Nieu-Bethesda is an interesting small town at the foot of the Sneeuberge along the banks of the Sundays River. When people hear of Nieu Bethesda, they often associate it with The Owl House and House No. 1 is about 300 meters from this extraordinary museum. The cosy garden cottage is convenient and comfortable while you explore this fascinating town. If you want to book accommodation here, click on the banner right here: So what can you expect from House No….
It’s a great pity that more people don’t know about this interesting little town in the Eastern Cape. It’s about 50 kilometres away from Graaff-Reinet It was in 1878 that the town was first established, and today the town’s name is spelled in different ways, from Nieu Bethesda to New Bethesda to Nu Bethesda and even other ways. It is situated below the Sneeuberge, falling into the Cacadu District of the Eastern Cape. It is well worth a visit, and…
Nieu-Bethesda is a wonderful stopover destination as it offers travellers tranquillity while being an artsy village, known for its famous Owl House. This fascinating art masterpiece attracts visitors from around the world. People sick of the modern world, love the dusty streets and star-filled night skies, and the town offers its visitors lots of cozy accommodation options. One of these is Compass View, a charming place that allows for a comfortable experience. We take a look at what you can…
People who know and love the Karoo love the idea of staying in a traditional Karoo house and this is what you get at Aandster, an old Karoo house in Nieu Bethesda complete with an old wood burner in the lounge, It’s a self-catering place and is all you need for an affordable, comfortable overnight stay. You’ll love the setting too of the town as it’s positioned at the foothills of the Sneeuberg Mountains, fairly close to Graaff-Reinet. What’s on…
If you’re looking for spacious, self-catering accommodation in Nieu Bethesda, then why not consider Elke’s Guesthouse. For starters it has awesome views of the Kompasberg and Sneeuberg Mountains from the bedrooms. The guest house is also close to The Owl House. What’s more, the guesthouse is also wheel-chair friendly. So let’s see what you can expect from this bright, fascinating, charming guesthouse in Nieu Bethesda. Contact Details: Grave StNieu-BethesdaEastern CapeSouth Africa Phone: 049 841 1642
Nieu-Bethesda is found in the foothills of the Sneeuberg Mountains in the Eastern Cape. The village offers a peaceful retreat from city life, and of course, it is famous for the Owl House, the eccentric, mysterious home of artist Helen Martins. Nieu-Bethesda provides a unique glimpse into rural South African life, and this amazing town attracts artists, nature lovers, and those in search of solitude and inspiration. Mukti is an excellent place to stay in Nieu-Bethesda, and the Karoo heritage…
People come to Nieu Bethesda for heaps of different reasons, simply because this Karoo town is full of magic. Whether your interest is in fossils, horse riding, Karoo lamb chops, game viewing, bushman paintings, swimming in a concrete dam with a windmill spinning in the breeze or sitting on a Karoo stoep with coffee and rusks, you are in for an unusual time. Of course, the mysterious Owl House, which Helen Martin transformed into a weird and wonderful display of…