"One can only appreciate the true beauty of this area when seen through one’s own eyes" Nestled at the foot of the magnificent Steenkamps Mountains and overlooking the Kwena Dam, Lydenrust Guest Farm is situated on 320 hectares of farmland in the Kwena Basin, 30km from Lydenburg, in Mpumalanga. All accommodation is self-catering with excellent facilities at your disposal. From luxury self-catering cottages to "up-market" backpackers accommodation ideal for corporate getaways, Lydenrust has much to offer the traveller. PALOMINO LUXURY COTTAGE consists of 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms sleeping 4 adults + 2 children comfortably , a cozy living area complete with television, DVD player and DVD selection, fireplace and a fully serviced kitchen. Built from stone with a thatched roof, Palomino Cottage stays cool during the summer months and warm during winter. Relax and unwind on your private verandah with braai facilities overlooking a gurgling stream and paddock where the horses graze contentedly. BRUMBY LODGE (14-16 sleeper) is the ideal group venue and includes the following: 2 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (1 en-suite) in Brumby’s Mainhouse; 5 tastefully decorated, cozy and spacious log cabins sleep 2 persons in either twin or double beds (shared ablution block), each with its own private veranda set in park-like gardens commanding spectacular views of the mountains; Fabulous communal facilities at Brumby's Mainhouse (enormous fully-fitted kitchen, lounge etc); Enjoy a sundowner on the stunning deck with huge braai area or an evening under the stars in the open-air boma with fire pit; Other facilities include a lovely splash pool, volleyball, television and board games. APPALOOSA HOUSE (8-10 sleeper) is a beautiful 4 bedroomed facebrick house with enormous private garden and dam commanding spectacular views of the mountains. Enjoy stunning scenery from the back of a horse on one of our 1-2 hour trails, or set out on foot with a picnic basket on one of our demarcated foot paths up the mountain. Whether your interests include horse-riding, bird watching, hiking, mountain-biking, quad-biking or just laying back and relaxing, you are surrounded by the beauty of nature and the magnificent views.