Fairview Historic Homestead, George, Garden Route
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Telephone: +27 (0)44 874-7781, Facsimile: +27 (0)86 603-7840, Mobile: +27 (0)82 226-9466
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CATEGORIES: Accommodation in South Africa » South Africa Bed & Breakfast » South Africa Guest Houses » South Africa Honeymoons » South Africa Hotels » DESCRIPTION: Whether on business or holiday on the Garden Route, true South African hospitality, home comforts and privacy will ensure a memorable stay in this graciously restored homestead. Polished wooden floors, four poster beds, antique furniture and fireplaces lend warmth and character to the high ceilinged rooms of Fairview, a property first registered in 1864. The Benkensteins have been taking great pleasure in welcoming guests into their beautiful home for more than 10 years. Philda loves entertaining and the guest book overflows with references to the excellent breakfasts she serves. Desmond (fisherman, collector of antique medical equipment and keen gardener) is the creative force behind the magnificent gardens. ACCOMMODATION:Polished wooden floors, four poster beds, antique furniture and fireplaces lend warmth and character to the high-ceilinged rooms. The Orange Room Suitable for a couple or a single with another single bed for a child if required. This charming room receives afternoon sun. There is also a small microwave – by special request from the lady reps who just want to pop a little ready-meal into the microwave… As the house is listed with the S.A. National Monument’s Council, there is a limit to what is allowed regarding the en-suite bathrooms therefore this bathroom has a shower and no bath. There is a cozy sitting area in front of the working fireplace. The Yellow Room Suitable for a couple or a single. This lovely room gets full morning sun. It has an antique four poster wrought iron and brass double bed, with French doors overlooking the lavender garden. There is a small microwave. This bathroom has a shower over an old-fashioned cast iron bath. There is also a cozy sitting area in front of the working fireplace. The Family Room - Upstairs Suitable for a single, a couple or a family of up to 4 – it has a four poster wrought iron antique double bed, 2 single beds and a cot .The room has been divided into two, giving privacy to the further room. En-suite shower (no bath). Room FacilitiesHigh quality mattresses, cotton percale linen. Television Safe Tea / Coffee Facility Hair Dryer Fan/Heater Refrigerator En suite shower or bathroom and complimentary toiletries. Desk / table to work at. FACILITIES:Full traditional breakfast, afternoon tea and dinner by arrangement. Secure parking. Wireless (WIFI) High-Speed Internet Access available. Laundry service available on request (week days). Salt water pool; towels supplied. Golf and other sport facilities nearby. 15 minutes from the airport and 5 minutes from Victoria Bay beach. |
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DIRECTIONS: From Cape Town: Take 4th turn off the N2 (Exit 437) into George coming from Cape Town. Pass the Garden Route Shopping Mall on Knysna Rd (which later becomes Courtney Street ) then turn right at the 5th traffic light (just before the bridge) into First Street. Go over the Stop Street at Meyer Street and turn right onto Stander Street at the T-junction.. We are No.36, the large white-walled Cape Georgian house with the very high trees. From George airport: Go over the York Street roundabout into Hope Street, over 2 Stop Signs and right at the traffic light where the road forms a T-junction with Courtney. Go over the railway bridge right in front of you. You can either turn left at the first traffic light after the railway bridge into First Street; preferably turn left at the second set of lights after the bridge into Second Street - go through the small traffic circle, continue straight on and turn left onto Stander Street at the Stop Street. We are No.36, the large white-walled Cape Georgian house with the very high trees. MAP: Available at: http://www.sa-venues.com/visit/fairviewhistorichomestead/map.php |
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