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Kinmel Guest Farm & Lodge

Kinmel Guest Farm & Lodge

Looking down to the Kinmel Mountain Retreat building complexNegotiating a steep descent on a grade 4 sectionSnow turning Kinmel into a winter wonderland

Description

 

Kinmel Guest Farm, offers much to those who want to break away from the rush of city life – Experience the breathtaking beauty and spectacular views of mountain peaks and valley gorges. Peace, tranquillity and a wonderful relaxing experience await our guests. 

Summer views offers the splendour of cascading waterfalls and lush green mountain sides in contrast to the magnificent autumn colours and winter reds which offer perfect night skies and picturesque snow covered mountains.

This piece of paradise is situated in the southern Drakensberg range, in the North Eastern corner of the Eastern Cape Highlands. A mere 1.5 km outside the Historic Village of Rhodes.

We offer self catering or bed & breakfast accommodation to our Guests who will have the benefit of a farm stay in modern, spacious, well equipped accommodation, yet are still very close to the amenities Rhodes has to offer.                                                      

The nearly 1000 ha of farm offers our guests freedom, peace and tranquility far away from the hustle and bustle of todays fast paced life style.

Come and recharge your batteries with us.

Accommodation

The old sheep shearing barn has been converted into modern, spacious, comfortable, well equipped 3 bed roomed chalets with 2 bathrooms each.  The chalets are fully equipped for self catering.

Large glass Patio doors lead onto a wide verandah, with spectacular views of the Drakensberg mountains and the Bell River flowing past 400 metres away.

Surrounding the chalets are large lawns with, a small lovely mountain stream murmuring past less than 50 meters away. Wide open spaces where everybody can walk, play, cycle or do whatever they desire. A very child friendly environment with 2 jungle jims for the kids to keep them busy.

In addition to electric lights, fridge (with freezer compartment), microwave oven, stove and plug points, they all have fireplaces and private braai areas. Firewood is supplied free of charge. The cottages are fully equipped and serviced daily by cleaning staff. A Cot can be provided on requestBedrooms are upstairs with an easy child friendly staircase Other: No smoking allowed inside the chalet


Bergstroom Chalet
Sleeps up to 11 persons in comfort.

Wilgerboom Chalet
Sleeps up to 9 persons in comfort.

Contact Details:
Reservations
Tel: 086 127 6237
Int. Tel: +27 51 924 0585

Facilities

Child friendly environment

Breakfast supplied as optional extras.

Laundry facilities

Chalets are serviced daily

Wood for the fireplaces are supplied f.o.c.

Guests can do fly-fishing and hiking on the farm with no cost attached, at own leisure.

Guided 4 x 4 trips on private and/or public routes.

Braai area as well as boma for log fires and social get togethers

Fully equipped chalets including linen, towels and utensils.

Internet facilities available in the office. Full cel phone reception on the farm

Airport shuttle can be arranged

Conferences

Hosting a conference and / or team building (range of activities) and / or corporate function here at Kinmel Guest Farm, will provide you not only with a magnificent setting in the mountains, but will ensure a conference without interruptions and / or the disturbance of traffic and other noises. We provide peace, tranquility and a relaxing atmosphere in which to host a very successful conference.

On-site we can cater for small conferences up to about 25 in our in-house conference room or about 50 / 55 can be hosted on our large spacious (enclosed) verandah, with magnificent views of the Drakensberg. We have available white boards (flip charts), a DVD player, large TV screen, overhead projector and laptop. We can also get other equipment should you require same.

 

Section of Bell river on farmBearded vulture in flight a picture of a kitchenette in one of the chalets

Directions

From Bloemfontein travel on the N6 to Aliwal North. In Aliwal turn left towards Lady Grey and Barkley East. In Barkley East take the R396 a gravel road to the town of Rhodes. Upon arrival in Rhodes drive straight through on the Maclear Naudes nek road for 1.5 km where you will find Kinmel Farm on your right hand side.

a main bedroom in one of the chaletsSwimming in rock pools in the riverKinmel Guest Farm & Lodge

Special offers

Low season special
Whenever 3 or more adult persons stay for more than 5 nights, a 10 % reduction in rate will apply
4 X 4 Special package
We offer special all inclusive packages for groups of 4 x 4 enthusiasts. Please enquire

A 10% discount will apply to 2 or more adults, for any midweek stay of 3 nights or more during school term. This excludes any public holidays falling during the week and or school holidays

Rates

Please note: Rates serve as a guideline only and are subject to change without notice.

Rates are per person sharing for self catering accommodation.

 

Low season   Adults R175 per night  Kids under 10 stay at R100 ea and under 2 stay free

High Season - June, July & August R195 per person. Kids as above.

Single rate R275 per person all seasons.

A 10% discount will be give for a stay of more than 5 nights for at least 3 adults

Optional extras 

 We also offer Breakfast(Farmstyle) @ R65  Kids 5 and under eat  half price.

Pre booking is essential.