Barkly East Accommodation at Pitlochrie The Cottage Eastern Cape Guest Farm
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  • Property TypeHouse
  • Guests3+1
  • Bedrooms2
  • Bathrooms1
  • Minimum Stay2 Nights
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    • FEATUREPet Friendly*

Pitlochrie The Cottage is a highly recommended property for self catering in Barkly East for up to 4 guests visiting the Eastern Cape Highlands region.

About Pitlochrie The Cottage

Pitlochrie The Cottage is located on Pitlochrie farm, perfectly situated in the Drakensberg of the Eastern Cape, close to Barkly East, Wartrail, Tiffindell and Rhodes. We offer the best farm stay mountain experience. Join us in this mountain paradise farm stay, relax and recharge or experience the best mountain adventures.

Self Catering Accommodation

Pitlochrie The Cottage is fully equipped for self catering. Linen and towels are provided. This beautiful stone cottage with annex has magnificent views of the mountain countryside.

It sleeps four people and is perfect for couples, or couples with small children. There is one double bedroom and an annex room with one single bed. The bathroom has a shower and a separate bath.

The kitchen is fully equipped and there is a dining area and comfortable lounge with a sleeper couch and fireplace. A limited amount of firewood is provided and more can be purchased.

Outside is a veranda with outstanding views and braai facilities.

The cottage has access to free Wi-Fi, a clay tennis court, river / rock pools and picnic spots. Optional daily housekeeping is available.

Facilities

• FREE Wi-Fi (2MB upgradeable)
• Braai Facilities
• Garden
• Veranda
• Fireplace
• Tennis Court
• Rock Pool
• Daily Housekeeping (optional)
• Off Street Parking

The Area

The area is world renowned for Rock Art, Skyrun, 8 Mountain Passes, Fly Fishing and Wilderness Eco-experience. On arrival at Pitlochrie you will be given a bird list – over 220 species recorded – and a map showing our various hiking trails, some of which can be mountain biked (own equipment necessary). Bring your tennis racquets and balls for some clay court fun and your cozzie for the best river/rock pool swimming. Pack a picnic for the beautiful picnic spots and lazy day experiences.Take a drive into Barkly East and have delicious pizza at the community run ‘The Cornerstone Coffee and Pizza Shop', meander into the historic village of Rhodes, or book a lunch at Tiffindell Ski who welcome day visitors.

Features you'll appreciate

  • pet friendly
  • always on
  • parking
  • kitchen
  • braai / bbq
  • fireplace
providedonly in some rooms

In Room / Unit

  • Bathroom (separate)
  • Bathroom towels supplied
  • Bed linen supplied
  • Fireplace
  • Internet connection (wireless)
  • Kitchen (fully equipped)
  • Patio / verandah / balcony
  • Smoking: not allowed

On Site

  • Child friendly (all ages)
  • Garden(s)
  • Parking (off street)
  • Pets allowed (by arrangement)
  • Smoking: none indoors

Loadshedding Facilities

What is loadshedding? It refers to the temporary suspension of electricity provided by Eskom, South Africa's electricity provider, to reduce consumption and thereby the load on the national grid. To compensate, South African property owners are turning to solar power, inverters with backup batteries or in some cases generators to keep the power on, wherever feasible.

  • Generator
  • WiFi stays on
  • Gas cooker (stove)

Food & Drink

  • Braai / barbeque (BBQ)

Rooms & Rates

Select your check-in and check-out dates to view availability and the rates applicable.

Sleeps: 4 guests (max 3 adults)
Children: are allowed in this room type

Pitlochrie The Cottage is fully equipped for self catering. Linen and towels are provided. This beautiful stone cottage with annex has magnificent views of the mountain countryside. It sleeps four people and is perfect for couples, or couples with small children. There is one double bedroom and an annex room with one single bed. The bathroom has a shower and a separate bath. The kitchen is fully equipped and there is a dining area and comfortable lounge with a sleeper couch and fireplace. A limited amount of firewood is provided and more can be purchased. Outside is a veranda with outstanding views and braai facilities.

  • Bathroom (separate)  
  • Bathroom towels supplied  
  • Bed linen supplied  
  • Fireplace  
  • Internet connection (wireless)  
  • Kitchen (fully equipped)  
  • Patio / verandah / balcony  
  • Smoking: not allowed

Please Note that the Special offer is for Woman and girls only.

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Guest Reviews

1 Review from SA-Venues.com travellers. All reviews are verified.

Verified reviewexcellent

We spent 3 nights at Pitlochrie cottage and had a great stay. The cottage was perfect and set in a beautiful area. The communication from Joe was great. We spent the days walking on the farm, swimming in the river, playing tennis and just relaxing on the stoep. Will definitely be back!

January 2024

Ross K. (Cape Town)

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Need to Know

Child policyChildren of all ages are welcome.

Check-in/-out timesCheck-in from 14h00
Check-out by 10h00

Payment methods accepted by the property EFT or secure online payment via SA-Venues.com

Host on SA-Venues.com for 3 years

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