Bald Ibis (856 Highland Gate)

Welcome to Bald Ibis at Highland Gate, a luxury holiday home within the Highland Gate Golf & Trout Estate, offering impressive views of the Steenkampsberg mountains. Located approximately two and a half hours from Johannesburg and close to Dullstroom, the property provides a comfortable base for families and groups looking to enjoy the golf estate, fly fishing and surrounding countryside. Bald Ibis accommodates up to eight adults and two children across four en-suite twin bedrooms. Two of the bedrooms can be configured as either twin or king beds when requested in advance, while the remaining two are set up as twin rooms. A study with a queen-size sleeper couch provides additional sleeping space suitable for children. The study does not have an en-suite bathroom. There are four en-suite bathrooms in total, with two offering both a bath and shower and two featuring showers only, as well as a separate guest toilet. The fully equipped kitchen includes a fridge-freezer, gas stove, electric oven, microwave, dishwasher and washing machine and tumble dryer. Guests also have access to all required cutlery, crockery and cookware, along with a Nespresso coffee machine. Coffee pods are not supplied. The open living and dining areas centre around a large wood-burning fireplace, with firewood provided for guests. A spacious indoor/outdoor braai area includes a large dining table and built-in braai, while stacking doors open onto the well-maintained garden. For entertainment and connectivity, Bald Ibis includes a full DStv package and uncapped Wi-Fi. The property also has an inverter, solar panels and battery backup, providing additional support during power interruptions. With its spacious layout, mountain views and location within Highland Gate Golf & Trout Estate, Bald Ibis is well suited to families and groups wanting a self-catering stay near Dullstroom.

The Highland Gate estate spans 700 hectares and is located only two and a half hours from Johannesburg, nestled in the Steenkampsberg mountain range near Dullstroom. Highland Gate is the perfect weekend retreat for outdoor enthusiasts. The focus is not only on the championship-level golf course but also the wealth of leisure activities the estate offers, including hiking trails, fly fishing, mountain biking, picnicking, swimming and bird watching to ensure the whole family is catered for in this rare and tranquil setting.

* Golf * Hiking * Birding * Mountain biking * Trout Fishing * Tennis * Padel (coming soon)