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WALKERBOUTS INN, RHODES
Guest House / Lodge | Self Catering 
Located in Rhodes, Eastern Cape, South Africa
 
 
Website:  www.placesforafrica.com/walkerbouts/
 
 
CONTACT DETAILS:
 
Contact: Dave Walker
 
Walkerbouts Inn
1 Vorster Street
Rhodes
Eastern Cape
 
Please visit the establishment's website (see link above) to obtain telephonic and/or email contact details.
 
 
DESCRIPTION:
 
Walkerbouts is a spacious haven adjacent to the site of the first hotel that was built in the historic village of Rhodes. Rhodes is situated at the southernmost tip of the Drakensberg mountain range, 16km due south of the border with the mountain Kingdom of Lesotho.

Walkerbouts is a six-bedroomed establishment complete with cosy lounge, and pub with two wood-fired pizza ovens providing an alternative, and adding another dimension to the wholesome country fare served in the dining room. Four of the bedrooms en-suite facilities have showers, whilst two have baths, one combined with a shower and a bath. Beds are fitted with electrical blankets to ward off the winter chill. Picnic hampers can be made for lunches in the field. In addition to standard washing and ironing of clothing, a tumble dryer can save the day for times of inclement weather. Fax, photocopying and email facilities are also available.

It's relaxed and hospitable atmosphere makes it a "home from home" where well-behaved, disciplined pets are welcome by arrangement. Onsite and local attractions include fishing, horse riding, mountain biking and hiking, snow skiing, volleyball, tennis, birding, wing-shooting, rock art and 4x4 trails.
 
 
FACILITIES AND ATTRACTIONS:
 
  • 6 guest bedrooms
  • Cosy lounge and pub
  • Restaurant
  • Wood-fired pizza ovens
  • Indoor / outdoor barbecue areas
  • Television (with DSTV)
  • Fax, photocopying, email facilities
  • Washing, ironing, tumble dryer
  • Fly fishing (trout and yellowfish)
  • Horse riding
  • Mountain biking, hiking, walks
  • Snow skiing (at Tiffindell Ski Resort)
  • Volleyball court
  • Tennis courts nearby
  • Swimming in the Bell River
  • Birding
  • Rock art viewing by arrangement
  • 4x4 and quad bike routes
  • Alpine / sub-alpine flowers in summer
 
 
ACCREDITATIONS:
 
  • 3 star - TGCSA (Tourism Grading Council of South Africa)
 
 
RATES:
 
Peak season: 1 December to 15 January, 15 March to 31 April, 25 May to 31 August

 SingleSharing
 LowPeakLowPeak
Dinner, bed & breakfastR350R375R335R350
Bed & breakfastR280R300R260R275
Bed onlyR240R275R220R240

Discount for children under 2 years of age: 100%
Discount for children under 10 years of age: 30%

Houses and Cottages

In addition to Walkerbouts, accommodation can be arranged in the village and environs ranging from "Paraffin Palaces"
to electrically supplied self catering establishments. Rates range from R120 to R145 per night.

Meals

Meals for non-residents can be enjoyed by prior arrangement.
Breakfast (08h00 to 09h30): from R40 per person
Lunch (12h30 to 14h00): from R30 per person
Dinner (19h00 to 21h00): from R85 per person

Bookings

A 50% non-refundable deposit is required for confirmation of all bookings.
During peak season, the balance is payable 30 days prior to the date of arrival.

Banking First National Bank, Barkly East
Branch code: 210220
Account no: 62014419958
Account name: Walkerbouts

Please fax a copy of the deposit slip to us at +27 (0)45-974-9306
or email details of e-payments to dave@walkerbouts.co.za

Methods of payment accepted: Cash, Internet Payment, Cheque, Credit Card

** Rates are provided as a guideline only, and are subject to change without prior notice.
Please confirm when booking.
 
 
DIRECTIONS:
 
Take the R396 from Barkly East to Rhodes. 60km of winding gravel road later will bring you into the village. Take the first street to the right turning into De Wet Street. Continue to the second corner and turn right into Vorster Street. 250m later you will arrive at our front door.
 
 
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