Boschfontein Mountain Lodge

Boschfontein Farm, 9730 Ficksburg, South Africa – Excellent location – show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location – rated 9.9/10! <small>(score from <b>18</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
9.7
Scored 9.7
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
18 reviews

Breath-taking location. Outstanding vistas into Lesotho. Great hospitality from the Owners, Morgan & Toni Barrett.

S South Africa
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Boschfontein Mountain Lodge

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  • Apartments
  • Kitchen
  • Mountain view
  • Garden
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Free parking
  • Private Bathroom
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Non-smoking rooms

Featuring garden views, Boschfontein Mountain Lodge in Ficksburg features accommodations and barbecue facilities. This property offers access to a patio and free private parking. On clear days, guests can head outside to enjoy the apartment's outdoor fireplace, or simply kick back and relax. All units come with a terrace with mountain views, a fully equipped kitchen with a fridge and a stovetop, and a private bathroom with walk-in shower. A fireplace is offered in every unit. At the apartment complex, every unit comes with bed linen and towels. After a day of cycling, fishing, or hiking, guests can relax in the garden or the shared lounge area. Ficksburg Golf Club is 11 miles from the apartment. The nearest airport is Moshoeshoe International Airport, 75 miles from Boschfontein Mountain Lodge.

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Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.9)

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
2 twin beds
Bedroom 2:
1 full bed
Bedroom 1:
3 twin beds
Bedroom 2:
1 full bed
Bedroom 1:
3 twin beds
Bedroom 2:
1 full bed
Bedroom 1:
2 twin beds
Bedroom 2:
1 full bed
Bedroom 1:
2 twin beds
Bedroom 2:
3 twin beds
Bedroom 3:
3 twin beds
Bedroom 4:
2 twin beds
Bedroom 5:
1 full bed
Bedroom 6:
1 full bed
Bedroom 7:
1 full bed
Bedroom 8:
1 full bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.9
Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.9
Value for money
9.9
Location
9.9
High score for Ficksburg
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  • S
    South Africa South Africa
    “Breath-taking location. Outstanding vistas into Lesotho. Great hospitality from the Owners, Morgan & Toni Barrett.”
  • Riva
    South Africa South Africa
    “Beautiful views, secluded location, good bird life. Lodge is well kitted with a great central fire. Toni was really helpful during our stay, and we loved the dogs visiting.”
  • Valmy
    South Africa South Africa
    “Incredible views and fantastic lounge/kitchen area.”

Host Info

9.9
9.9
Host Review Score
Host Review Score
Boschfontein Mountain Lodge is a double storey sandstone lodge on Boschfontein Farm, located 18km from Ficksburg, on the Ficksburg-Fouriesburg road. The lodge was built on the side of a mountain and has spectacular views of Boschfontein Farm and the Maluti Mountains. This self-catering lodge can accommodate up to 18 guests. There are four units which sleep between four to five guests each. Each unit has its own bathroom (shower, toilet, basin) attached to the ground floor bedroom. The stairs leading from the ground floor bedroom to the upstairs bedroom are steep and should be taken into consideration when booking. Each unit has its own fireplace and there are indoor and outdoor braai facilities. The layout of the lodge makes it the perfect venue for big group bookings and family get togethers. -Water: directly from a mountain spring -Electricity: solar power electricity for the fridge, lights and plug points (for cellphone chargers). NO HAIRDRYERS ALLOWED. -Gas geysers: bathroom and kitchen water. -Gravel road (3.5km). Very low clearance vehicles may struggle to get to the lodge. -Check in time is strictly between 11:00am - 18:00pm on the day of arrival.
Activities on the farm (upon request) include mountain trails, river walks, game drives, fishing, target shooting, clay pigeon shooting, black powder shooting, cherry liqueur tasting and a tour of the Pinedene Small Arms Museum. We have started organising trail running events on the farm so there are established routes that can be used for walking, running and hiking. Some of the routes can also be used for mountain biking. Our 140ha game camp is stocked with waterbuck, springbuck, impala, black wildebeest, zebra, blesbuck, ostriches, eland and red hartebeest. Game viewing is mainly done in a Series II Land Rover. Boschfontein Farm hosts an annual clay pigeon shooting competition and a long distance gong shooting competition, and these shooting ranges can be used at other times of the year.
Our neighbouring farm, Sandstone Heritage Estate, is a working farm. The owner collects and restores vintage steam trains, engines, military vehicles, cars, tractors and agricultural equipment. This is open to the public by appointment. They also host events during the year where visitors can go on steam train rides, helicopter rides and watch a span of Afrikaner oxen pulling an original Boer wagon. The annual cherry festival and cherry picking tours are in November. Another farm in area is home to a variety of wildlife and has a successful wild dog breeding project. They also have brown and spotted hyenas, bat-eared foxes, lions, jackal, caracals, servals and spotted gennets. Tame emus and springbuck walk freely around the house. There are two certified FEEL (Facilitated Equine Experiential Learning) Facilitators who offer interactions with horses as part of a healing process for stressed individuals. AfriSki Lesotho is about a 100km drive from Boschfontein Farm. Nearby towns: Rosendal, Clocolan, Fouriesburg, Clarens.
Languages spoken: Afrikaans,English

Area info

Amenities of Boschfontein Mountain Lodge
Great facilities! Review score, 9.9

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Internet
No internet access available.
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Stovetop
  • Kitchenware
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Fireplace
  • Sitting area
Room Amenities
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Private entrance
  • Interconnecting room(s) available
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Common Areas
  • Shared lounge/TV area
Activities
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
Outdoor & View
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • View
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
Miscellaneous
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Safe
Languages Spoken
  • Afrikaans
  • English

House rules

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Check-in

From 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM

You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.

Check-out

From 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to apartment type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
ZAR 290 per child, per night

Prices for cribs aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Mastercard Visa Cash Boschfontein Mountain Lodge accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Boschfontein Mountain Lodge of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

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

FAQs about Boschfontein Mountain Lodge

  • Check-in at Boschfontein Mountain Lodge is from 11:00 AM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Boschfontein Mountain Lodge on this page.

  • Yes, Boschfontein Mountain Lodge is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • You can choose from a number of accommodation options at Boschfontein Mountain Lodge (subject to availability) that have:

    • 2 bedrooms
    • 8 bedrooms

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Boschfontein Mountain Lodge offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Fishing

  • Boschfontein Mountain Lodge is 5.6 miles from the center of Ficksburg. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Boschfontein Mountain Lodge may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • You can choose from a number of accommodation options at Boschfontein Mountain Lodge (subject to availability) that can accommodate:

    • 18 guests
    • 4 guests
    • 5 guests

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.