The Phatt Chef Roadside Diner and B&B
At the top of Oliviershoek Pass, our fun and relaxed The Phatt Chef Roadside Diner and B&B in the Northern Drakensberg is situated half way between Harrismith and Bergville.
This is not just another roadside attraction on the R74. We serve great food and offer affordable owner-run accommodation with great hospitality and excellent service in a 85 year old stone farm house, which is located on the border of the South African provinces Free State and KwaZulu-Natal. We cater to families looking for a fun filled holiday in the Drakensberg as well as being an ideal stop over for travellers between Cape Town and Kwa Zulu Natal, Gauteng and Durban, Free State and the Natal Midlands.
Our Accommodation
Choose between comfortable Bed and Breakfast rooms - double, twin and family rooms. All guest rooms have en-suite bathrooms, free Wi-Fi, tea / coffee facilities as well as incredible views over the Drakensberg mountain range - from Champagne Castle in the south to the Amphitheater in the north.
Relax in the shared guest lounge after a day of hiking in the Royal Natal National Park Drakensberg World Heritage Site or windsurfing at the nearby Sterkfontein Dam, after angling and cycling or a gorge walk at the Tugela Falls. We have access to little travelled roads and trails in the area as well lots of local knowledge and gladly give you advice on what to see and do in our beautiful region.
Feel like organizing a party or family get-together? How about a reunion of friends or a bachelor's party? Book out the entire house for your guests at a fully inclusive, dinner / bed and Breakfast rate.
Wining & Dining
Run by the well experienced Chef Patron Simon Kerr and his wife Megan, we serve a range of dishes that keep all our guests satisfied, ranging from a full English breakfast which we serve weather permitting on the veranda; lunch and dinner as well as coffee and cakes, day teas with our world class scones and our own strawberry jam to passing tourists, locals as well as in-house guests. Our innovative new and seasonally changing menu is largely influenced by the slow food movement, fresh, local seasonal ingredients and respect for the origin of foodstuff.
The Bent Arm Bar is a country pub and open daily for refreshments comprising local beers and ciders, a wide selection of wines and spirits as well as an interesting collection of malt whiskeys, aged brandies and some crafty gins too.
We also cater for special functions and events and do package deals for groups or clubs, especially cycle teams, mountain bikers and motor bike enthusiasts. We are open for business and look forward to hosting you for a quick coffee or a sit down meal as you pass by. If you’re not heading somewhere in a hurry, relax, chill and unwind in our garden.
Tranquil House Bed & Breakfast
Centrally located in the Eastern Cape Province, our Tranquil House boasts three elegantly modernized guesthouses / Bed & Breakfast units at 10 and 121 Berry Street as well as at 851 College Avenue. These residences offer gracious accommodation in Komani (previously Queenstown), warm hospitality and exceptional care by your hosts.
If you are looking for peace and quiet in a beautiful country setting, with fine touches in hospitality and the Hangklip Mountain as our small town's backdrop - look no further and be our guest!
Our Accommodation
Each of Tranquil House's air-conditioned, spacious double rooms is tastefully decorated and features: DSTV (satellite television), an en-suite bathroom with a shower, coffee and tea facilities, a standard double bed with an electric blanket (on request an additional single bed can be fitted to some of the rooms) as well as a bar fridge, a microwave oven and a work station for business travellers.
At our premises in College Avenue we also offer a swimming pool.
On the menu we have both an English and Continental breakfast as well as dinner on prior arrangement. Our mouth watering traditional cooking is served generously.
After being overlooked as a holiday destination for many years, interest in Komani has begun to develop as more and more visitors discover the unmatched beauty of the landscapes surrounding our town as well as the numerous attractions and activities on offer. Tranquil House B&B provides ideal accommodation not only for holiday makers but also for travellers with any business to do in the surrounding districts.
Tsondab Valley Scenic Reserve
An exclusive accommodation in the solitude and remoteness of the Namib Desert at Tsondab Valley Scenic Reserve. Make use of the opportunity to spend an unforgettable night under the African stars!
Far removed from the rush and crush of mass tourism, we offer you a personal connection to the origin and beauty of the Namib Desert.
Tsondab Valley, with its 10 beds, is one of the smallest accommodation establishments in Namibia, and this allows the owners, Kristin and Hans Schreiber, to personally take care of the needs of each of our guests in an atmosphere of friendly familiarity.
Come and explore the oldest desert in the world by foot or on a dune ride to the fossilised dunes of the "Hidden Canyon", or let us take you on a flight over the vast "Sea of Sand", or just sit back and enjoy the dune view from our XXL swimming pool.
We are looking forward to welcoming you!
Activities offered
- Exclusive scenic flights over the Namib desert and Diamond Coast
- Scenic dune drives in our private nature park
- Hidden Canyon shuttle
- Walking and hiking
Turtle Bay Lodge
Our child-friendly Bed and Breakfast, Turtle Bay Lodge, is located in St Lucia within a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the iSimangaliso Wetland Park, on the Zululand coast of South Africa's KwaZulu-Natal province. From our quiet suburb it is just one kilometre to the St. Lucia estuary and a short walk to a variety of restaurants and shops in our beautiful town centre. We provide welcome drinks on arrival, so that you can ease into the holiday mood. Your hosts, Jan and Fiona, will provide you with information and maps for the area and show you around their beautiful grounds.
Accommodation
Located in a luscious tropical garden, our guesthouse has a swimming pool and a cocktail bar which our guests enjoy after a day of exploring.
Our honeymoon suite and the luxury guest rooms have king size beds and the double rooms have queen size beds. All come with Wi-Fi, air conditioning, secure parking and laundry services. While our three double en-suite rooms are spacious and luxuriously furnished, our three luxury en-suite rooms as well as the family room and our honeymoon suite also have a patio overlooking the pool area.
A delicious full English breakfast is served every morning. DSTV (satellite TV) is available in the lounge and bar area. You might also like to socialize and enjoy a Braai in our barbecue area.
Your hosts have travelled extensively and know first-hand what travellers need for a pleasant and memorable stay. All you need to do is relax, have a dip in the pool, enjoy a beer or sundowner, and enjoy the tropical setting!
Activities
The iSimangaliso Wetland Park boasts one of the largest estuaries in the world which is home to an incredible range of wildlife species, including hippos, crocodiles and a variety of bird and marine life which you can see on a boat cruise. There are also a number of gorgeous beaches, coastal forests, rolling grasslands and game parks to explore in the region.
For those interested in deep-sea fishing, we offer a charter service on a 24ft sports fishing boat. Our boat is equipped with a comfortable cabin, microwave and toilet facilities.
Our staff is also happy to help with any excursion bookings you may be interested in. There is a diverse range of activities available in the area, from horse riding and kayak trips, to boat cruises and bush or beach safaris. Please don’t hesitate to speak to one of our staff members if you need help arranging an activity.
Uis White Lady Guesthouse & Camp Site
Enjoy the quiet atmosphere at our Uis White Lady Guest House and Camp Site which is ideally situated on the C36 and your little oasis or half way house accommodation in Namibia, on route between the Etosha pan and the coast at the Atlantic Ocean. We are just 35 km from the Brandberg with the famous White Lady rock painting. We can be reached with a normal Sedan car. Self driving trips can be made to the White Lady.
Our Accommodation
Our accommodation consist of thatched roof guest rooms on the bed and breakfast side and a corrugated roof on the guesthouse side. We have 13 air-conditioned en-suite rooms in total comprising of double/twin, family and triple rooms. All room rates are on a B&B basis.
We can cater for groups of 8+ guests for dinner (to be reserved one month in advance).
If you prefer to stay in the great outdoors, stay at our campsite which offers an ablution block with warm/cold showers and toilets as well as electrical points at all sites and trees which provide much needed shade on those sunny Namibian days here in the Erongo region. Groups and individual self drivers are welcome and need to bring their own tents. At an additional cost, campers may have breakfast at the thatched Lapa. Please reserve on arrival.
Unwind and relax in our pool area and stay connected via free Wi-Fi.
Uli's Guest House
Enjoy easy living with luxurious home comforts at our Uli's Guest House in Hout Bay, just five minutes from the beach and the unforgettable Chapmann’s Peak drive. Our child-friendly guesthouse opened its doors in 1999 and is situated in a private, secluded position with beautiful views of the mountains and valley of Hout Bay. Since then guests from all over the world keep coming back. Beaches, tours and many adventure activities as well as numerous shops and restaurants are within easy driving distance.
Our Accommodation
Relax in our spacious and sun-filled guesthouse, whether you take a swim in our blue pool or you relax in the garden with a book from our library, the choice is yours. The Interiors and furnishings are kept in blues, whites and natural colours to put you in the right holiday mood.
Start your day with our generous breakfast, ranging from croissants to fresh fruits, cold meats and cheeses as well as a cooked breakfast, we cater for all tastes.
Sleep in one of the four tastefully decorated double bedrooms which are all equipped with a safe, TV, heater, coffee and tea facilities and either have a balcony or a patio leading into the garden. The beds have extra-length and the en-suite bathrooms are individually decorated.
We also cater for families with connecting rooms or we gladly add an extra bed.
Umlilo Lodge
Umlilo Lodge is a unique, enchanting, family-managed, owned guest house perfectly located in St Lucia, KwaZulu Natal province. Come on inside through the gates and experience its magic.
Owners Elphia and Lourens have spent 16 years lovingly designing and building a beautifully laid out and wonderful escape for their guests to enjoy. Step inside and be greeted by an almost life-sized hippo. Pass by a massive majestic fig tree that wraps itself around the reception area into your slice of paradise. Guests liken the garden to arriving in Bali or a tropical forest, and the sense of calm that it offers you is inescapable. Wander past Koi Ponds and streams, trickling water features, taking in all the delightful locally sourced animal carvings scattered throughout the property on the wooden walkways leading to your rooms.
Our Accommodation
Boasting 13 en-suite rooms, four of which are wheelchair-friendly, there is something for everyone's needs.
Our family unit with its separate bedrooms is a firm favourite. As is our "Pool" room, where you can step out the door into the sparkling pool.
Our spacious rooms (our smallest room is the same size as most of the other guesthouses’ luxury rooms), featured luggage racks big enough for all your suitcases, family-sized bathrooms with plenty of shelf space for all your necessities, bar fridges, and of course extremely comfortable beds. All the photography in the rooms has been done by the owners and they have supported the local artists with the rest of the decorations. Everything fits together and works to ensure you can just sit back and relax.
Our Amenities & Services
Start your day off with a delicious Continental or hot English breakfast in one of our atrium-like dining rooms (glass-surrounded areas making you feel like you are eating outdoors in a lush forest).
End off an adventure-filled day with a tasty homemade traditional dinner dish. Spend some time relaxing by the pool or in the cool spacious lounge, curled up with one of the good books on offer, or simply sit back and enjoy a drink from the honesty bar.
With Wi-Fi, DSTV in the lounge area, and Netflix in the rooms, solar energy and a generator to ensure that load shedding does not make any impact on your stay, an on-site gift shop to spoil yourself and find that ideal gift to take home, quiet nooks and crannies surrounded by trees and wonderful hosts that are there to assist you with planning your days and making sure your stay is perfect, Umlilo is a little gem that must be experienced.
Lourens has been known to go and relocate a tree frog for you in the middle of the night if it is proving to be too noisy. Even the local mongoose family chooses Umlilo as their destination of choice. For many years they have burrowed under the welcome deck and raised countless babies in this safe tranquil and welcoming environment. You simply have to come and experience it for yourself.
Under Oaks
The accommodation at our established, family-owned Under Oaks wine estate in the picturesque Cape Winelands is situated just a couple of kilometres away from the city centre of Paarl.
Our working wine farm is steeped deep in South African history dating back to 1695, including the historic cellar that has been renovated in 2014. Visit our tasting room to experience wine tastings and pairings. The first vintage of Under Oaks wine was bottled in 2001.
Our Accommodation
The country house accommodation at Under Oaks is nothing short of uninterrupted tranquility. Situated between the vineyards, our air-conditioned vineyard suites are stylishly designed as well as individually decorated and offer many preferred modern day amenities to assure complete luxury. Most of these eight spacious en-suite rooms feature a private patio with breathtaking views of the farm dam with striking mountains beyond and the Boland valley.
A small saltwater pool gives you the opportunity to cool down on warm summer days. Soak up the sun whilst enjoying clean, fresh air and spectacular views.
And of course the food and service at our on-site pizzeria are simply wonderful.
Our goal is to exceed our guest’s expectations and immense attention is given to the experiences we offer you at Under Oaks.
Valley Bushveld Country Lodge
Located near Addo Elephant National Park, our owner managed, 4 star safari-style Valley Bushveld Country Lodge and child-friendly Bed & Breakfast overlooks a valley and guarantees you breathtaking vistas and sunsets as well as watching wild antelopes which roam all around the lodge.
Our lodge is situated 53 kilometres northwest of Gqeberha on the banks of the Coegas River in a malaria-free private game reserve with over 17 kinds of wild animals and antilopes. The main R75 highway which connects Addo, Kirkwood and Graaff-Reinet is just 200 meters away from the lodge.
Our Accommodation
You will be cordially welcomed into this particular sanctuary of serenity and calm when you arrive. If you look far enough into the valley, you'll see a little river, a natural rock wall and an undisturbed ecosystem with its own animals. The tranquility, stunning views, superb traditional cuisine and unique story telling as well as the tastefully decorated en-suite rooms allow you to completely unwind.
Our en-suite guest rooms include one double room with a king-size bed, one twin room, one family room with two king-size beds, two deluxe double rooms with one king-size bed and a single bed as well as one executive suite with two king-size beds. Except for the family room and the executive suite, which each can sleep four people, each guest room sleeps two people. The deluxe double room can accommodate three people. Each room is surrounded by a veranda, has its own private entrance and is outfitted with high-end linens and furnishings. Watch the sun set from this peaceful vantage point and listen to the bush come to life at night.
In the summer, a great cool South African beer out on the patio-deck completes a perfect day and during colder winter evenings, there is always a fire going in the large fireplace of the lounge where guests may enjoy the story tellings.
Valley Bushveld Country Lodge's cuisine is of exceptional quality, offering a variety of delicious authentic South African specialities and serving true organic foods. In the mornings, head to the dining room for a delectable South African breakfast. Dinners are provided upon request and must be reserved ahead of time. The dining room features an adjoining bar where you can forget about the day's dust and enjoy South Africa's finest export wines as well as local coffees, beers, spirits and liqueurs.
Activities
From an open safari vehicle on a guided tour, you can see and have close encounters with giraffes, zebras, blue wildebeest, nyalas and other wildlife. Beautiful views and a once-in-a-lifetime adventure with fantastic photo possibilities await! You are also welcome to go on a self-drive safari or explore our surroundings on hiking trails.
Use our country lodge as a base camp from which to venture out to various destinations each day. Then return in the evening for a delicious dinner with us, such as a traditional South African Braai (barbecue) or Bobotie, and discuss your adventures with your hosts and fellow guests.
Addo Elephant National Park, a cheetah breeding farm and the area's oldest private lion game reserve are all within easy driving distance.
Villa Afrikana Guest Suites
Your place in Paradise. At Villa Afrikana Guest Suites in Knysna it's all about the Knysna Heads and lagoon views. Unpretentious, modern interior gives the compact guesthouse an open feel to its public spaces and 6 suites which are designed for panoramic views, spaciousness and comfort. Look out for the cleverly placed objects and eye-catching artworks by a local artist. Relax by the pool, on the terraces or in the lounge with library. Full breakfast is served in the dining area or in the privacy of your suite as well as afternoon tea with loose leafs selection of teas, cakes and savory snacks.
You will have unobstructed views of the Knysna Lagoon all the way across to the Knysna Heads and beyond. Villa Afrikana is perched high above a hill in one of the most charming, exclusive and yet vibrant neighbourhoods of Knysna, next to a natural reserve, surrounded by indigenous trees and within walking distance to the town centre, lagoon, Featherbed cruise terminal and the waterfront.
Von Abercron Residence
This luxurious and private guest house is nestled at the edge of the Fernkloof Nature Reserve and is a stone’s throw from the 27-hole Hermanus Golf Course. The town centre is a short walk/drive from the Residence, and the area is safe and peaceful.
The Von Abercron Residence offers a unique and personal touch for all of its guests. With a royal German flair mixed with an African personality, the Residence leaves all guests with an experience unlike any other.
Each room has been meticulously designed to mirror one of the best areas of the Residence and its surrounds. From the cool beach to the colourful mountain range – you’ll find it all here!
Our house has 2 doublerooms each with en-suite bathroom, 2 apartments &/or fully equipped self-catering apartments. Enjoy breakfast in our Garden-Lapa by the pool or in the breakfast room.
About Hermanus
n 1815, this little coastal fishing town was founded by Hermanus Pieters with nothing more than ox wagons and determination. Once it was established, people started flocking to the area to take advantage of Hermanus’ “Champagne Air” – something that doctors said helped ill patients regain health.
Hermanus is a spectacular location and is only a short drive (about 90 minutes) from Cape Town. The area offers many activities, including whale watching (in season), shark cage diving, abseiling, treetop tours and quad biking. For wine-lovers, the scenic and winding Hemel-en-Aarde Wine Valley offers an array of award-winning wine farms and tasting rooms to enjoy.
Feel free to also admire the diverse floral fynbos kingdom while hiking or biking in the Fernkloof Nature Reserve or along our famous Cliff Path, or laze on one of our pristine Blue Flag beaches dotted along the coastline.
Our food scene is also varied and offers a delectable array of dine-out options for any palate!
Wagon Wheel Country Lodge
On the Johannesburg side, this popular accommodation in Beaufort West is ideally positioned right off the N1 or N12, 1km from the charming Great Karoo town. The lovely Wagon Wheel Country Lodge's dignity has been restored by the current owners, who have also updated all of the deluxe rooms.
Every day of the week, breakfast and dinner (both traditional and à la carte) are served. Overnight guests, families, business executives and tour or conference groups are all welcome.
Our Accommodation
We offer a variety of pet-friendly and wheelchair accessible accommodations at very low rates and excellent value for money to meet the needs of all travellers, ranging from recently renovated deluxe and standard rooms to family units, self-catering, caravan facilities and backpacker units that can accommodate up to 150 people in five bunkbed rooms with a communal bathroom.
Our 24 standard rooms include a spacious family room as well as guest rooms with twin beds, air conditioning, heaters, television as well as tea and coffee amenities. Our 11 economy rooms are spacious and comfortable, with family and twin rooms available. There are fans as well as tea/coffee making facilities and their own barbecue area.
We have 3 self-catering units suitable for extended stay visitors or families.
Campers and caravaners have their own communal bathrooms as well as a swimming pool and barbecue area.
Our Facilities
Cool off in our sparkling swimming pool after days of travelling before enjoying a refreshment and barbecue in our African Boma while watching the Karoo sunset.
Unwind in the in-house bar and enjoy afterwards a homemade Karoo dinner in our à la carte dining room.
We also have a 50 seater conference room which can be extented to 100 seats.
Waterkloof Guesthouse
Holidays on a South African farm. Situated only a few kilometers from the Atlantic Ocean, Waterkloof is the longest established guest house in the Witsand area of the Overberg region and located on a working farm with ostriches amongst others. Your hosts, Christine and Hannes, invite you to come and experience their warm breed of hospitality and charming homestead as well as to enjoy their mouth watering, local cuisine.
The Accommodation
The main house contains various family heirlooms. The interior speaks of days gone by mixed with a unique artistic feeling. Guests can indulge in the luxury of ostrich leather chairs and comfortable couches while studying the hand painted panels on the walls of one of the living rooms.
This room invites the sunlight and garden into the interior via a charming bay window. It is here, at the indoor fireplace where Hannes creates his well known barbecues during the colder winter months.
The communal TV lounge has satellite programmes and provides entertainment for the children while the parents relax with a glass of one of the famous Breede River Valley wines that Hannes stocks in his cellar. The cozy Yellowwood fireplace is the main focal point of the guest lounge during winter. Breakfast and dinner are served in the dining area of this room.
During the hot summer months Christine serves her dinners on the patio next to the pool. The swimming pool area invites the tired traveller to relax with a book or just to enjoy the beautiful surrounding scenery. A well equipped barbeque facility makes it ideal for outdoor dining.
The Guest Rooms
The guest house has four separate en-suite guest bedrooms, all with tea trays and private entrances. The rooms are decorated in the same style as the house and contain valuable antique furniture as well as art collections. The four rooms can also be divided into two separate units with two rooms and a connecting door - ideal for a couple with children.
Enjoy in summer the large, daily serviced rooms which are comfortably cool during the heat of the day and are overlooking the secluded garden with a number of bird species. During winter, we offer cozy down duvets and luxurious mohair and electrical blankets to keep you warm.
The Farm & Activities
Waterkloof is arguably one of the finest commercial farms in the Heidelberg district and has been in the family for seven generations. The Uys-family has its roots in Belgium ( West Flaandere) from where they immigrated to South Africa in 1704 via Northern Germany. This commercial farm boasts a wide diversity of agricultural activities commonly found in the area. The farm boosts about 2200 Merino sheep, 85 cattle including Nguni and Boran (indigenous cattle), but it is the 2500 ostriches that take the limelight.
All ostriches at Waterkloof are free-ranging birds in natural surroundings. Guests are invited to accompany Hannes around the farm on a guided tour. A visit to the ostrich breeder camp with 325 breeding birds is an exciting experience. Guests have the opportunity to help collect the eggs from the nests under supervision of Hannes or his sons. Hannes’ shadow Josie, the much beloved and charming Boarder Collie, will join you on this journey. Other farming activities include 1000 hectares of cash crops, mainly comprising Wheat, Barley and Canola (rape seed). While travelling on the farm you will often see , Grysbok, Duikers, Steenbok and Vaal Reeboks as well as Blue Cranes, South Africa’s national bird. Various rare and uncommon birds are also to be observed.
Waterkloof has very unique Renosterbos Fynbos on the farm. Hannes preserved an area of the original Fynbos which gets visited each year by a team from Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens to do some research on new and rare plant species.
Welgelegen Manor
Hand-in-hand with the luxury of your rooms and facilities, the extraordinary dining at Welgelegen Manor in Balfour is an experience on its own.
Our Accommodation
All of our luxury accommodation options at the Manor stay true to Welgelegen Manor’s classic English residential style. The eight suites fuse contemporary comfort with the timeless glamour and heritage associated with this historical property.
The four suites in the manor house are exceptionally large and overlook the swimming pool and side rose garden whilst the four suites in the carriage houses offer two twin suites on the upper level and two garden suites with entrances to the inner rose courtyard.
The Manor’s resident chefs ensure luxury dining experiences during your stay. Whether it is a picnic in a secluded spot on the estate or gardens, a lavish celebration dinner in the private dining room or a dinner a deux in your suite, our passionate staff will ensure your meal is a special experience.
Enjoy country walks or relax in the swimming pool area. Our services and amenities include world-class cuisine, a wine cellar, a bar and a library as well as a golf driving range, a games room and a landing strip for private aeroplanes.
Our Area
Named the Land of abundance, Balfour is located south east of Suikerbosrand Nature Reserve, just off the R23 that leaves the N3 north of Heidelberg and heads into the South African province of Mpumalanga, Balfour nestled in a region given over mostly to farms, game farms and bushveld. Balfour is a small coal mining and maize farming town originally called McHattiesburg after the man who founded it, Frederick McHattie. This was later changed and named for the British Prime Minister of the time. It is called Cosmos Country because it is this area that annually explodes with varying pink and white cosmos flowers during autumn, a breath-taking sight for any visitor.
Feel free to contact us for more information about all there is to do in and around our beautiful area.
Westlodge Bed & Breakfast
A warm welcome to our holiday accommodation in Graskop. Our victorian-styled Westlodge Bed & Breakfast is perfectly situated, close to all of Mpumalanga’s top tourist attractions along the Panorama Route and less than an hour’s drive from the Phabeni gate of the Kruger National Park.
Our Accommodation
All our 6 guest suites and rooms are equipped with modern conveniences such as a heater, fans, a mini-bar and Satellite TV as well as a hospitality tray. Our two luxury and stylishly decorated garden suites are situated in a detached wing but connected to the main building by means of a covered verandah. The spacious bedrooms overlook our beautiful rose garden.
There are also two luxury en-suite guest rooms situated on the first floor of the main house. Both are looking out onto the escarpment with the Fairyland Rain Forest to the north-east. A private lounge, furnished in cane, is situated between the two bedrooms which also opens up onto a balcony from which you can enjoy the view on a warm, balmy evening.
For the romantic, we have a charming, secluded honeymoon suite at the rear, north-western corner of one of the buildings’ wings. Away from the road, it offers a quiet view of our beautiful gardens. Situated on the ground floor, at the end of a private verandah, this suite also offers an additional private entrance, and has a king-sized bed, a cast iron Victorian bath, a separate shower, two vanity hand basins, a separate WC and a bidet.
Situated on the ground floor of the buildings’ north wing, our beautiful north-facing, luxury en-suite guest room features a bay window overlooking our peaceful gardens, and an additional private entrance onto the verandah as well.
Activities
The regions’ twisting mountain passes, steep valleys, rivers and pristine forests have given rise to some of the most dramatic views and stunning natural phenomena. Within a radius of about 50km you can visit numerous natural, spectacular sites. The mountainous terrain around Graskop offers unparalleled cycling, walking and hiking trails as well as numerous tranquil trout fishing sites. For the golf enthusiasts, there is a well maintained, 9-hole golf course set in the historic and beautiful surroundings of Pilgrims Rest. Also within an easy drive from our Westlodge Bed & Breakfast are the animal rehabilitation centres near Hoedspruit.
Wild Berry Guest Farm
With a view of Giants Castle (a mountain) and set in enchanting gardens, our Wild Berry Guest Farm is situated about 8 km from Mooi River along the Midlands Meander route and in stunning Drakensberg surroundings. We offer you the perfect place to rest, to revive the spirit and give you new energy. Our attractive and relaxed environment as well as our facilities will meet your needs and ensure excellent value for money.
Our Accommodation
Our unpretentious yet well-appointed facilities provide double rooms and twin accommodation, a family unit and wheelchair-friendly options. Our en-suite rooms are fitted with fans, panel heaters, verandas and private Braai (barbecue) areas, and all but one of the several cottages is self-catering.
We have extended the property by adding a social centre with TV, games and an honesty bar stocked with drinks and snacks, and an education/conference venue where 20 delegates can be comfortably seated (though our maximum guest capacity is 14 - taking all beds and bunks into account). A full English breakfast is available on request serving only the best locally produced products with home-made jams and marmalade.
Activities
Come, head for the hills beneath the Giant! Our small, 3 star-rated guest farm is set in typically beautiful Midland’s countryside, along the Giants Castle Road, and 7 km from the turnoff to the N3 highway. The area is particularly rich in indigenous wild bird life, and we share the property with geese, horses, donkeys, rabbits and chickens which enthrall most of our visitors.
Wild Berry offers you the ideal base to discover the local attractions, explore the farm, enjoy a game of chess or have a quiet (romantic) break. Take time to relax and enjoy the country atmosphere filled with tranquillity and typical sounds from the surrounding farming community.
Or visit several internationally renowned attractions in our vicinity. These include the uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park, which is a World Heritage site, as well as a unique vulture hide, or the crane rescue and breeding sanctuary for all three of the crane species found in Southern Africa. In addition we are only a 20 minutes drive from the start of the historic battlefields and we are also in close proximity to art galleries, crafters, a vineyard, the local brewery and much, much more.
