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# Fountain Baths Guest Cottages (unit 3)

Vacation home in Barberton with balcony

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- Overview
- Location
- Amenities
- Policies

Nestled at the foot of Makhonjwa Mountain Range, Fountain Baths offers a serene retreat in Barberton. Relax in the garden surrounded by lush greenery and wildlife or take a dip in the historic pool, unwind with home-cooked meals like South African Braai or enjoy off-road adventures and gold panning nearby.

### Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

## Popular amenities

- Pool
- Outdoor Space

## Add dates for prices

Check-in

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## About this property

### Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

### Fountain Baths Guest Cottages (unit 3)

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

## Property amenities

### Pool/Spa

- Communal pool

### Internet

- Available in the house: WiFi

### Food and drink

- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Microwave

### Bedrooms

- Bedroom
- Bedsheets provided

### Bathroom

- 1 bathroom
- Towels provided

### Entertainment

- TV

### Outdoor areas

- Balcony
- Garden

### Comfort

- Heating

### Pets

- No pets allowed

### Suitability/Accessibility

- Smoking not allowed

### Safety features

- Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
- Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
- Fire extinguisher

### General

- Garden

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## Policies

### Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

### Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

### Pets

Pets not allowed

### Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

### Events

No events allowed

### Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

## Important information

### You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

### Property is also known as

Fountain Baths Guest Cottages House Barberton

Fountain Baths Guest Cottages House

Fountain Baths Guest Cottages Barberton

Fountain Baths Cottages House

Fountain Baths Guest Cottages

Fountain Baths Cottages Unit 3

Fountain Baths Guest Cottages (unit 3) Barberton

Fountain Baths Guest Cottages (unit 3) Private vacation home

## About the area

Barberton is home to this vacation home. Barberton Museum and Stopforth House Museum are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Stimela Crossing. [Visit our Barberton travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Barberton.dx6063010)

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Barberton, MP

### What's nearby

- Barberton Museum  
3 min walk \- 0.3 km
- Stopforth House Museum  
10 min walk \- 0.9 km
- Stimela Crossing  
15 min walk \- 1.3 km
- Barberton Provincial Hospital  
3 min drive \- 2.6 km
- Ilanga Mall  
40 min drive \- 52.7 km

### Getting around

- Nelspruit (MQP-Kruger Mpumalanga Intl.)  
67 min drive

### Restaurants

- KFC  
17 min walk
- Wimpy  
13 min walk
- Pappas Restaurant  
7 min walk
- Victoria Tea Garden  
7 min walk
- Galito’s  
8 min walk

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