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Bastion Guest House

Bastion Guest House Guest House accommodation in Centurion Gauteng

Description

Under the guidance of architect Anton du Toit, the Basson family home was built over two decades ago. Since its inception in 1996, Frieda and Billy Basson have run the business together. Each guest is assured of warm and professional attention. Set in the historic village of Irene, Bastion is a stronghold of good taste, comfort and convenience. The stone walls and leafy garden of Bastion are a stroll away from the Irene dairy farm, while commerce and industry are similarly near at hand. Bastion is located in Centurion - within 30 minutes drive of Johannesburg International Airport, Sandton and the Johannesburg CBD; Centurion and Pretoria s business and entertainment districts are just a few minutes drive away.

Under the guidance of architect Anton du Toit, the Basson family home was built over two decades ago. Since its inception in 1996, Frieda and Billy Basson have run the business together. Each guest is assured of warm and professional attention.

Set in the historic village of Irene, Bastion is a stronghold of good taste, comfort and convenience. The stone walls and leafy garden of Bastion are a stroll away from the Irene dairy farm, while commerce and industry are similarly near at hand. Bastion is located in Centurion - within 40 minutes drive of Johannesburg International Airport, Sandton and the Johannesburg CBD; Centurion and Pretoria's business and entertainment districts are just a few minutes drive away.

Your hosts, Frieda and Billy Basson, are dedicated to meeting guests' needs and maintaining Bastion in a beautiful condition. Bastion's seven individually-appointed suites afford each guest the space and privacy to work and relax in peace. While in the airy lounge, flanked by the Bastion's famous stained glass window, the news of the day can be exchanged at Frieda's table - over an excellent breakfast or refreshments in the evening.

 Comfortable, rustic lodgings in Irene village, near Pretoria and Midrand. Each unit with private entrance, en suite bathroom, equipped kitchenette and DSTV. Small conference facility. Close to main shopping malls. Accredited by the Centurion B&B Association, Gauteng Combined Guest House Association and NAA-SA.

 

Contact Details

Name of hostsBastion Guest House
Tel:012 667-6500
fax(0)86 657 4470
Cell082 331 3122
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Attractions

NEARBY FACILITIES
Game Viewing
Casino
Pool
Hiking
Wine Routes/Tasting

  • Breakfast is served in the dining area or as a breakfast basket in your suite.
  • For an early departure, request a breakfast box (padkos) to enjoy on your way.
  • Reservations. Let us recommend and book a table for you at one of the many fine restaurants nearby.
  • Local & Airport shuttle can be arranged on request.
  • Wheelchair friendly unit available.
  • Full laundry service
  • Spoken languages: English, Afrikaans, Sesotho and French.
  • Conference and event catering available on request

 

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Facilities

ON SITE FACILITIES
Airport Transfers
ADSL
Secure Parking

Each has a private entrance, secure parking, wireless internet connection, kitchenette, en-suite bathroom, and TV with multichoice. All units built of local Chert stone and have access to the lush garden

Services

  • Breakfast is served in the dining area or as a breakfast basket in your suite.
  • For an early departure, request a breakfast box (padkos) to enjoy on your way.
  • Reservations. Let us recommend and book a table for you at one of the many fine restaurants nearby.
  • Local & Airport shuttle can be arranged on request.
  • Wheelchair friendly unit available.
  • Full laundry service
  • Spoken languages: English, Afrikaans, Sesotho and French.
  • Conference and event catering available on request

Conference Venue

The conference centre with a uniquely styled meeting venue with a private kitchen and toilet facilities. Seats 20 people comfortably in a schoolroom arrangement and 30 in a cinema configuration. The fresh air and song of birds will rejuvenate participants during breaks, as they sip coffee or tea in the stone garden. Breakaway groups can be accommodated in garden groves around rustic benches.

Intimate Event Venue

Intimate event venue with space inside and out for guests to gather and mingle, the Bastion will fortify your occasion with ambience and style. The private kitchen and toilet facilites wil take care of logistics, while leafy silhouettes provide an evocative backdrop for small weddings, exhibitions and celebrations.

Facilities Available

  • Projection screen, white board and flip charts available
  • Conference and event catering available on request - options available
  • Barbeque facility in courtyard
  • Airport & local shuttle arranged on request
  • Eight en-suite B&B rooms available

 

Directions

From the N1 (Johannesburg-Polokwane Freeway) (Important: Coming from direction Johannesburg, do not continue straight on to Pretoria - watch the road signs and follow the N1 in the direction "Pietersburg"). Leave the N1 at exit no. 130 (Botha Avenue). At the bottom of the off ramp, turn in the direction "Irene". (Info. Panel indicates Smuts House Museum). Turn right at the first street (Alexandra Road) and continue to the second stop sign. At this point the road veers to the left and becomes Albert road. Continue until just before the next stop sign. Bastion guesthouse will be on your left - No. 55. The house is built of stone and has a yellow roof. The entrance is next to the stone tower. Ring the bell to gain entry. 2. From the O.R Tambo International Airport Take the R21 motorway from the airport in the direction Pretoria. After traveling some 30 km on this road, exit to the left on road M31 which is signposted "Nelmapius Drive - M31" & "Irene". Continue up and over the hill (Cornwall Hill) and pass under a bridge at the bottom of this hill. Cross the 4-way stop just after this and continue until you reach the second traffic circle at wich point you turn right into Albert Road. Cross the 4-way stop at the Irene shopping center (Nelmapius road), across another stop sign and continue until you reach a low traffic circle at which you turn right into Albert Road. Continue along Albert Road until you pass the 2nd (4-way) stop sign. Immediately after this you will see Bastion Guesthouse on your right - No. 55. The house is built of stone and has a yellow roof and black wooden gates. The entrance is next to the stone tower. Ring the bell to gain entry. 3. From Natal and Free State When leaving the N3, take the N1 motorway in the direction Pretoria and proceed as described in 1. above. This map is intended to help you gain entry to parking under shade of Chatham Road which is inside the Irene security area. (Chatham road is a 1-way road out of Irene and may not be entered from Albert Road). Enter Queen Street from Alexandra Road (Panel marked:"Entrance Irene"). Continue until the 4th street (Chatham) and turn right. Drive right to the last house on your right - no. 46. Park here but please do not obstruct the gate with the COIN SECURITY panel on it (see notice: No parking at any time)