Stone Hounds Lodge

Stone Hounds Lodge invites you to come and experience tranquility and serenity as only the African veld can offer. Close yet far removed from the noise and rush of the urban jungle, the lodge is an absolutely perfect retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Switch off the TV, breathe the fresh air and forget the news for a while. Nestled on an old racehorse breeding farm in The Cradle of Humankind (on the Hartbeeshoek Road), the Lodge is ±20km from Broederstroom and Pecanwood side of Hartbeespoort Dam – conveniently close to Johannesburg, Pretoria, Krugersdorp and Rustenburg. “A walk in nature walks the soul back home” Whether you need a private function venue with comfortable accommodation, a quintessential oasis to simply unwind for a few days in a serene nature environment, or a “base camp” central and close to an array of attractions and activities in the Harties/Magalies area – Stone Hounds Lodge is your ideal choice. Owner managed, personal service with a smile, great food and affordable rates guarantee an enjoyable and memorable experience for visitors. Scrumptious breakfasts and dinners can be ordered from the lodge and are served in the thatched dining room, with room service as an alternative option. For guests who prefer self-catering, a communal guest kitchen equipped with a stove and microwave as well as braai facilities are available. Bring your cooler box and relax in the thatched bar, play a game of pool or darts and enjoy sundowners on the covered patio overlooking the pool and veld with breath-taking views of African sunsets. Veld picnics and spa treatments for that special occasion are available upon request and must be pre-booked. Book the entire lodge for your exclusive use. Most establishments cannot offer the privacy and exclusivity you will find at Stone Hounds Lodge. The secluded venue with its thatched roofs, views of the majestic Magaliesberg in the distance and tranquil ambience offer the perfect private venue for: Birthday celebrations Family reunions Church fellowships Small school groups Club/team get-togethers Social group weekends Conferences & workshops The lodge offers a professional on-site catering service for functions, including affordable spit braais. Accommodation comprises various room types and can sleep a maximum of 27 guests sharing: two 1 bedroom adjoining thatched chalets sharing a spacious enclosed patio and gas braai, two 1 bedroom units with lounge area, two 2 bedroom family units and two 1 bedroom thatched rondavels with enclosed private patio and braai area. All units have a fridge and coffee/tea station. Linen and towels are provided. The cosy dining area has a built-in braai with table seating for up to 40 guests and can also serve as venue for small conferences & workshops. The entertainment/lounge hall has a rustic natural stone floor, a fireplace for colder days, table tennis, chess and board games. The hall can easily be converted into a function venue with two separate food station areas and table seating for up to 100 guests. Please contact us via whatsapp on 076 684 5148 or email bookings@stonehoundslodge.co.za for a customized quotation and visit our website for more details: (www.stonehoundslodge.co.za).

Area Info

Hartbeespoort, (meaning “pass of the hartebeest” -a species of antelope in Afrikaans), a small holiday town, is also affectionately known as Harties. The town is situated close to the Hartbeespoort dam wall, and the villages of Kosmos, Melodie, Ifafi and Meerhof can be found alongside its banks. Hartbeespoort was previously known as Schoemansville, after General Hendrik Schoeman.

Hartbeespoort is located in the North East of the North West Province on the route to Sun City, and is within an hours travel from the greater Gauteng area, and is only 15kms from Lanseria International Airport and 80kms from OR Tambo International Airport.

"Not only is it less than an hours drive from Pretoria or Johannesburg, the weather all year round is probably the best in the world, and unlike most of the major holiday destinations where you end up back in the city, you are out in an idyllic bushveld setting where majestic Magaliesburg mountains add to the breathtaking beauty of the area.

Visit Hartbeespoort if it is romance or an adrenaline fix you are after, or if you want to interact with Africa’s greatest treasure, our abundant wild life.

You can experience the old, at the nearby Maropeng, or shop until you drop at the flea markets and malls in the area.

Then again if you are interested in the arts or local culture or history, well, there is more than enough to keep you busy, alternatively, if need to rejuvenate your mind, body or spirit, the spas in the area will cater to your every whim.

Come and discover the best kept secret, and find yourself “Close to the city out of this world”.
Climate

Hartbeespoort has almost year-round sunshine. Summer temperatures range, on average, between 16º C and 29º C, with afternoon thunderstorms from August to March. Although the winter nights can be cold and drop to below freezing, the average daytime temperature from May to July is 19º C."

Excerpt from www.magaliesburg-info.co.za/town

"Magaliesburg is situated in the Bojanala region of the North West Province and is an ideal retreat for those looking for a quiet break after the hustle and bustle of city life. Approximately an hour away from Johannesburg and Pretoria, this enchanting, peaceful and beautiful area provides all the necessary to make every visitors holiday a special one. Home to a variety of bird-life, indigenous woodlands and attractive mountains and rivers, Magaliesburg is a delight to visit.

Meandering through the town there is a multitude of artistic pottery, sculpture and other crafting shops around. This is not to mention the number of spas and wellness centres which tourists can experience."

Excerpt from www.magaliesburg-info.co.za/town

"The Cradle of Humankind, one of eight World Heritage Sites in South Africa, and the only one in Gauteng, is renowned as the place where humankind originated. It is here that the first hominid, Australopithecus, was found in 1924 at Taung in the North West Province by Professor Raymond Dart of the University of the Witwatersrand. And is one of the major tourist attractions in South Africa.

The Cradle of Humankind area boasts 13 excavation sites that are recognised as national heritage sites, both internationally and by the South African Heritage Resources Agency. For those wanting to experience the birthplace of humankind firsthand, the official visitor centres for the Cradle of Humankind, Maropeng and the Sterkfontein Caves, are within an easy hour’s drive from Johannesburg."

Extract from www.gauteng.net/attractions/cradle_of_humankind