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Forever Resorts Mount Sheba |
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Forever Resorts Mount Sheba |
Resort Accommodation |
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Pilgrim's Rest |
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Welcome |
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Sleepily tucked away amongst the mountains, above the historic mining town of Pilgrims Rest; lies Mount Sheba, mysterious & elegant. The mornings are different making way for beautiful days filled with fun or leisure activities.
Conclude the day with a five-course gourmet dinner, complemented by pure white tale linen, with the glistening of silver and glassware, accompanied by meticulous service. Night falls whilst you rekindle your memories in front of a cozy fireplace, in the privacy of your charming en-suite room. The Resort is ideal for conference groups or functions.
Fourteen exquisite forest paths reveal the quiet grace of fauna and flora following bubbling crystal-clear water.
Old-fashioned hospitality will provide an unforgettable experience to enchant one to visit again.
The diversity of Fauna and Flora represented, can be
described as a complete ecosystem and all that visit Mount
Sheba have the opportunity of partaking in this wonderland
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Location |
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In close proximity of Pilgrims Rest (23km) & Lydenburg (Mashishini) (54km) -
MPUMALANGA
Mount Sheba lies secluded with awesome mountains, above the historic mining town of Pilgrims Rest, set on 400 hectares of a magnificent indigenous tree covered Nature Reserve. |
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Description |
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Accommodation
Total Rooms: 25
Total Beds: 35 (double beds counted as 1 bed) & 4 couches
Extra single beds available for children
Description of Accommodation
Twin Suites X 10 (2 beds)
Duplex twin rooms follows through an arch formation, each with its own unique colonial style. The
spacious lounge area down stairs and a separate bathroom creates a feeling of privacy with
nature at your doorstep. Following up the flight of stairs to the loft, you will find two single beds submerging you into a relaxing atmosphere.
(Only 4 of the suites has a double couch in the lounge area. Extra single beds are available for children by arrangement.
Double Suites X 14 (x 1 bed)
Unique open-plan bedroom and lounge suites provide a home away from home feeling with the king size bed draped in down feathered
duvet and pillows. Flowing down to a colonial style furnished lounge area and an en-suite bathroom with a separate shower.
The Executive Suite X 1 (x 1 bed)
This suite entails an open plan bar and lounge area with a separate bedroom, en-suite bathroom with bath & shower and a separate toilet.
Both lounge and bedroom lead through glass double doors, which flow onto the private patio. The mini bar (available upon request) and a
private dining area add to the peace and tranquillity of the magnificent setting.
For enlargement of this map, please contact the resort
CONFERENCE FACILITIES
Mount Sheba is a renowned get away from it all venue, offering two
conference suites.
The hotel can also accommodate function groups from 20-80.
Please contact the Conference Co-ordinator for more information.
For any special dietry requirements, please discuss it prior to arrival to
ensure that your request can be granted.
We prefer to quote for individual conferences or groups according to
your company requirements.
Accommodation in 25 well-defined rooms with a maximum of 50 guests
(sharing)
Equipment: Conference Services
White board & marker pens Telephone & Fax facilities
Flip Chart & Markers Photocopying
Overhead projector
Fitted wall screen (4 square meters)
Sunken Floor plug sockets
Extension Cords
Lectern
Capacity per seating style Dimensions
Banquet
Sheba Room
Circumference 15.3 Width of side entrances 7.0m
Height 3.5 Access for vehicle (Width) 3.0m
FUNCTION VENUES:
Function Venues are available for Weddings, Gala Dinners & Product launches.
A natural rain forest surrounds Mount Sheba and ceremonies take place in the forest at a beautiful spot about 200m away from the hotel, under a gazebo with guests gathering around the wedding couple.
Mount Sheba does not allow anyone to take chairs into the forest, as it upsets the forest bed.
The signing of the register takes place inside the hotel, as law does not allow the register to be sign in the open air.
The Main Dining Room seats about 75 guests (this room may only be used if the wedding group occupies the entire hotel)
The Sheba Room seats 50 -80 guests with a dance floor
The Guest Lounge seats 10 20 guests without a dance floor
Please contact the resort for more information and costs involved.
Exhibition Space
Please contact the Conference Department for more detail.
Information / Services / Facilities
Distance to :
Pretoria 350km Forever Resorts Blue Mountain Lodge 81km
Emergencies
Johannesburg 420km Forever Resorts White River Lodge 120km Medi Centre Lydenburg 54km
Lydenburg (Mashishini) 54km Forever Resorts Blyde Canyon 85km Rob Ferreira & Nelspruit Private 120km
Sabie 56km Kruger National Park (via Graskop) 112km
Airports
Graskop 39km
Doctors/Chemist/Dentist Johannesburg (Oliver Tambo International) 400km
Pilgrims Rest 23km Sabie, Graskop Kruger Mpumalanga International 120km
Nelspruit 120km Lydenburg
Added Value services and/or information offered by Forever Resorts Mount Sheba
Please contact Reception for Information should you require any assistance with the following requirements:
Add Services
Wake up calls (prior arrangement)
Sunday Newspapers (to order)
Variety of Magazines
Picnic Baskets (to order)
Flowers (prior arrangement)
Mail & Postage
Baby-sitting services
Porters
Lighting of fire places
Information
Airport Transfers
Car hiring
Malaria information
Hairdressing
Airline reservations/confirmations/
Alterations/transfers on request
Surroundings
Nearby Golf course
Church services
Chemist
Doctor / Dentist
In the Rooms (Suites)
Room Service
Tea/Coffee making facilities
Telephone
Hairdryer
Bathroom amenities & heated towel rail
Safe deposit boxes (R250 refundable key deposit)
Private patio
Fireplace
Winter hot water bottle
Bed linen cotton with goose/duck down duvets
Dining room
Hours: 19h00 20h00
The room tariff includes Dinner, Bed & Breakfast. A Table dhτte menu served at
dinner and light lunches are available from the luncheon menu. Breakfast served until
09h30. Room service is also available for which there is a R15-00 surcharge. We take
great care in selecting only fresh produce to create our internationally acclaimed
cuisine. Should you have any special dietary requirements please notify Reception
before arrival and we will prepare your meals according to your preferences.
Scrumptious picnic baskets are available on request. Please contact reception.
Charges are per person and vary depending on requirements.
Dress code for Dinner: Smart-casual. No shorts allowed.
The Owl and Trout Bar
Hours: 16h00 23h00. The bar is in close proximity to the dining room and offers a
variety of beverages and cocktails. Also available is a selection of Cognacs and
imported cigars relax in front of the fireplace or enjoy a pre-dinner drink.
Billiards/pool
Relax by socializing around a game of billiard or pool.
The Prospector Bar
Hours: 10h00 17h00 daily. The bar is situated at the swimming pool. Relax and have a cocktail
or sun downer drink.
Hacketts restaurant
Hours: 11h30 16h30
This restaurant is also situated at the swimming pool and overlooking the picturesque forestry.
Buffet Breakfast (7h30 9h30) is served here and you can enjoy the first cup of the famous
Douwe Egberts coffee. Light afternoon meals are also served on this popular deck.
Smokers lounge
The Dining room is Non Smoking but a colonial styled smokers lounge is just across the foyer.
Nearest Filling stations
At Mount Sheba, in Pilgrims Rest, Graskop and Sabie
Housekeeping
Rooms: Serviced in the morning and a turndown service is offered in the evening
Wheelchair facilities
No wheel chair facilities
Banks & Auto Tellers
Lydenburg First National Bank; Standard Bank; ABSA Bank & Capital Bank
Graskop First National Bank
Sabie First National Bank; Standard Bank
Hours: Monday Friday: 9h15 15h30; Saturday: 9h00 11h00
Internet Facilities / Business services
For faxing, photocopying and Internet facilities or any other business services required,
please contact the Reception.
The cost will be charged to your room account.
However, Internet lines are not always on, due to the fact that dial up lines are used.
Guests may use the facilities after 18h00
(If lines are available)
Reception - 24 Hours
A Receptionist is available from 06h00 until 22h00.
The night porter is available from 22h00 until 06h00
The switchboard is manned 24 hours
Day Visitors Day Visitors are welcome. Larger groups wishing to have breakfast or lunch must please book prior to arrival
Curios
All items a the display cabinet, located in reception, are available for purchasing
Electricity supply
Voltage at Mount Sheba is 220AC
Fly Fishing
Trout fishing is very popular at Mount Sheba and it will enhance your relaxation in this peaceful atmosphere.
You have to be in possession of a valid fishing license, available at the Reception. (R25 p/d and
R150 per week)
All fish must be weighed in - cost is R50 per kg
Television reception
M-NET; E-TV; Super sport 1; Movie Magic 1; Hallmark, SABC 1; SABC 3 & Series Channel.
Cell phone reception No Cell phone coverage, however MTN coverage is very limited.
Public telephones
No public telephones are available All the rooms have their own telephones.
Calls are charged directly to the guests room account; payable on departure.
List of species of game/animals on the resort / nature reserve
Samango Monkeys and some small cats (Caracal)
Bird watching
List of birds sighted on property to date is obtainable at Reception.
Walks
A map, together with descriptions is available at Reception. For your own safety, we suggest you do not go
on these walks after 15h30 (winter) and 16h000 (summer). The register must be sign at reception and on return
Private helicopters,
Mount Sheba has a private heli-pad. Co-ordinates are South 24 56 40, East 30 42 9
Airstrip in Graskop and Lydenurg |
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| Grootfonteinberg
561 KT Lydenburg Road
Pilgrims Rest
Mpumulanga
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| P.O Box 100
Pilgrims Rest
1290
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Your Host:
Caroline Jackson
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