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Located in
South Africa :: Eastern Cape
:: Rhodes
Category:
Lodging :: Lodge
Walkerbouts Inn - Rhodes is a spacious haven with comfortable accommodation in 6 bedrooms with en-suite facilities, fine country cuisine and hospitality in the best traditions of the 'Platteland'. The relaxed and hospitable atmosphere makes it a veritable home-from-home. Walkerbouts is located in the historic village of Rhodes which is situated at the southernmost tip of the Drakensberg mountain range, 16km due south of the border with the mountain Kingdom of Lesotho. The village is more than 1800m above sea level, situated on the banks of the Bell River. Barkly East is 60km away on a narrow and winding gravel road that must be driven with care. Rhodes is a remote village almost frozen in time, a relic from the past. The unique nature of the architecture in the village finds it's origins in the Victorian era and is a compromise between fashion, availability of materials and practicality. As of July 1997 the village was proclaimed a National Monument.
Address : | 1 Vorster St, Rhodes, 9787, Barkly East district, Eastern Cape, South Africa |
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Postal : | P.O. Box 15, Rhodes, 9787, Eastern Cape, South Africa |
Contact : | Marieta Hechter |
Tel : | +27(0)45 974 9290 |
Cell : | +27(0)79 875 2009 |
Cell2 : | +27(0)71 227 2899 |
Cellphone Reception : | Good |
07:00 to closing
Take the R396 from Barkly East. On arrival in Rhodes, at the first intersection turn right into De Wet Street. Continue to the second intersection and turn right into Vorster Street. Continue for +-250m along Vorster to our parking area.
Best Time to Visit : | All year around |
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Gate Opening and Closing Times : | N/A |
Reception Opening and Closing Times : | Mon-Frid: 09h00-20h00; Sat-Sun: 10h00 -20h00 |
Rates Quoted : | Per Person |
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Base Currency : | ZAR |
Minimum Rate : | 675.00 |
Maximum Rate : | 675.00 |
Updated for : | 2023 |
Payment Methods Accepted : | Cash, Credit Card, Electronic Funds Transfer |
Nearest Bank : | Barkly East |
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Tourist Organisation : | TGCSA |
Tourist Organisation Rating : | Recommended, 3-Star |
Languages spoken : | English, German, Afrikaans |
Pre-Booking : | Non-Essential |
Accommodation, Wedding Facilities | |
Other Facilities : | Laundry services. BBQ / Picnic area. |
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Day Visitors Allowed : | Yes |
Frequented by Tour Groups : | Yes |
Picnics | |
More Activities : | Stoepsitting (Chilling). |
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Notes on Activities : | Rhodes is the home of the annual Stoepsitfees. Pottery lessons in February (Some activities may be offered nearby). |
The village of Rhodes was promulgated as a 'Conservation Area' (National Monument) in 1997 to maintain the turn of the century architecture and streetscape that is one of its many attractions. Fly fishing for wild rainbow trout and indigenous yellowfish attracts visitors from both Southern Africa and further afield. (Mar-14).
Fuel can be a problem so fill up before reaching Rhodes.