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Arum Lily Cottage and Log Cabins will captivate you!

From the moment we arrived at our log cabin on the Arum Lilly farm, we were completely charmed by the natural beauty of the Wolseley landscape.

Arum Lily features five elegant, self-catering log cabins as well as one family friendly cottage. The cabins are situated on a working fruit farm, which the owners, Koos and Mandy, are incredibly proud of.

If you’re lucky, they might even bring some freshly-picked fruit right to your cabin.

Most of the cabins are located around the farm’s captivating dam and orchards.

Our view from the cabin as the sun set over the dam and the Monsterhoek Mountains beyond was an unforgettable highlight.

For your relaxation, note that there are no TV sets in any of the cabins, but free Wi-Fi is available should you wish to keep in touch with the outside world. Arum Lily is truly the perfect escape from the stress of the cities.

Still, there are modern comforts to ensure your enjoyment, including air-conditioners and ceiling fans, indoor fireplaces and electric blankets. Our room was elegantly decorated and the large bed was perfect thanks to the 100% luxury cotton bed linen.

The total attention to detail left me very impressed.

We were provided with coffee and tea facilities, extra wood for the indoor fireplace or hot tub, more than enough ice in the fridge, clean luxuriously-soft bath robes, and enough candles to make our stay feel like the perfect romantic date.

Each cabin has its own private balcony where you can fully enjoy the view of the mountains and the dam. A wonderful surprise for us was the rare wood-fire hot tub on the balcony as well as an outside shower; which we enjoyed to the fullest.

We had a choice to braai outside in the fire pit or use the gas braai on the deck. The cabins also have fully-equipped kitchens with anything you could possibly need.

There is plenty to do at Arum Lily.

You can also enjoy a walk through the orchard or a romantic canoe ride while observing the local bird and animal life.

Arum Lily Cottage is the perfect escape for romantic couples or for family retreats into the countryside. Mandy and Koos told me their biggest reward comes from guests thanking them for sharing this peace of paradise with others.

To book your stay, call 082 923 6430 or email info@arumlilycottage.co.za or visit www.arumlilycottage.co.zatoday!

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