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Named after the Swiss canton Ticino, this European style villa is characterised by a unique architectural blend of hand beaten face bricks, light sand coloured floor tiles and spacious, open-plan design with different height variations, with nearly four meter high wooden ceilings. Due to this impressive structure it was possible to create useful corners and homely niches to place comfortable seating throughout the guest areas enabling different groups to get together enjoying their quality time in privacy. European style fused with Mediterranean flair and African touches lend the guesthouse its own personal, invitingly relaxed yet elegant ambience. This is further enhanced by tasteful décor, lighting effects and volume encompassing a 3-dimensional look. The establishment is well designed with attention to detail and for the well-being and great comfort with all our guests in mind. Our guest house is heated during the winter months. For the comfort and wellbeing of all our guests we regret, no smoking indoors. Villa Ticino Guest House has been awarded a 3 Star Grading with great comfort in the Guest House category by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa.   Entering the property through an iron gate a winding walkway leads past lush mature greenery up to the spacious European style villa situated on a slope. Here guests are personally welcomed by their Swiss/German hosts and owners Felix and Ute, who are running Villa Ticino with pride, passion and dedication.             The entrance area is reminiscent of a typical Ticino country village scene with fountain, statues, benches and murals. From the front door the eye is led through the hall from the welcome sign to the staircase, leading upwards into our guesthouse that is full of character.   A staircase directs the way up to the attractive split-level guest lounge with an open fireplace, snooker table as well as books and magazines. The mood of this space is rather a soothing, homely and calm effect due to the high wooden ceilings and the wide open-plan design. Comfortable upholstered settees and chairs invite to linger and relax. During winter the fascinating display of flames in the open fire place extends a cosy warming atmosphere. At the breakfast room one immediately observes the open spaciousness of the room, the light walls, the separately arranged tables and the impressive wall mural. In the breakfast room the lovingly selected and arranged details enliven the Ticino country style with a decorative thatch roof and an illuminated divider. The breakfast room is of course heated during winter for the comfort of our house guests. Nestling in a nook is our cosy house bar with a rustic feel. Resident guests may enjoy a drink or may interact with fellow guests. Situated nearby is our information corner with the display of menus and other information about South Africa as well as comfortable seating.   The wind sheltered, generous, covered, 60 square metre terrace has beautiful vistas over the green tree tops into the mountains behind. Weather permitting; breakfast will be served here on separate tables with comfortable chairs accompanied by chirping birds. The pleasantly decorated terrace with seating is also a popular meeting point with guests. The garden received a makeover over in May 2009 and has been transformed to include ornamental vases, a water fountain, birdbaths and statues and presents itself with a European, indigenous and tropical mixture. Since then a variety of different birds have found a home here and can be watched at up close. Every guest room has one parking bay at its disposal allocated at the fenced in parking area which is locked during night. Allow yourself a couple of recreational hours at the secluded swimming pool with deck-chairs and seats, surrounded by leafy greenery.       Situated in the centre of the picturesque, malaria free mountain village of Sabie is our well established guest house Villa Ticino on safe walking distance to shops and nice restaurants where you can spoil your taste buds. It is also the most central starting point to the numerous sights in the area and a mere 40 minutes drive to the Kruger National Park. We are looking forward to welcoming you as our guests.

	Address : Louis Trichardt Street, Sabie, Mpumalanga, South Africa Telephone & Fax : +27 13 764 2598  Email: stay@villaticino.co.za
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