Pumula Guest Farm, Fouriesburg, Free State
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Telephone: +27 (0)83 296-5706, Facsimile: +27 (0)58 223-0727, Mobile: +27 (0)83 296-5706
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CATEGORIES: Accommodation in South Africa » Self Catering Chalets & Cottages » Self Catering Villas & Holiday Houses » South Africa Guest Farms » South Africa Self Catering » DESCRIPTION: Pumula is a working grain and cattle farm 7km outside Fouriesburg in the Eastern Free State highlands. The region boasts fantastic scenery, many various outdoor activities and Anglo/Boer War history. It is situated in the Brandwater Basin south of Bethlehem and on the border with Lesotho. Lesotho is well known for the Highlands Water Project, and a tour of the Katsi dam wall is a must. Go skiing at Oxbow in winter, or just play around in the snow. ACCOMMODATIONThe Bull’s Nose has four bedrooms plus a fold out couch and caters for between 8 and 10 people. Two of the bedrooms have double beds and are en suite. The third bedroom has 2 single beds and the fourth bedroom has a bunk bed. There is a third bathroom plus a separate guest toilet. The Bush House has two bedrooms, one with a double bed and the other with 2 single beds. There is a separate bathroom with bath, shower, toilet and basin. The White House has two bedrooms, one with a double bed and the other with 2 single beds. There is a separate bathroom with shower, toilet and basin. All the chalets are fully equipped and include bedding and bath towels. They all have open fireplaces and their own braai areas. Fresh milk and eggs are provided once a day. The chalets are serviced once a day. During winter wood and coal are supplied. ACTIVITIES & ATTRACTIONS• The Clubhouse incorporates an outdoor swimming pool, Jacuzzi, steam bath, TV lounge and a pub. These facilities are available on request. • On the farm there are two short walking trails, and mountain bikes can be hired by the energetic. • Horse riding is provided and must be arranged in advance. Trips range from a relaxed scenic ride to full on cattle herding. • Short tours of the farm can also be arranged. Saturdays we have a tractor ride around the farm, explaining what we do on the farm. • Feeding the horses and milking the cow is available to the kids. FACILITIES & ACTIVITIES• Outdoor swimming pool • Jacuzzi and Steam bath • TV lounge • Walking trails • Mountain bike rides • Horse riding • Tours of the farm • Learn to milk a cow, very early in the morning • Farmyard with ducks, geese, turkeys, peacocks, chickens, sheep and calves • Photography • Hiking • Clarens art galleries, pubs and restaurants • Basotho Cultural Village - Golden Gate • Lesotho - Katsi dam • Lesotho - snow-skiing and fly-fishing • Fouriesburg - sandstone buildings • Half-built, Welsh castle replica. • Spectacular views and scenery • Golf courses close by |
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DIRECTIONS: • The shortest route from Johannesburg is via Frankfort although the road is not as good as the N3. Fly off just before the Tollgate at Villiers. Just after Frankfort as you have crossed the Wilge River you must fork off to the left towards Tweeling. • An alternative route is via Warden. • From Gauteng all routes go through Bethlehem. • On entering Bethlehem pass through two robots, the second has a Wimpy on the left. • At the four-way stop turn right into Eeufees road, which later becomes Church/Kerk Street. • Keep left and pass through five robots. • At the sixth robot, Commissioner Street, turn left. Continue with this road, R26, to Fouriesburg – approx. 46 km. • Go past the first entrance to Fouriesburg, down a hill and turn left on the R711 to Clarens. • Approximately 800m up the hill turn right to Caledonspoort. • Approximately 1,2km turn right onto the S344 dirt road. Approximately 5km turn right into Pumula – terracotta walls and green gate. Carry on straight and over the dam wall, turn left and follow the road up the slope to the Clubhouse/Reception. MAP: Available at: http://www.sa-venues.com/visit/pumulaguestfarm/map.php |
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