Mount Serene

Reviews

• "Awesome"

  30 April 2012

  "A lovely and tranquil and serene place. A great getaway from city life. The owner Rob is very accommodating and respectable person. Will definitely return!"

  deshnee moore, South Africa

• "Peace and quiet"

  13 February 2012

  "Wonderful location and venue to get away from it all. Could not have asked for more."

  Netta Henegan, South Africa

• "Excellent"

  13 February 2012

  "This is an excellent place to get away from your busy life and have some rest, peace and tranquillity. The Coach is very well equipped and one of the best places that we have ever stayed in. We would recommend it to everyone and definitely make use of it again in future. The location is ideal as it is very close to Johannesburg and Pretoria - you don't need to travel for hours to get there and once you are there, all the pressure and stress of city life and work disappears. The hospitality of the owner, the peace and tranquillity and the location, as well as the accommodation, makes this the ideal spot to get away from the city."

  Izak Stoltz, South Africa

• "Weekend away"

  30 January 2012

  "Once again we had a stunning, relaxing and peaceful time at the Stone Cottage at Mount Serene. Everything you need for a quick breakaway from the city."

  Paul West, South Africa

• "Wonderful"

  12 January 2012

  "Wonderfully quiet. Can really rest here and have peace. Clean and wonderful service. Pool really needs steps."

  6111Lukas Collard, South Africa

• "Pleasant"

  09 January 2012

  "We found the stone cottage to be pleasant and welcomed the isolation of its location."

  mike webb, South Africa

• "Serenity!"

  06 January 2012

  "Our stay at Mount Serene was wonderful. The Coach was very authentic and a lot of fun for our six-year-old daughter. The view was spectacular. We were treated to very warm hospitality from the owner and we felt very welcome. Will definitely be visiting again in the future!"

  Natasha Fernandes, South Africa

• "Awesome"

  03 January 2012

  "This is definitely one of the best self-catering venues we've ever stayed in. When they say you only need to bring swimming towels and food, they really mean it. Everything was there, including all the peace and quiet you could want. We will definitely be back!"

  Juan Cornelius, South Africa

• "Enjoyable"

  06 December 2011

  "We had a thoroughly enjoyable time here. The surroundings were incredibily peaceful and the train carriage was stunning! Thank you Mount Serene for a great weekend."

  Natalie Hawken, South Africa

• "Fantastic"

  28 November 2011

  "We had a wonderful time at Mount Serene. The coach is great and our son absolutely loved the idea of sleeping on a train. We enjoyed the private splash pool and of course, we always welcomed the beautiful resident dogs, Lady and Bandit. Thank you for our stay, we really enjoyed it and will most certainly be back."

  Trysh Strauss, South Africa

• "Lovely"

  20 November 2011

  "I had a lovely stay and will recommend it to my friends!"

  Charlie Moneron, South Africa

• "Peaceful venue"

  10 October 2011

  "We spent the weekend at Mount Serene in the Stone Cottage and found it to be exactly what we were looking for, a relaxing break away from the hustle and bustle of city life. We'll be back."

  Paul West, South Africa

• "Peace of mind"

  12 September 2011

  "The place is very calm. We are well rested. I would recommend it to anyone who wants to get away from the city life."

  Phindile Mkhwanazi, South Africa

• "Mount Serene"

  19 August 2011

  "The coach is wonderful for a weekend away for a family. I enjoyed the time with children and grandchildren and the kids had a great time."

  Ansie Fourie, South Africa

• "Mount serene"

  10 August 2011

  "We had a great time. The cottage is lovely with everything you need and more. Rob was even so kind to put a vase of fresh flowers in the cottage for us. The water was too cold to swim but we will be back for that in December. Thanks for everything."

  Sheila Swanepoel, South Africa

• "Serene and quiet"

  18 July 2011

  "It was a very quiet and serene breakaway. The chalet was amazing and the views spectacular. The hosts were very gracious and did not interfere with us at all. Well equipped and well maintained. Definitely going back again when I can for another tranquil relaxing break. The directions were perfect and I was highly impressed."

  Lauren Levin, South Africa

• "Great"

  21 March 2011

  "Our stay was lovely and the two bags of wood was most welcome. If you want to rest, this is the place. The owner is very friendly and we enjoyed the walks in the mountains. We enjoyed the splash pool and the beautiful garden surrounding the cottage. I will recommend this place to anyone who wants to get away from city life. Stunning."

  Paul Bester, South Africa

• "Mount Serene"

  26 October 2010

  "Lovely place, really quite and the paddling pool was great fun. Staying in the train coach was definitely a experience I can recommend. Though I only give it 4/5 due to lack of entertainment, good thing we brought a portable radio with us."

  Rebecca Elsey,South Africa

• "Lovely!"

  15 October 2010

  "Thank you so much for letting us make use of your cottage. It was what we wanted peace, no noise and no children no people!!!! Just us and the bush!!! Lovely...the accommodation was so luxury more than what we expected one can see that there’s a lot of love in the cottage!!!!! Thetwo2 dogs made us feel so loved by just sitting with us and being content!!!!! Will really visit you again and will advertise you to everyone and thank you two Safarinow, I would never have found this gem if i ... more"

  Joyce Evans,South Africa

• "Wonderful"

  04 October 2010

  "I had a wonderful time at Mount Serene. Best place to relax and just have fun without hassle."

  Vaughn Gonzalvers,South Africa

• "Peace and quiet"

  27 September 2010

  "Was amazing to get away from it all, and just forget everything while relaxing in nature. Beautiful surroundings. Splash pool is an excellent idea. Stunning, private stone cottage. Will definitely see us again. "

  Louise Opperman,South Africa

• "Mount Serene"

  20 September 2010

  "Very freindly and accomodating hosts. We all had fun staying in the train coach. All we needed and more."

  Ken Wessels,South Africa

• "Weekend at Mount Serene"

  20 July 2010

  "Beautiful, secluded place, ideal for a weekend getaway! Staying in the railway carriage was a wonderful experience for me and my 7 girlfriends, unique accommodation idea! We enjoyed every bit of it!"

  Anonymous,South Africa

• "Peaceful getaway"

  29 April 2010

  "We spent 4 rainy days (coach), which we thoroughly enjoyed. Even the fact that the kids had to remain indoor 90% of the time was not a problem as they could enjoy the novelty of the coach instead. Mt Serene is truly a peaceful family getaway with a bit of farm thrown in. What is also nice is that it's totally un-commerciallised."

  George Coetzee,South Africa

• "Peace and tranquillity"

  08 February 2010

  "Our overseas visitors just love the peace and tranquillity of Mount Serene. We joined them for a day and just loved the train carriage and splash pool. What a nice place to recharge the batteries, getaway and really have a break. Rob is very welcoming as was the beautiful collies who roam around. "

  Patricia d'Arcy,South Africa

• "Serene is definitely the word!"

  19 January 2010

  "What an amazing weekend away! I would recommend Mount Serene to anyone and will definitely be going back in the future!"

  Andrea thornton-Dibb,South Africa

• "Very nice. "

  14 December 2009

  "Like the bushveld idea with the Oasis in the centre.Will definitely come again"

  John Seaman,South Africa

• "Mount Serene"

  27 October 2009

  "Our weekend at Mount Serene was lovely, very relaxing. We didnt hear or see anyone, its so quite and peaceful!"

  Anonymous,South Africa

• "We had a wonderful stay. "

  19 August 2009

  "The accommodation was simple yet it catered for every need. All the little things like that were supplied like fire wood, candles, matches, bath soap, coffee and tea etc. Some of the things we all tend to forget when packing. The owner was very friendly and even though there was a misunderstanding with the booking he handles the situation extremely professional and we truly appreciated it. I have already told all my friend about it and recommended they try it out for a nice relaxing time. We will certainly be returning in warmer weather as I'd love to use the pool facility and take on the hikes in the mountain. "

  Melonie Nagel,South Africa

• "Relaxing weekend"

  11 August 2009

  "We had a very enjoyable, relaxing weekend. The facility was clean and restrooms hygienic and clean. My wife really liked the bedrooms the way the coach was transformed. Mountain climbing was our first experience and it was really relaxing, hope to do it soon again. We admired the dogs for their sense for play and intelligence. I would really refer this breakaway to anyone who like the peace and quite of the veld. "

  Willie Van Vuuren,South Africa

• "Great Family getaway"

  17 July 2009

  "We got lost and only arrived really late.We arrived to a warm welcome and warm coach already prepared for us by the hosts.The place was beautiful, the view, the unit just everything.I have small kids and was scared of the no tv issue.We spent so much time together and was exhausted at night.I really recommend this to anyone that wants to spend valuable time with their family.I'm already planning my next visit but this time hubby and I will try the romantic getaway."

  Adel Van Vuuren,South Africa

• "Father's Day weekend"

  22 June 2009

  "We had a wonderful weekend where even the 3 kids forgot that cartoon network existed and played hide-and-go-seek for a change. The surroundings are so peaceful and quiet - would definitely recommend Mount Serene to all my friends."

  Wendy Cummins,South Africa

• "Sshhhhh ..."

  05 January 2009

  "Our stay at Mount Serene (The Cottage) was a very peaceful and relaxing week!The hosts are very helpful with any needs you may have - you just need to ask and they will assist as best as they can!I will definitely be referring it to friends and family for a quiet stay away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life."

  Jolene Maree,South Africa

• "Fantastic"

  18 November 2008

  "The views were fantastic. We stayed in the coach and it was well-equipped and comfortable. The hosts were helpful and helped us find a great restaurant nearby.I would definitelygo again!"

  Juanita Carson,United States of America

• "Fantastic spot!"

  26 September 2008

  "We really enjoyed ourselves. The cottage was nice and clean and the splash pool was well used. With the bird life and mountain scenes it was a great place to get away from it all. What a relaxing time we had. "

  Brennan Woollands,United Kingdom

• "Quaint Mountain Stay"

  22 September 2008

  "Our stay in the 1937 train coach against the slopes of the Magaliesburg was as relaxing and beautiful as we had hoped.The train provides a unique setting, with a number of little touches that occasionally made me wish the train was still moving.The setting was just lovely with beautiful mountain views. "

  Minet Visser,South Africa

• "Tranquil and relaxing."

  07 July 2008

  "The hosts were extremely welcoming and accommodating.The accommodation was fantastic.Staying in the coach was different to the usual and very exciting especially for the kids, who had never been in a coach before.We had a fantastic time!"

  Natasha Lewry,South Africa

• "Stunning"

  19 May 2008

  "It's a great place, just to relax and to do nothing. will be going there again"

  Anonymous,South Africa

• "Serene in a true sense"

  04 May 2008

  "If you are looking for a truly calm, relaxed get away then this is the right place to go to. The self-catering cottage is nicely kept with everything you need. a lovely pool and a braai area allows you to have a relaxed afternoon or dinner. For nature and bird lovers it is also great. Facing the Magaliesburg mountain one cannot help but relax and enjoy. It is conveniently situated: 30mn drive from the Rustenburg Mall and 40 mn drive from Hartebeerspoort dam.The hosts are also great since they truly give their guests their 'space'. In fact we only saw them twice - when we picked up the key and when we dropped them off. Great place that we would highly recommend to anyone looking for a get away, be it a couple on a romantic trip or business people needing to get away from the buzz of the city. "

  Faten Aggad,South Africa

• "Recommended"

  18 February 2008

  "Fabulous"

  Anonymous,South Africa

• "Fantastic"

  12 February 2008

  "We enjoyed every second of our stay, there were no discordant moments at all. Thank you."

  iAn Stephens,South Africa

• "Perfect romantic getaway"

  04 February 2008

  "I sent my brother-in-law and his wife for Honeymoon to Mount Serene, we dropped them of and left. It is a Perfect romantic getaway if you just want time alone. The owners were so hospitable and friendly. "

  Raksha Khan,South Africa

• "Excellent"

  29 January 2008

  "If anyone is looking for a quiet getaway then Mount Serene is the place."

  Leo Govender,South Africa

• "MOUNT SERENE... Just that - Serene !"

  07 August 2007

  "It was a fabulous place - very private and secluded and very romantic. How about heating the splash pool's water for winter times ??? All in all a very nice experience."

  Francois Croukamp,South Africa