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Gillino Vaal River Luxury Retreat
Set in the Malachite Waters in Wonderfontein near Vaalpark, 10 km from Sasolburg, Gillino Vaal River Luxury Retreat features a spacious 5-bedroom villa boasting 2 private pools, a lush garden and braai/barbeque facilities. This spacious, luxury 5-bedroom villa features air-conditioning and boasts contemporary and modern furnishings. The bedrooms feature 1 queen, 2 double and 4 single beds. Main en-suite bath and shower, second and third bedroom has a bath, and the fourth and fifth bedrooms have showers. There is a guest toilet located on the ground floor. The fully equipped kitchen comes fitted with a SMEG 4-plate gas stove, oven, kettle and toaster, as well as a washing machine and tumble dryer. Guests can relax and unwind around the fireplace, which is situated on the ground and upper levels, whilst enjoying a glass of wine or reading their favourite book. The upper level's fireplace has a spacious couch and a flat-screen TV. The spacious, ground-floor lounge and dining area offers views of the Vaal River, where guests can enjoy Netflix or their favourite series and shows whilst streaming via the large flat-screen TV, or enjoy a delicious meal with family and friends. The lapa and braai/barbeque area has a swimming pool ideal for enjoying a traditional braai on a sunny day. Gillino features an unstocked bar and bar fridge that can be used by guests should they wish to store any beverages during their stay. Free Wi-Fi and parking are available on-site. Nearby attractions range from Cloudy Creek Private Nature Reserve, Riverside Beach Club and Emerald Resort & Casino. For golfers, the Heron Banks Golf Course are within 11 km of Gillino Vaal River Luxury Retreat.
Area Info
Sasolburg is a city located in the northern region of South Africa’s Free State province. It serves as the administrative centre of the Metsimaholo Local Municipality.
Situated just 13 kilometres south of Gauteng, Sasolburg forms part of the Vaal Triangle, an industrial region that includes Vanderbijlpark, Vereeniging, and Sasolburg.
Established in 1954, Sasolburg was originally developed to provide housing and amenities for employees of Sasol, the South African energy and chemical company. The first facility, known as Sasol 1, was a pilot project aimed at converting coal into oil, due to the country’s lack of natural petroleum reserves. Given South Africa's abundant coal deposits, this initiative was viable and strategic.
Located at a high altitude, Sasolburg experiences a relatively dry climate with significant seasonal temperature fluctuations. The city lies along the banks of the Vaal River, which marks the boundary between the Free State and the former Transvaal Province. Nearby, the Vaal Dam offers excellent conditions for windsurfing and other water sports.
