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AttractionsMake the most of lazy days, relaxing by the salt water pool hearing birdsong, watching the blue sky above and feeling a welcome breeze coming through the trees. Indulge in a refreshing cup of tea and some fancy cakes. Throughout the big sitting room and small sitting room you will find assorted reading material we hope you will peruse. Modern fiction sits alongside older classics. Play time is easy – this is your holiday and children may run freely. Lawns facilitate many outdoor games. A selection of board games are available. You can enjoy a game of tennis on a full-size termite-mound based bush tennis court - with the extra challenge of being in the bush! Leisurely horse rides are offered to all visitors. We will conduct bush walks to share our knowledge of the environment with you. Nearly 400 hectares of unspoiled bushveld allow us the opportunity to look for tracks of caracal, leopard, porcupine, baboon, aardvark and brown hyena, amongst more. More than a centruy ago, Murray Cosby Jackson came to the Waterberg in 1901 as a mounted soldier with the Royal Hampshire's. He instantly fell in love with this ruggedly beautiful area and put together enough money to purchase a piece of land known as Rietbokspruit. Farming was a challenge in the poor soils of the Waterberg and livestock would frequently be taken by leopard, but Murray persevered and built his homestead in lavish colonial style. In years to come, the beauty of the Waterberg drew others like Murray to the region, and a community of farmers established itself. The social life was rich with tennis and polo tournaments, and the hospitality of the Waterberg farmers became legendary. Murray’s son Eric continued the fine tradition of Waterberg hospitality throughout his life and now three generations on, the Jackson family has restored Halkett Country House to its former glory.
FacilitiesWhat Halkett Can Offer You!
Private parties / luncheons / day visits / special occasions can be accommodated and catered for on request. Please send detailed enquiries to Melissa via e-mail.
Meals at Halkett We pride ourselves on our flexibility and aim to cater for all tastes. When you book for an exclusive full-board visit, dine in the formal dining room with old-fashioned charm and traditionally laid table. Silver candlesticks add a timeless elegance to this dining experience. Formal or smart-casual attire is preferred for this meal – an opportunity to dress up. Summer nights make the most of alfresco candlelit suppers by the pool and star gazing under the unpolluted bushveld sky. Listen for haunting night sounds of jackals and bushbabies. Organically home grown vegetables accompany most of our plates. All breads, cakes & pastries are our own. We provide balanced dishes with a decadent edge. You tell usif you would prefer breakfast and lunch or brunch. An afternoon tea is offered between 3pm and 4pm. Summer is perfect for picnics, home made ice cream and dining by the pool. During winter, let us arouse your senses with the scent of mulled wine and a hearty roast dinner cooked in the aga. To make your stay even more special, by request, we can organize a tea party for the children or a birthday cake. If you would like to enjoy a bush braai we will oblige. Please note unusual requests require consultation prior to visits. Halkett is not available for use under any self-catering means but we can provide any meal provided it is requested on booking! Special offersB&B Midweek TravellerMidweek Special rates for travellers: 1 room for only R395.00 per person per night inclusive of choice of breakfast! Available Monday - Thursday only. Not available over weekends or public holidays. Evening meals available by arrangement. Note: there is no restaurant on-site for last minute orders! All meals must be booked prior to arrival. For more information enquire direct quoting: "B&B Midweek Traveller" Tee-off for Golf & Halkett Tee-Off with Halkett's Golfing Breaks! Ideally located for visitors seeking golf at Legend Golf & Safari or Euphoria Golf & Hydro. South African sun, warm hospitality, sumptuous dining, authentic homestead, big bathrooms and lush lounging... top this off with a round or few of Golf and you'll be happy as larry! Gin and tonics on our verandah will soothe your soul as you reflect upon the luxury of a round of golf surrounded by the pristine bushveld. Wildlife may pass you by or come to inspect as you settle into your caddy or leap into a hide to escape a lion. Here's an adventure for sure as you experience golf a la bushveld. Our special rate includes 2 days golf and green fees as well as dinner, bed and breakfast for T&C apply. Package Rate of R8,590.00 for 2 days golf and 3 nights dinner, bed and breakfast per couple. We can accommodate up to 4 couples per visit in our 4 bedrooms - all with use of our bush tennis court, swimming pool, horse riding and walks on the farm. The house is available non-exclusively under this special but should you book 3 rooms, you will have the place to yourselves. Valid: 10th January 2011 - 30th March 2011. Please remember to quote "Country Roads Tee-off" to receive this special offer. New Year Summer Escapes 2011 Let the summer delight you and your friends in Halkett Country House, our private, exclusively booked, fully-catered destination for a weekend of South African Summer in the bush! Time to relax, have fun and experience true Waterberg hospitality. Usual rates R1,295 per person per night for full-board exclusive use. Take us up on our hot summer prices for a 35% discount! Only R1684 per person sharing for 2 nights with all meals and accommodation included. A minimum of 6 adults required in the party to book this special bush break! For child rates enquire direct. Offering a haven of a bushveld break, amidst the old-fashioned charm of our colonial-style homestead, round up friends and family to book your stay today. Included in this package: Welcome snacks on arrival! ... 1x Bushveld Braai Supper under the stars ... 1x Candlelit Supper in the homestead ... 1x Buffet Lunch Poolside or in the garden ... x1 Glass House wine per person with lunch ... 1x Breakfast in the homestead or in the garden ... 1x Bushveld Breakfast under the shade of a tree ... x1 Sundowner Drink per person per night Optional Activities: - Exclusive use of swimming pool - Use of bushveld tennis court - x1 Guided horse ride through veld per person - Hikes and meanders amidst natural bushveld NB: All outside dining weather-permitting; should rain fall a substitute shall fill the gap! Valid: 10th January - 30th March 2011. DirectionsFrom Johannesburg/Pretoria, travel on the N1 and exit after the Kranskop toll gate at the Naboomspruit off-ramp. Once through Naboomspruit, travel 16KM North of NABOOMSPRUIT. Alternatively, if heading from Pietersberg (Polokwane), travel +-40KM South of Potgietersrus (Mokopane.) At the Haakdoring / Mineral Baths intersection turn left, travelling 1.5km on a tar road. Look for the Koelemansrus road sign. Turn right onto a dirt road. Travel 7km & look to your left for the Halkett Country House sign. Drive up this farm road. At the top turn right, through the gate. Go straight & follow signs.
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