When you arrive at Country Village Guest House in Graaff Reinet, you get the feeling of something good; that these are salt of the earth people who want to ensure that your stay in Graaff Reinet is as comfortable and welcoming as possible. One thing is sure, you will love the peace and quiet and feel utterly rested by the time you leave again. Some people stay for a night at Country Village and are on their way again while…
Grahamstown is a town in the Eastern Cape and is full of historical charm. It was named Grahamstown after Lieutenant Colonel John Graham who played a role in the Frontier Wars. Many people make a point of stopping over in Grahamstown on their way down to Port Elizabeth or East London. Recently the name has been changed to Makhanda but it still offers some excellent accommodation, and one of these is Colonel Graham Guest House. You’ll find different sized rooms…
What visitors to A Stone’s Throw Bed & Breakfast love is the fact that it is close to the town of Grahamstown but nestling on the hilltops above Grahamstown, it offers one with a wonderful free country feeling. Of course you get lovely views as well and the sunrises and sunsets are just added benefits of staying at this excellent Grahamstown B&B. A Stone’s Throw B&B is particularly sought after during the popular National Arts Festival when heaps of travellers…
Graaff Reinet is known as the gem of the Karoo and for good reason, after all it lies on the curve of the Sundays River and its that beautiful 1886 Dutch Reformed Church in the centre of the town which attracts travellers like a beacon to the town. But that isn’t all and visitors to the town are in for a treat with all that’s offered here. The good restaurants, monuments, museums and nature reserves will have you wishing you…
You just have to have one holiday in Port Alfred to realise what an awesome destination it is. The beach town of Port Alfred has everything you need as far as entertainment goes and it also has fabulous blue flag beaches. There is also the well-known marina, boating on the Kowie River as well as scuba diving courses to be enjoyed. For the nature lover, there are some excellent game reserves and whale watching. Port Alfred has some exciting shops…
If you love the idea of staying in a small town jammed packed with an illustrious history, you’ll love all that Bathurst in the Eastern Cape has to offer. The town was founded way back in 1820 and is beautifully situated on the Kowie River. The village or town was named after the Secretary of State for the Colonies, Lord Henry Bathurst, and is known for its fascinating architecture. The area is known for its delicious, juicy pineapples and cattle…
Grahamstown is about 127km from the coastal city of Port Elizabeth and this lovely town is particularly renowned around the world for its hosting of Africa’s biggest and certainly most colourful National Arts Festival. The festival takes place over 8 days and thousands of people from far and wide descend on Grahamstown for this vibrant festival. When visitors aren’t soaking up the arts, crafts and entertainment on offer, there is plenty to occupy outdoor enthusiasts in and around Grahamstown. Accommodation…
