Friday, 7 May 2021

Swartberg Country Manor, Cango Valley, Oudtshoorn.

Cango Valley, Oudtshoorn, Klein Karoo Kannaland, Western Cape Province, South Africa.

Type: Bed and Breakfast, Chapel, Guest House, Restaurant, Self Catering, Wedding Venue.

Description: Nestled at the foot of the Swartberg mountains lies the eternal charm of the Swartberg Country Manor. A peaceful getaway into a world of serene beauty and relaxation. As an endearing home away from home, our desire is that our guests encounter a timeless escape amidst an impressive landscape that features the tallest mountains in the Western Cape.

Bed capacity: Swartberg County Manor offers 25 comfortable en-suite guest rooms. The Historical House (1864) has four enchanting rooms overlooking a fig orchard. The Main House offers 11 stylish rooms, with breathtaking panoramic mountain views from the open lounge. A further nine rooms are set in true Karoo style cottages, with a dreamy honeymoon suite to top it all.

On-site facilities: Outdoor swimming pool. WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge. Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed). Daily housekeeping. Packed lunches. Room service.

On-site activities: For cycling and walking fans, numerous trails run from the manor, from gentle, leisurely excursions, to more rugged terrain.

Style: Children of any age are welcome.

Restrictions: Pets are not allowed. Non-smoking rooms.

Physical address: Farm Voorbedacht, Matjiesrivier, Cango Valley, Oudtshoorn, Klein Karoo Kannaland, Western Cape Province, South Africa.

GPS Co-ordinates: 33°23’34.86″S 22° 03’43.35″E

Contact: Leoni Fourie.


#accommodation #BedandBreakfast #Chapel #GuestHouse #Restaurant #SelfCatering #WeddingVenue #Oudtshoorn #KleinKarooKannaland #WesternCape #SouthAfrica.

Sedgies on the Water, Sedgefield.

Sedgefield, Garden Route, Western Cape Province, South Africa.

Type: Holiday Home, Self Catering.

Description: Overlooking the Sedgefield lagoon on the Cape’s picturesque Garden Route and boasting spectacular views as far as the eye can see, Sedgies on the Water offers the ideal break to get away from it all in the most beautiful surroundings. Enjoy well-appointed en-suite bedrooms in a beautiful wooden house overlooking the Sedgefield lagoon. Indoor-outdoor living flow with a large balcony, perfect for sundowners.

Bed capacity: Our well-designed accommodation sleeps 10 people comfortably and special arrangements can be made for small children. The house has a fully equipped kitchen and a large living area and balcony that creates a wonderfully relaxing indoor-outdoor flow.

In-room facilities: A dishwasher and an oven can be found in the kitchen and a flat-screen TV and DVD player are provided. Two bedrooms have an en suite bathroom, while the other bedrooms share the third bathroom.

On-site facilities: Wireless internet is available throughout the accommodation. There is covered parking for one car and extra parking space available. Breakfast is available on request, quoted according to your choice. Entire unit located on ground floor. BBQ facilities. Shuttle service (additional charge). 24-hour front desk. Designated smoking area.

Style: Children of any age are welcome.

Restrictions: Pets may be accommodated by special request. Minimum stay 2 nights. Non-smoking rooms.

Physical address: 50 Kingfisher Drive, Sedgefield, Garden Route, Western Cape Province, South Africa.

GPS Co-ordinates: -34.028978, 22.800983

Contact: Dudley and Gail Powers.


#accommodation #HolidayHome #SelfCatering #Sedgefield #GardenRoute #WesternCape #SouthAfrica.

Thursday, 6 May 2021

Never @ home, Green Point, Cape Town.


http://www.e-tog.co.za/green-point/#nah


Type: Backpackers, Dormitory, Restaurant, Room Only.

Description: Never@home is an adventure led accommodation and travel brand. Our Cape Town property is located on the bustling Green Point strip which is only a short walking distance from the famous V&A Waterfront, the Sea Point Promenade and less than a 10-minute drive from the beautiful Camps Bay and Clifton Beaches. To top it off, never@home is surrounded by some of Cape Town’s best restaurants and coffee shops, has a supermarket next door and is across the road from the FIFA Cape Town Stadium. So, whether you want to sea kayak with dolphins or take in the views from the top of Table Mountain, never@home is a mere stone’s throw away from all the amazing adventures Cape Town has to offer.

In-room facilities: The property offers modern, private rooms or dormitory accommodation. Most rooms have an en-suite bathroom while others share a communal bathroom. Each room is air-conditioned and the dormitories are fitted with bunk beds, international charging points, a compartment locker and reading lights on each bed.

On-site facilities: At never@home you will find a 24-hour front desk, a shared lounge, meeting spaces, an outdoor swimming pool and a shared kitchen. Free fast fibre optic WiFi is available throughout the property, as well as an internet zone. Secured parking. Daily housekeeping. 24-hour security. Shuttle service (additional charge). Designated smoking area.

Style: Children of any age are welcome.

Restrictions: Pets are not allowed. Non-smoking rooms.

Physical address: 107 Main Road, Green Point, City of Cape Town, Western Cape Province, South Africa.

GPS Co-ordinates: Latitude : -33.907772 – Longitude : 18.40918


#accommodation #Backpackers #Dormitory #Restaurant #RoomOnly #GreenPoint #CityofCapeTown #WesternCape #SouthAfrica. 

Laragh-on-Hogsback.

Hogsback, Frontier Country, Eastern Cape Province, South Africa.

Type: Self Catering.

Description: Located high up in the stunning beautiful Amatola Mountains, the hamlet of Hogsback is reminiscent of a bygone era, where life is slow and tranquil and one can enjoy the beauty of nature at its best.

Feed your soul at Laragh-on-Hogsback where nature is timeless and infinite. Relax on your covered patio; listen to the sounds of the forest around you – birdsong in the morning, the chirping of insects in the evening. Enjoy the stupendous full moon rising over the three Hogs or get-up early and watch the glorious sunrises. Gaze at Tor Doone in anticipation of your walks to the several waterfalls set among one of the few sub-tropical mountain forests left in South Africa.

Bed capacity: Each of the three cottages is self-contained with separate entrances and entertainment decks designed to ensure your privacy and comfort, and sleeps a maximum of 4 guests in 2 bedrooms.

In-room facilities: Fully equipped kitchens with large fridge/freezer, microwave oven, 4-plate gas hob and under-counter oven. Complimentary coffee, tea, milk, sugar and homemade rusks.

On-site facilities: BBQ facilities. WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge. Secured parking. Upper floors accessible by stairs only.

Style: Children of any age are welcome.

Restrictions: Pets are not allowed. Non-smoking rooms.

Physical address: 1 Orchard Lane, Hogsback, Frontier Country, Eastern Cape Province, South Africa.

GPS Co-ordinates: 32° 35’24″S 26° 55’47″E

Contact: Norman & Jenny Newman.


#accommodation #SelfCatering #Hogsback #FrontierCountry #EasternCape #SouthAfrica. 

Wednesday, 5 May 2021

Formosa Bay Resort, Plettenberg Bay.

Plettenberg Bay, Garden Route, Western Cape Province, South Africa.

Type: Convenience Store, Holiday Resort, Restaurant, Self Catering.

Description: Located only 3 km from the famous Plettenberg Bay Beach, Formosa Bay is a welcoming, lifestyle resort with on-site attractions for kids of all ages. This resort, with its freestanding self catering chalets is set in tranquil gardens and found in the heart of the Garden Route, where there are many sights to enjoy and places to explore. Ideal for a romantic getaway or a well deserved family break.

Bed capacity: Double rooms, studios, 1 and 2 bedroom chalets/villas.

In-room facilities: The accommodation will provide you with a TV and a patio. There is a full a kitchenette with a microwave and an oven. Private bathroom also comes with a bath or shower. You can enjoy garden view from the room.

On-site facilities: At Formosa Bay you will find a garden. Other facilities offered at the property include a children’s playground and games room, laundromat, gym and hairdresser. Free unlimited WiFi in the rooms and restaurant area only. 2 swimming pools. Secured parking. Daily housekeeping. Designated smoking area.

Style: Children of any age are welcome.

Restrictions: Pets are not allowed. Non-smoking rooms.

Physical address: N2 National Road, Plettenberg Bay, Garden Route, Western Cape Province, South Africa.


#accommodation #ConvenienceStore #HolidayResort #Restaurant #SelfCatering #PlettenbergBay #GardenRoute #WesternCape #SouthAfrica. 

Leipoldt Accommodation, Clanwilliam.

Clanwilliam, West Coast, Western Cape Province, South Africa.

Type: Holiday Apartment, Self Catering.

Description: Staying in our self-catering accommodation affords your more privacy and allows you to come and go as you please. Staying here will give you far more privacy than in a guesthouse or hotel, but we still want to give you the luxury of that type of accommodation.

Bed capacity: Holiday apartments sleep 3-6 guests.

In-room facilities: Our units is really spacious in total 120 m2 and we try to give you all the facilities we would like ourself when we go away, like a dishwasher, coffee percolator, milk frothe, percale cotton linen and we even offer you a washing machine with ironing facilities. All our rooms also have air conditioning.

On-site facilities: Coffee, tea, fruits and rusks are provided in the morning. BBQ facilities are provided, and supplies are offered at a surcharge, with prior arrangement. Secured parking. Boat trailer parking. WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge. 24-hour front desk.

Style: Children of any age are welcome.

Restrictions: Pets are allowed on request. Non-smoking rooms.

Physical address: 10 Leipoldt Street, Clanwilliam, West Coast, Western Cape Province, South Africa.

GPS Co-ordinates: -32.1828548,18.8922602

Contact: Eugene Muller.


#accommodation #HolidayApartment #SelfCatering #Clanwilliam #WestCoast #WesternCape #SouthAfrica.

Tuesday, 4 May 2021

The Olive Thrush Cottage, Prince Albert.

Prince Albert, Central Karoo, Western Cape Province, South Africa.

Type: Self Catering.

Description: Luxury self-catering cottage in the heart of Prince Albert. The Olive Thrush cottage offers a peaceful and tranquil retreat, within a few minutes’ walk from the Karoo’s beautiful countryside and about a ten minutes’ walk from the picturesque town of Prince Albert.

Bed capacity: The cottage sleeps 2 to 4 people.

In-room facilities: The bedroom has one extra length king-size bed, and two extra length single beds. The bathroom has a large shower and soft fluffy towels. The more adventurous have the option to shower outside, under the stars.

On-site facilities: Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed). WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge. Entire unit located on ground floor. Designated smoking area. Daily housekeeping.

Style: Children older than 12 years are welcome.

Restrictions: Pets are not allowed. Please no smoking in the cottage. Cash only.

Physical address: 19 Pastorie Street, Prince Albert, Central Karoo, Western Cape Province, South Africa.

GPS Co-ordinates: S 33° 13′ 34.1″ E 22° 2′ 11.0″

Contact: Marelize Vorster.


#accommodation #SelfCatering #PrinceAlbert #CentralKaroo #WesternCape #SouthAfrica.

Thornybush Game Lodge, Hoedspruit District.

Hoedspruit, Valley of the Olifants, Limpopo Province, South Africa.

Type: Full Catering, Lodge, Nature Reserve, Restaurant.

Description: Thornybush is a 14,000-hectare private nature reserve that shares a fence less border with the famous Kruger National Park in South Africa. Big 5 encounters are the standout experiences for our guests, with visitors particularly impressed with the lion and leopard sightings. It’s the vast diversity of wildlife, however, that has seen Thornybush emerge as a leading safari destination. With our passionate and expert guide-and-tracker teams leading the way, our guests leave with a genuine understanding of our entire ecosystem and the enthralling cast of animals.

Bed capacity: The 20 luxurious suites fan out from the main area, with 18 of them enjoying splendid river-facing views. Two of the 20 are Family Suites.

In-room facilities: Each of the 18 Luxury Suites have an en-suite bathroom, indoor and outdoor shower and have been carefully designed and spaced to provide privacy. The elegant finishes and extremely comfortable beds complete the impressive rooms. Each of the two Family Suites are larger than the Luxury Suites, with a lounge area and day beds to accommodate children.

On-site facilities: Secured parking. Daily housekeeping. 24-hour security. Airport shuttle (additional charge). Outdoor swimming pool.

On-site activities: The game reserve is home to a variety of diverse animals and birdlife. Activities range from dawn and dusk game guided drives in open vehicles and by foot.

Style: Children of any age are welcome.

Restrictions: Pets are not allowed. Non-smoking rooms.

Physical address: Thornybush Main Gate, Guernsey Road, Thornybush Game Reserve, Hoedspruit, Valley of the Olifants, Limpopo Province, South Africa.


#accommodation #FullCatering #Lodge #NatureReserve #Restaurant #Hoedspruit #ValleyoftheOlifants #Limpopo #SouthAfrica.

Monday, 3 May 2021

14 on Klein Constantia, Cape Town.

 Constantia, City of Cape Town, Western Cape Province, South Africa.

Type: Bed and Breakfast, Guest House.

Grading: 5 star.

Description: 14 On Klein Constantia Guest House offers an unforgettable experience of luxury and relaxation located in Constantia in the Southern Suburbs of Cape Town. This historic sophisticated Cape Dutch Villa presents a luxurious 5 Star stay experience in an all-suite Country Guest House in one of South Africa’s most loved vineyard areas, namely Constantia.

This individually family owned Guest House offer deluxe accommodation with a difference – not only is it the perfect adult-only leisure escape with luxury and spacious en-suite rooms, but also the chance for stress-relieving in the lovely setting and surroundings of the Constantia Valley.

Bed capacity: The 5 spacious luxury Suites with high ceilings are all beautifully decorated and furnished, with complimentary in-room fiber optics high-speed WiFi.

In-room facilities: The spacious suites and cottages are elegantly furnished with contemporary design and come equipped with Egyptian cotton bed linen, TV, tea-and-coffee making facilities and en-suite bathroom. Guests can enjoy garden views.

On-site facilities: Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible). Daily housekeeping. Outdoor swimming pool. Designated smoking area.

Style: Adult only.

Restrictions: Pets are allowed on request. Non-smoking rooms

Physical address: 14 Klein Constantia Road, Constantia, City of Cape Town, Western Cape Province, South Africa.

Contact: Michael Weinert.


#Accommodation #BedandBreakfast #GuestHouse #Constantia #CityofCapeTown #WesternCape #SouthAfrica.

The Homestead, Margate.

Margate, South Coast, KwaZulu-Natal Province, South Africa.

Type: Bed and Breakfast, Conference Venue, Guest House, Wedding Venue.

Description: A stone’s throw from Margate’s stunning Blue Flag beaches and centrally situated to Margate’s main attractions, The Homestead is the perfect place from which to explore all that the Margate and surrounds has to offer.

Bed capacity: The Homestead boasts nineteen magnificent rooms, including standard and executive suites and an exquisite Honeymoon Suite. Large, light and airy, you’ll feel like you’re living a glamorous Riviera lifestyle as soon as you check in. With your suitcases safely deposited in your suite, it’s time for you to enjoy your Margate beach holiday.

In-room facilities: All units in the guest house are fitted with a kettle. The rooms at The Homestead Margate have air conditioning and a wardrobe. Daily housekeeping. Designated smoking area.

On-site facilities: BBQ facilities. WiFi is available in some rooms and is free of charge. Secured parking. Outdoor swimming pool.

Style: Children of any age are welcome.

Restrictions: Pets are not allowed. Non-smoking rooms.

Physical address: 32 Homestead Avenue, Margate, South Coast, KwaZulu-Natal Province, South Africa.


#accommodation #BedandBreakfast #ConferenceVenue #GuestHouse #WeddingVenue #Margate #SouthCoast #KwaZuluNatal #SouthAfrica.

Saturday, 1 May 2021

Haus Müller Guest House, Clanwilliam.

Clanwilliam, West Coast, Western Cape Province, South Africa.

Type: Bed and Breakfast, Guest House, Self Catering.

Description: The property is situated less than 1 km from Cedarberg Heritage Route, 2.9 km from Clanwilliam dam and 6 km from Steenrug 4WD-trail.

In-room facilities: The guest house has family rooms. All guest rooms come with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a microwave, a kettle, a shower, a hairdryer and a desk. At the guest house all rooms include a wardrobe and a private bathroom.

On-site facilities: 24-hour front desk. WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge. Secured parking. Daily housekeeping.

Style: Children of any age are welcome.

Restrictions: Pets are not allowed. Non-smoking rooms.

Physical address: 7 Main Street, Clanwilliam, West Coast, Western Cape Province, South Africa.

Contact: Eugene Muller.


#accommodation #BedandBreakfast #GuestHouse #SelfCatering #Clanwilliam #WestCoast #WesternCape #SouthAfrica.

Head over Hills, Coney Glen, Knysna.

Coney Glen, Knysna, Garden Route, Western Cape Province, South Africa.

Type: Bed and Breakfast, Guest House.

Grading: 5 star.

Description: Head over Hills is a unique 5 Star luxury retreat situated on the beautiful edge of the iconic Knysna heads. Our luxury accommodation and world-class views are the perfect backdrop for a well-deserved celebration of a special occasion, honeymoon, or to simply take in the splendour of our naturally beautiful surroundings. Head over Hills has for the second consecutive year been awarded with Prime Location Hotel in South Africa by the prestigious Haute Grandeur.

Under normal circumstances we have a strict no under 12 policy due to our location. Head over Hills can be booked in its entirety by a group as an exclusive villa and in this scenario children can also be accommodated.

Bed capacity: Head over Hills is a small and exclusive retreat with eight en-suite, open planned bedrooms and various communal facilities, ensuring the luxurious comfort of every guest. There is a wheel-chair friendly suite.

On-site facilities: Some of the on-site facilities include a heated rim-flow swimming pool, wooden sundeck, fully stocked, licensed bar and a walk-in wine cellar. At Head over Hills the kitchen will prepare a traditional South African barbecue or a la carte menu, organised with prior notice. WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge. Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed). Daily housekeeping. 24-hour security. Shuttle service (additional charge). Designated smoking area. Packed lunches.

Style: Wheelchair accessible. Children are not allowed.

Restrictions: Pets are not allowed. Non-smoking rooms.

Physical address: 22 Glen View Drive, Coney Glen, Knysna, Garden Route, Western Cape Province, South Africa.

GPS Co-ordinates: -34.08079668938438, 23.06444510185247


#Accommodation #BedandBreakfast #GuestHouse #ConeyGlen #Knysna #GardenRoute #WesternCape #SouthAfrica.