there's also an outdoor pool, complimentary secure parking and a lounge with a fireplace. set in lush gardens, this relaxed b&b in a charming, cottage-style home is 6 km from the montecasino complex and 12 km from the randpark golf club. old-school rooms have free wi-fi, satellite tv and fans (no air-conditioning), plus tea and coffeemaking equipment. unique features in some rooms include patios or decks, minifridges, microwaves and a sunroom with seating. bathrooms are private or en suite. an upgraded room adds a loft bedroom and a sofabed. full english breakfast is served in a casual dining room; dinner is available by request some nights. O.R. Tambo International Airport 38 min
Museum Africa (32 min) African cultural & historical artifacts, plus geology & photography collections, in a former market. Zoo Lake (29 min) Emmarentia Dam (25 min) Dam with botanical gardens & parkland on its western shore offering scenic picnic areas & sports. Johannesburg Botanical Gardens (25 min) This 125-hectare park features various gardens, plus picnicking, a fountain & a restaurant. Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden (29 min) Serene natural area with picnic areas, birdwatching & trails amid indigenous plants & wildlife. Montecasino (10 min) Leisure complex designed like an Italian village, housing a casino, 2 theaters, cinemas and a mall. Constitution Hill Human Rights Precinct (29 min) Infamous century-old prison, now a center with the High Court, tours & exhibitions on local history. Happy Island Water World South Africa (23 min) Water park featuring a lazy river & massive wave pool plus tube slides & an Amazon-themed zone. SAB World of Beer (32 min) Museum dedicated to beer history & culture, with tours, tastings & monthly beer-pairing lunches. Bird Gardens (10 min) Walk-through gardens & aviary featuring colorful birds, mammals, reptiles & other exotic animals. Johannesburg Zoo (29 min) 55-hectare zoo housing many rare African species & a successful white lion breeding program. WeOriginate (34 min) Skyscraper with an observation deck providing panoramic views from the 50th floor. Zoo Lake (28 min) Public park with an artificial lake for boating, walking paths, community events & an adjacent zoo. South African National Museum of Military History (27 min) National collection of guns, aircraft & army vehicles, plus medals & exhibits on medicine & history. Neighbourgoods Market (29 min) Bustling outdoor market, open Saturdays, with a wide range of international eats, cocktails & more. |