The Colonial On Arundel, Addo, Eastern Cape
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Telephone: +27 (0)42 234-0871, Facsimile: +27 (0)42 234-0871, Mobile: +27 (0)82 558-9896
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CATEGORIES: Accommodation in South Africa » South Africa Bed & Breakfast » South Africa Guest Houses » DESCRIPTION: The Colonial on Arundel is a magnificent old colonial home, dating back to the 1930s, set in the heart of the Sundays River Valley, at Sunlands, near Addo in the Eastern Cape and owned by your hosts, Molly and Conor O’Hagan Ward. Sunlands lies in a world famous citrus producing part of South Africa and Arundel is the name of the working farm on which The Colonial is situated. Wander through the orchards of oranges and lemons at your leisure and encounter the peace and tranquility of the abundant bird-life on the Coerney River, which borders the property. In a malaria free area, it is just 15 kms. from the Addo Elephant Park, and many other private game reserves which offer you the Big Five right on your doorstep. Conor who is a qualified and experienced guide, and passionately interested in the South African history pertaining to this part of the Eastern Cape, can organise private drives into the Addo Elephant Park in the afternoons, in an airconditioned Landrover TD5 Defender. Please request his rates, which include all entrance and conservation fees, as well as drinks and snacks. The Zuurberg Mountains, also just 15 kms from your doorstep, and which can be seen in the distance, offer hiking and horse trails, and elephant back safaris can now be booked. During the month of October, the valley is home to the famous Addo Rose Day. ACCOMMODATIONThe Colonial offers understated luxury in two garden facing suites, both with private entrance - The Fitzpatrick Suite and The Kirkwood Suite. Each suite comprises a bedroom, with queen sized double bed, with fitted electric blanket, and en-suite to a deluxe shower and double vanity area provided with luxury guest amenities. Elegantly appointed, with the emphasis on your comfort and relaxation, both the units offer separate lounge. There is the added pleasure of complimentary tea / coffee facilities and a courtesy bar fridge. The rooms are heated for the cooler winter nights and have overhead fans and air-conditioners for the warmer African days. A private safe completes the facilities. We have recently constructed The Wallow where guests can experience an hot outdoor bath, under the African stars, in a private and secluded part of the garden. BREAKFASTA farmhouse breakfast, included in the tariff, is served on the spacious garden-facing verandah overlooking the orchards. SERVICESAirport transfers, no smoking, laundry, internet facility, swimming pool, guided drives, daily servicing of unit, washing of cars Monday to Friday inclusive. ACTIVITIES CLOSE BYActivities should be booked well in advance if possible: Game drives, beauty clinic, walking, biking, hiking, bird-watching, fishing, elephant back safaris by arrangement. |
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DIRECTIONS: Take the N2 towards Grahamstown. Take the off ramp No. 761 on to the R335. Continue along this road in the direction of the Addo Elephant Park for +- 40kms. After passing through the village of Addo, take the R336 to Kirkwood( marked 31 kms). Travel along this road for 5 kms passing the Sundays River Valley Co-op on the RHS, the station of HERMITAGE and the Addo Polo Grounds on the LHS. The next dirt road to the left is called the RIETFONTEIN ROAD. Turn on to this road, go over the railway line which is active from April to October for the movement of citrus, over the little bridge on the Coerney River and 500 metres up the road on the RHS is our sign. MAP: Available at: http://www.sa-venues.com/visit/colonialonarundel/map.php |
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