Fountain Cottages | Cottage in Umjindi, South Africa
Nestled at the foot of the Makhonjwa Mountain Range in the quaint mining town of Barberton. Built in 1884 as the bathhouse for gold diggers in the area. You can relax in our garden that extends to the very foot of the mountain or take a dip in the oldest pool in the Old Transvaal. Vervet monkeys, bush babies and Baboon are frequent visitors to the garden. Bird lovers have spotted Narina Trogon, Emerald Cuckoo and Knysna Turaco from their verandas. We have classic accommodation comprising of self catering or non self catering units, each with their own entrance into the garden or pool area. Each unit also has its own bathroom.
Home cooked meals are available with prior arrangement or you can enjoy our favourite meal the South African Braai.
Fountain Baths revives the senses as a welcome retreat for travellers exploring this history rich part of Southern Africa. Fountain Baths is perfectly situated within walking distance from town. For Travellers interested in history, Barberton Museum, Dusty Tracks Private mining museum is a stones throw away from Fountain Baths. Barberton also have a interesting Heritage Walk that can be done guided or self guided. To take a further step back in time,
tours to the old Mining ghost town of Eureka city and Msauli Village, can be organised.
Off road adventures, gold panning and mining tours can be made. In 2018 Barberton s GeoTrail received World heritage status as the oldest rock formations in the world occurs here. The GeoTrail can be a self drive or guided tour with the most magnificent scenery and excellent signage explaining the geology of the area.
Distance from Barberton to Kruger National Park, Malelane Gate is 79.6km
Distance from Barberton to Kaapse Hoop is 49.1km
Distance to Swaziland, Josefsdal Borderpost is 42km
Distance to Badplaas is 74.9km
Distance to Nelspruit (Mbombela) is 47km
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