Lake Avenue Inn-Guest Lodge

Lake Avenue Inn-Guest Lodge the place to be at the Vaal Dam. Luxury accommodation and facilities which rates as one of the best in Deneysville. Your hosts John, Charmaine and staff will make you feel comfortable and relaxed during your stay.

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All groups wishing to visit the museum are requested to make prior bookings. Booking info can be found on the Contact us page or the make a booking page. Museum entrance fee: R20-00 per visitor wanting to view the exhibitions. Living working Museum on the premises of Lake Avenue Inn, displays include some of the most unique Historic Motorcycles to be found anywhere in the world! The first dedicated Historic Motorcycle Museum in Africa, at the moment showcasing race bikes and classic machinery. South Africa, Northern and Southern Rhodesia has many race champions that are not to be forgotten. The Museum showcases a full history of the greats! CLICK HERE TO ENTER THE VIRTUAL MUSEUM
L to R: Geo Marnewick, Simon Fourie, Mike Boon, Clive Strugnell, Les van Breda, Keith Zeeman, Charmaine Munro, Peter Labuschangne, Ian Groute, John Boswell and Jimmy Guthrie.	John and Charmaine open Museum in 1951 Triumph style.
John and Charmaine with Museum brand Triumph 1951.	Charl Venter Leon, John and Cliffy also enjoying the practice day at Midvaal riding their Honda black bombers for the HMG.
Paddy Driver with Shamrock helmit and JAWA as raced by him.	Lofty Pretorius with Roger McCleery SA Motor Racing commentator during the film shoot at the Historic Motorcycle Museum 15th August 2010 to be broadcast in December 2010.
Our dear friend Ken Smith of the Historic Motorcycle Group visits - looking good after recovery from illness it was wonderful to see him.	Alan Cathcart signing the wall of fame.
Jimmy Whyte from TT Motorcycles in Zimbabwe and Historic Motorcycle Group rider visits the Historic Motorcycle Museum and signs the wall of fame.	Friends of the museum join us on Saturday for celebrations. Leon Grobler, Trevor Williams, Terry Barson, Rob Godwin, John Boswell, Charmaine Munro, Lofty Pretorius, Peter Watson Peter Labuschagne, Cliffy And Keith Zeeman. Click on image to enlarge.
1967 350cc Aeromacchi Harley Davidsons as build by John Boswell for Peter Watson and Bill Inglis. Practice day at Midvaal Racetrack on the 21st April 2012. Testing done by ex Rhodesian Champ Mike Boon.

Lake Avenue Inn is biker friendly. It's a great venue for Breakfast Runs on Sundays, only 1 hour 15 minutes from JHB. Booking essential for big groups. Contact Charmaine 072 765 9930
SUNDAY PETROL HEADS BREAKFAST- Pay for what you want to eat. Coffee, tea R10 a cup.

The museum workshop now allows for visitors to see works in motion.	ISLE OF MAN TT SIDE CAR RACER SINCE 1966 ROY HANKS VISITS HIS FRIENDS AND SIGNS THE HONOURS WALL. L to R Charmaine Munro, Roy Hanks and John Boswell. .

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Roy Hanks in front the Isle of Man TT mural with 2 of his donated trophies to the museum.	The International and local racing greats at Zwartkops Day of the Champions and John.	Victor who makes owl boxes and bird feeders pays a visit.
Andre’s XT500 Bikes.	Our regular great friends Roy and Pet Beyers visit 10th July 2011.	More great regular friends - Ingrid and Claude visit Sunday 10th July 2011.
Andre snr from AGS industries heads his team on an off road adventure in Deneysville staying over at Lake Avenue Inn for 2 nights. Note the t-shirt especially made for their run. Great bunch of guys making our days memorable. It was great having you here with us.	Our dear Oom Piet. Who won the Swartbrand Trophy for the oldest bike/rider with a combined age of 165.	Our barman Dave Kruk comparing length of beards with Louis from the Swartbrand Run. Karen, Ivor, Dave and Andrew making great music New Year's Eve.
Gypsy Jokies, Satan Saints and Alan from The Royal Enfield Club join us for breakfast 29th April 2012.

Lake Avenue Inn is surrounded by a beautiful garden with a view of the Vaaldam. There are two pubs and a swimming pool. Security is provided from 6 pm to 6 am and Laundry facilities are available on request. The Vaaldam is within walking distance. There are 4 yacht clubs close by of which 2 have day launching facilities.

Pub times:
Mon – Tues        Closed
Wed-Thurs         8:30 am - 7:30 pm
Fri-Sat               08:30 am - 8:00 pm
Sunday              08:30 am - 3:00 pm

Indoor Pub

Bikers keeping warm Sunday breakfast

Relax by the pool

9 Rooms of which 7 are en-suit.

All rooms have DSTV, are air conditioned and have tea / coffee.

Rates: R 450 Single / R 650 - R 798 Double.

Children 0 - 3 years no charge.

Children 4 - 10 years R 150 per night + vat.

Room rates are inclusive of a full English Breakfast.

A cancellation fee of 50% applies to bookings not honoured.

We look forward to being of service to you!

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We can host a function / conference for you.

Celebrate birthdays, anniversaries and weddings at our stunning facilities.

Intimate functions of 50 people. We cater for small conferences - maximum 30 people

We boast a well stocked Pub as well.

News and Events

Road works on the R716 Due to road works on the R716 from Vereeniging to Deneysville, we suggest you avoid this road as there will be long delays. Routes to take will be through Henley on Klip via Midvaal Racetrack or the N3 via Heidelberg then the R549 – 55k’s on a good road. Map to Deneysville

Lake Avenue Inn - Guest Lodge and Motorcycle Museum

17 Lake Avenue Deneysville 1932

GPS Coordinates: S 26° 89' 42.8 E 28° 10' 03.6

Contact: Charmaine

Phone: 016 371 1115

Cel: 072 765 9930

Fax: 016 371 1117

email: boswells@telkomsa.net

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Road works on the R716