An exclusive country retreat, on an historical family estate, dating from 1848.

The Boer general Andries Pretorius owned the original settlement "Grootplaats".

Beresford Jobling, Pretorius's great, great, great grandson, still lives on 130 hectares
of this original farm, over one-hundred and fifty years later.

His portion, named "Dodona" meaning 'Gift of the Gods', continues to offer the hospitality
and tranquillity of an age long since gone.

Comfortable accommodation is available in "THE BOATHOUSE" created from old barns and stables, set beside a secluded lake abundant in birdlife.

It contains two spacious, private apartments; each has a bedroom, en suite bathroom, sitting-room with fireplace and kitchenette.

The apartments look out across the small lake where birds abound, onto the beautiful Magaliesberg mountains beyond.

Instead of radios and televisions each apartment has its own mini library stocked with a range of interesting books. However for the sporting enthusiasts and TV addicts, DSTV is available in the farmhouse.

A delicious, traditional country breakfast is served in front of a roaring log fire at the main farmhouse in winter, or on the verandah overlooking the Magaliesberg in summer, accompanied by birdsong and the antics of the almost tame grey loerie family.

For dinner, simple self-catering is possible, and there are braai facilities. A few delightful restaurants nearby are also recommended.

Relive the pleasures of a bygone era with traditional hospitality and unobtrusive personal attention,
in an age when these qualities are fast disappearing; for such are the hallmarks of 'Dodona'.

'Dodona' is a haven of peace and birds (in the words of one of our guests!).

We are part of the Magaliesberg Meander and Cradle of Humankind,
so there is much to see and do if you are so motivated.

We are a bit on the ‘wild side’! Literally.
Most nights jackals can be heard calling, and very often the barking of baboons echoes across the valley;
sometimes the haunting cries of the visiting fish eagles can be heard.

The lawns are often not mowed and manicured – on purpose to encourage insect and bird life!
At the moment flocks of seed-eating finches feast on the grass seeds.

B&B Midweek R400 p/p/p/n sharing
Weekends & Public Holidays R450 p/p/p/n sharing
Single supplement R150

CELL: 082 494-7568     FAX: 086 650-4818

'DODONA', P.O. BOX 26, SKEERPOORT, NORTH WEST PROVINCE, SOUTH AFRICA, 0232

E-MAIL: dodona@worldonline.co.za

WEBSITE: www.hartbeespoortdam.com/dodona