Established as a guest house in 1996, the house was built in 1928 and restored in 1995. The house is centrally situated on the Baakens River Valley in a cul de sac overlooking the Settlers Park Nature reserve. It is within easy walking distance of St Georges Park Cricket Grounds and the hospital.
Relax on the covered verandah and enjoy the bird life in the nearby enormous Coral tree. Cape White Eye, various Sun Birds, Knysna Turaco and even the Crowned Eagle are regularly spotted.
There is a comfortable twin bedded en suite which also has a large single bed, an en suite room with a Queen sized bed and the terrace room en …
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Established as a guest house in 1996, the house was built in 1928 and restored in 1995. The house is centrally situated on the Baakens River Valley in a cul de sac overlooking the Settlers Park Nature reserve. It is within easy walking distance of St Georges Park Cricket Grounds and the hospital.
Relax on the covered verandah and enjoy the bird life in the nearby enormous Coral tree. Cape White Eye, various Sun Birds, Knysna Turaco and even the Crowned Eagle are regularly spotted.
There is a comfortable twin bedded en suite which also has a large single bed, an en suite room with a Queen sized bed and the terrace room en suite with a King sized bed and a large single bed.. Breakfast includes fruit,cereal and eggs and bacon, and can also be served on the veranda (weather permitting). Lunch and dinner can be supplied by prior arrangement (24 hours notice required).
All rooms have flat screened televisions, 130 litre fridges and tea stations.
The Terrace room has a private entrance and the dining area on the upper ground floor is accessed via spiral staircase, therefore this room is not suitable for small children or the elderly. The terrace room also has a spa bath , but usage must first be discussed with the manager while water restrictions are in place. No smoking is allowed inside the house.
Off road parking for one car per room is available at no extra charge.
Local attractions include the Central Area English Settler Cottages, the historic St. Georges Park with its Victorian Conservatory, Nelson Mandela Bay Art Museum, Fort Frederick, the Donkin Memorial, the Campanile and the beautifully restored civic buildings.
We are only 40 km from the Addo Elephant Park and informal visits can be arranged. Our beautiful beaches and casino are a few minutes drive away, while the Garden Route and Tsitsikamma National Park are an easy 2 hour drive.
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