Dekotzenhof is an owner run establishment. Mark has been in Hospitality and Marketing most of his life, and is a trained Chef. Karen was a Business Analyst, who turned Interior Decorator some years later; and together their dream of owning their own lodge came to be, in Wakkerstroom. They are hands on, and give that personal touch. They enjoy sourcing interesting products for the farm stall/deli; but also love experimenting in the kitchen and sell a lot of home grown products. The country-style breakfast includes home-made jams and treats. A packed breakfast, picnic basket or vegetarian options can be pre-requested. They will prepare a delicious dinner to end your memorable days. Ready-to heat meals, treats and preserves are sold from their on-site farm-stall deli. You can even order breads or cakes to take home with you, or for your further travels. Dinners can be booked at DeKotzenhof for our guests at an extra cost. We serve a 3 course dinner from 7pm-8.30pm all need to be pre booked.

DeKotzenhof is a lovingly restored guesthouse located in heart of historical Wakkerstroom. With 5 luxurious en-suite rooms (one stand-alone with patio and mountain views) charming décor, tea/coffee facilities, a safe, desk, seating, and the personal attention from owners you’ll want to return again and again! Family friendly: A family suite is available for children 4 and over. Board games and puzzles are available in the Guest lounge, and for outdoor fun, there’s large pretty garden, trampoline and a 9 hole Putt-Putt course. Free Wi-Fi. DeKotzenhof is found on the main tar road, and is easy to find. It has a large pretty summer garden and plenty of secure parking, including a concrete area for bike, all behind high walls. It’s just two and a half hours from Johannesburg/Pretoria; and the ideal stop-over en-route to Kruger, Swaziland, the Drakensburg, Mozambique, St Lucia, OR Tambo airport and the Battlefields. If you are looking for location oh so convenient, everything you need in a room, and fantastic food then this is the place to be.

Wakkerstroom is a small village with a long history of Anglo boer wars and even Gandhi. The Guest House property has some lovely views of the historical Ossewa kop monument, which you can hike or 4x4 up. Nature and outdoor lovers can explore the area by mountain bike, 4X4 or on foot. The scenery is a photographer's dream. Keen birders can spot endemic resident birds, enjoy self-drives and four bird hides. Wakkerstroom is world renown in birding circles and Dekotzenhof hosts birders throughout the year. Bikers enjoy the great dirt roads in the area,and are provided a concrete parking area away from the road for secure parking. A two or three night stay is recommended… you’ll just want to return again and again!