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The Eastern Cape is renowned for it's friendliness
and hospitality. This you can experience yourself if you break away from it all
and join us on one of our relaxed and comfortable accommodation options.
Contact our manager for bookings & queries or the
numbers listed below.
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rates are subject to a 4% Conservancy levy which entitles you to several
privilages one of which is temporary membership to the Thomas River Conservancy. |
| AILSA |
Ailsa Cottage a quaint
thatched cottage situated at the foot of Mount Thomas and in close proximity
to pristine trout dams. Sleeps 6, (2 doubles and 2 singles) in 3 rooms, has all
amentities and access to
the swimming pool.
| Activities. Hiking, fishing, birding, mountian biking or just relaxing in
the clean mountian air. |
| Rates: Self catering R 150 per person per night. |
| Contact: Peter on 045-843 2233 or petercotterrell@gmail.com |
| REIGATE GUEST COTTAGE |
 Set
in the foothills of the Amatola's in a beautiful setting. This self catering
cottage is newly renevated and furnished. Ideal for trout fishing getaways.
Sleeps 6.
| Activities. Trout fishing, Bird watching, scenic walks with
fantastic views. |
| Rates: Self catering R 125 per person per night. |
| Contact: Mick on 045-843 2251 / 072-289 7598 or John on 082-575
4923 or john@thomasriver.com |
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SLEDMERE |
 An
up-market flat with separate entrance in a security fenced garden. Sleeps 2 + 2
with all amenities
It is
located 500m from a prime birding site and walking distance from
Wildebeest, Springbok and Mountain Reedbuck. Bass fishing on the farm &
trout fishing nearby, tennis and swimming pool for the energetic.
| Activities: Bird watching, tennis, cycling,fishing, game viewing, scenic views |
| Rates:
B&B or Self Catering. Rates on application. |
| Contact:
Fiona on 045-843 2383 |
| REQUEST |
 This
compact house has 5 bedrooms sleeping 12 people, with a modern kitchen.
The house is fully furnished and equipped, only bring your towels.
| Activities: Birdwatching, cycling, swimming, game
viewing on foot, fallow deer breeding enterprize close-by
and fishing, |
| Rates: Weekends (minimun 2 nights) R 95 pp/night. Discounts for large groups and longer
stays. Single nights R120 pp. |
| Contact: John on 082-575 4923 or john@thomasriver.com |
| DONALD'S HOUSE |
The large old farmhouse (Donald's
House)is where
one branch of the Froneman family lived for over 100 years. The house sleeps 14 in 5 bedrooms.The
house is fully furnished and equipped, only bring your towels.
| Activities: Birdwatching, cycling, swimming, game
viewing on foot, fallow deer breeding enterprize close-by
and fishing, |
| Rates: Weekends (minimun 2 nights) R 95 pp/night. Discounts for large groups and longer
stays. Single nights R120 pp. |
| Contact: John on 082-575 4923 or john@thomasriver.com |
| DOON GARDEN COTTAGE |
 Doon
Garden Flat - Family unit with kitchenette and on suite bathroom. Ideal
for couple with small children.
Doon Rondavel - Quaint rondavel in the tranquility of the
Doon garden. Sleeps two.
Close to Historical Village with resturant.
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Activities: Hiking, bird watching, fishing, game viewing,
scenic walks. |
| Rates:
R100 per day per person. Kids free. |
| Contact:
Mark on 084-245 3247 or mark@thomasriver.com |
| CULLEAN
GUEST FARM |
 Up
market, luxuriously renovated classic homestead in beautifull gardens. Sleeps 7
in 4 bedrooms.
The farm is fully
furnished and equiped for self-catering. Room service is available by prior
request.
| THOMAS
RIVER HISTORICAL VILLAGE |
 The
Old Thomas River Station and Village buildings have been restored to their former glory
fifty years after the last train passed through.
| The station is the first part
of the restoration of the old village of Thomas River which has a community
library in the old school and a museum and social club in the old shop where
the Ramble Restuarant serves teas and light meals during the week and is fully
operative over week-ends. |
| A variety of accommodation is available within the the
village. The Station Master's and Station
Foreman's cottages offer self-catering with a fully catered option,
if required, from the Ramble Restuarant. There are 7 bedrooms giving a total
capacity of 26 people. The Dormitory
Hiking Hut, housed in the old Post
office, offers rustic accommodation consisting of 16 beds in single and
triple story bunks. Caravan and tenting is available with electrified
stands and and ablution block. |
| Also within the village you can find the Eastern Cape Rock Art Centre run by Victor Biggs, who conducts lectures and guided tours to the rock art sites as well as being extremely knowledgeable on birding, fauna and flora. It is strongly reccommended that Victor is booked in advance. Contact Victor on 073-255 7800
or linvic@thomasriver.com |
| Activities: Resturant & Pub with huge deck
overlooking the swimming pool and games area. The ideal place to watch one
of our unforgetable sunsets! Hiking, fishing & rock art. |
| Rates:
R130 pp/night. Children R75 pp/night. Hiking Hut R65 pp/night. |
Please consult Michelle on 045-843 1504
or 072-070 6132 or michelle@oldthomasriver.co.za
| REIGATE
MOUNTAIN TROUT CAMP |
 Reigate
is for those who really want to get away from it all! Camp next to this beautiful dam,
stocked with trout. There are no facilities so it's just you, nature and a lot
of peace & quiet.
| Activities: Trout fishing, bird watching, hiking. |
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Rates:
Rod fee R75 per day (2 trout) Camping: R 35 /site/day. |
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Contact: Mick on
045-843 2251, Cell 072-289 7598 |
| All
rates are subject to a 4% Conservancy levy which entitles you to several
privilages one of which is temporary membership to the Thomas River
Conservancy |
Contact
Details
Conservancy Manager: John Potter
Tel: (+ 27) 082-575 4923 Fax: (+27) 086-611-4704
email: john@thomasriver.com
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