With Roadside reachable in 6 km, Thanda Tau Pty Ltd offers accommodation, a restaurant, a bar, a shared lounge and a garden. Complimentary WiFi is available. The country house offers a seating area with a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a hairdryer and shower. A fridge is also offered, as well as a kettle and a coffee machine. à la carte and Full English/Irish breakfast options are available every morning at Thanda Tau Pty Ltd. The accommodation offers a sun terrace. There is a children's playground and a barbecue at this property and guests can go cycling nearby. Davidsvlei is 14 km from Thanda Tau Pty Ltd, while Belmont is 22 km from the property. The nearest airport is Harrismith Airport, 86 km from the country house.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish

Free parking available on-site


Availability

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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.5
Facilities
7.8
Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.4
Value for money
8.0
Location
8.7
Free WiFi
4.2
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Fezile
    South Africa South Africa
    Everything! The hosts were so helpful and so friendly. The room was beautiful and clean. The whole venue is nice and peaceful.
  • Nomthandazo
    South Africa South Africa
    The hostess was incredibly friendly and helpful. It was amazing waking up to a view of lions and leopards. The facilities are well kept and modern. I would highly recommend you stopping by
  • Agnes
    South Africa South Africa
    the staff is friendly and helpful and the animals there 😁

Host Information

8.5
8.5
Host review score
Host review score

Located next to the N3 between Johannesburg and Durban, Thanda Tau is the perfect stopover for guests who want a break from the long road. Enjoy your luxury chalet, decorated with beautiful artwork and a private patio where you can hear the lions roaring outside. Your room also includes a flat screen tv, Netflix, free WiFi, a telephone, a coffee machine and a bar fridge for your personal use. Breakfast and dinner can be enjoyed either in the Lion’s Share Restaurant or at a private viewing lounge on special request. With multiple other activities, such as wildlife safaris, a micro-brewery, wine and beer tasting, a curio shop, bakery and deli, a kid’s playground, horse and pony riding and an art gallery, Thanda Tau caters for all the various guests who visit.
Come and discover an exceptional combination of South African art and culture at Thanda Tau, whilst enjoying a variety of experiences, as well as the opportunity to interact with our beautiful wildlife. With a unique blend of luxury and nature, we at Thanda Tau aim to deliver a truly holistic experience to a variety of travellers. Our guests can enjoy the ambience of the Eastern Free State grasslands with a view of our majestic animals, all while savouring a glass of handcrafted beer or a glass of wine. Thanda Tau is located centrally enough that guests can explore many other sites, including some of the oldest towns in South Africa. Vrede, Warden, and Frankfort – all within 35 minutes’ drive from Thanda Tau – are perfect for a day’s outing and have activities such as the Namahadi Arts and Crafts Centre, and one of the largest Dutch Reformed Churches in the country. We also highly recommend you spend a day in the historic, frozen-in-time boere-town “Verkykerskop”. Situated about an hours’ drive from Thanda Tau, this town is nestled among the topped sandstone hills of the Drakensberg escarpment. Languages spoken: Afrikaans, English
Guests staying at Thanda Tau can take a leisurely drive to some of the oldest towns in the Free State including Vrede (+-35 minutes drive); Warden (+-25 minutes drive); and Frankfort (+- 30 minutes drive). Activities in these areas include the Namahadi Arts and Crafts Centre in Frankfort, and one of the largest Dutch Reformed Churches in the country in Warden. A must recommend, is a day spent in the historic boere-town, Verkykerskop, approximately an hours drive from Thanda Tau. This historic town is nestled among the table topped sandstone hills of the Drakensberg escarpment and allows the guests to explore a town almost trapped in time.
Languages spoken: Afrikaans,English,Zulu

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • The Lion Share Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      American • Dutch • British • Italian • Pizza • Seafood • Grill/BBQ • South African
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian

Facilities of Thanda Tau Pty Ltd

Most popular facilities
  • Restaurant
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • View
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Coffee machine
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Activities
  • Live sport events (broadcast)
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Pub crawls
    Additional charge
  • Temporary art galleries
  • Game drives
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
  • Children's playground
Living Area
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Parking garage
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • ATM/cash machine on site
  • Luggage storage
Entertainment and family services
  • Kids' outdoor play equipment
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business centre
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Minimarket on site
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Electric blankets
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Soundproofing
  • Carpeted
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Wellness
  • Sun umbrellas
Languages spoken
  • Afrikaans
  • English
  • Zulu

House rules

Thanda Tau Pty Ltd takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00 to 00:00

Check-out

From 07:00 to 10:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of ZAR 1000 is required on arrival. That's about GBP 41. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Mastercard Visa American Express Cash Thanda Tau Pty Ltd accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Thanda Tau Pty Ltd in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

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

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

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

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

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

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

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

A damage deposit of ZAR 1,000 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about Thanda Tau Pty Ltd

  • Guests staying at Thanda Tau Pty Ltd can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.6).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Full English/Irish
    • À la carte

  • Thanda Tau Pty Ltd has 1 restaurant:

    • The Lion Share Restaurant

  • The prices at Thanda Tau Pty Ltd may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Check-in at Thanda Tau Pty Ltd is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Thanda Tau Pty Ltd is 2.5 miles from the centre of Roadside. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Thanda Tau Pty Ltd offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Children's playground
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Walking tours
    • Live sport events (broadcast)
    • Pub crawls
    • Game drives
    • Tour or class about local culture

  • Yes, Thanda Tau Pty Ltd is popular with guests booking family stays.