WELCOME TO THE FARMHOUSE!
We are so happy to welcome you to Rosemary Hill! We hope you will enjoy your stay with us. Below please find some helpful information for your visit.
COMPLIMENTARY
As a courtesy, we have provided complimentary welcome treats – rusks, cookies, milk, coffee and tea.
You are welcome to enjoy these, however, as this is a self-catering unit, we do not replenish it during your stay.
You are welcome to use the following products but we kindly ask that you leave them behind: shower gel, shampoo, conditioner, sanitizer, body lotion, tissues, insect repellent and room spray. Most of these products are available for sale in the Farm Shop located at the main entrance.
WIFI
We offer WIFI as a complimentary service. Kindly note that this is a best effort service.
The internet is set up to support the following: banking, emails, social media.
Please note that we are in the hands of our internet service provider and although we have very acceptable uptime we cannot promise or guarantee internet availability.
Password: FarmLiving!@
GENERAL CONDUCT
Please respect other guests and restrict smoking to outdoor areas. Ashtrays are provided on the patio.
Please respect your neighbours by not playing loud music after 22h00.
PARKING
The Farmhouse has a double garage, big enough for two cars. To open the garage doors you need to first go inside the house and into the garage on the left. You will find a remote mounted on the wall. The grey button and yellow button will open the garage doors and the black button opens the electronic gate. Please do not park on grass lawns.
ARRIVAL & DEPARTURE
Check in time is at 14h00 or earlier with prior arrangement
(additional charges will apply).
We kindly ask that the room is vacated by 10h00 or later with prior arrangement,
(additional charges will apply).
Please hand in your room keys at the Rosemary Hill Coffee Shop upon departure.
Remember to kindly disclose any breakages ASAP.
IRON
There is an iron and ironing board next to the fridge.
COFFEE PERCOLATOR
Filter bags and ground coffee have been provided.
MUSIC ROOM
For your enjoyment, the music room has been furnished with a beautiful, antique upright piano, feel free to give it a try. There is also a guitar that you are welcome to use to entertain your friends around the fire, enjoy!
SOUND SYSTEM
There is a sound system in the lounge and we added a few classic CDs for your entertainent. Pop in a USB stick, plug your phone into the auxiliary cable or bring your old CD’s for a trip down memory lane. Have fun!
FIREPIT
You are welcome to make a fire in the fire pit outside. Please only make fires in designated areas.
HEATED PLUNGE POOL
For your enjoyment, The Farmhouse has a stunning heated pool situated in the courtyard!
Unfortunately, due to frequent loadshedding, the pool may not always be warm. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Go ahead and have a dip anyway… We guarantee a warm shower afterwards.
Please do not dive into the pool as it is only 1,2m deep and has steps all around. Please do not take drinks in glass containers into the pool – as you enter the kitchen the first cupboard on the left has plastic glasses that you can use in the pool.
Please note: The outer tiles are slippery.
CAUTION: The pool area is not safe for small children!
COMMUNAL POOL
There is a swimming pool and self-catering bar available for use by all guests, situated at The Village.
Please refer to the map for directions on how to get to the pool.
We reserve the right to ask you to leave if pool rules are not adhered to.
Please refrain from using our white towels at the pool. Please use the pool towels provided.
Keys to the pool toilets are kept in the key box. You can unlock the key box with code 5796. Please return the keys to the key box when vacating the area. We ask that you leave the area as you found it.
No noise or loud music after 22h00! Please be considerate towards our residents and neighbours.
FLOODLIGHTS
For your safety and security floodlights in the courtyard and garden will go on automatically in the evening. These lights do not switch off.
TAKING A SHOWER OR BATH
Our water comes from boreholes – there may be an inconsistency in water pressure at times. Please use water sparingly.
WASTE WATER SYSTEM
We make use of french drains on the farm. They are designed to handle water, human waste and tissue paper only.
Please do not flush the following down the toilet, basins or kitchen sink:
Cigarette butts, paper towels, sanitary pads or tampons, condoms, disposable diapers, anything plastic or similar non-biodegradables.
Avoid washing food scraps, coffee grinds and other food items down the drain.
MEDICAL EMERGENCIES
For First Aid during business hours, please call the Duty Manager on +27 83 235 6857
Your closest Hospital is Life Wilgers Hospital, approx. 15 min away.
Take the N4 towards Pretoria, take the Simon Vermooten off-ramp
and follow the signs.
For an ambulance, call Netcare +27 82 911 or Life Med +27 861 086 911
SECURITY
For your peace of mind, we have 24-hour security patrolling the estate.
The guards are dressed in uniform – some of them drive around in a branded bakkie, others are on foot.
They carry a torch and a two-way radio.
BREAKFAST
Guests staying over on the farm can enjoy a complimentary breakfast!
Breakfast is served from 07h30 – 09h30 to allow you to return to your room to pack up and check out by 10am.
Please note that The Greenhouse Café is closed from Monday to Thursday.
Rosemary Hill’s Coffee Shop is open 7 days a week.
GAS STOVE
Push and turn the knob which will create a spark that will turn into a flame that you can regulate. Please remember to turn the gas off after using.
TEQUILA BAR
The Farmhouse has a complimentary tequila bar!
Have a couple of shots on us!
LIBRARY
The Farmhouse library comprises 300 books, from art to history, biographies to gardening and everything in between! Pick a book, lounge and relax.
Please treat the books with respect and make sure to leave them behind when you go.
BRAAI AREA
There is a Weber braai on the patio. Please do not move it onto our precious grass as the hot coals will kill the grass.
Please make sure to totally extinguish fire/coals/wood when you call it a night as we are in a forested area. Please only make fires in designated areas.
MAKING A FIRE
You will need:
- Matches\Lighter
- A firelighter or two
- Kindling and sticks
- Dry firewood
These have all been provided for you.
Step 1:
Create a 4-story, log cabin-style structure in the fireplace/braai/firepit with the dry firewood provided. Use the larger pieces of wood at the bottom.
Step 2:
Add kindle and firelighters to the inside of the structure.
Step 3:
Use split logs and sticks to build a teepee structure over the kindling and firelighters.
Step 4:
Light the kindling and firelighters, add wood as necessary to maintain your fire.
Please only make fires in designated areas and make sure to extinguish outdoor fires properly after you are done.
VEGETATION
Please do not touch any of the plants as some of them are poisonous!
GYM
The gym is complimentary to guests aged 16 and older. It has free-weights, a circuit machine and functional fitness apparatus.
To gain access through the door, touch the panel to activate it, then enter the code: 202120* to open the door.
Please close the door when you leave.
ELECTRIC FENCE
Access to The Farmhouse is through a card-controlled electronic gate. Use the card provided to open the gate.
Caution: the property is surrounded by an electric fence. Do not touch it!
WINTER
The Farmhouse has three fireplaces. Complimentary pine cones, fire lighters and wood have been provided. Please keep doors closed to warm up rooms faster.
SUMMER
You will find electric mosquito repellent units already plugged in. Please keep windows and doors closed to ensure the mosquito repellent works effectively.
POWER FAILURES
The Farmhouse runs on a combination of Eskom and solar power, in the event of a power failure the house automatically switches over to the solar battery system. This will happen without you noticing.
The battery system will be able to power basic features in the house (lights, Wi-Fi, fridge, microwave) for a regular 2-hour loadshedding period. We recommend that you plan cooking outside of loadshedding times, the battery will not last if you use the oven.
Our Welcome Centre team will send you the loadshedding schedule for the day to keep in mind. If you make use of the ESP app, our schedule is Donkerhoek 15.
WILDLIFE
Be aware that we have resident Bush Babies who love to pick the insects from the windows. We also have Vervet Monkeys in the area, they are not a bother, but please don’t get a fright if they come and play on the roof.
Please don’t feed the monkeys, or leave any food unattended as this will encourage bad behaviour.
Please close all windows and doors when leaving your unit.
FOR ASSISTANCE DURING YOUR STAY
If you have any questions, requests or maintenance issues, please feel free to contact the Manager on duty:
+27 83 235 6857 or alternatively, +27 73 397 4661
In the case of poor reception on the farm, please send a WhatsApp message.
If you have any feedback or suggestions, please e-mail us on: farmstays@rosemaryhill.co.za
Facebook: farmstaysatrosemaryhill
Instagram: @farmstays_at_rosemary_hill
You are welcome to leave a review on Trip Advisor under Rosemary Hill Accommodation.
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