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Gewel Guest House is set in the charming town of Ficksburg, where guests and delegates can escape to a quiet, hospitable environment.
Ideally situated two minutes from the town centre and a mere five kilometers from the Lesotho Border Post, our guest house has been restored to its vintage glory with hardwood floors, high ceilings and wallpaper with an old world charm, perfect for a weekend away, business stopovers and as a base for tourist attractions in the nearby vicinity.
We take pride in our warm hospitality and no sacrifice is too big to make sure your every need is met.
Beautifully decorated en-suite rooms and a self-catering unit boast coffee and tea making facilities as well as bathroom amenities. To make your stay even cozier, we offer electric blankets and heaters for the cold winter nights.
For our business clientele there is WiFi internet and all rooms are equipped with certain DSTV channels. Secure parking will ensure that your stay is worry free.
After a busy day guests can take a leisurely stroll through our lovely garden or enjoy a refreshing swim in our sparkling pool and relax in our entertainment area.
Give us a chance to make your stopover, business trip, Eastern Free State getaway or bikers trip a memorable one.
Accommodation at Gewel Guest House:
All rooms are equipped with towels. Oil heaters and electric blankets are provided during the winter. Rooms are equipped with tea/coffee and kettle facilities.
Room 1:
Comfortable queen size bed with en suite bathroom, bath with o-zone, shower, hand-basin and toilet. Single bed can be added.
Room 2:
Comfortable queen size bed with en suite bathroom, shower, hand-basin and toilet. Single bed can be added.
Room 3:
Comfortable queen size bed with en suite bathroom, bath with o-zone, shower, hand-basin and toilet. Single bed can be added.
Room 4:
Comfortable double bed with en suite bathroom, bath with o-zone, shower, hand-basin and toilet.
Room 5:
Comfortable double bed with seperate bathroom (not sharing), bath/shower, hand-basin and toilet.
Room 6:
Comfortable queen size bed with en suite bathroom, shower, hand-basin and toilet. Private sliding door to the swimming pool and garden. Single bed can be added.
Room 7:
Self catering unit, comfortable double bed or 3 single beds. Open plan kitchen with 2 plate stove, microwave and oven with small fridge. Bathroom with shower, hand-basin and toilet.
Long term accommodation for the self catering unit, is also available. This include the cleaning services. Please enquire for the rates.
Activities:
The Maloti Route:
A truly idyllic meander through awe inspiring natural beauty and picturesque mountains - where you can visit friendly villages and towns, follow where dinosaurs prowled and left footprints, enjoy arts and crafts of the highest quality, fly fish, visit renowned rock art sites or just soak up the breathtaking scenery.
For the more adventurous there are ski slopes, horse trails and 4x4 hiking trails. Accommodation along the route includes farm and village stays, luxury lodges, self catering cottages and homely B&B's. In the winter the Maloti Mountains is covered by snow. Ski resort nearby.
The Katse Dam:
The Katse Dam which has recently (1997) been completed in the Malibamatso Valley just below the Bokong River confluence is often of great interest to visitors. An area of the lake will be devoted to water sports.
Annual Events Around:
The cherry festival is held in Ficksburg during the second week in November and draws up to 25 000 people to the area. The asparagus festival is held in Fouriesburg every year in the last week of September to the first week in October.
The Surrender hill marathon is a qualifying race for the Two Oceans and Comrades. It takes place every year during the last Saturday in February.
Clothing and Accessories:
Towels for swimming pool are provided.
Health and Climate:
Nice cold snowing winters!
Rooms and Units Available:
Cherry Lane 1: Classic --
Comfortable Queen bed with additional single bed.
High standard Egyptian cotton linen with duck down duvets.
Electric blanket and heater in winter.
En-suite bathroom: Bath, shower, hand-basin, toilet.
TV in room. Tea and coffee facilities.
Sleeps 2 Adults
Cherry Lane 2: Classic --
Comfortable Queen bed with additional single bed.
High standard Egyptian cotton linen with duck down duvets.
Electric blanket and heater in winter.
En-suite bathroom: Bath, shower, hand-basin, toilet.
TV in room. Tea and coffee facilities.
Sleeps 2 Adults
Cherry Lane 3: Classic --
Comfortable Queen bed with additional single bed.
High standard Egyptian cotton linen with duck down duvets.
Electric blanket and heater in winter.
En-suite bathroom: Bath, shower, hand-basin, toilet.
TV in room. Tea and coffee facilities.
Sleeps 2 Adults
Cherry Lane 4: Classic --
Comfortable Queen bed with additional single bed.
High standard Egyptian cotton linen with duck down duvets.
Electric blanket and heater in winter.
En-suite bathroom: Bath, shower, hand-basin, toilet.
TV in room. Tea and coffee facilities.
Sleeps 2 Adults
Cherry Lane 5: Executive A/C S/C
Customized for Family, 2 Single and 1 Queen, SelfCatering room, with an AirCon
Sleeps 3 Adults
and 1 child
Cherry Lane 6: Executive A/C S/C --
Comprises a queen bed and an En-suite bathroom fitted with a shower. Other facilities include a heater, a fan, an electric blanket, coffee-and tea-making facilities, a TV with DSTV, a desk, Wi-Fi, and a kitchenette equipped with a microwave and more..
Sleeps 2 Adults
Cherry Lane 8: Executive A/C S/C --
an Outside self catering room
Sleeps 2 Adults
Cherry Lane 9: Classic S/C --
Comprises two 3/4 beds and an En-suite bathroom fitted with a shower. Other facilities include a heater, a fan, an electric blanket, coffee-and tea-making facilities, a TV with DSTV, a desk, Wi-Fi, and a kitchenette equipped with a microwave and more...
Sleeps 2 Adults
Gewel 6: S/C Unit --
Comfortable 2 single beds / king bed.
High standard Egyptian cotton linen with duck down duvets.
Electric blanket and heater in winter.
En-suite bathroom: Shower, hand-basin, toilet.
Private sliding door to the swimming pool/garden.
Own Kitchen
Sleeps 2 Adults
Gewel 7: S/C Unit --
Comfortable queen bed, additional single bed.
High standard Egyptian cotton linen with duck down duvets.
Electric blanket and heater in winter.
En-suite bathroom: Shower, hand-basin, toilet
Own Kitchen
Private door to the swimming pool/garden.
Sleeps 2 Adults
Gewel 8: Executive A/C S/C --
Lovely outside room that is private.
Self Catering room A/C, with a walk in wardrobe and private bathroom (with a shower, bathtub, hand basin and toilet).
A list of amenities is available in the room to give all guest a luxurious nights rest.
Sleeps 2 Adults
Gewel Room 1 --
Family room with a Queen and 1 Single bed. En-suite bathroom, and fitted with a shower, bathtub, hand basin and toilet. Hospitality Pillows, high-quality duvet and white lining. Towels with local manufacturer soap and hand cream are provided.
Sleeps 2 Adults
and 1 child
Gewel room 2 --
Comforable Queen bed with additional single bed.
High standard Egyptian cotton linen with duck down duvets.
Electric blanket and heater in winter.
En-suite bathroom: Shower, hand-basin, toilet.
TV in room. Tea and coffee facilities.
Sleeps 2 Adults
Gewel room 3 --
Comfortable 2 single beds / king bed with additional 3/4 bed
High standard Egyptian cotton linen with duck down duvets.
Electric blanket and heater in winter.
En-suite bathroom: Bath, shower, hand-basin, toilet.
TV in room. Tea and coffee facilities.
Sleeps 2 Adults
Gewel room 4 --
Comfortable double bed.
High standard Egyptian cotton linen with duck down duvets.
Electric blanket and heater in winter.
En-suite bathroom: Bath, shower, hand-basin, toilet.
TV in room. Tea and coffee facilities.
Sleeps 2 Adults
Gewel room 5 --
Comfortable double bed.
High standard Egyptian cotton linen with duck down duvets.
Electric blanket and heater in winter.
En-suite bathroom: Bath, hand-basin, toilet.
TV in room. Tea and coffee facilities.
Sleeps 2 Adults
Facilities & Services available:
Babies
Children under 12
Elderly
Honeymoon Couples
Pets
Pets only by Arrangement
Laundry Service
Ironing Service
Limited Room Service
Special Meals on Request
Conference facilities
Self-Braai / Barbecue
Dining room
Cots available
Fax & Photocopy Machine
Fireplace on the Premises
Garden
Internet Access
Parking (off-street - covered)
Wi-Fi
Afrikaans
English
Tswana / Sotho
Communal Television
Communal Satellite TV
DVD and/or VCR
Games Room
Swimming Pool
Cancellation Policy:
25% Deposit. No payback with cancellation.
Please mention the name of the guest as well as the booking date, when doing payment.
Directions:
-28.871529
27.882571
From Bloemfontein. Come in with McCabe Street upto AVBOB furneral service. Turn right onto Veldstreet. Further on the road Veldstreet 82 (C/o Veld and De Villiers street)
From Bethlehem into McCabe Street. Turn left onto Veld Street. Further on the road Veld Street 82 (C/o Veld and De Villiers street)
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