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Graaff Reinet Self Catering Farm
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Veld Drives
Explorations on Foot
Marked Foot-Trails
Eco-Walks
Cycling
Mountain Biking
Canoeing (Seasonal)
Swimming Pool
Bird Watching
Quadbike Friendly
Motorbike Friendly
Farmyard
Activities include:
Feeding lambs
Rounding up stock
Feeding chickens
Collecting eggs
Helping with sheep shearing
ACTIVITIES
NEARBY:
9 Hole Golf (Graaff-Reinet)
Tennis (Wheatlands)
Camdeboo National Park -
at Graaff-Reinet (70km)
Addo National Park (170km)
Trout Fishing (Somerset
East - 74km)
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Sleeps up to 5
One Double Bedroom
Two Single beds in Family
Room
Private Garden
Fully equipped kitchenette
Fridge
Microwave oven
Braai facilities
Wood provided
Honesty Bar
Coffee, Tea facilities
Complimentary toiletries
2 Prong plugs
Hairdryer
Board Games
Chess
Ceiling Fans
Panel Heaters
Electric Blankets
Extra Blankets
Internet Connection
MNet & DSTV
Picnic Baskets available
Laundry
Safe Keeping
Cottage serviced daily
Linen & towels provided
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Distances to
The Stone Cottage from:
Graaff-Reinet: 70km
Somerset East: 75km
Pearston: 28km
Jansenville: 38km
Port Elizabeth: 210km
East London: 340km
Cape Town: 770km
Bloemfontein: 530km
Johannesburg: 950km
Grahamstown: 205km
GPS
Co-ordinates:
32º 43’ 21.68” S
24º 54’ 19.54” E
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The Stone Cottage
offers guests the opportunity to
experience the tranquillity of the
Karoo countryside. The more
energetically inclined, can spend
time at the swimming pool; enjoy
exploring the veld; cycling or
canoeing (seasonal). The early
mornings are ideal for birding
enthusiasts. Children of all ages
will enjoy experiencing farm life
first hand. The cottage has DSTV,
though guests will most probably
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farm life
offers a wide variety of other, more
interesting activities. There are
lambs to feed, veld drives to be enjoyed and vast
open spaces to be relished. |
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As evening draws near, it
is time to slow down and indulge in a sundowner
at the dam. The sky changes colour, slowly the
light fades and the night sky exposes a myriad
of patterns made up of trillions of stars.
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A
Little History:
William Carey Hobson and his elder brother,
David, boarded the ship ‘The Northampton’ in
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William was only 15
years old. They arrived in Delagoa Bay
in early 1820. Initially, they set up in
the Stoneyvale area but later moved to
Salem (near Grahamstown).
In August
1840,William bought the farm from a trek boer. The Hobson family has farmed this
ground since then. Graham and Michèle
Hobson’s two sons are the 7th generation
of Hobsons at Ebenezer. The Angora goats
are shorn for their mohair. Ebenezer is
the home of the well known Dohne Merino
Stud, AMALGAM. |
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“The winds of good fortune blew us off track and
we found ourselves at ‘The Stone Cottage’. Wind
in the pines, starry, starry night, peace and
tranquillity. Well worth every “km” off the
beaten track! Thanks for brilliant family
hospitality, amazing food and hospitality above
and beyond. keep up the beautiful art Leith and
Stuart. We hope to visit you in a gallery
someplace! Much thanks." Glen &
Sharon Wattrus
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Graaff Reinet
Self Catering Farm
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