My Masana is Xitsonga for Sunshine. Just like sunshine, I believe my purpose in life is to give energy, bring warmth, brighten up the day, bring people together and of course make flowers bloom. I used to think my super power is twirling with a glass of bubbly in my hand and not spill, but it turns out my super power is making people feel at home. I grew up in Joburg but there comes a time when you need to getaway from the city and just be. The Midlands has been that sanctuary for me for over 10 years. I fell in love with the Midlands the first time I came here and I'm blessed to have found the perfect place to connect with self, a place where you can be still and just savour each moment. If you are unlucky and find we are fully booked on the days you wanted to visit Midlands, do come say hello, I'm always looking for an excuse to pop a bottle of bubbly with someone. I will also teach how to sabrage. Yes, it's true, you haven't been to Pleasant Places if you can't sabrage... The Pleasant Places team is made up of: Sindi & Samu - I swear the have magic wands because just like that the rooms are clean ad smell like new. The never forget to welcome with with fresh flowers from our garden. Zo - I call him The Cookrista, (cook+barista) you can taste the love in the food he cooks and the the warm beverages he makes feel like a hug. Motlatsi & Siya - they don't just make our garden look like a little peace of heaven, they hate dirty cars, so you are guaranteed to go back home with a clean car. We look forward to making you fall in love with the Midlands and making Pleasant Places your home away from home.

There are many reasons to enjoy a wonderful stay at Pleasant Places By Sanaandi. Whether your visit is for a wedding, sporting event, school event, to explore the various attractions of the Midlands Meander or simply to unwind and escape the stresses of daily routine, we promise you will be able to relax and find yourself rejuvenated in our tranquil valley in the countryside. The peace and tranquillity on the farm make for an ideal place of retreat from the city life. Take a moment to enjoy simple pleasures such a bird watching, scenic walks and stargazing. The warm beautiful sunrises will turn anyone into a morning person. Pleasant Places is a stylish, charming place that serves great food and drinks which celebrates simply living in the moment, whilst enjoying your own conversations and laughter, in a relaxed country environment designed to captivate your senses. The perfect destination for business travellers, small groups of friends and family wishing to visit the Midlands Meander. The 7 garden suites which been created to have their own unique look and feel, yet reflects a consistent, understated elegant style in a beautiful country setting. The emphasis throughout is on comfort and luxury in a completely relaxing and tranquil environment. All our garden suites enjoy spectacular views of the surrounding farmlands and the well-kept garden. The guesthouse can also cater to private groups on an exclusive-use basis. Our team strives for hospitality to make you feel at home, we pride ourselves in personal service that only a small, privately owned and managed country house can provide. At Pleasant Places you are sure to arrive as a guest, leave as a friend and return as family.

As much as we’d love to keep you here with us, there’s so much to do in the Midlands and you can’t say you’ve been to the Midlands if you haven’t experienced these favourite tourist attractions. ○ Piggly Wiggly (9kms from Pleasant Places) ○ Nelson Mandela Capture Site (13kms from Pleasant Places) ○ Midmar Dam (20kms from Pleasant Places) ○ Howick Falls (21kms from Pleasant Places) ○ Karkloof Farmer’s Market (26kms from Pleasant Places) A selection of our favourite places in the Midlands Meander, we’ve tried them more than once and they never disappoint. We encourage you to visit and tell them Pleasant Places By Sanaandi sent you. If there’s a place not on the list, it just means we’ve only been there once or haven’t been there at all, so please also let us know where you’ve been so we can also go and visit when we are not too busy catering to you. [Restaurants & Cafes] ○ Blueberry Café ○ VdeV ○ The Barn Owl ○ Fables Eatery ○ La Lampara [Cheese & Wine] ○ Highgate Wine Estate ○ Abingdon Wine Estate ○ Swissland Cheese ○ The Gourmet Greek ○ Indezi Creamery [Baked Goodies] ○ N2 bakery ○ Miche Bakehouse ○ Mini Me Patisserie [Sweet Treats] ○ Wedgewood Emporium ○ Chocolate Heaven [Craft Beers & Gin] ○ Lions River Brewery ○ Rawdons Gin ○ Notties Brewery [Spas] ○ Brookdale Health Hydro ○ Fordoun Spa ○ Healing Earth at Brahman Hills [Golf Course] ○ Gowrie Farm ○ Bosch Hoek Golf Estate If you really do not feel like going anywhere, you could stroll down through the pastures below the house to the Lions River or enjoy a leisurely walk around our 16-hectare property, enjoying some of the spectacular scenery. Relax in the garden and watch or simply listen to the abundant birdlife.