First-off, signposting to the Insimbi Bed and Breakfast is faultless, which is just as well as it’s too far out of town to walk. Located in a residential neighbourhood, the grey cabin-like house is well secured behind an electrically-operated wire fence. Inside there is parking for guests and together with their room keys, all visitors are given a remote control for the gate as well.
Accommodation Options at Insimbi Bed and Breakfast
Insimbi’s guest accommodation is tastefully finished and mirrors the cabin-feel of the front of the house, although the accommodation is actually much nicer than the house-front. Guests can stay in one of three rooms, each with their own entrance, directly on the balcony at the back of the property. This is certainly the best spot to accommodate guests, as the back of the house enjoys far-reaching views of the lush and very green forest behind. The dining room is also accessible from this back porch and is where breakfast is served in the morning.
As well as the guest accommodation that is part of the main house, Insimbi has a further two self-contained, self-catering units that sleep six people each.
Inside the Rooms at Insimbi
There is a distinct seaside cabin feel inside the Insimbi units. Beds are covered with eiderdowns and are filled with soft cushions, blankets and duvets, which are particularly inviting when the weather isn’t playing ball outside. Not-too-imposing pictures on the walls, a littering of Swazi candles and creature comforts such as a TV and tea, coffee and biscuits, make the accommodation a real retreat. All rooms come with both heaters and fans to ensure comfort in all weather. The mini-bar and fridge also help with this.
The bathrooms are spotless and well-equipped with plush towels, flannels, soaps and shower gels, and they have large power showers with hot water. The sloped floors at the bottom of the showers are a design feature to ensure proper drainage of the water, but have the effect of making it difficult to stand upright. It's a bit of a slip hazard.
Insimbi Tours
Owners Mike and Marlene Sterley are happy to arrange tours of the local area for guests. Particular highlights beyond the town of Sabie include Blyde River Canyon, Graskop and the Kruger National Park. As motorbiking enthusiasts, they particularly encourage similar-minded visitors to come and stay, with whom they can share their wealth of knowledge on their hobby as well as recommend routes for biking tours.
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