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Experience world-class service at Welgelegen Manor - Balfour Mpumalanga

Elegant Accommodation: Welgelegen Manor in Balfour offers a 5-star country house experience with adults-only access. The property features a spa, garden, restaurant, bar, tennis court, and a year-round outdoor swimming pool. Free WiFi is available throughout. Comfortable Amenities: Guests enjoy private check-in and check-out, a paid airport shuttle service, special diet menus, housekeeping, tennis equipment hire, outdoor seating, a games room, and full-day security. Free on-site private parking is provided. Dining Experience: The traditional and romantic restaurant serves lunch and dinner with a full English or Irish breakfast. Additional amenities include a pool with a view, fireplace, garden views, ground-floor unit, and a private entrance. Local Attractions: Nearby attractions include Engineers Golf Club (41 km), Nigel Golf Club (36 km), Marievale Bird Sanctuary (39 km), and Heidelberg Golf Club (43 km). The property is highly rated by guests.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 10.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish

  • Free private parking available on-site


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1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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2 single beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Henri
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Impressing accommodation, very friendly and efficient staff, excellent dinner, great breakfast. What else would you like?
  • Sharen
    South Africa South Africa
    The staff were very friendly and accommodating, met with Norman, Chef Lindy who makes the most divine meals. Hennley & Ronel were very caring.
  • Jon
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Such a beautiful and historic house and a delight to be there. Wonderful dinner and breakfast by the pool and rose garden in wonderful sunshine a real treat. Very attentive staff.
  • Huib
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Very comfy, excellent caring staff, very unique historic villa
  • Anton
    South Africa South Africa
    We had a wonderful stay at an unexpected gem in the "middle of nowhere". It was a great surprise although we read about Welgelegen Manor in deciding to stay there, to make this discovery. Welcome was very friendly and insightful about the history...
  • David
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A thoughtfully restored Manor House. Peaceful with great rooms and pool. Fantastic food and service. Lovely staff. We used it as a stop off for a long road trip but we could’ve easily stayed longer. Great place to relax. Great wine too!
  • Veronica
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    the entire experience was above and beyond expectations. The room was beautiful, the food was some of the best i have ever experienced and the people running it went above and beyond what we would have expected to the extent that they got us 2 sim...
  • Fabio
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Top place just one hour from JNB, superb dinner, fantastic manor, pool and gardens. I can only suggest it.
  • Sulia
    South Africa South Africa
    We were treated like royalty from beginning to end by Norman our host. Excellance his priority. Welldone and THANK YOU NORMAN.
  • Dr
    Germany Germany
    Individuelle, geschmackvolle Einrichtung, der Geschichte des Hauses entsprechend. Äußerst aufmerksames Personal. Tolles Konzept der Eigentümerin

Managed by Welgelegen Manor

Company review score: 10Based on 21 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

We will always attempt to make your stay with us memorable

Property information

Only an hour from Joburg and you’re stepping into a bygone era. The historical manor house and eight suites exude that English old-world charm, but with today’s luxury and comfort. You can’t help feeling like the lord and lady of the manor. Fancy a game of croquet or lawn tennis anyone?

Neighbourhood information

We are situated in a farming community so you will be able to experience the sound of waking up to our vast bird-life every morning

Languages spoken

Afrikaans,English

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Restaurant #1
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Traditional • Romantic

House rules

Welgelegen Manor - Balfour Mpumalanga takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 20:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 10:30
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 option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 12 years are welcome.

Children 16 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

12 - 15 years
Extra bed upon request
50% per child, per night

Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 06:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Welgelegen Manor - Balfour Mpumalanga 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.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 06:00:00.

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

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.

As a result of Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has temporarily suspended its shuttle services.

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.

Spa and gym facilities at this property are unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).