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    Spring Break at Springholm Cottages

    September 20, 2019

    Wanting to getaway to the KZN Midlands but are not keen on doing much meandering? You want a place that is close to the Midlands Meander, self catering, relaxing, peaceful but is not totally cut off – in other words it has wifi and a TV. Well I have just the place for you –

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    Looking for a coffee shop with awe inspiring views Looking for a coffee shop with awe inspiring views? Who? : @phokacoffee Where? : Kgodumodumo Dinosaur Interpretation Centre, Golden Gate Highlands National Park, Clarens, Free State Opening Days and Times : Monday to Sunday 8am to 4pm Breakfast : Such as mince on toast, French toast, bacon, egg and cheese sandwich and classic breakfast with eggs, bacon, boerewors, toast, tomato and chips Lunch : Toasted sarmies, ribs, chicken wings, steak, salads, chicken, beef and pork specials of the day Sweet : Cakes, cinnamon roll, muffins, biscuits and scones Drinks : Coffee, Mocha, hot chocolate, milkshakes, soft drinks, Freezos, teas and matcha Alternative Milk : Yes Seating : Inside and outside Parking : Yes Coffee : @Clarenscoffee My daughter and I had a wonderful drive looking at the mountains and hills of the Golden Gate Highlands National Park. We were very surprised to see a building with Phoka Coffee on it and we had to stop. Phoka Coffee is on the lower level of the Kgodumodumo Dinosaur Interpretation Centre. There is no charge to enter where the coffee shop is. Tickets are required to enter the dinosaur part of the building. #PhokaCoffee #GoldenGateHighlandsNationalPark #Clarens #FreeState #runoncoffee
    Looking for accommodation with scenic views and cl Looking for accommodation with scenic views and close to Sterkfontein Dam? Who : Windmill Farm Where : At the top of the Oliviershoek Pass, R74, Northern Drakensberg Accommodation : 8 self-catering cottages and 2 room only cottages Parking : Vehicles can be parked next to your cottage Wifi : Yes but it is not consistent and cellphone signals are also not consistent Restaurant : The Border Post Restaurant is separate to Windmill Farm but is situated on the same property. I stayed in a room only cottage which has 2 single beds, cupboard, small fridge, bathroom with shower, TV, kettle and a patio with table and chairs. Breakfast, lunch and supper were eaten at The Border Post Restaurant but you can also order from them for delivery to your cottage. The food is amazing with generous portions. I would definitely stay here again. The cottage was comfortable, clean and serviced daily. Shower had good water pressure and was lovely and warm. Soap, body wash and conditioning shampoo are supplied. They also supply tea, coffee and milk. They no longer have DSTV and if you wish to watch something you will need to log in to your own streaming service. This doesn't always work as the wifi needs an extra boost. But you aren't coming out here to watch TV are you? Sterkfontein Dam : 15 minutes to the entrance Bergville : 34 minutes Golden Gate : About 40 minutes Kgodumodumo Dinosaur Interpretation Centre : 1 hour Clarens : 1 hour and 25 minutes #WindmillFarm #OliviershoekPass #cottages #KZN #runoncoffee
    I recently flew up to JHB to spend time with my si I recently flew up to JHB to spend time with my sister and was spoilt with a stay @tsogosuncom The Pivot situated @montecasino_za "This is a pure Italian experience, inspired by the renaissance of a 15th-century villa in the Veneto region of Northern Italy." The hotel has 194 rooms and I stayed in a Queen room that had a queen sized bed, bath and shower, TV, small fridge, kettle with tea and coffee, desk and chair and a balcony. The balcony overlooked the courtyard in the front of the hotel. There are 2 dining options – all-day al fresco dining at La Terrazza on the deck overlooking a natural lake and Mediterranean dishes from the Punchinellos restaurant. If you need more dining variety the Montecasino complex is just a short walk away. After I had unpacked at the hotel my sister and I decided to choose a restaurant at Montecasino for supper. We eventually decided on Nikos Coalgrill Greek. After a delicious meal we went back to the hotel to have cocktails on the deck. It is the 2nd time I have sat on the deck and enjoyed a cocktail as my sister took me there a few years ago. It's one of her favourite places for a cocktail. The next morning I was woken up by a lot of very happy sounding birds. Most of them were Rose-Ringed Parakeets. The Pivot only has instant coffee and tea as options for a morning hot drink so I had to settle for Rooibos tea. I had my 1st cup of coffee at breakfast. They have a fabulous selection of food at breakfast and everything I chose was delicious. After breakfast I checked out and my sister and I went adventuring in JHB for a few hours before my late afternoon flight back home. I enjoyed my stay at The Pivot. The hotel is beautifully decorated, the room was comfortable, breakfast and the cocktail was fabulous but the real winner for the hotel are the incredible staff. Disclaimer : I did not pay for my stay as my sister had won a competition and gifted me the stay at the hotel. #ThePivot #Montecasino #Jhb #Gauteng #runoncoffee
    Looking for a place in Krugersdorp for a leisurely Looking for a place in Krugersdorp for a leisurely lunch in a beautiful garden setting? Who? : @anapaulascoffeeshop Where? : 14 Sarel Oosthuizen Street, Monument, Krugersdorp Opening Days and Times : Tuesday to Friday 9:30am to 4:30pm Saturday 9am to 3pm Breakfast : Mince on toast, Eggs Benedict, French toast etc Lunch : Tramezzinis, Wraps, Ciabatta rolls, Toasted sarmies, Salads, Burger, Quiche etc Sweet : Chocolate cake, Carrot cake, Lemon meringue, Cheesecake, Custard slice, Pancakes and Italian Delights Drinks : Coffee, Tea, Hot chocolate, Milkshakes, Fruit juice and Soft drinks Alternative Milk : Yes Seating : In the garden under umbrellas Retail : @wildflower_wonderss have a shop at Ana-Paula's Parking : Yes Function Area : Yes Wifi : Yes Coffee : @africablackcoffeeofficial Booking : 071 249 4965 My sister had been to Ana-Paula's before and she told me it was a must visit for the beautiful garden, house and food. She was right! We had already had coffee at other places and it was a very hot day so we both had water. There are a lot of options on the menu for lunch and they had specials. We decided to order toasted sarmies - chicken mayo and the pastrami, cheese, mustard and gherkins on sourdough and with chips. We shared so we both got to taste the chicken and the pastrami sarmies. We both love chicken mayo but the pastrami was the definite winner with its flavour. Sadly we were too full to have something sweet. I need to visit again as one of the very helpful waitresses said the chocolate cake is amazing. We did see a lot of cake boxes being taken home. History : Look at the Boer War blockhouse next to Ana-Paula's. #AnaPaulas #Krugersdorp #JHB #Gauteng #runoncoffee
    Looking for a grab and go coffee, or even a sit an Looking for a grab and go coffee, or even a sit and drink coffee in Krugersdorp? Who? : @liutcoffeeco Where? : Corner of Premier and 2nd Street, Krugersdorp Opening Days and Times : Monday to Friday 6am to 5pm Saturday 7am to 1pm Sweet : Plain croissant, Chocolate croissant, Mini caramel cheesecake, Cinnamon rolls Drinks : Coffee (of course), Chai latte, Hot chocolate, Frappes and Iced drinks such as iced coffee and bubble teas Alternative Milk : Yes. Nut milk and Oat milk Coffee : @toro.community Wifi : Yes Seating : Inside and outside Retail : Breakfast rusks, Custard cookies and beautiful flower bunches from @wildflower_wonderss Parking : Yes Loyalty Card : Yes My sister had visited Liut once before when they were in their previous premises so she was pleasantly surprised to see the wonderful new coffee shop. We loved the entrance with the steps up to the door and the beautiful ceilings. We ordered cappuccinos and we had to have mini caramel cheesecakes. We sat at a table by the entrance and watched cars driving by and appreciated the lovely garden. #LiutCoffeeCo #Krugersdorp #JHB #Gauteng #runoncoffee
    On a recent visit to see my sister in JHB we went On a recent visit to see my sister in JHB we went adventuring in Krugersdorp. We visited a charity book shop, a coffee shop and then we were on the way to a restaurant when we spotted a steeple in the distance. My sister immediately made a U-turn so that we could find out what is was. What we saw in the distance was the Nederduitsch Hervormde Kerk known as Die Klipkerk. The Nederduitsch Hervormde Gemeente of Krugersdorp was founded on 1 November 1891. They used the old magistrate’s office and private homes for services. In 1897, the cornerstone of its first church was laid on Market Square by President Paul Kruger. The building, seating 300, was inaugurated in 1898, the first Hervormde church on the Rand. Under Rev PS Grobler, ordained in 1922, the congregation expanded dramatically. Membership rose from about 400 at the turn of the century to over 2 200 by the late 1930s. The old church building became inadequate and in 1934, the church council resolved to erect a new structure at considerable cost, engaging renowned architect Gerard Moerdyk. The congregation undertook the construction itself and within ten months, the new church crowned with its distinctive dome, was completed and dedicated in 1935. The final cost of £13 500 (around R38.5m today) was substantial. The debt was shared among 23 elders. Information above from the Krugersdorp News article "A look into Krugersdorp church of endurance." Address : 42 President Street, Krugersdorp The architect for the church was Gerard Leendert Pieter Moerdijk (1890 - 1958), also known as Gerard Moerdyk. He also designed bank buildings, hospitals, houses and city halls. His architectural masterpiece is the Voortrekker Monument. #DieKlipkerk #NGKerk #Krugersdorp #Church #Jhb
    Looking for a relaxing place to have breakfast or Looking for a relaxing place to have breakfast or lunch in JHB and where your furry child is welcome? Who? : @ground_cafe_jhb Where? : Plot 19, Driefontein Road, Muldersdrift Opening Days and Times : Wednesday to Sunday 8am to 4pm Breakfast (8am - 11am) : Farmhouse with eggs, bacon, tomatoes, sausage and mushrooms. Omelette, muffin, chicken livers, granola and other egg and bacon breakfasts Lunch (11am - 3pm) : Steak, fish, chicken, loaded fries, burgers, wraps, prego, salads and pizzas Toasties (served all day) : various fillings and come with chips or salad Sweet : Cheesecake, Carrot cake, Chocolate cake, Custard slice and Chocolate brownie with ice cream Drinks : Coffee, hot chocolate, Chai, soft drinks and alcoholic drinks Kids Menu : Yes. Breakfast and Lunch Alternative Milk : Yes. Oat and almond Coffee : @nakedcoffee_ Wifi : Yes Seating : Inside seating and outside seating under shady trees Deli : Gifts and treats. Homemade Ground products, wine, coffee, freshly baked goods, preserves, snacks and more Doggy Menu : Beef mince, Chicken livers and a Pupp-accino Breakfast menu is 8am to 11am and lunch menu is 11am to 3pm when the kitchen closes. The full menu is on their website. Note : it is very busy on the weekend so make sure to book My sister fetched me from Lanseria and we went straight to Ground Cafe for coffee. I had an early flight so I also needed breakfast. I chose the Wakey Bakey which is a toasted bun with bacon, fried egg, cheese, tomato relish and rocket. It was delicious and so was the cappuccino. I bought a bag of Naked Coffee beans to take home. Ground The Venue also have another restaurant on site and they also do wedding, picnics and other events. There are also walking and running trails on the mountain. Please check their website for all details and information. #lovecoffee #GroundCafe #Muldersdrift #JHB #runoncoffee
    This market was established in 1998 and was origin This market was established in 1998 and was originally in Assagay Hillcrest and is now in Shongweni. Who? : @shongweni_farmers_market Where? : 457 MR551 Road, Shongweni Days and Times : Saturdays 7am - 1pm and certain additional trading days as advertised What? : fresh fruit and vegetables, cooked food, drinks, deli items, crafts, gifts, 2nd hand items Activities : train rides, merry-go-rounds, jungle gym, zip line Live Music? : Yes Dog Friendly? : Yes. On leash Parking? : Yes lots of parking available on site Extra Information : The market is undercover so it is open rain and shine and is wheelchair accessible. Is the Venue for Hire? : Yes on Sundays and midweek excluding Fridays and Saturdays. We love going to the Shongweni Market early on a Saturday morning. We are creatures of habit and our favourite stall to get breakfast from is The Food Dude. He serves various fillings such as chicken, beef, pork and lamb for wraps, or you can have your choice on pasta or baked potato. Delicious!! My daughter then gets pancakes from The Pancake Co and we get a table with a view of the Wekeweke Falls. My husband always has a cappuccino and I either have a cappuccino or a pomegranate G&T that is on tap at Standeaven Brewery. We also buy spinach and feta pies from Fournaki to take home. #ShongweniMarket #Shongweni #Hillcrest #KZN #runoncoffee
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