For a romantic candle lit dinner in the park like gardens, overlooking the huge lake, surrounded by 240 hectares of nature in the middle of Johannesburg,stars shining bright, thinking of getting engaged, or spoiling that some one special, treating them with a delicous french country style cuisine, with a choice between dishes, or spoiling them with fresh oysters and French Champane, or just holding hands, sipping on the lovely local red wine, and glazing into each others eyes, this is the ideal spot to re connect with the love one.

Setup on Wednesday & Friday nights and 48 hours prior bookings will guarentee you a most unforgetable eveing, the average cost person for meals ranges between R160 to R180 for a three course meal, depending what you order on the night. Candles and lanterns and a beautiful set table will great you on arrival hidden in a private corners a complimnetary arrival drink, and a bottle of house wine and that special person could make this olde world charm setting is

For Bookings please phone 011 021 7849

Champetre Estate is situated in the Modderfontein Park, at the old Isidleke Centre, previously called "Once upon a Table" The park is part of the quaint village of Modderfontein. Dating back to 1894 , the village still largely exists and still retains the old traditions of friendliness and good neighborliness. Some of the old houses have been beautifully restored to its original … and converted into museums.

Champetre is situated 4 km into the park next to the John Voelcker dam,Champetre is known for it’s abundant birdlife and    In the 1880’s, Alfred Beit had a hunting lodge built in the park where he brought his friends out on leisurely hunting trips, today this is called Champetre, translated into English this means out in the country.

What we offer

With a traditional barn and hunting lodge that provides the backdrop , this beautiful venue generates an appetizing medley of character , history and ambiance, dominated by the commanding views and diverse sound of the Fish Eagles cry over the  the John Voelcker Dam. Growing into one of Johannesburg famous landmarks,very popular for functions,weddings,conferencing and a treat at our Pamper Parlour situated in the Hoi-Po-Loi Coffe Shop, while you enjoying something from the Coffee Shop.

Whether you would like to spoil your loved one for a Candle light dinner on Fridays, or have your Picnic Wedding in this serine environment next to the waterfall. Propose in the Sectret Garden with Candle Light Dinner. Or just enjoy the outing to recharge your batteries, Champetre is a mere stone throw away. In the country Yet in the city. 

Office/Enquiry Hours  Tuesday to Fridays 08h00 - 17h00.

Hoi Po- Loi Coffee Shop Trading Hours

Mondays to Fridays 10h00 - 16h00, Saturdays 08h00- 15h00-, Sundays 09h00 - 17h00

Spa Trading Hours Monday to Sunday see spa page for hours

We live up to our benchmark  "a weekend away,in just a day,just minutes away"