Situated on 23 hectares of rolling countryside in the tourism supply zone for the World Heritage Site, The Cradle of Humankind, Hills and Dales Accommodation is a relaxed, country and home style venue. Our mission is, to cater for each guest's requirements, from peaceful getaways for couples and families, to school reunions, farmers groups, golf tours, 21st and other birthday parties, team building events, relaxed business meetings and conferences, to paintball held in the natural terrain. Boasting beautiful gardens, lovely scenery and ambiance as well as abounding birdlife, the property is situated adjacent to the Lanseria Airport, thus providing a peaceful getaway 40 minutes from the hustle and bustle of the environs of Johannesburg and Sandton.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 large double bed
Bedroom 1
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
and
1 bunk bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
Bedroom 1
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
Living room
2 sofa beds
2 single beds
or
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
8.5
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
9.0
Location
8.9
Free WiFi
7.4

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Goosen
    South Africa South Africa
    Issues with our booked unit so we were upgraded to a much better facility
  • Raymond
    South Africa South Africa
    Location great and close to airport. Facilities are great for working as a single traveller. Breakfast was plentiful and delicious. Communication from staff was good. I had a lovely stay
  • C
    Chikhar
    South Africa South Africa
    Staff are extremely pleasant and willing to go the extra mile to ensure that your stay is as pleasant as possible. The food that is available at the establishment is simply superb. Very quite and relaxed atmosphere. The bed and the bedding are...
  • Thando
    South Africa South Africa
    I loved everything about the place, peace and quiet. The facilities were clean, the bed was comfortable. The unit is spacious. Our stay was nothing short of amazing, and the views were breath taking.
  • Mthethwa
    South Africa South Africa
    Remote location away from the city, fresh breeze & greenary.we absolutely enjoyed our stay
  • Jacoba
    Panama Panama
    We loved the privacy and beautiful gardens surrounding the Fish Eagle Lodge. The house is spacious and very comfortable. The deck is amazing!
  • Geoffrey
    South Africa South Africa
    Spacious rooms, peaceful gardens just 2km from Lanseria Airport. Quality bedding and towels were appreciated, as were cookies and tea/coffee supplies in kitchen. Lovely river view from our apartment’s balcony (Starling). Friendly, professional...
  • Olivia
    United States United States
    The owners were welcoming they made us feel at home, they were available to assist at any reasonable time, the house keeping lady is so humble and friendly, the rooms had all the basic kitchen essentials, bathroom as well had everything needed,...
  • Rikhotso
    South Africa South Africa
    The location ,fresh air, is a good place for gateway
  • Ronny
    South Africa South Africa
    The place is nice,peaceful and safe. We will definitely come back.

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Hills and Dales Accommodation

Company review score: 9.2Based on 186 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

The Company, Hills and Dales Accommodation, was established in 2008 by Tim and Diane Savory, who manage it along with their five dedicated staff who have been with the Company since inception 16 years GO. Tim is in charge of the ongoing repairs and maintenance along with any new projects to improve the property, Douglas Muhlope is the Reservations Manager, and staff supervisor, and Diane does the marketing, manages the websites and accounting and organizes the catering. Tim and Diane left Zimbabwe when their farm property was confiscated by the Zimbabwean Government in 2000. They left Zimbabwe after 56 years, with their three Jack Russells, Chilly, China and Twister, and a truck of possessions, to arrive on the property that was owned by Diane's father, Fred Maud. When Diane's Father passed away in 2007, they decided to start converting the old and extremely rundown 23 ha property, into a 3-Star grading, self-catering Establishment, with the South African Tourism Board. We have added two very popular Event Venues, called Jabulani and Hlala Lapha, as well as the Fish Eagle Lodge, the four double Guinea Fowl Rooms and we have renovated all the rooms in the older existing buildings and put in three swimming pools. The garden has been transformed into a 'Garden of Eden' with guests often commenting on how breathtaking it is. This has taken us 17 years of back breaking hard work with continued upgrades. We have lots of upgrades planned for this year, which we hope we can complete! We held our two first and very successful Conferences in our new Conference Room at the end of 2024. Our target market is for those guests looking for a homely, relaxed countryside venue in a rustic three-star environment. Guests should not expect a new upmarket hotel type Establishment.

Property information

Hills and Dales Accommodation is situated on 23 hectares of rolling countryside in the tourism supply zone for the World Heritage Site, The Cradle of Humankind. It is a 3-star, rustic and relaxed, country and home style venue, catering for the normal person who wants to get away from the crowded city environment and noise. The property has two swimming pools and a splash pool with fountain. There is a Lapa surrounded by magical rolling lawns, beautiful trees, magical gardens, peaceful views of the river and hills and ghostly misty mornings. Birdlife abounds. The property is self-catering by default, but meals are catered for if booked well in advance. We cater from peaceful getaways, business stopovers, to parties, team building events, reunions and paintball in the natural terrain. The property is located in an area that teams with all sorts of public activities from ballooning and fishing to elephant feeding, wildlife parks, historical caves and cycling.

Neighbourhood information

The atmosphere is a quiet, rural, riverside environment within easy reach of the city and business districts as well as shopping centers. Lanseria Airport is 4 kilometers up the road. Plots in the Hills and Dales area are 23 ha and situated within the Tourism zone of the Cradle of Humankind where there are lots of interesting activities to undertake such as visiting the Lion Park, the Batonga Rhino and Lion Park, famous caves such as the Sterkfontein Caves, and Wonder Caves, Maropeng Museum and for those who are more adventurous there is organized ballooning and restaurants, not to mention paintball and go-carting amongst many other activities. Hartebeesport Dam is 30 minutes away and you can go up in the cable car, walk to the very top of the mountain and enjoy the view and gentle breeze with a pizza and a bottle of champagne. Hills and Dales Accommodation is situated opposite two elite housing developments called Blair Atholl Golf Estate and Monaghan Farm, where the houses are off the grid and gardens totally indigenous. A game of golf can be arranged by the guest directly with Blair Atholl, should they be interested, alternatively, it is very easy to book a meal at one of their restaurants.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Hills and Dales Accommodation
Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular facilities

  • 2 swimming pools
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

View

  • View

Outdoors

  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Living Area

  • Dining area
  • Seating Area

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Breakfast in the room

Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed).

  • Parking garage
  • Accessible parking

Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge

Reception services

  • Invoice provided

Entertainment and family services

  • Board games/puzzles

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security

General

  • Electric blankets
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron

2 swimming pools

Pool 1 - outdoorFree!

  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Plunge pool
  • Shallow end
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs

Pool 2 - outdoorFree!

  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Infinity pool
  • Pool with view
  • Shallow end
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs

Wellness

  • Sun loungers or beach chairs

Languages spoken

  • English

House rules
Hills and Dales Accommodation takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 14:00 to 18:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 04:30 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of ZAR 750 is required. The property charges this 7 days before arrival. That's about £32. This will be collected by bank transfer. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via bank transfer, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

13+ years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 450 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this property
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubCash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 14:00.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

• We are a rustic, countryside establishment, situated next to Lanseria Airport. We are self-catering by default and are not a city type establishment with shops, malls and buildings around us. We do not operate a pub or restaurant, so meals need to be ordered well in advance of your booking if required. • Weekends may be noisier than on other days and due to events, the Hlala Lapha pool area may not be available from 14H00 until late. The Wallow swimming pool is always available to guests. • Refundable deposits may be required for group bookings. • We have charcoal, wood and firelighters available to purchase. • Only paid guests are allowed on the property. If you would like additional day visitors to visit you, these need to be booked in by the Guest @ R200 per person and should leave by 21H00 for security reasons. No more than 2-day visitors are allowed per booking. • If you want to bring a small docking station, or, blue tooth speakers, make sure to keep the volume low so as not to disturb other guests. No additional speakers, microphones, sound systems or thundering music out of a vehicle, are allowed on the property. No morning music which spoils the tranquility and beautiful scenery.

Please inform Hills and Dales Accommodation in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 14:00:00.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

A damage deposit of ZAR 750 is required. The property charges this days before arrival. This will be collected by bank transfer. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via bank transfer, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about Hills and Dales Accommodation