Zur Alten Mine - Premium Stays in Graskop

Zur Alten Mine offers chalets and cottages including bungalows, one-bedroom chalets, and family units. Each unit comes with a private bathroom (shower, hairdryer) and a fully equipped kitchen. Some chalets overlook the dam or mountains. All feature a wood-burning fireplace, electric blankets, and a private terrace with braai facilities. Spring water is supplied from the tap.

Breakfast is continental style with homemade bread, jams, cured game meats, cheeses, and fresh fruit. The hosts offer special diet menus on request. For other meals, each chalet has a self-catering kitchen with oven, microwave, and full cutlery. BBQ facilities are available, with firewood and charcoal sold on site.

The property includes a short hiking trail through indigenous forest leading to an old mine shaft. Guests can walk around the dam, watch birds, and relax in the garden. Free WiFi is available (signal may be weak in some areas). There is no TV; guests bring their own entertainment. Friendly dogs and a family of monkeys also live on the farm.

Zur Alten Mine is a 4-minute drive (5 km) from Graskop. It sits on the Panorama Route, close to God's Window, Bourke's Luck Potholes, Pinnacle Rock, and the Blyde River Canyon. Pilgrim's Rest is 10 km away, and the Phabeni Gate entrance to Kruger National Park is a 45-minute drive. Nearby restaurants include The Glass House and The Chubby Pig.

Daily housekeeping is provided. The hosts Rainer and Walli offer detailed tourist information and restaurant recommendations. Firewood is supplied for the fireplace. Parking is free and secure with key access. Safety deposit boxes and security alarms are available. A curfew applies. Fax/photocopying services are available on request.