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Sunset Cottages at Viva Connect
House • Cullinan South Africa
Exchange types accepted
Hospitality Description: If we are home and have availability in our cottages, we would love to hosts visitors. There’s a guest room in the main house that is always available to a single person, or a couple, but the cottages can accommodate many people.
We prefer short-term visits for hospitality and can give great advice and travel tips!
Statistics
Listed October 2022
Views 4374
General Overview
We have a thatched home with a big kitchen and a wonderful entertainment area outside, around the pool. The main house lounge and kitchen are available, but guests sleep in their own cottages.
There’s are 3 separate, thatched guest cottages: One that can sleep 5 people, and 2 more can sleep 2 adults and a child each. We make the guests cottages available for PLU exchanges if they are not booked out on commercial sites, but the main house will also be available if we’re not home.
We have 4 wonderfully friendly dogs (3 German Shepherds and a Bull Terrier) and 3 cats. The cats keep to the main house, but the dogs love our visitors. We don’t allow them into the guest cottages though.
We are off the grid and have solar power, gas for heating and cooking, and a back-up generator for when the electricity is out.
We have a very big garden and grow our own vegetables.
The property is fully serviced. A cleaner comes in daily.
The Space
The main house has a large open-plan lounge-dining room and a lovely big kitchen.
There’s a large veranda at the main house and the entertainment area has a pool, koi pond, thatched kitchenette/bar and two thatched seating areas.
There are also 2 further entertainment areas suitable for grilling.
The house is cleaned and serviced on week days.
The separate cottage mostly used by PLU guests, has a double bedroom with bathroom and open-plan kitchen downstairs and a bedroom and bathroom upstairs.
There is a baby bed in the cottage and also a large veranda overlooking a dam across the road.
Guest Access
The main house spaces for guests are all on ground floor, and cottage one has 2 floors with stairs.
The 2 additional cottages have a bedroom with open plan dining and kitchen area and an en-suite bathroom with shower. One is wheelchair accessible.
Notes
We have very friendly dogs, 3 Black German Shepherds, a very friendly Bull Terrier and very loving Burmese cats.
Features
Washer
Dishwasher
Clothes dryer
Oven
Microwave
Coffee machine
Fridge
Iron
Hair dryer
Heating
Air conditioning
TV
WiFi
High Speed Internet
Bathtub
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
Bed sheets
Towels
Workspace
Toys
BBQ
Pool
Garden / yard
Deck / patio / courtyard / terrace
Covered porch / verandah
Gated community
Travel Styles
Weekend
Adventure
Family
Foodie
Relaxing
Village
Culture
Hiking
Accessibility
House Rules
Suitable for infants under 2
Suitable for children ages 2-12
Pets not allowed
No smoking
Allergens
Smoke free
Dates of Availability
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Neighbourhood
Cullinan is a small, picturesque town, known for the world famous Diamond mine.
There are restaurants, art galleries and gift shops (many of which only open on weekends though).
In our area you’ll find beautiful hiking trails, zip lining, riding and a nice Spa.
Getting to my home
Cullinan is east of Pretoria and part of the Tshwane Municipality. Travel on the N4 East and take the Kempton Park, Rayton, Cullinan off-ramp, left onto the R515. We are directly on the R515, 17 km from the off-ramp.
Google Maps: Viva Connect, Cullinan.
There are Viva Signboards and’s one that says “Sunset Cottage”. You’ll enter at the first, black gate.
Nearest airport
OR Tambo International Airport
Getting Around
We are minutes from shops and there is a “Culli-Uber” - Tuktuk.
It is strongly advised to rent a vehicle/travel by car.
Map of Approximate Location
People Like Us Local Guide
Help and advise, particularly with travel to our National Parks.
Feedback
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Our South African Christmas with Meleney and Leon and their warm family (including Doggies)was fantastic. We were treated like part of the clan. The bungalow was spacious and beautifully decorated. We shared meals and song. The Cullenan mines tour was a very informative day as well. When Jon needed to go to the hospital in the middle of the night Meleney drove us in the dark without a negative word. The compound and the school that they organize are inspiring! Thank you guys so much for the kind and fun stay. We will remember you for a long time 🙏🩷 -
Thank you so much for your kind words! Once again, as typical for PLU, we have made true friends!
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We loved staying in Meleney and Leon‘s beautiful cottage. The thatched roof keeps it cool in summer and warm in winter and It is very well equipped with everything we might need. We especially appreciated the extra touches like beautiful, fresh roses in a vase, and items for breakfast including lovely fresh eggs and bacon, and even home made bread. -
That’s so lovely and kind words. We loved getting to know you and having you with us! Please do come again!!
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Thank you so much for making our stay unforgettable! -
It was our greatest pleasure!
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We loved every aspect of our stay at Leon and Meleney's! The cottage was just perfect for us (we were 6), the swimming pool area is very beautiful and peaceful, and we also spent time in their common living room where you feel welcome at any time. But most of all, Leon and Meleney were just amazing hosts, with extraordinary desire for sharing and generosity! As they were staying in the main house during our stay, we were lucky enough to spend time with them, share meals with their family and even visit the schools they founded, truly one of the highlights of our trip. Leon had so many stories to tell as they have had such an incredible and fulfilled life... Thanks to them, we felt like we experienced South Africa from a deeper and more genuine perspective, and we made new friends at the same time 😊 Our kids also loved spending time playing with and cuddling their adorable dogs in the garden, and our youngest wouldn't leave on our last day as he wanted to stay with his favourite one 😄! Thank you very much for making our stay unforgettable!
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Thank you so much for the kind words! We loved meeting you and spending time with you, your children and friends. Thank you for the wonderful gifts you brought us! We wish you all of the very best and truly hope to see you again. Much love Leon and Meleney
My Desired Destinations
Open to any destination
Can travel at any time
Dates Flexible
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