Services & Facilities - Liz at Lancaster Guest House

Staying with us is a lifestyle choice

Room Facilities

100mbps wi-fi connectivity. Internet stays on during loadshedding
Solar geysers throughout
Full water security with tanks filled by water harvesting and borehole (all professionally filtered)
Large flat screen TV, DSTV/satellite TV with Premium or Full DSTV
Separate entrances with double French doors opening onto enclosed private courtyards so ensuring the luxury of complete tranquility and seclusion
Generous cupboard space
Well-equipped kitchenettes/full kitchens offer self-catering options
Under-carpet heating and under-tile heating/wall heaters in all bathrooms
Overhead or standing fans. With adequate cross-ventilation and windows and doors that open, air conditioning is not needed for Joburg summers
Top quality beds and linen: extra length; electric blankets; pure cotton percale linen; soft Biederlack blankets & cozy duvets for winter; cool lightweight air-cell blankets for summer; choice of feather/non-allergic pillows
Laptop wall safes – guest encoded
Exclusive house branded soaps and shampoos with natural ingredients
Added extras like toweling gowns, hairdryers, swimming towels, international plug adaptors, irons and ironing boards, information files, umbrellas, etc
On-the-house range of assorted teas and coffee (filter and instant), as well as home-made Muesli rusks and E-spring filter water
Intercoms from each unit through to staff and the main house
The Earth room (no steps) is wheel chair accessible with grab handles in shower and bath and next to the toilet. Please note: the shower is not fully wheelchair accessible as there is a step into it.
No smoking inside the rooms. You are free to smoke outside
Braai/barbecue facilities on request

Caring personal service

General Services & Facilities

On-site transport available. For rates look here
Excellent security with CCTV camera, remote access to the property, electric fence, and a direct link to security companies
Guests can relax on loungers by the salt water swimming pool and enjoy the peace of the lush garden surroundings while watching the indigenous wild birds at the feeding tray.
Meetings can be held on the house patio open to the garden in summer and warmed by a roaring log fire in winter
Free cellphone hire (deposit payable)
Tours and recreational activities arranged with free knowledgeable advice on individually designed itineraries
Ample free secure off-street undercover parking
In-house laundry service (washing and ironing) with a maximum 24 hour turn around period is provided.
Almost all diets catered for: vegetarian, halal, gluten free, etc
For infants we have a camp-cot and high chair, and baby-sitting can be arranged
Socialized and well-trained pets accepted by prior arrangement
Breakfasts : continental, health and full cooked prepared to order; served on the breakfast patio at a time that suits you
Evening meals provided with advance warning, although there are menus for takeout service in the rooms. Plus there are many excellent restaurants in the area. More on Eating Out
Lunch packages provided on request
Extensive library of local material covering Johannesburg and its history and heritage as well as local art and craft. For more see Liz at Lancaster's blog and Facebook links