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Liz at Lancaster
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| Johannesburg Tourism Council graded 4 star accommodation conveniently located close to Hyde Park, Rosebank, Sandton . Liz has been running for over 14 years; 7 units rates varying from R545 single to R325 pp sharing including breakfast. Self-catering option. ADSL broadband wireless connection free access 24/7; DSTV with own decoders in all units; telephone lines with direct lines; En-suite shower and bath; all units have fully equipped kitchenettes for self-catering options; Convenient luxuries like hairdryers, towelling gowns, radio clock alarms, electric blankets. Own entrances, opening onto their own individual patios. Same day laundry service on request. On-site transport for airport transfers and local trips at very reasonable rates (See website). Pool in garden. Secure designated under-cover parking. All credit cards. |
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Things To Do
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| Some places of interest in, around and accessible to Liz at Lancaster
• Constitution Hill with the new Court, the old Fort and the old Prison Buildings - excellent introduction to the geography and lay-out of Johannesburg from the Fort ramparts and the history of Johannesburg and South Africa. There are organized tours every hour on the hour. 011 381-3100;
• Newtown Cultural Precinct (includes MuseumAfrica - Closed Mondays 011 833 5624 exhibits from the Stone Age to the present day ; SciBono Discovery Centre; Closed Mondays Beautiful Things craft exhibition Closed Mondays ; South African Breweries World of Beer Museum 011 836 4900 interesting and well-done Closed Mondays. There is also night life at Bass; Carfax, Market Theatre, and Moyos Restaurant)
• World Heritage Site, Cradle of Humankind (40 minute drive) Comprises the Maropeng Information Centre which is about a 10km drive from the caves themselves (at Sterkfontein). There is a tour through the caves at Sterkfontein every half hour. 011668 3200
• Apartheid Museum 011 309 4700 Closed Mondays open every other day 10-5 (next door to Gold Reef City and on the way to Soweto)
• Soweto - Soweto is a 40-45 minute drive away from Liz at Lancaster . I can arrange tours (3 – 4 hour morning tours or full day or overnight stays at B&Bs should you wish).
• Rosebank Rooftop Market: Sundays and Public Holidays only.
• Origins Centre New Rock Art Museum, Wits opened March 2006
• Lesedi Cultural Village: Exhibits and live performances depicting Xhosa, Zulu, Sotho, Pedi and Ndebele culture 012 205 1394
• Gold Reef City: Theme Park of early Johannesburg and early mining adjacent to the amusement park 012 248-6800 Closed on Monday Open every other day 9.30-5. (Next door to Apartheid Museum)
8 golf courses within 10 km range
• Liz at Lancaster is close to major shopping malls as well as local shops within walking distance
Some places of interest in, around and accessible to Liz at Lancaster
• Constitution Hill with the new Court, the old Fort and the old Prison Buildings - excellent introduction to the geography and lay-out of Johannesburg from the Fort ramparts and the history of Johannesburg and South Africa. There are organized tours every hour on the hour. 011 381-3100;
• Newtown Cultural Precinct (includes MuseumAfrica - Closed Mondays 011 833 5624 exhibits from the Stone Age to the present day ; SciBono Discovery Centre; Closed Mondays Beautiful Things craft exhibition Closed Mondays ; South African Breweries World of Beer Museum 011 836 4900 interesting and well-done Closed Mondays. There is also night life at Kippies; Carfax, Market Theatre, and Moyos Restaurant)
• World Heritage Site, Cradle of Humankind (40 minute drive) Comprises the Maropeng Information Centre which is about a 10km drive from the caves themselves (at Sterkfontein). There is a tour through the caves at Sterkfontein every half hour. 011668 3200
• Apartheid Museum 011 309 4700 Closed Mondays open every other day 10-5 (next door to Gold Reef City and on the way to Soweto)
• Soweto - Soweto is a 40-45 minute drive away from Liz at Lancaster . I can arrange tours (3 – 4 hour morning tours or full day or overnight stays at B&Bs should you wish).
• Alexandra: Next to Sandton; developing its jazz tours. I work with tour guides from Alex, so can organize tours by prior arrangement.
• Sophiatown: Site of forced removals in the 1950s. I can also organize tours to Sophiatown by prior arrangement.
• 44 Stanley Avenue, Auckland Park : A private urban development with galleries, clubs, alternative retro shopping.
• Rosebank Rooftop Market: Sundays and Public Holidays only.
• African Craft Market, Rosebank: 7 days a week
• National Museum of Military History: Situated next to the Zoo. 011 646-5513 Open Daily 9-16.30
• Origins Centre New Rock Art Museum, Wits opened March 2006
• If you are going to visit a Game Reserve where you will be away from urban lights and out in the bush, make a trip to the Planetarium at Wits University first, so that you can make the most of stargazing in the Southern hemisphere. There are shows every Friday at 8pm and Saturdays 3pm and sometimes by special arrangement. 011 717-1392
• Walking tours of the early mining days and colonial history of Johannesburg: join one of the Parktown Westcliff Heritage Trust walking tours – they are fascinating.
• Johannesburg Art Gallery, Joubert Park Closed Mondays
• Lesedi Cultural Village: Exhibits and live performances depicting Xhosa, Zulu, Sotho, Pedi and Ndebele culture 012 205 1394
• Gold Reef City: Theme Park of early Johannesburg and early mining adjacent to the amusement park 012 248-6800 Closed on Monday Open every other day 9.30-5. (Next door to Apartheid Museum)
Bryanston Organic Market: Culross Rd Bryanston. 011 706 3671 Moonlight Market on the last Tuesday of every month in summer from 5-9 pm. On a beautiful summer highveld evening it’s a fabulous thing to do.
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Rooms
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Queen-bedded en-suite with microwave, kettle, toaster, fridge, crockery and cutlery | Room Rate
R545 single and R325 per person sharing |
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There are 2 self-contained one-bedroom en-suite cottages. Separate living room with sleeper couch and fully equipped open-plan kitchen | Room Rate
R680 single R400 pp sharing for 2 and R100 extra per person |
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| | Earth
Twin or king-bedded option; en-suite shower and bath; fully equipped kitchenette | Room Rate
R600 single and R350 pp sharing |
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| | Ochre; Sage; Coral
Large studio units; king or twin bedded; en-suite (shower and bath); sleepercouch and dining/work area; fully equipped kitchenette | Room Rate
R645 single R370 per person sharing (double) R100 per extra adult |
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Directions
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| Johannesburg South Africa: Take the Jan SmutsAvenue off ramp and 6.2 km later turn left into Bompas Road. At the T-junction turn right; 2nd left and 1st right into Lancaster Avenue; we are 8 houses along on the right.
From Pretoria on M1 South
From M1 South take the Corlett Drive off ramp. Turn right into Corlett Drive; after 2.5 km turn left at T-junction into Oxford Road; right at 1st set of traffic lights into Bompas Road. Follow Bompas Road traveling over 2 traffic lights and at the T-junction turn right; 2nd left and 1st right into Lancaster Avenue; we are 8 houses along on the right.
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