Cottages Accommodation Near Bathurst
*All distances listed are as the crow flies, and not actual travel distances.
Bathurst Reviews
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The little gem of a village called Bathurst in the Eastern Cape lies on a rural road between Grahamstown and Port Alfred and is surrounded by hectares of green pineapple plantations. It’s the kind of village that most travellers would bypass without a second thought but for one thing: Bathurst has a giant, 3-storey high fibreglass pineapple. Gaudy would be the word to best describe it but the pineapple is what leaves a memory of Bathurst.
The village was founded in 1820 and named after Lord Bathurst, a British official. Bathurst is filled with historic monuments, numbering 18 in total, and all are worthwhile viewing; several are churches and their adjoining cemeteries, while the old powder magazine and Bradshaw wool mill were constructed by British settlers in 1821. The Pig and Whistle Inn has a fascinating history, there is an entire website dedicated to this establishment. The Inn has one of the oldest liquor licences in... Show more
About Cottages
Guests escape the noise and bustle of lodges by opting to stay in either fully self-catering or bed and breakfast cottages. Self-catering cottages are a home away from home and come fully equipped with everything guests need. Most self catering cottages also come with a cleaning service, Dstv, and a private patio/entertainment area. Guests who opt for bed and breakfast cottages enjoy their own private patio/entertainment area, luxury amenities, Dstv, and cleaning service. There is often a small kitchenette, if guests wish to do a little cooking, and a relaxing lounge area. Cottages are ideal for families, small groups of friends and couples wishing for a more private retreat.