accomodation
Mariquensis offers accomodation in two farm-style houses, one which sleeps 6, the other 4. Both houses offer comfortable living and stoep spaces with braai facilities. The bathrooms are serviced with water from the canal - perfectly safe for human consumption. Septic tanks and french drains ask for careful treatment.
Simple cooking facilities are provided with electric fridges and stoves, a kettle, toaster and microwave, but we expect that most people will do most of their cooking over fires.
The area is safe for parking, the farm roads are best navigated slowly.
Yes, that's a dishwasher for the 6 sleeper
Christmas holidays are festooned with these
Gas stove with electric oven
FACILITIES
The river is for swimming, canoeing, fishing and enjoying nature. The canal is for water supply - we like to keep it clean and well maintained.
Short walks are available around the gardens, and more adventure can be found across the river, with walking paths winding up the peninsula. The drift across the river lies at the far end of River Still which leads you onto a couple of scenic paths up onto the peninsula where you can see river valley views, a whole new kind of veld, and sure signs of wildlife. Visit the drumming circle and stoepa on the top of the peninsula.
River Still next door happily allows Mariquensis guests to respectfully traverse their space, and welcomes visitors who wish to book larger gatherings like family parties and conferences. Good fences make good neighbors, and though the River Still dogs provide us all with the security we crave, the gates are kept closed to keep them in.
FRENCH DRAIN AND SEPTIC TANKS
WATER IS PUMPED FROM THE CANAL
BRAAI FACILITIES PROVIDED
ESSENTIAL PACKING LIST
Don't arrived without:
Towels, walking shoes, slip slops, food, cooking oil, salt, coffee, milk, insect repellent, a torch.
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Also...
Keys which you collect at the Information Centre in town.