Twitchers can spot a variety of these birds on the farm in the early mornings, late afternoons and evenings. A list is available on request.

Game Viewing:
The farm has been game fenced, and a number of animals have been established within the confines of the fence. Game viewing includes Nyala, Blue Wildebeest, Blesbuck, Duikers, Red Hartebeest, Waterbuck, Ostridges and Impala.

Other Wildlife:
Warthogs, Porcupines, Banded Mongoose, Small spotted genet, Hedgehogs, Spring Hares, Tortoises and Bush baby's.

On-site facilities:
The lapa/boma is ± 80m from the main cottage and is equipped with an 8 seater table, a prep bowl with running water, a pizza oven and large boma for bushveld fires. An outside toilet is also provided.

Off-site facilities:
The historical town of Cullinan is only 20km away and offer restaurants such as: Sir Thomas Cullinan and Jan Harmsgat, Diamond Mine tours and an Arts and Crafts Gallery. Excursions such as ballooning safaris, horseback rides and bicycle routes are also available. There is an information brochure in the cottage.

Other Information:
The stove and geysers of both bath rooms of Deruxa Cottage are gas operated. Heaters in the rooms and lights in the house are operated by electricity. Candles are provided when power breaks occur.

Fire wood, charcoal, fire lighters, cold drinks and snacks and can be purchased from the farm assistant, who is on site permanently to assist with the daily operation of the farm.