Wind and the Rain, Troutbeck, Nyanga

15/09/2023

Hello everyone, and here's some photos I took of the magical msasas which are looking amazing at the moment with their leaves turning - a very special time of year in the Eastern Highlands! Enjoy 😀

15/08/2023

To all the visitors that enjoyed the magical mountains of Nyanga this weekend (totally booked out everywhere, thank you!!) -- I hope you all had a wonderful time away and travel safely back home!

THE NEW COTTAGES ARE BEING BUILT, AND THEY'RE GOING TO BE FABULOUS! I'LL LET YOU KNOW HERE HOW IT'S ALL GOING!

11/08/2023

Wishing all holiday makers a happy and safe trip to the magical mountains of the Eastern Highlands for this Heroes and Defence Forces weekend! I hope that you have a wonderfully relaxing, fun filled and rejuvenating family holiday away!

WE'RE SO LOOKING FORWARD TO HAVING YOU ALL COME AND STAY ONCE THE NEW COTTAGES ARE FINISHED ... I'LL UPDATE HERE!

24/07/2023

HELLO FOLKS – AND PLEASED TO ADVISE THAT THE LAND FOR THE NEW HOLIDAY HOME COTTAGES IS CLEARED, AND TIMBER IS ON ORDER --- REARING TO GO!!

What an absolutely fabulous view our guests are going to have – this view is to the right in the photo, and will look over an expansive valley into the distant mountains. Stunning.

WHAT’S GOING TO BE ON OFFER:
2 Timber framed cottages each with –
• 1 bedroom with a double bed, en suite (shower, basin and toilet)
• Central lounge, kitchenette and covered veranda
• 1 bedroom with 2 single beds, en suite (shower, basin and toilet)

WILL UPDATE YOU ALL HERE … WATCH THIS SPACE!!

Regretfully we cannot offer any holiday home accommodation until the new cottages are finished, but worth the wait! Expected completion date is mid-November, but I will update here.

10/07/2023

NEW MOVES AT WIND AND THE RAIN! Cottage # 2 is now permanently occupied, with Cottage # 1 being available for the time being and possibly until end July/mid August (I’ll keep you up to date here!). Two new log cabins are being built currently, each with 2 double bedrooms and decks with the MOST amazing views, and will hopefully be ready to book by mid-November!

HERE’S WHAT THIS FABULOUS PLACE HAS TO OFFER!
****Book now while you still can!!****
• 5km from Troutbeck Resort with great access to National Parks sites.
• Sleeps 6: Main bedroom en suite (double bed) downstairs, 2nd bedroom (double bed) upstairs in the loft on balustrade wide stairs, and 3rd bedroom (2 single beds) in the attic with vertical stepladder stairs – suitable for older kids/teenagers, but not for very young children or more mature adults.
• En suite shower/basin/toilet and separate bath/shower/basin/toilet (both downstairs).
• Lounge with fireplace.
• Country kitchen with dining table.
• Open View TV.
• Private area with tables and chairs on the lawn.
• Gazebo with braai and seating near to and overlooking the dams.
• Great views, stunning mature garden, and 3 small dams (not stocked).
• On ZESA with back-up generator.
• Domestic worker on-property (no cooking).
• Fully equipped, and we supply gas and firewood, hot water via boiler.
• Bring your food and beverages, drinking water, clothes, towels, toilet paper and toiletries.

Rate: peak of US180 applies for public holidays and immediate before/after days, and off-peak is US140 per night.
Minimum booking: 3 nights peak and 2 nights off-peak.
Payment terms: 50% of full rate (off-peak) and 100% (peak) of full rate in advance on a first-come-first-served basis, payable in Harare.

CONTACT FOR ENQUIRIES AND BOOKINGS:
Jenni Ferguson (Booking Agent)
Office: Sanyatwe, Eastern Highlands, Zimbabwe
Mobile: (+263) 778393777 (whatsapp)
email: [email protected]

12/06/2023

02/06/2023

We're fully booked for Father's Day, but we hope that you are planning yo treat your dad to the weekend away or just a day dedicated to making him feel special! Happy Father's Day for the Sunday 18th June to all you fathers out there!

29/05/2023

WE’RE STILL AVAILABLE FOR BOOKINGS FOR THE AUGUST HEROE’S AND DEFENCE FORCES WEEKEND AND FOR CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR -------- GET YOUR BOOKINGS IN NOW SO YOU DON’T MISS OUT !!!

SLEEPS 6 IN EACH COTTAGE |5KMS FROM TROUTBECK RESORT | STUNNING GARDEN | OPEN VIEW TV | BACK UP SOLAR/GENERATOR

• Great access to National Parks sites.
• Two cottages sleeping 6 in each cottage.
• Cottage # 1: (thatched) – three bedrooms: 2 double and 1 with two single beds | one en suite shower/basin/toilet + separate bath/shower/basin/toilet | lounge with fireplace | country kitchen with dining table | DSTV Open View | private area with tables and chairs on the lawn | gazebo with braai and seating near to and overlooking the dams.
• Cottage # 2 – three bedrooms: 2 double and 1 with two single beds | one bath/shower/basin/toilet | lounge with fireplace | dining room and bar | kitchen |DSTV Open View | elevated deck with seating | gazebo with braai and seating just off the deck.
• Great views, stunning mature garden, and 3 small dams (not stocked).
• On ZESA with back-up generator ( # 1) and solar ( # 2).
• Domestic workers on-property (no cooking).
• Fully equipped, and we supply gas and firewood, hot water via boilers.
• Bring your food and beverages, clothes, towels, toilet paper and toiletries.

BOOK ONE COTTAGE OR BOTH COTTAGES!
Rate (per cottage): peak of US180 applies for public holidays and immediate before/after days, and off-peak is US140 per night.
Minimum booking: 3 nights peak and 2 nights off-peak.
Payment terms: 50% of full rate (off-peak) and 100% (peak) of full rate in advance on a first-come-first-served basis, payable in Harare.

CONTACT FOR ENQUIRIES AND BOOKINGS:
Jenni Ferguson (Booking Agent)
Office: Sanyatwe, Eastern Highlands, Zimbabwe
Mobile: (+263) 778393777 (whatsapp)
email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.professionalcvbusiness.co.zw
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenni-ferguson-058995168
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jenni.ferguson.50
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/profcvbus/?hl=en

16/05/2023

AVAILABILITY FOR AFRICA DAY WEEKEND 25—28 MAY .....
AT OFF-PEAK RATES AND OFF-PEAK MINIMUM NIGHTS BOOKING ….
****** US140 per night per cottage | minimum 2 nights stay ******
GET YOUR BOOKING IN FAST !!!

• Just past Troutbeck Resort with great access to National Parks sites.
• Two cottages sleeping 6 in each cottage.
• Cottage # 1: (thatched) – three bedrooms: 2 double and 1 with two single beds | one en suite shower/basin/toilet + separate bath/shower/basin/toilet | lounge with fireplace | country kitchen with dining table | Open View | private area with tables and chairs on the lawn | gazebo with braai and seating near to and overlooking the dams.
• Cottage # 2 – three bedrooms: 2 double and 1 with two single beds | one bath/shower/basin/toilet | lounge with fireplace | dining room and bar | kitchen | Open View | elevated deck with seating | gazebo with braai and seating just off the deck.
• Great views, stunning mature garden, and 3 small dams (not stocked).
• On ZESA with back-up generator ( # 1) and solar ( # 2).
• Domestic workers on-property (no cooking).
• Fully equipped, and we supply gas and firewood, hot water via boilers.
• Bring your food and beverages, clothes, towels, toilet paper and toiletries.

BOOK ONE COTTAGE OR BOTH COTTAGES!

Rate (per cottage): peak of US180 applies for public holidays and immediate before/after days, and off-peak is US140 per night.
Minimum booking: 3 nights peak and 2 nights off-peak.
Payment terms: 50% of full rate (off-peak) and 100% (peak) of full rate in advance on a first-come-first-served basis, payable in Harare.

CONTACT FOR ENQUIRIES AND BOOKINGS:
Jenni Ferguson (Booking Agent)
Office: Sanyatwe, Eastern Highlands, Zimbabwe
Mobile: (+263) 778393777 (whatsapp)
email: [email protected]

09/05/2023

AVAILABILITY FOR THIS WEEKEND MOTHER’S DAY 13—14 MAY AND AFRICA DAY 25—28 MAY ….
and also booking for the DEFENCE FORCES AND HEROES DAYS WEEKEND + CHRISTMAS/NEW YEAR!
Get your bookings in quickly!

• Just past Troutbeck Resort with great access to National Parks sites.
• Two cottages sleeping 6 in each cottage.
• Cottage # 1: (thatched) – three bedrooms: 2 double and 1 with two single beds | one en suite shower/basin/toilet + separate bath/shower/basin/toilet | lounge with fireplace | country kitchen with dining table | DSTV Open View | private area with tables and chairs on the lawn | gazebo with braai and seating near to and overlooking the dams.
• Cottage # 2 – three bedrooms: 2 double and 1 with two single beds | one bath/shower/basin/toilet | lounge with fireplace | dining room and bar | kitchen |DSTV Open View | elevated deck with seating | gazebo with braai and seating just off the deck.
• Great views, stunning mature garden, and 3 small dams (not stocked).
• On ZESA with back-up generator ( # 1) and solar ( # 2).
• Domestic workers on-property (no cooking).
• Fully equipped, and we supply gas and firewood, hot water via boilers.
• Bring your food and beverages, clothes, towels, toilet paper and toiletries.

BOOK ONE COTTAGE OR BOTH COTTAGES!
Rate (per cottage): peak of US180 applies for public holidays and immediate before/after days, and off-peak is US140 per night.
Minimum booking: 3 nights peak and 2 nights off-peak.
Payment terms: 50% of full rate (off-peak) and 100% (peak) of full rate in advance on a first-come-first-served basis, payable in Harare.

CONTACT FOR ENQUIRIES AND BOOKINGS:
Jenni Ferguson (Booking Agent)
Office: Sanyatwe, Eastern Highlands, Zimbabwe
Mobile: (+263) 778393777 (whatsapp)
email: [email protected]

03/05/2023

We hope you all had a very good Workers' Day long weekend, and traveled safely! To our guests, thank you so much for spending this time with us, and we do appreciate you and the pleasure of hosting you!

The year's moving on, and winter is just starting to show itself at night ... a chill in the air and the marvelous thought of roaring fires on the horizon ... simply Nyanga weather! During the day at the moment it's lovely and cool with clear skies and the always wonderful clean fresh air ------ so do come and stay with us ------ you will experience all the magical Wind and the Rain cottages have to offer. A rejuvenating and relaxing time away!

18/04/2023

HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY TO ALL THE ZIMBABWEANS OUT THERE! Thank you to our guests for spending time with us over these last few days, and to everyone - take care on the roads going home, and stay safe.
We hope to have the pleasure of your company real soon at Wind and the Rain, and contact Jenni Ferguson on 0778393777 (whatsapp) for an info-sheet and photos.

14/04/2023

WE HOPE YOU ALL HAD A WONDERFUL EASTER BREAK, AND TO OUR GUESTS, THANK YOU FOR THE PLEASURE OF YOUR COMPANY!
Looking ahead through to August --- get your enquiries and dates to me as soon as you can so that you can get your bookings in and can be sure of having the opportunity to experience these lovely cottages and the gorgeous garden .... and excellent access to all the Nyanga Park tourist attractions!
Contact: Jenni Ferguson on 0778393777 (whatsapp).

06/04/2023

A very 🐰 Happy Easter 🐰 to all of you, and wishing you a joy filled weekend! Travel safely and take good care on the roads 😃

01/04/2023

Best wishes from all of us at Wind and the Rain to the participants and officials for a highly successful and enjoyable Triathlon today!

22/03/2023

HOLIDAY IN THE MOUNTAINS OF NYANGA!
IDEAL FOR: FAMILIES AND GROUPS OF FRIENDS .... BOOK ONE COTTAGE FOR 6 PEOPLE, OR BOTH COTTAGES FOR 12 PEOPLE!

• Nestled in a valley on a working farm of 7.6ha, with driveway off the highway easily navigable in a sedan.
• Great views, fresh clean air, no traffic noise, family style cottages offering great ambiance and the opportunity to relax.
• Cottage # 1: (thatched) – three bedrooms: 2 double (each with a fireplace) and 1 with two single beds | one en suite shower/basin/toilet + separate bath/shower/basin/toilet | lounge with fireplace | country kitchen with dining table | Open View TV | private area with tables and chairs on the lawn | gazebo with braai and seating near to and overlooking the dams.
• Cottage # 2 – three bedrooms: 2 double and 1 with two single beds | one bath/shower/basin/toilet | lounge with fireplace | dining room and bar | kitchen |Open View TV | elevated deck with seating | gazebo with braai and seating just off the deck.
• On ZESA with back-up generator ( # 1) and solar ( # 2).
• Mature and stunning shared garden with 3 small dams.
• Domestic workers on-property (no cooking).
• Fully equipped, and we supply gas and firewood, hot water via boilers.
• Bring your food and beverages, clothes, towels, toilet paper and toiletries.

Rate: peak of US180 per cottage applies for public holidays and immediate before/after days and off-peak is US140 per night per cottage.
Minimum booking: 3 nights peak and 2 nights off-peak.
Payment terms: 50% of full rate (off-peak) and 100% (peak) of full rate in advance on a first-come-first-served basis, payable in Harare.

CONTACT FOR ENQUIRIES AND BOOKINGS (PREFERABLY ON WHATSAPP FOR IMMEDIATE RESPONSE):
Jenni Ferguson (Booking Agent)
Office: Sanyatwe, Eastern Highlands, Zimbabwe
Mobile: (+263) 778393777 (whatsapp)
email: [email protected]

19/03/2023

SORRY WE'RE BOOKED FOR EASTER! Other dates are available .... contact me: Jenni Ferguson on 077 839 3777.

13/03/2023

HURRY FOR YOUR EASTER BOOKING ..... COTTAGE # 1 IS NOW BOOKED ..... COTTAGE # 2 IS AVAILABLE!

08/03/2023

🐰🐰 WE HAVE AVAILABILITY FOR EASTER 🐰🐰
--- BOOK ONE COTTAGE OR BOTH COTTAGES 😀
CONTACT: JENNI FERGUSON ON WHATSAPP 0778393777 WITHOUT DELAY
--- See post below for full info and loads of photos!

02/03/2023

Feel like getting away to the mountains of the Eastern Highlands? This very special spot in Nyanga is a 7.6 hectare working farm with great views to enjoy, an absolutely stunning garden to stroll about in, and small dams (not stocked) to sit by and contemplate and relax. Located 4kms past Troutbeck Resort, it is perfectly placed for you to enjoy the facilities on offer at the Resort while maintaining a reasonable budget, and getting out and about within the Nyanga National Park and all its attractions.

IDEAL FOR: FAMILIES AND GROUPS OF FRIENDS .... BOOK ONE COTTAGE FOR 6 PEOPLE, OR BOTH COTTAGES FOR 12 PEOPLE!

• Two cottages sleeping 6 in each cottage.
• Cottage # 1: (thatched) – three bedrooms: 2 double and 1 with two single beds | one en suite shower/basin/toilet + separate bath/shower/basin/toilet | lounge with fireplace | country kitchen with dining table | DSTV Open View | private area with tables and chairs on the lawn | gazebo with braai and seating near to and overlooking the dams.
• Cottage # 2 – three bedrooms: 2 double and 1 with two single beds | one bath/shower/basin/toilet | lounge with fireplace | dining room and bar | kitchen |DSTV Open View | elevated deck with seating | gazebo with braai and seating just off the deck.
• On ZESA with back-up generator ( # 1) and solar ( # 2).
• Domestic workers on-property (no cooking).
• Fully equipped, and we supply gas and firewood, hot water via boilers.
• Bring your food and beverages, clothes, towels, toilet paper and toiletries.

Rate: peak of US180 applies for public holidays and immediate before/after days, and off-peak is US140 per night for each cottage.
Minimum booking: 3 nights peak and 2 nights off-peak.
Payment terms: 50% of full rate (off-peak) and 100% (peak) of full rate in advance on a first-come-first-served basis, payable in Harare.

CONTACT FOR ENQUIRIES AND BOOKINGS:
Jenni Ferguson (Booking Agent)
Office: Sanyatwe, Eastern Highlands, Zimbabwe
Mobile: (+263) 778393777 (whatsapp)
email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.professionalcvbusiness.co.zw
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenni-ferguson-058995168
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jenni.ferguson.50
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/profcvbus/?hl=en

13/02/2023

PLAYING, SPONSORING, WATCHING, OFFICIATING? We're less than 10 minutes away from Troutbeck Resort ... highway and good dirt road. COME AND STAY WITH US! Contact Jenni Ferguson on whatsapp 0778393777.

09/02/2023

GREAT NEWS !! COTTAGE # 2 NOW AVAILABLE 17 - 21 FEB .... CALL JENNI ON 0778393777 !!

06/02/2023

Updated 6:14 06/02......
BOOK QUICKLY --- WE'RE GETTING FULL!
Valentine’s weekend 10-14 February ..... both cottages AVAILABLE
Half-term 17 – 21 February ..... both cottages BOOKED
Easter 7 – 10 April ..... both cottages AVAILABLE
SEE POST BELOW FOR FULL INFO!

27/01/2023

4KMS FROM TROUTBECK RESORT | 2 COTTAGES SLEEPING 6 IN EACH | DSTV OPEN VIEW | MATURE GARDEN | COMFORTABLE AND FAMILY FRIENDLY

• Two cottages on this 7.6 hectare working farm located 4kms past Troutbeck Resort with the driveway off the highway.
• Inspiring walks with lots to look at and explore, and mountain views to enjoy.
• Mountain biking around the farm with excellent biking terrain (bring your own bikes!).
• Three small dams within a lush garden with mature trees and bushes, rolling lawns down to the dams.
• Cottage # 1: (thatched) – three bedrooms: 2 double and 1 with two single beds | one en suite shower/basin/toilet + separate bath/shower/basin/toilet | lounge with fireplace | country kitchen with dining table | wifi on a pay-as-you-go basis | DSTV Open View | private area with tables and chairs on the lawn | gazebo with braai and seating near to and overlooking the dams.
• Cottage # 2 – three bedrooms: 2 double and 1 with two single beds | one bath/shower/basin/toilet | lounge with fireplace | dining room and bar | kitchen |DSTV Open View | elevated deck with seating | gazebo with braai and seating just off the deck.
• On ZESA with back-up generator ( # 1) and solar ( # 2).
• Domestic workers on-property (no cooking).
• Fully equipped, and we supply gas and firewood, hot water via boilers.
• Bring your food and beverages, clothes, towels, toilet paper and toiletries.

Rate: peak of US180 applies for public holidays and immediate before/after days, and off-peak is US140 per night for each cottage.
Minimum booking: 3 nights peak and 2 nights off-peak.
Payment terms: 50% of full rate (off-peak) and 100% (peak) of full rate in advance on a first-come-first-served basis, payable in Harare.

CONTACT FOR ENQUIRIES AND BOOKINGS:
Jenni Ferguson (Booking Agent)
Office: Sanyatwe, Eastern Highlands, Zimbabwe
Mobile: (+263) 778393777 (whatsapp)
email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.professionalcvbusiness.co.zw
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenni-ferguson-058995168
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jenni.ferguson.50
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/profcvbus/?hl=en

18/01/2023

I had the chance to have a stroll around the lovely garden at the cottages a couple of days ago snapping photos - here's some of them for you to have a look at! Everything is fresh, clean and sparkly after the rains, and it is really very relaxing and park-like. Such perfect Nyanga weather with the mist and low cloud --- ideal for cozy evenings around the fireplace!

The garden is shared between Cottage # 1 (thatch) and Cottage # 2, but there are private spaces at each: # 1 has a lovely area just outside the cottage facing away from the other cottage with a view over the farm and into the distance with a table and chairs, and another concrete table and bench set under a tree near to this, and a gazebo with table and chairs and a braai that overlooks the dams. # 2 has an elevated deck off the lounge with a table and chairs with a lovely view over the garden and up to the mountain that is screened from # 1, and just off the deck a gazebo with a braai. If you are staying in one of the cottages and no one is occupying the other cottage, then you are welcome to make use of both gazebos and the garden.

Contact me on whatsapp 0778393777 and I'll happily send you an info-sheet with everything you need to know about these lovely self-catering holiday homes, and photos of the interior of the cottages.

17/01/2023

Beautiful rain...mist....warm fires....! That's the "Wind and the Rain"....

03/01/2023

Hello everyone and I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and New Year! Compliments of the season to you, and we hope that the year ahead proves to be a great one! I’m back in the office and rearing to go …… so contact me for your enquiries, date availability checks and bookings!

----- OPEN FOR BOOKINGS FOR VALENTINE’S DAY WEEKEND (Fri 10 – Tues 14 Feb) AND EASTER (7 – 11 Apr) ---- Get in Fast!

---- FULLY BOOKED FOR THE TRIATHLON AT TROUTBECK RESORT 31/03 – 02/04 2023 ----

THIS FABULOUS SPOT IN THE MOUNTAINS OFFERS:
• Two cottages on this 7.6 hectare working farm located 4kms past Troutbeck Resort with the driveway off the highway.
• Inspiring walks with lots to look at and explore, and mountain views to enjoy.
• Mountain biking around the farm with excellent biking terrain (bring your own bikes!).
• Three small dams within a lush garden with mature trees and bushes, rolling lawns down to the dams.
• Cottage # 1: (thatched) – three bedrooms: 2 double and 1 with two single beds | one en suite shower/basin/toilet + separate bath/shower/basin/toilet | lounge with fireplace | country kitchen with dining table | wifi on a pay-as-you-go basis | DSTV Open View | private area with tables and chairs on the lawn | gazebo with braai and seating near to and overlooking the dams.
• Cottage # 2 – three bedrooms: 2 double and 1 with two single beds | one bath/shower/basin/toilet | lounge with fireplace | dining room and bar | kitchen |DSTV Open View | elevated deck with seating | gazebo with braai and seating just off the deck.
• On ZESA with back-up generator ( # 1) and solar ( # 2).
• Domestic workers on-property (no cooking).
• Fully equipped, and we supply gas and firewood, hot water via boilers.
---- Bring your food and beverages, clothes, towels, toilet paper and toiletries.

Rate: peak US180 | off-peak US140 per night per cottage.
Minimum booking: peak 3 nights | off-peak 2 nights.
Payment terms: 100% of full rate (peak) | 50% of full rate (off-peak) in advance on a first-come-first-served basis (who pays, stays!), payable in Harare.

CONTACT FOR ENQUIRIES AND BOOKINGS (preferably via whatsapp for immediate response):
Jenni Ferguson (Booking Agent)
Office: Sanyatwe, Eastern Highlands, Zimbabwe
Mobile: (+263) 778393777 (whatsapp)
email: [email protected]