Hi, I’m Shane — your host.
I’ve poured love and care into every detail of Waybury Cottage to make your stay magical, inclusive, and deeply restful. Whether you’re here for adventure or tranquility, I’m here to help you feel truly at home.
📜 House Rules (full set under guidelines
🐓 Respect our free‑roaming guinea fowls and chickens — no chasing or feeding
🚭 No smoking indoors (outdoor areas only)
🕒 Quiet hours: 10 PM – 7 AM
🐾 No visiting pets, to protect our birds
♿ Accessibility features: shower seat, handle, and no major stairs
🗑️ Please use bins provided for waste and recycling
🛋️ Amenities
🍳 Fully equipped kitchen (stove, oven, microwave, fridge, air-fryer)
🛏️ Cozy bedrooms with fresh linens; crib available on request
🚿 Bathroom with toiletries, shower seat & handle (no bath)
🌞 Patio, front garden & BBQ area for outdoor dining
🏊 Swimming pool — by arrangement
📶 Free high‑speed Wi‑Fi
💧 Safe borehole water + 5 liters of purified water in fridge
🕒 Check‑In & Check‑Out
✅ Check‑in: From 2 PM
✅ Check‑out: By 10 AM
🧳 Early check‑in/late check‑out may be arranged in advance (subject to availability)
📞 Emergency Contacts
🚑 Medical Emergency: Dial 10177
🚓 Police: Dial 10111
🚒 Fire Department: Dial 10177
🏥 Closest Hospital: Mediclinic Sandton — 24‑hour emergency care
📱 Shane (your host): +27 (83) 601 7704
🏥 Medical & Pharmacy Nearby
Mediclinic Sandton Hospital — 24‑hour emergency care
♿ Accessibility Features
Spacious layout for wheelchairs and mobility aids
Shower seat and handle, no major stairs
Accessible paths through garden and outdoor areas
🌤️ Seasonal Considerations & Packing Guide
Summer (Dec–Feb)
🌡️ 18°C – 28°C (warm days, cooler evenings)
👕 Light, breathable fabrics (cotton/linen), sun hats, sunglasses, sunscreen, light jacket for showers
🏡 Cool indoor spaces, accessible patio & BBQ area
Autumn (Mar–May)
🌡️ 12°C – 24°C (mild days, cooler nights)
👕 Layered outfits — T‑shirts or long sleeves with light sweater/jacket, walking shoes
🍂 Stable temperatures, safe pathways maintained during leaf fall
Winter (Jun–Aug)
🌡️ 4°C – 18°C (cold mornings/evenings, mild afternoons)
🧥 Warm layers — sweaters, coats, scarves, closed shoes, indoor slippers
🔥 Heating provided, cozy bedrooms and indoor relaxation spaces
Spring (Sep–Nov)
🌡️ 15°C – 25°C (pleasant, mild weather)
🌸 Light layers — short sleeves with cardigan/light jacket, comfortable shoes for garden walks
🌼 Blooming gardens with accessible paths, perfect for outdoor enjoyment
📦 Packing Checklist
👕 Light, breathable clothing (cotton/linen) for summer
🧥 Warm layers for winter
🧳 Comfortable walking shoes
🧢 Sun hat and sunglasses
🧴 Sunscreen
🧦 Indoor slippers
🧴 Toiletries and personal care items
📱 Phone charger and adapters
🏊 Swimwear (if planning to use the pool)
🎟️ Tickets or booking confirmations
🎰 Casinos & Entertainment
Gold Reef City Casino & Theme Park
Carnival City Casino & Entertainment World
🎬 Cinema Complexes
Ster‑Kinekor — IMAX and 3D screens
Nu Metro — VIP recliners and Xtreme screens
🎡 Theme Parks & Family Fun
🍸 Craft Gin Experiences
Black Horse Brewery & Distillery
Johannesburg Distilling Company
🍺 Craft Beer Breweries
🧀 Cheese Farms & Country Escapes
🛍️ Country & Artisan Markets
Bryanston Organic & Natural Market
Neighbourgoods Market (Braamfontein)
🚌 Historical & Cultural Tours
Soweto Red Bus – City Sightseeing
Hop-On Hop-Off Loop: Constitution Hill, Apartheid Museum, Gold Reef City
Soweto Extension: Vilakazi Street, Hector Pieterson Memorial, Orlando Towers
Departure Point: The Zone @ Rosebank
Book via Webtickets
🕊️ Guided Tours & Heritage Sites
Soweto Township Cultural Tour
Vredefort Dome World Heritage Site