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A garden made
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Two guests sharing a toast at a styled high tea table

High Teas · Functions · Fine Dining

Where home-made food, beautifully appointed spaces, and warm hospitality come together for every occasion.

Est. 2015 · Witbank (Emalahleni) · Mpumalanga

Our story in short

A Family Dream

Tol and Isabel Booyens started Big 5 Guest House with just two rooms. Years later, Isabel shared a dream with her daughter, Anel Kiley — a tea garden of her own. In June 2015, that dream blossomed into Anelli's Tea Garden.

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Coffee Shop & Restaurant

Drop in for coffee, cake & more

Inside Anelli's coffee shop

Anelli's

Our Beautiful Coffee Shop

Vintage china, garden florals, and a cosy spot to sit — any day of the week.

Outdoor garden seating at Anelli's coffee shop

Anelli's

Outdoor Seating

Outdoor seating right in the garden, with a playground close by to keep the kids busy.

Breakfast, lunches, light meals and fresh cakes at Anelli's coffee shop

Anelli's

Breakfast, Lunches & Light Meals and Fresh Cakes

Easy, home-style meals and fresh cakes, any time of day — no booking needed.

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Our spaces

Every occasion has its perfect setting

Tea Garden signature space

Signature Space

Tea Garden

Our picturesque outdoor and indoor garden setting — perfect for high teas, baby showers, and intimate celebrations.

The Enchanted Venue function space

Function Venue

The Enchanted Venue

A romantic, fairy-lit setting for larger functions and celebrations with the whole family.

Belle's Room private dining

Private Dining

Belle's Room

An elegant private room for conferences, business functions, and more formal gatherings.

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Functions & hire

We love celebrating every occasion

High tea spread

High Teas

Adults & children's high teas, beautifully presented with fresh home-made delicacies.

Baby shower setup

Baby Showers

Intimate and beautifully styled celebrations welcoming new arrivals.

Wedding setting

Weddings

Intimate wedding celebrations in our Enchanted Venue or garden spaces.

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What's on

Recent & upcoming highlights

Anelli's Social Club paper flower craft get-together

Social Club

Our new social club is a wonderful women's get-together where we connect, create, and learn new skills — complete with goodie bags containing everything you need.

Anelli's Ladies' Weekend Get-Together — Jou Geur

Ladies Weekend — Jou Geur

Our latest two-night Christian ladies' get-together weekend, full of fellowship and rest.

Met Gala Evening 2026 invitation — Anelli's Tea Garden

Met Gala Evening 2026

Our town's first Met Gala–inspired evening — elegance, glamour, and a night to be seen.

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Word of mouth

Loved by our guests

★★★★★

"Affordable, beautifully decorated, and run by the friendliest staff. With a kids' play area and a dedicated wedding space, it's easy to see why this is the best tea garden around."

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skapie79

South Africa

★★★★★

"Excellent service from start to finish. The owners go out of their way to give every guest personal attention, no matter the occasion."

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Wilma M

Emalahleni, South Africa

★★★★☆

"An upmarket experience with genuinely friendly owners and staff. The garden is beautifully maintained — we'll definitely be back."

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Willie367

Emalahleni, South Africa

★★★★★

"A true hidden gem tucked into a quiet neighbourhood. Relaxed, welcoming, and great value — exactly what a tea garden should be."

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ScottClanZA

Emalahleni, South Africa