umSisi House

Address: Portion 38 Farm Peebles 31JU, White River 1240, South Africa

Region: South Africa > Mpumalanga > White River

Amenities:

Bar/Lounge Business Centre Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Children Activities Kitchenette Restaurant Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access

Hotel Style:

Ranked #1 of 8 Speciality lodging in White River

Price Range: $$

Official Description (provided by the hotel):: Set in 60 hectares of pristine bush, within the Jock of the Bushveld Conservancy, umSisi House is strategically located in the Peebles Valley between the town of White River and the Numbi Gate entrance to the southern Kruger Park (15 minutes away). umSisi House is the perfect destination for groups of friends and family wishing to visit South Africa’s Kruger Lowveld region, the Panorama Route and enjoy the many adventure activities available in the immediate area. The house only caters for private groups (between 4 and 10 people) on either (a) a dinner, bed and breakfast basis or (b) a full board (all inclusive) basis. It is particularly suitable for those looking for luxury accommodation near the Kruger Park. A booking service for local activities (including bespoke Kruger safaris in open game-viewers) is also provided. All meals are planned with guests in advance to ensure that the dining experience is a daily highlight. TGCSA 5-Star Country House. ... more less

Carolina B

Meyerton

1 review

“1 fabulous week at Umsisi cottage”

Reviewed 18 June 2013 NEW

We were supposed to arrive on the 13th of June, but decided to ask Amanda and Paddy if we could come on the 10th of June and were we glad we could. Three days would not have been enough to fully enjoy the beautiful cottage. We loved everything about the place, Amanda, Paddy, Esther and the dogs and we already... More

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Diana T

Pretoria

“Fab--uuuuuu-lous”

Reviewed 30 May 2013

My partner and I stayed only a brief stay at the cottage but hope to go back soon. From the texts to make sure we were finding the place to the warm and friendly greetings, Amanda and "Chef" Paddy made it a fantastic stay. The cottage is furnished lovely and the gardens and grounds and views were spectacular. They were... More

We really wish that you had stayed longer with us! You're not too far away though so we expect to see more of you here in the not too distant future. Saxon is waiting for you on the veranda! Kind regards Amanda and Paddy More

muzzie12

Sydney, Australia

Contributor

11 reviews

6 hotel reviews

Reviews in 9 cities

2 helpful votes

“The lap of luxury”

Reviewed 26 April 2013

My family and I spent four wonderful days at UmSisi house, the welcome we received was so warm and sincere, the staff are lovely and the house is beautiful, wide covered verandas where I could sit with a great coffee and my book or take a walk in their lovely garden, the whole place is very tastefully done and comfortable.The... More

We loved having you all here! Please come back soon. The dogs are desperately missing their new friends. More

Hkuksa

“Ultimate hospitality, superb venue, brilliant stay”

Reviewed 1 April 2013 via mobile

Amanda and Paddy are the ultimate hosts. The house is fantastic. It is decorated to perfection but warm and cozy. It really is a home away from home. Our parties children (all under three) were welcomed with open arms and we all had lots of fun in the pool. The food is befitting of the house which is fully deserving... More

Thank you for your wonderful feedback and continuing support. We hope to welcome you back with a new group of friends in the not too distant future. More

D M

Johannesburg, South Africa

Reviewer

4 reviews

Reviews in 3 cities

“Love this place!”

Reviewed 24 March 2013

Staying at UmSisi is like going to spend a good weekend with some friends who cook and take care of you but leave you alone and aren't in your face either. The hosts, Paddy and Amanda, are interesting, entertaining people and the house is an abode of good taste. And plus the food is also to die for. We spent... More

Wonderful feedback. Thank you. Please bring some friends and stay for longer next time. Kind regards Amanda and Paddy More

Monique d

The Hague, The Netherlands

Senior Reviewer

9 reviews

Reviews in 7 cities

“Paradise and friendship”

Reviewed 25 February 2013

It was Marianne van Kruijsdijk (www.zuidafrikavakantie.nl) who arranged our stay in umSisi House, close to Numbi gate entrance of Kruger national park. We stayed here for 3 nights and it was 24 hrs a day like paradise. The house is beautifully furnished, every detail has been thought about and Amanda and Paddy have the excellent talent to feel you at... More

We so enjoyed your visit! Thank you for teaching us how to 'wash a martini' and for your incredibly generous donation to the 'Young Mums' skills programme at Masoyi Home Based Care. The sewing maching and computer that you provided will help so many do so much more. Please come back soon! Kind regards Amanda and Paddy More

Thuli Z

Senior Contributor

23 reviews

Reviews in 2 cities

1 helpful vote

“Wonderful stay”

Reviewed 22 February 2013

We love visiting the Lowveld and but we stayed at UmSisi Cottages for the first time between 9 and 14 January. We were travelling with daughters aged 9 and 12. Amanda and Paddy's attention to detail is impeccable. Their hospitality and excellent staff made our stay delightful. We have recommended UmSisi to our family, friends and colleagues. We now have... More

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I think it's time for you to come and stay again. Kind regards Amanda and Paddy More

Birgit1880271

Wommelgem, Belgium

3 reviews

3 hotel reviews

“Amazing!!!”

Reviewed 7 January 2013

We stayed for 2 nights at Umsisi House 25 and 26 december with our 2 children ( 8y & 10y),It was a fantastic stay, Amanda and Paddy were the perfect hosts.The freshly made food was superb,the house was beautiful and we saw the Big Five with our own car in the Kruger Park (15 min drive from Umsisi house). The... More

Thank you for taking the time to post a review about your stay with us at umSisi House. Your feedback is greatly appreciated. We enjoyed having you all here and wish it could have been for longer. We still talk about your amazingly successful self-drive safari into the Kruger National Park - what a day you had! More

Patrick S

Cape Town Central, South Africa

“Wow! Don't miss umSisi...”

Reviewed 20 November 2012

I recently traveled from Cape Town and did a trip to the Kruger. The purpose of my trip was to get away and get some good R&R and good food and hospitality. Well, I booked into umSisi house on the recommendation from friends who had been there with family. it is like staying in a home away from home. Paddy... More

Thank you for your wonderful review. We really appreciate our guests feedback. Kind regards Amanda and Paddy More

Janice R

Mbabane, Swaziland

“Great family time at umSisi House”

Reviewed 5 September 2012

While searching for accommodation suitable for our family's visit to the Lowveld we stunbled across umSisi House. Can you imagine our surprise when we realized that we were the former owners of the farm that is now umSisi House. During the years we lived on the farm we had many visitors -- relatives and friends and friends of friends from... More

We are thrilled that you are coming back in July 2013 with more family members. We're really looking forward to it. Kind regards Amanda and Paddy More

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