River Cottage

Merry Pebbles is a family orientated holiday resort which is situated ideally for use as the gateway to the Kruger National Park. Merry Pebbles Resort is owner managed and is a graded establishment, both The Automobile Association of South Africa in the category (Highly Recommended Self-catering Accommodation) as well as by The Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (3 Star) grading.

THE RIVER COTTAGE

This Merrie Pebbles' River Cottage is situated on the banks of the upper reaches of the Sabie River within the municipal boundary of the mountain village Sabie, 1km from the village centre.

ACCOMODATION ATTRIBUTES 

Accommodates 2 adults privately and 2 more with the sleeper couch option in the lounge

One bedroom (double bed, linen), living area (1x double sleeper couch, linen)

Bathroom (bath & shower, toilet, basin, towels)

Kitchen (three plate stove with oven, fridge, crockery and cutlery) microwave oven supplied.

16 DSTV channesl (M-Net, Kyk-Net, Movie Magic, cartoons as well Supersport options are available) on TV as well as braai area.

Ceiling fans in room as well as wall mounted heaters.

Serviced excluding cutlery and crockery.

All units are non smoking facilities.

Provide own swimming towels please.

This unit is a non smoking facility.

FACILITIES & ATTRACTIONS 

The resort offers a wide variety of activities for all the family. A heated pool and volleyball court are on offer, and children have access to play areas, trampolines and minigolf. The games room features table tennis, pool tables and video games, while fishing, canoeing and cycling are just some of the activities available in the grounds. Children can play in the heated or cold water pools on the water slides and in the play-park.

New attractions include Outdoor Chess, as well as Mini-Golf (Putt-Putt). Fishing is permitted, the river is stocked on a regular basis with Rainbow Trout, whilst Yellow Fish occur naturally in the river. Tubing on the river is one of the most popular activities at the resort, many different sizes and colour tubes or boats are now available for sale at reception.

Sabie Village is 0.9 mi from Merry Pebbles Resort and the golf course at Sabie Country Club is a 5-minute drive away. On-site parking is free.

RESTAURANT 

When not in the mood for cooking or braaing i.e. making a BBQ at your accommodation or site, why not make use of our cosy restaurant frequented by the locals and guests alike.

When not in the mood for cooking or braaing i.e. making a BBQ at your accommodation or site, why not make use of our cosy restaurant frequented by the locals and guests alike.

 

We offer a wide variety of dishes, ranging from traditional "potjiekos" through to pizzas and trout a speciality when in Sabie. However our steaks are legendary. With Ice cold beers and drinks in the summer to cool you down, or a warm log fire, Red Wine and Irish Coffee to warm you up on chilli winter nights.

 

Free high speed ADSL Wi-Fi connection.

 

A la Carte' fully licensed 60 covers:

 Specialising in steaks, and ribs.

 We do pizzas the Italian way.

 When in Sabie our trout dishes are a must.

 

Try our traditional potjiekos

 Kiddie's menu available

 

Outside Catering

 Outside catering also done.

 Snack trays, sandwiches, savoury or meat.

 Take aways can be delivered to your room or site, salads, pap & sheba, french fries for your braai or any take away meals are available.

 

Kitchen hours are:

Breakfast (With Reservation's Only)	07h00 - 09h00
Lunch Tuesday - Sunday (Closed On Monday Lunch)	11h45 -13h45
Dinner 7 Days A Week Every Night	17h45 - 20h45

 

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CONFERENCE FACILITIES 

Merry Pebbles Resort and Caravan Park is essentially a family orientated holiday resort - however we do cater for small intimate conferences. (25 delegates maximum.)

 

The Royal Coachman is a small intimate room with its own private pub, the room is air-conditioned and also has a cosy fireplace.

 

Free ADSL hi speed Wi-Fi connection for all delegates

 

• Seats 20 delegates horse shoe shape

• Seats 30 delegates classroom style

• Seats 40 delegates cinema style

 

Slide projector + screen, white board, flip chart, video, big screen TV, CD player, data projector, DSTV connection available, private bar facility, music system.

 

Situated next to the Merry Pebbles Restaurant (fully licensed), a la Carte' meals, set menu, snacks, tea, coffee, biscuits and sandwiches can be arranged.

 

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ACTIVITIES 

 

                

Nestling on the banks of the pristine, crystal clear Sabie River against a backdrop of lush vegetation Merry Pebbles is a true bird watcher’s paradise. (Kingfisher’s, Long Crested Eagles, Fish Eagles, Gymnogene, Owles, Palm Swift, Swallows, Martins, Knysna & Purple Crested Lourie, Burchells Coucal, Wagtails, Robins, Shrikes, Mannekins, Secretary Bird, Egrets, Ducks, Storks, Whyda’s, Weavers, Mouse Birds, and many LBJ’s).

 

The resort offers a wide variety of activities for all the family. Children can play in the heated or cold water pools on the water slides and in the play-park. New attractions include Outdoor Chess, as well as Mini-Golf (Putt-Putt). Fishing is permitted, the river is stocked on a regular basis with Rainbow Trout, whilst Yellow Fish occur naturally in the river. Tubing on the river is one of the most popular activities at the resort, many different sizes and colour tubes or boats are now available for sale at reception.

 

Whether you like fly-fishing for trout or yellow-fish the Sabie River Trout Angling Association gives access to both (licenses for the Sabie and Pilgrims Rest Fly fishing club are available at reception). Within the resort licenses are not required, fishing is not restricted to flyfishing tackle on the resort by guests.

 

The more energetic can take to the Loerie Hiking Trail, the Ceylon mountain bike trails on Komatiland Forest plantations (permits sold at reception).

 

Heated and cold water swimming pools as well as the water slides are some of the star features at the resort. A recreation hall with table tennis, pool tables, video games and Big screen TV will provide fun for everyone. There is also an extensive play-park with trampolines and jungle-gym. A floodlit tennis court is available for guests exclusive use on site, the rental of tennis rackets and sale of tennis balls are available at reception.

 

Access is available to the local Sabie Country Club where free temporary membership is valid for all guests while staying at Merry Pebbles. The local country club offers golf, squash, bowls, pool tables and a full size snooker table.