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Yellow Piano Inn and Burg Lengeling Backpackers

 
 

Description

Our country venue and small bohemian backpackers is located on a hill in the beautiful Manley Flats valley just 20 km from Grahamstown, the cultural Mecca of South Africa. Eco-art using glass bottles and various other materials is the characteristic feature of our venue and backpackers. A game farm and other farming lands surround us and on our farm, we keep a group of zebras and some buck. The grassland with acacia, aloe and euphorbia slopes down to dense riverside thickets. Wild animals living here are small buck, bush pigs, jackals, caracals, genet cats, porcupines, baboons, small monkeys, huge land tortoises, iguanas and a vast variety of birds ranging from the African fish eagle to minute sunbirds.

The architecture of the many historical forts of Frontier Country inspired the main structures of Yellow Piano Inn and Burg Lengeling Backpackers. We used contemporary materials to create the venue and the cottages and eco-artworks made from glass bottles became a feature throughout. The buildings are on top of a small hill allowing stunning views of nature and sky in all directions. The cottages are each furnished in different themes: romantic, chaste, afro-kitsch and colonial. We offer any meals and have a licensed bar, but guest are welcome to use the self-catering kitchen.

To be found halfway between Cape Town and Durban Yellow Piano Inn and Burg Lengeling Backpackers is just right to stop over or to stay on for a few days and conveniently explore the nature, wildlife and culture of Frontier Country, Addo Area and Sunshine Coast.

Check-In  01:00 PM   Check-Out 11:00 AM

Character: Small bohemian backpackers with unusual artworks made of bottles, concrete and other materials, surrounded by farm lands, bush and mountains. Tame game.

Price & Availability

ON REQUEST
Thursday 11th September
  • Per Person Sharing:
  • R450
  • Per Person:
  • R600
  • Per Unit:
  • R1350
  • Minimum Stay:
  • 2 Nights
 
Check-in
02 June 2012
 
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AfriqueX 1
Includes: Self-catering
The Afrique cottage is hidden amongst large plants, which make a cosy patio garden. It is furnished with Afro-kitsch style. The main room has two three-quarter beds and another small room has a single bed. Toilet and basin are en-suite.
Bathroom Facilities Shared bathroom, Separate toilet
Beds Single beds
Other Heater, Tea and Coffee Facilities, Balcony/patio
Views Garden, Mountain
 
Afrique
Sleeps 3 Price: p/p sharing
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MonasteryX 1
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The dormitory cottage Monastery is frugally furnished with three single beds and a bunk bed and can sleep up to five people. Its four Gothic style bottle windows remind of a cloister. The Big Bath House offers hot showers, toilets and basins. It is very spacious and is adorned with two very big bottle windows and a mirror mosaic.
Bathroom Facilities Shared bathroom
Beds Single beds
Other Balcony/patio, Tea and Coffee Facilities
Views Swimming pool, Garden, Mountain
 
Monastery
Sleeps 4 Price: p/p sharing
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The Out-in-Africa cottage is a family room. The west wall has a bottle window with a springbok motive. This beautiful cottage has a double bed and an extra bunk bed in a spacious room. Tea and coffee is provided. A small bathroom with eco-geyser is en-suite.
Bathroom Facilities Private bathroom, Shower only
Beds Double beds
Other Balcony/patio, Fan, Heater
TV Television
Views Swimming pool, Garden, Mountain
 
Out-in-Africa
Sleeps 2 Price: p/p sharing
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Villa Sunset’ is a very romantic cottage with a sunset depicted by a bottle window, which glows in the late afternoon sun. It is furnished with a double bed and has a TV corner with armchairs and a divan, which can be changed into a bed. The cottage has a kitchenette (basin, microwave and tea and coffee provided) and is suitable for some self-catering. It also has a small bathroom with eco-geyser en-suite.
Bathroom Facilities Private bathroom, Shower only
Beds Double beds
Other Balcony/patio, Self-catering, Fan, Heater, Tea and Coffee Facilities
TV Television
Views Swimming pool, Garden, Mountain
 
Villa Sunset
Sleeps 2 Price: p/p sharing
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* Please note that these rates are a guide and are subject to change. Please confirm availability by requesting a quote.

Afrique x 1

Includes: Self-catering

The Afrique cottage is hidden amongst large plants, which make a cosy patio garden. It is furnished with Afro-kitsch style. The main room has two three-quarter beds and another small room has a single bed. Toilet and basin are en-suite.

Features available

Bathroom Facilities Shared bathroom, Separate toilet
Beds Single beds
Other Heater, Tea and Coffee Facilities, Balcony/patio
Views Garden, Mountain

Monastery x 1

Includes: Self-catering

The dormitory cottage Monastery is frugally furnished with three single beds and a bunk bed and can sleep up to five people. Its four Gothic style bottle windows remind of a cloister. The Big Bath House offers hot showers, toilets and basins. It is very spacious and is adorned with two very big bottle windows and a mirror mosaic.

Features available

Bathroom Facilities Shared bathroom
Beds Single beds
Other Tea and Coffee Facilities, Balcony/patio
Views Swimming pool, Garden, Mountain

Out-in-Africa x 1

Includes: Self-catering

The Out-in-Africa cottage is a family room. The west wall has a bottle window with a springbok motive. This beautiful cottage has a double bed and an extra bunk bed in a spacious room. Tea and coffee is provided. A small bathroom with eco-geyser is en-suite.

Features available

Bathroom Facilities Private bathroom, Shower only
Beds Double beds
Other Balcony/patio, Fan, Heater
TV Television
Views Swimming pool, Garden, Mountain

Villa Sunset x 1

Includes: Self-catering

Villa Sunset’ is a very romantic cottage with a sunset depicted by a bottle window, which glows in the late afternoon sun. It is furnished with a double bed and has a TV corner with armchairs and a divan, which can be changed into a bed. The cottage has a kitchenette (basin, microwave and tea and coffee provided) and is suitable for some self-catering. It also has a small bathroom with eco-geyser en-suite.

Features available

Bathroom Facilities Private bathroom, Shower only
Beds Double beds
Other Balcony/patio, Self-catering, Fan, Heater, Tea and Coffee Facilities
TV Television
Views Swimming pool, Garden, Mountain

Facilities

Facilities and Services

  • Parking Available
  • Garden
  • Braai / Barbecue
  • Bar on the Premises
  • Swimming Pool
  • Off Street Parking
  • No Pets Permitted
  • Fireplace on the Premises
 

Dining

  • Set Menu Offered
 

Facilities in Rooms/Units

  • Television in Rooms
  • Fan in Rooms
  • Tea and Coffee in Rooms
  • Heater in Rooms
 

Environment

  • Mountain
  • Countryside
  • Farm
  • Malaria Free Zone
 

Activities Nearby

  • Bird Watching
  • Fishing
  • Golf
  • Canoeing / Kayaking
  • Fishing - Deep Sea
  • Fishing - Freshwater
  • Fishing - Saltwater
  • Health & Fitness
  • Horse Riding
  • Paddling - Canoeing
  • Surfing
  • Walking
  • Camping
  • Hiking / Backpacking
  • Big 5
  • Game Drives
 

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • German
  • Afrikaans
 

Memberships and Legal

  • Other
 

Yellow Piano Inn and Burg Lengeling Backpackers Map

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In and Around

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Featured Destinations
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Customer Reviews

Reviews 3 of 3
Excelent stay
Raphael Hauton, South Africa
04 February 2011
Lovely place, very nice owners. The food was very good. So peaceful.
Unique experience
Geoff Tooley, South Africa
09 January 2011
We overnighted at this wonderful place where we experienced comfortable, clean accommodation, a warm reception and magnificent food. There was ample open space for our children to stretch their legs after a long drive and the tame wildlife added some unique entertainment. Claudia and Folker have created a wonderfully unique spot in the bush where you can experience the comforts of a B&B but not feel like you are staying in someone's home.
Surroundings beautiful
Paul Van Rensburg, South Africa
24 December 2008
A "must stay at" in Grahamstown. Booking and Directions were easy. For me as a Vegan the food was exquisite. Surroundings beautiful and everybody very friendly. Will definitely recommend to others and stay there again.

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