De Ark Guest House

Name: De Ark Guest House
Address: Lydenburg, Mpumalanga, South Africa
Telephone: +27132351125
Price range: R1,200 - R2,000

www.dearkguesthouse.co.za

De Ark Guest House in Lydenburg offers a typical colonial 'Out of Africa' experience in the historic town of Lydenburg, Mpumalanga province, South Africa. Located just 90 minutes from the Kruger National Park, this affordable luxury guesthouse provides both self-catering and bed & breakfast accommodation. Each room features a private entrance, en-suite shower/bath, and secure parking, along with modern comforts. The guesthouse is housed in a historic building that was once the first parsonage of the Dutch Reformed Church, built by Voortrekkers 150 years ago. It boasts a manicured, scented rose garden with a small gazebo, and an intimate English Fickle Fox Bar. The establishment is known for its legendary hospitality, courtesy of owner Francis Le Roux and her well-trained staff. De Ark Guest House is suitable for weddings, conferences, business stays, and as a stopover for Kruger National Park visitors.

Activities

Bird watching
Conferences
Exploring Blyde River Canyon
Game safaris
Game viewing
Ghost tour
Ghost tours
Gold panning
Hiking
Historical town walk
Historical town walks
Holiday adventures
Hot air ballooning
Meetings
Mountain biking
Panorama Route sightseeing
River rafting
Safari in Kruger National Park
Scenic drives
Trout fishing
Tubing
Weddings

Amenities

Catering services
DSTV
Electric Blanket
Fans
Free off street parking
Free Wi-Fi
Free WiFi
Free WiFi hotspot
Garden
Hiking trails
Laundry service
Laundry service available (surcharge)
Off-street parking
Parking
Patio
Pub
Secure parking
TV with Satellite
Wall Heater
Wall Heater/Fan
Wedding facilities
WiFi

Features

Balcony
Beautiful garden
Central location in town
Close to Kruger National Park
Close to Panorama Route
Enclosed garden (shared)
English Fickle Fox Bar
Free off street parking
Garden
Garden gazebo
Historic building
Historical sites nearby
Luxury accommodation
Manicured rose garden
Near Gustav Klingbiel Nature Reserve
Near Long Tom Pass
Off-street parking
Patio
Picturesque garden
Private entrance
Reception venue
Rose-filled garden
Scenic Panorama Route access
Shared balcony
Small gazebo
Tuscany Style patio
Veranda
Wooded decor

Rates

Rooms	27 Apr	28 Apr	29 Apr	30 Apr	01 May	02 May	03 May	04 May
Room 1 – Gothic	R1,200	R1,200	R1,200	R1,200	R1,200	R1,200	R1,200	R1,200
Room 2 – Edwardian	R1,300	R1,300	R1,300	R1,300	R1,300	R1,300	R1,300	R1,300
Room 3 – Italian Renaissance	R1,200	R1,200	R1,200	R1,200	R1,200	R1,200	R1,200	R1,200
Room 4 – Tudor Double	R2,000	R2,000	R2,000	R2,000	R2,000	R2,000	R2,000	R2,000
Room 5 – Tudor Twin	R2,000	R2,000	R2,000	R2,000	R2,000	R2,000	R2,000	R2,000
Room 6 – French Toile	R1,600	R1,600	R1,600	R1,600	R1,600	R1,600	R1,600	R1,600
Room 7 – Baroque	R1,300	R1,300	R1,300	R1,300	R1,300	R1,300	R1,300	R1,300
Room 8 – Victorian	R1,400	R1,400	R1,400	R1,400	R1,400	R1,400	R1,400	R1,400
Room 9 - Georgian	R1,200	R1,200	R1,200	R1,200	R1,200	R1,200	R1,200	R1,200
Room 10 – Louis XV1	R1,300	R1,300	R1,300	R1,300	R1,300	R1,300	R1,300	R1,300
Room 11 – French Farmhouse	R2,000	R2,000	R2,000	R2,000	R2,000	R2,000	R2,000	R2,000
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Last indexed on: 04 April 2025

Rooms

Room 1 – Gothic
From R1,200

Twin x 2

Relax on one of the 2 twin beds with its crisp white percale linen. This room has a private entrance with off-street parking, en-suite shower, open plan sitting/dining area with a modern fully equipped kitchen and cosy patio.

Room 2 – Edwardian
From R1,300

Double x 1

A tranquil haven to unwind after a long day of travel or holiday activities. Relax on the comfortable double bed with its crisp white percale linen. This room has a private entrance with off-street parking,en-suite shower, open plan sitting/dining area.

Room 3 – Italian Renaissance
From R1,200

Twin x 2

This is a luxury Italian themed, room with two twin beds. An en-suite bathroom with a shower. A writing desk makes this unit popular for business accommodation. Modern fully equipped kitchen and cosy patio with garden views.

Room 4 – Tudor Double
From R2,000

Double x 1

The luxurious Tudor style room with a double bed and percale linen. This en-suite shower bathroom has a Victorian-style basin with complimentary amenities. There is also sherry in the room. This room can be combined with the adjacent Tudor twin 5.

Room 5 – Tudor Twin
From R2,000

Single x 2

This luxurious Tudor style room with two single beds. The en-suite shower bathroom has a Victorian-style basin with complimentary amenities. Combined with the adjacent Tudor double room 4 to create a family room.

Room 6 – French Toile
From R1,600

Double x 1

French Toile is one of our prettiest rooms. This en-suite bathroom has a Victorian-style bath with an overhead shower and all the conveniences you would expect from a luxury guest house. Guests can relax on the Tuscany Style patio.

Room 7 – Baroque
From R1,300

Queen x 1

The Baroque room, with its queen-sized bed, has French doors opening onto the patio. In this beautifully furnished room, the Victorian-style bath forms the focal point in the room. A very special romantic place to spoil a very special person... you.

Room 8 – Victorian
From R1,400

King x 1

The impressive mahogany four-poster queen-size bed is the room’s key feature. Colourful tiles decorate the bathroom with its Victorian ball & claw bath. There is also a roomy shower and porcelain basin A stylish lounge area is part of the unique interior.

Room 9 - Georgian
From R1,200

Twin x 2

Enjoy a good night sleep on the 2 twin beds with percale linen and down duvets. The antique writing bureau will transport our business guest back in time. You will find fresh-smelling amenities in the en-suite bathroom with a shower.

Room 10 – Louis XV1
From R1,300

Queen x 1

The luxurious Louis XV1 Room on the top storey boasts gilt-framed artwork, fine fabrics and harmonious colours which contrast the dark wooden furniture. In the bathroom, black and white tiles complement the Victorian ball and claw bath and antique basin.

Room 11 – French Farmhouse
From R2,000

King x 1

One bed farmhouse consisting of 1 king bed with an ensuite bath and shower, with an open plan lounge and kitchen.

Cancellation Policy:

If cancelling 7 days before arrival, forfeit 100% of the booking total.

If cancelling 14 days before arrival, forfeit R100 of the booking total.

If cancelling 21 days before arrival, forfeit R50 of the booking total.

If cancelling 30 days before arrival, forfeit R25 of the booking total.

De Ark Guest House

• Francis

• +27132351125

• flr@lantic.net