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Rates From: Single R150. Sharing R130.
Location: Philippolis
Category: Guesthouse and Self-Catering   (definitions)
Customer Rating:
79%

Guest Comments

60%
- Enjoyable - 03 March 2008
Very comfortable.
 — Anonymous, Netherlands
95%
- Very good - 07 January 2008
Extremely peaceful
 — Anelia Bresler, South Africa
80%
- Very good - 01 October 2007
Very nice. House was beautifully restored and clean. People very friendly. Also had a good meal.
 — Gawie Malan, South Africa
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Description

'Top 20 Places to Stay' - House & Leisure (February 2005) & 6 Page Article, Huisgenoot/You, 7 July 2005

In Philippolis in the southern Free State you can switch off completely and forget about rush-hour traffic and deadlines. The tree-lined dirt roads, simple Karoo-style cottages and pomegranate and quince trees heavy with fruit take you back to childhood pleasures, grandma's roast lamb and thick soup served in enamel bowls.
Former school principal Jens Friis and wife Naómi, a domestic science teacher, taught at the local school for years. They owned a few properties on the edge o...

Rates

En Suite Room (Single/Double) (7)Rates Include : Room\Unit Only
En suite rooms with own entrances. Equipped with fans, electric blankets, heaters, tea/coffee tray. Self catering possible. Wake-up calls. Antique furniture often used. Pets allowed by arrangement. Children welcome.
01 January 2007 to 01 January 2007
(01 March 2007 to 10 January 2009)
Per Person Sharing from R130 to R140      Single from R150 to R170      
Features in these Rooms/Units:
  BedsTwin, Double
  Bathroom FacilitiesPrivate
  ViewsMountain
  OtherBalcony/patio, Self-catering, Fan, Heater, Tea and Coffee Facilities, No Smoking in Rooms

* Please note: Rates are a guide and subject to change. Please re-confirm rates when booking

Nearby Attractions and Landmarks

Orange River25.0 km
Bloemfontein175.0 km
Jagersfontein Biggest Manmade Minehole in world55.0 km
Horizon Tourist Route0.0 km
Philippolis - Transgariep Museum1.0 km
Philippolis - Adam Kok Griqua Ship Canons1.0 km
Philippolis - Historiese N.G. Kerk (nas. monument)1.0 km
Philippolis - Emily Hobhouse monument2.0 km
Fauresmith - railway in middle of main road55.0 km
Colesberg55.0 km
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  Check In : 03:00:00 PM
  Check Out : 10:00:00 AM

Facilities and Services

 Parking Available
 Babysitting Service
 Garden
 Braai / Barbecue
 Bar on the Premises
 Tennis Court
 Library
 Off Street Parking

Facilities in Rooms/Units

 No Smoking in Rooms
 Fan in Rooms
 Tea and Coffee in Rooms
 Heater in Rooms

Activities Nearby

 Bird Watching
 Fishing
 Canoeing / Kayaking
 Fishing - Freshwater
 Walking
 Camping
 Hiking / Backpacking

Environment

 Countryside
 Main Through Route

Languages Spoken

 English
 Dutch
 Afrikaans

Conference

 Conference Venue <25 People

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