In the heart of Graaff-Reinet lies Avondrust Guest House - Graaff Reinet, an imposing Guest House and B&B. Built in 1911 it offers you 4000m2 of gracious living as its philosophy.
Avondrust A Home from Home in the Karoo
Cradled in a loop of the Sundays River, the Karoo town of Graaff-Reinet is home to some 200 national monuments. Around every corner a piece of history is revealed to the visitor.
Accommodation at Avondrust Guest House - Graaff Reinet:
Two Luxury Suites in the Manor House, one with its own private lounge and veranda, the second is upstairs with its own balcony and Bay window overlooking the front garden and water fountain.
A romantic Purple Olive Room with a king size four poster bed and slipper bath.
Five Deluxe Rooms, of which one is a lofted room in the Manor House with its own balcony that has a treetop view of the garden. All rooms have en-suite bathrooms with private entrances leading out into the tranquil garden behind the impressive Edwardian Mansion. All rooms boast space, privacy and comfort plus the use of a large pool overlooking the mountains.
Wake up to a full country breakfast, served with a crackling fire on the side to warm up your cold winter mornings.
Avondrust Guest House - Graaff Reinet is within walking distance from all shops, museums and restaurants. Accommodation is offered on a bed and breakfast basis.
Graaff Reinet Activities:
Seeming like an oasis in the stark, surrounding landscape, Graaff-Reinet has a unique old-world character and is home to over 200 National Monuments. Every corner reveals a piece of history to the visitor.
Avondrust Guest House is centrally situated, within easy walking distance of shops, museums and restaurants.
Nearly surrounded by Camdeboo National Park, Graaff-Reinet is a mecca for hikers, photographers and bird watchers who will be surprised at the abundant wildlife a stone`s throw from town.
For sports enthusiasts Graaff-Reinet offers a wide range of sports including bowls, clay pigeon shooting, horse riding, mountain biking, squash, tennis and paragliding.
There is also a fine nine hole golf course.
Your host can assist guests with organising:
- Tours to the Valley of Desolation
- Game viewing safaris
- Bird watching
- Khoisan (Bushman) rock art tours
- Fossil study excursions
- Vibrant township walkabouts
- Interesting guided town and nature walks
- Hunting
- Wing shooting
- Aircraft charter
From Port Elizabeth & Aberdeen (N9) - Go straight up Church Street till you reach the second stop street which is Somerset Street. Turn Left into Somerset Street and Avondrust is the second building on your right hand side. From Middleburg (n9) - Go down Market Street till you reach Somerset Street, turn right into Somerset Street, you will reach a four way stop. Cross over and Avondrust Bed and Breakfast is the third building on your right hand side. From Murraysburg (R63) - Follow Stockenstroom Street until you reach Somerset Street, turn left into Somerset Street. Carry on with Somerset Street, Avondrust Bed and Breakfast will be on your left hand side. No 40 Somerset Street
