Prince Albert Accommodation / Saxe-Coburg Lodge Karoo Self Catering or Bed & Breakfast in Prince Albert

True Karoo hospitality and personal service awaits guests at Saxe-Coburg Lodge. A spacious Karoo Victorian home offering one self-catering cottage and double en-suite, air-conditioned bedrooms.

Nestling beneath the Swartberg mountains lies the village of Prince Albert, possibly the prettiest small town in South Africa, with its Karoo style Cape Dutch and Victorian houses lining quiet arboured streets, canals lead mountain water into the lush gardens of flowers and fruit trees, a veritable oasis.

Accommodation


Dick and Regina Billiet welcome you to their large Karoo/Victorian home (circa 1865) offering warm hospitality and comfort in one self catering cottage and double en-suite, air-conditioned B&B bedrooms each with separate entrances and patios, overhead fans, heaters, hairdryers, coffee & tea trays, bar fridge's, satellite TV's and wall safes. Guests lounge with library. One bedroom, the honeymoon suite has a Spa bath.

Facilities


Relax at our swimming pool set in a park like secluded garden with views of the nearby Swartberg Mountains. Wake up to birdsong and a hearty Karoo breakfast comprising local farm products. Safe off-street parking.

Delightful restaurants within strolling distance.

Attractions


Surrounding places of interest:
• The Swartberg pass is undoubtedly the most spectacular mountain pass in the whole of Southern Africa. The pass which is 4km distant is kept in good order and can be traversed with motorcars.
• The nearby world renowned Cango Caves.
• Meiringspoort canyon with kettle spout waterfall
• Seweweekspoort canyon
• De Hell, historic hidden valley in the Swartberg mountains.
• Dinosaur footprints in the desert
• The Town itself is an attraction to those who have an interest in rustic architecture of the 19th century.

Hiking Trails


• The Swartberg national Hiking Way trails (eight variations)
• Our own hike "To Hell and back" with variations.
• Our own trail "The Great Karoo traverse" incorporates a visit to the dinosaur footprints & gold fields
• Gamkapoort Nature Reserve trail, desert moonscapes.
• Dr. Sue Dean’s Botanical walk.

Dick and Regina are keen hikers and know the surrounding countryside intimately, use their expertise to guide or plan your hike in the Mountains or the Great Karoo desert.

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