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Owlhouse Backpackers

 
 

Description

Owlhouse Backpackers is a quiet, homely lodge set in an established garden. Accommodation includes private en-suite rooms, dormitories, self-catering houses, and the charming double-storey Water Tower. We also offer a barbecue area, a well equipped self-catering kitchen, and restaurant serving all meals.

Your well-travelled hosts will be only to happy to provide great information on what to do locally, regionally and abroad.


Check-In  12:00 PM   Check-Out 11:00 AM

Price & Availability

ON REQUEST
Thursday 11th September
  • Per Person Sharing:
  • R450
  • Per Person:
  • R600
  • Per Unit:
  • R1350
  • Minimum Stay:
  • 2 Nights
 
Check-in
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AnnexeX 1
Includes: Self-catering
Twin room with well equipped kitchen, en-suite shower and composting toilet.
 
Annexe
Sleeps 4 Price: p/p sharing
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B&BX 2
Includes: Self-catering
En-suite double room with private entrance and patio.
 
B&B
Sleeps 2 Price: p/p sharing
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Cottage X 1
Includes: Self-catering
Twin room garden cottage with kitchenette and bathroom with shower.
 
Cottage
Sleeps 3 Price: p/p sharing
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DormitoryX 2
Includes: Self-catering
 
Dormitory
Sleeps 6 Price: p/p sharing
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HallX 1
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Hall
Sleeps 100 Price: p/p sharing
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Self-catering HouseX 3
Includes: Self-catering
Well equipped, two-bedroom self-catering house with shared bathroom facilities and private garden.
 
Self-catering H ..
Sleeps 10 Price: per unit
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Twin RoomX 1
Includes: Self-catering
Twin room with shared bathroom.
 
Twin Room
Sleeps 2 Price: p/p sharing
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Water TowerX 1
Includes: Self-catering
Quaint converted double-storey tower with queen-size bed and access to a sun deck up narrow stairs, kitchenette, shower, and composting toilet below.
 
Water Tower
Sleeps 2 Price: p/p sharing
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Rate Colour Key:
 
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* Please note that these rates are a guide and are subject to change. Please confirm availability by requesting a quote.

Annexe x 1

Includes: Self-catering

Twin room with well equipped kitchen, en-suite shower and composting toilet.

Features available

B&B x 2

Includes: Self-catering

En-suite double room with private entrance and patio.

Features available

Cottage x 1

Includes: Self-catering

Twin room garden cottage with kitchenette and bathroom with shower.

Features available

Dormitory x 2

Includes: Self-catering

Features available

Hall x 1

Includes: Self-catering

Features available

Self-catering House x 3

Includes: Self-catering

Well equipped, two-bedroom self-catering house with shared bathroom facilities and private garden.

Features available

Twin Room x 1

Includes: Self-catering

Twin room with shared bathroom.

Features available

Water Tower x 1

Includes: Self-catering

Quaint converted double-storey tower with queen-size bed and access to a sun deck up narrow stairs, kitchenette, shower, and composting toilet below.

Features available

Facilities

Facilities and Services

  • Internet Access
  • Parking Available
  • Braai / Barbecue
  • Bar on the Premises
  • Childrens Playground & Jungle Gym
  • No Credit Card Facility
  • Fully Equipped Kitchen
  • Splash Pool
 

Dining

  • Restaurant on the Premises
 

Facilities in Rooms/Units

  • No Smoking in Rooms
  • Tea and Coffee in Rooms
 

Environment

  • Countryside
 

Activities Nearby

  • Trout Fishing
  • Bird Watching
  • Golf
  • Bicycle Touring
  • Climbing - Traditional
  • Fishing - Fly
  • Fishing - Freshwater
  • Horse Riding
  • Hiking / Backpacking
  • 4 X 4 Trails
  • Game Drives
 

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • German
  • Afrikaans
  • French
  • Swiss
 

Conference

  • Conference Venue >75 People
 

Memberships and Legal

  • Backpacker Tourism SA
  • East Cape Tourism Board
 

Owlhouse Backpackers Map

Nearby Places

*Distances are shown as the crow flies and not necessarily the actual travelling distance.

In and Around

Popular Attractions
Nearby Locations
Nearest Airport
Featured Destinations
Gallery and Museums
 

Customer Reviews

Reviews 5 of 7
In the Water Tower
Matty strydom, South Africa
29 December 2010
My teenage daughter and I spent three lovely nights in the Water Tower in the company of a sweet black cat. We were initially a bit apprehensive about the long drop, but appreciated the environmental advantages of the system. The daily dosage of chalk, effectively reduced the odor. I just think that accommodation is generally overpriced in SA, R350 per night for this rather basic accommodation is stiff on the South African pocket.
Good value
Paulette Jordaan, South Africa
07 October 2010
Friendly helpful owner. Comfortable sleep. Value for money.
Burrowing down in the 'aardvark' lodging
Anonymous, South Africa
11 September 2010
We had a thoroughly fantastic stay in the 'aardvarks burrow'. A unit with character sensitive to the environment but which had all the creature comforts required. Hot water bottles and electric blankets, hot shower, beautiful prints on the walls and two doors away from the Owl House. A kids paradise with old farming equipment outside the front door, donkey rides and no cars. Management was friendly and helpful going out of their way to accommodate our young children. We will definitely ... more
Very enjoyable
Colin Davis, United Kingdom
15 April 2010
Had very enjoyable & friendly stay & hope to return again one day soon, and hopefully climb that mountain next time. Very good welcome from helpful hosts Ian & Katrin.
Awesome!
ingrid Cole, South Africa
29 March 2010
I left my heart behind. What a beautiful town and people.

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from 7 Guest Reviews

In the Water Tower…”  Read More

Matty strydom, South Africa - 29 December 2010

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Paulette Jordaan, South Africa - 07 October 2010
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