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Stop dreaming and venture out to the Bucket List Self Catering Cottages

Dullstroom, also fondly called Emnotweni or ‘the place of prosperity’ is South Africa’s premier fly-fishing destination. It’s undeniably famous for its trout-fishing, its beautiful surrounds and tranquillity among a host of Mpumulanga’s other hidden treasures.

It is here that you will find the aptly-named The Bucket List Self-Catering Cottages, which should meet the needs of anyone wanting an affordable place to rest in the town.

Whether you’re coming for the fishing or the food, you can make yourself at home in their classy yet comfortable cottages with safe parking and a landscaped quiet garden.

The garden

When I arrived, I was completely in awe of how tranquil the surroundings were. It was as if Mother Nature herself had whisked me away to another place, inviting me to experience the beauty of this establishment.

The Bucket List offers two self-catering cottages with separate living areas and one double room. All rooms come equipped with an en-suite bathroom with a shower, DSTV, towels, electric blankets, oil heaters, and tea/coffee-making facilities. The cottages have comfy king size beds that can be converted into twin beds.

The kitchens in the self-catering cottages are fully stocked with a microwave, induction stove, fridge, pots, cutlery and crockery. If you like to braai, like most born and bred South Africans, a portable weber braai can be made available for you.

A free-standing cottage has a double bed, en-suite bathroom with a shower. The kitchenette is equipped with a microwave, fridge and tea/coffee-making facilities A heater and electric blanket is supplied for the colder nights.

All rooms are serviced daily and a laundry service is available upon request, making sure you stay refreshed during your stay. For your added peace of mind, there is also secure parking on the premises.

Looking to get in some fun while on holiday?

The Highland Gate Golf course is a mere 12 km away, so you can enjoy the area’s peacefulness while working on your game. Dullstroom has many great attractions in and around the area for guests to explore, including the Dullstroom Nature Reserve as well as the Dullstroom Bird Of Prey and Rehab Centre.

Feeling a little peckish and not in the mood to cook? There are restaurants within walking distance that you can go to and enjoy the culinary delights of Dullstroom, Mpumalanga.

So if you are in Dullstroom and looking for a place to relax and enjoy everything the town has to offer, make a stop at The Bucket List so you can cross them off yours.

To book your stay, call 082 852 1495 or email gerrielsie@absamail.co.za or visit www.thebucketlist-dullstroom.co.za.

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