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This small Victorian country house is located in the Agatha Mountains and forests, 8.1 mi above Tzaneen. It features scenic views of Wolkberg Mountains and offers an outdoor pool. Sherwood's Country House has elegantly decorated rooms traditional furniture and carpeted floors. Each of the spacious rooms has a satellite TV and opens onto the gardens. Guests can start their day with a breakfast buffet or relax with a refreshing drink in the bar. Kruger National Park is a 1-hour drive away. Modjadji Cycad Reserve and Debengeni Falls are only a 35-minute drive away. You can walk through the forest amd enjoy bird watching. A tourist map is available at reception.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Buffet

Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
or
2 twin beds
1 full bed
or
2 twin beds
2 twin beds
2 twin beds
or
1 king bed
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Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
8.5
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.6
Value for money
8.6
Location
9.0
Free WiFi
8.5
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Ben
    South Africa South Africa
    Sam waited for me as I arrived later than planned. The room was clean, as always, quite and fresh. Very nice breakfast, good spread available.
  • Johan
    United States of America United States of America
    This is a lovely guesthouse in a stunning location in the mountains. Old fashioned in a great way, from decor to food and professionalism. I loved the log fire on a cold and wet winter night. The dinner and breakfast were excellent!
  • Mayekiso
    South Africa South Africa
    I really had an amazing stay, great hospitality and the staff were so welcoming.

Hosted by Home from Home lounge

9.3
9.3
Host Review Score
Host Review Score

Home from Home lounge
Comfort and a warm welcome await you at Sherwood’s ,a charming Victorian country house owned and run by Derek and Daniela Wasley.The country house is situated on a working avocado farm, set in the magnificent Agatha mountains and forests 13 km above Tzaneen.7 en-suite bedrooms ,a home from home ambience ,peace and privacy is assured.All rooms opening onto the gardens deluxe and classic rooms have small sitting areas , cozy log fires and private veranda’s .Standard rooms neatly decorated and comfortable .An unforgettable stay is guaranteed. Facilities :scenic views ,day tours around the area , swimming pool ,mountain bikes ,walks in the forestry, Kruger National Park 1 hour . TGSCA 4 – star country house .limited smoking. Italian spoken.
Derek and Daniela Wasley are the owners of Sherwood's Country House . We have been actively running our country house for over 20 years . During the tough and not so tough times we assure our guests the best attention we can provide at all times . We welcome all guests to visit Sherwood's in a most beautiful area Agatha , Tzaneen.
Sherwood's is situated on the Agatha mountain 13 km above Tzaneen centre . The area consists of various farming activities . The farms produce a large quantity of avocado , macadamia nut and other small crops . On Sherwood's itself we farm avocado's . Our neighbourhood is peaceful,calm and relaxing with lots of beautiful scenary and vaste open spaces.
Languages spoken: Afrikaans,English,Italian

Area info

Amenities of Sherwood's Country House
Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Spa
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
  • Walk-in closet
View
  • Mountain view
  • Pool view
  • Garden view
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • High chair
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Hiking
    Additional charge
  • Darts
  • Playground
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Tour desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Child safety socket covers
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Safe
General
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Executive lounge access
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Shallow end
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
Spa
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Spa
    Additional charge
Languages Spoken
  • Afrikaans
  • English
  • Italian

House rules

Sherwood's Country House takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 8:30 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

From 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations 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 13 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
Free
3 years old
Crib upon request
Free
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 200 per child, per night
4+ years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 200 per person, per night

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

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

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Mastercard Visa Diners Club American Express Cash Sherwood's Country House 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 note that extra charges apply for late arrivals.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Sherwood's Country House 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.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries on dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property can only accept bookings from essential workers/permitted travelers on dates where such guidelines exist. Reasonable evidence must be provided on arrival. If it isn't provided, your booking will be canceled on arrival.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

FAQs about Sherwood's Country House

  • Sherwood's Country House is 6.2 miles from the center of Tzaneen. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Sherwood's Country House is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Yes, Sherwood's Country House is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Guests staying at Sherwood's Country House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.9).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Buffet

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

  • Sherwood's Country House offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Spa
    • Hiking
    • Playground
    • Darts
    • Swimming pool