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Gender Links Cottages – Heritage Tour Packages

Trevor Tangadza — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0200

🏛️ Apartheid Museum Experience
1‑Night Museum Experience

Quick immersion into South Africa’s history includes:

1 night accommodation (Single or Sharing), Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner, Round‑trip shuttle to the Apartheid Museum, and Apartheid Museum entrance fee

Rates (per person): Single: R1,957.25 Sharing: R2,397.25

🌿 Heritage Journey
2‑Night All‑Inclusive Heritage StayDeeper reflection with time to unwind includes:

2 nights accommodation (Single or Sharing), Meals for 2 days Day 1: Round‑trip shuttle + entrance to the Apartheid Museum Day 2: Leisure at the Cottages or optional local cultural walk Rates (per person): Single: R3,764.50 Sharing: R4,644.50

✊🏾 Justice & Culture Tour
3‑Night All‑Inclusive Heritage & Soweto ExperienceFull justice journey – Apartheid Museum + Soweto Includes:

3 nights accommodation (Single or Sharing) Meals for 3 days Day 1: Shuttle + entrance to the Apartheid Museum Day 2: Guided Soweto tour including: Vilakazi Street Hector Pieterson Memorial
Shuttle & guide (estimated R500) Day 3: Leisure at the Cottages with a storytelling circle
Rates (per person): Single: R6,071.75 Sharing: R7,391.75

Sip & Paint at Gender Links Cottages: Where Creativity Meets Calm

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0200

Held in our peaceful garden setting, each session invites participants to unwind with a glass of wine or juice in hand, while guided by a local artist through a fun and accessible painting experience. Whether you're a seasoned painter or picking up a brush for the first time, the event is designed to be inclusive, joyful, and inspiring.

We provide all materials—canvas, paints, brushes—and light refreshments to keep the creative energy flowing. It’s the perfect way to celebrate a birthday, bond with colleagues, or simply enjoy a mindful afternoon with friends.

At Gender Links Cottages, we believe in the power of art to bring people together. Join us for our next Sip & Paint and discover the joy of creating in community.

GL Cottages x Senses Mobile Spa

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0200

💆‍♀️ Spa Services That Come to You
Senses Mobile Spa brings professional, spa-quality treatments directly to your room. Their team of internationally accredited therapists offers:

Swedish, deep tissue & aromatherapy massages
Rejuvenating facials & body treatments
Nail care, waxing & tinting
Couples & corporate wellness packages
Whether you're here for a relaxing getaway, a romantic weekend, or a wellness retreat, pampering is just a booking away.

🌸 Wellness With Impact
This partnership is more than just luxury — it’s a fusion of self-care and social change. Every stay at Gender Links Cottages supports the work of Gender Links, a leading Southern African women’s rights organization. Now, your spa experience also contributes to empowering women and promoting gender justice.

🧘‍♀️ Ideal for Retreats and Events
Planning a retreat or event? Our versatile conference and workshop spaces are now complemented by on-site wellness services. Perfect for:

Team-building retreats
Wellness workshops
Bridal showers & pamper parties
NGO & corporate events
Let your guests unwind, recharge, and leave inspired.

🌍 Book Your Stay, Book Your Spa
Ready to relax with purpose?
Book your accommodation at Gender Links Cottages and request your spa treatments through Senses Mobile Spa.

BOOK NOW

GL Cottages Conferencing Facilities

Trevor Tangadza — Tue, 01 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0200

Our conference facilities offer a range of flexible options to suit various group sizes and needs. With three distinct conference venues, the spaces can comfortably accommodate:

16 participants in the smallest room,
30 participants in the mid-sized venue,
Up to 50 participants in the largest room, depending on the seating arrangement.

These venues are designed to be both functional and comfortable, ensuring a professional atmosphere that promotes productivity. Additionally, The Cottages can cater to more intimate, focused meetings with groups of 10 to 15 participants, ideal for smaller team discussions or high-level strategy sessions.

The rooms are not only spacious and quiet but also attractively appointed, offering a calming and motivating environment for work. To support effective meetings, the venues are well-equipped with essential virtual meeting technology and high-quality AV equipment, ensuring that both in-person and virtual attendees can participate seamlessly. This includes:

High-definition projectors or large screens for presentations,
Video conferencing tools (such as Zoom, Microsoft Teams, or Google Meet),
HD cameras and microphones for clear audio and visual communication,
Fast and reliable Wi-Fi to ensure that virtual meetings run smoothly without disruptions,

Speakers for optimal sound quality during discussions or presentations.
These features, combined with the peaceful and quiet atmosphere, create an ideal setting for focused, productive conferences or team-building events. Whether it's a large conference or a smaller, more intimate meeting, The Cottages ensures that every aspect of the meeting experience is streamlined for success.

GL Cottages "GREEN POLICY"

Trevor Tangadza — Tue, 18 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0200

Our “green policy” includes solar power, recycling
of all waste, care for our trees and vegetation, appreciation of our natural
heritage, and careful use of water. Thank you for helping us make this
dream a reality in our small corner of the world - a comfortable and
friendly resting place situated in the quiet Urania Village.