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Tolderia Resort is Mpumalanga’s secret paradise

There are few experiences in life that surpass an escape into the peace of the countryside for a few days with friends or family. I recently was very fortunate to do just that at Tolderia Resort – a unique holiday and breakaway destination situated just outside Ermelo in Mpumalanga.

While I could not pin down the meaning of the name, the beauty and tranquillity of the area – its natural hills, lush forests, dams, plantations and landscapes that surround the resort was unmistakable.

Upon arrival, I was welcomed by Lisa, the manager, who immediately made me feel right at home after my journey.

Staying at Tolderia, you have a choice of four luxury self-catering chalets with three air-conditioned spacious bedrooms, and one two-bedroom self-catering chalet.

Each bedroom has its own clean en-suite bathroom while you will find the modern kitchens fully-equipped for self-catering stays – They even have a dishwasher!

TOLDERIA RESORT

**A unique holiday and breakaway resort**

Adjacent is a living room that includes a fireplace, for those cold nights, and a TV with select DSTV channels. Each chalet has its own braai area and swimming pool, so you can prepare your meals out in the fresh air while enjoying the sights and sounds of Tolderia.

The two-bedroom chalet is located on the other side of the dam away from the other chalets. It comes equipped with its own entertainment area and private heated swimming pool. Additional toilets and showers are also accessible from this area.

Tolderia Resort also has a special venue for functions and events called Tolderia Rocks, which consists of an entertainment area underneath an overhanging rock. It has a fully-equipped kitchen and bar as well as braai facilities. Separate bathroom facilities are also located at the venue.

They also provide ten large tables, seating eight people each that fill out the seating area. Outside you will find the large heated pool with nine small garden tables and 54 chairs.

For the larger functions, they offer a level grass embankment, which is perfectly located right next to the rest of the venue and overlooking the area’s beautiful surroundings.

Here you can have your outdoor weddings, birthdays, celebrations, reunions and other gatherings as there is enough space for a large marquee tent.

You don’t have to drive out of the resort to find adventure.

There are two easily accessible slipways from which to launch your boat. On the dam, you can enjoy from water skiing, tubing, boating and jet skiing, to bass fishing. Canoes can be provided at the Resort should you like to paddle along the dam. The scenery also lends well to nature hikes.

Be it a family vacation, a group outing or a secluded romantic getaway for two, Tolderia Resort is the perfect place to relax and unwind.

To book your stay, call 082 925 7251 or email tolderia@gmail.com or visit www.tolderiaresort.co.za.

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