General
West lodge is a Victorian style dwelling architecturally designed as a Bed and Breakfast establishment. It has five luxury en-suite bedrooms. Two bedrooms are in a building detached from the main house, known as the Garden Suites overlooking a rose garden. Another bedroom overlooks a secluded informal garden corner and is north facing. The other two bedrooms are on the first floor of the main house and face east, overlooking Fairyland.
Accommodation
All West Lodge bedrooms have satellite TV with tea and coffee making facilities. The rooms also have oil fired heaters with fans in the two first floor bedrooms for when they are needed. Situated at an elevation of 1 400m above sea-level, Graskop has a very mild climate. As such, it experiences a constant cool breeze coming up from the escarpment a mere 750m away.
West Lodge offers secure, (electronically controlled main entrance gate) off-street parking under a shade cloth carport.
Attractions
Graskop is in the heart of the Panorama Route, with Sabie 28km to the south. Pilgrims Rest is 18km to the west and a host of waterfalls. God’s Window and the world renowned Blyde River Canyon stretches from Graskop for 58 km to the north. There is a 9-hole golf course at Pilgrim’s Rest and two others at Hazyview, 58km from West lodge. Trout fishing is endemic to the area whilst Graskop, with its undulating hills, is a cyclist’s paradise. Graskop is also home to the endangered Blue Swallow. There are many walks in and around Graskop. West lodge overlooks Fairyland which offers 2- and 3-hour walks. In addition, they are also situated on the Fanie Botha hiking (5 day) trail through the Mpumalanga Parks Board’s Nature Reserve.
Other Attractions
- Berlin Falls
- Bourke’s Luck Potholes
- Forest Falls
- Graskop Gorge
- Lisbon Falls
- Mac Mac Falls
Cancellation / Prepayment
PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT ALL PAYMENTS ARE ONLY REFUNDABLE AT THE RESORT MANAGER’S DISCRETION
TRAVEL AND ACCOMMODATION S.A. CANCELLATION POLICY:
- No show or cancellation within 14 days of stay – No refund due.
- Cancellation between 15 and 30 days before stay – 25% of the deposit will be refunded.
- Cancellation between 60 and 30 days before stay – 50% of the deposit will be refunded
- Cancellation more than 60 days before stay – full refund.
**NB**If you do not arrive on the date mentioned on your confirmation letter, your booking will automatically be cancelled, and your deposit forfeited.
Children and extra beds
Children under 16 years of age may be accommodated by request.