Goblin's Cove

At the foot of the ancient Magaliesburg mountain range where once elephant roamed, 70 kilometers from Johannesburg in the Western Transvaal, lies a unique experience in African hospitality.

Five individually decorated double-storey thatched cottages, each sleeping 2-4 people and with upstairs sundecks. Beautiful individually decorated suites with brass beds, lovely linen, original art works, fresh flowers and hand-crafted tea sets.

Listen to the mournful call of the peacock in the heart of the Magalies Valley - a natural bird sanctuary with 169 recorded bird species to listen to. Explore and experience the nearby game farms on an afternoon game drive or walking trails, trout fishing, horse outride's, craft and koi farms. Small quaint antique and decor shops conclude a wonderful day's outing.

For those looking for some more culture a must is a visit to our brand new restored restaurant, the Goblin's Cove and Faerie Winkle, Magic Goblin Cuisine, architecture, sculptures and paintings.

Well known sculptor Charles Gotthard has a beautiful studio at Out of Africa, where he conducts art and sculpture workshops as well as art therapy talks and workshops.

Nowhere else can you be spoilt by such personal service, magic food and wines.

At weekends a minimum 2-night stay applies. Breakfast can be taken at our small restaurant or as a champagne brunch picnic basket at the river.

For dinner (separate charge) you may have ‘dinner baskets’ served cosily in your suite with candles. In the summer time braai baskets are available. As an alternative you can enjoy an a la carte dinner at the Goblins Cove Fantasy Restaurant, just 11km's down the road.

Delicious brunch picnics can be provided on the river for day visitors at the weekend.