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Below is a listing of all the accommodation on the eScape route, with pricings, star rating, GPS co-ordinates and contact details included. If you wish to find out more about a specific location, you can click on the “Click here for more information” link to be forwarded onto the full article.

You will also be able to request a booking from any of the establishments by clicking on the BOOKING REQUEST button. Note that your request will be e-mailed directly to the establishments

 

Carros Guest House


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E: -32.57491 S: 27.35319

There are 2 double en-suite bedrooms and 2 single (1 en-suite) bedrooms. Private patio, indoor and outdoor braai areas and game viewing spots.
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Tel: 043 683 2591 // Cell: 083 502 8154 //

R250pp per night self or B&B
R50 breakfast
R60 2 course dinner
Casa Mia


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E: -32.56872 // S: 27.41576

There is a self contained cottage and a double room with French windows opening onto the garden. Meals are on request.
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Tel: 043 683 1032 // Cell: 083 395 6320

R200 pp or R360 sharing B&B room, self catering flat-R180 pp, R40 for breakfast, R60 for dinner on request
Eagles Ridge


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E: -32.54531 // S: 27.36906

There are 12 bungalow rooms and three 3 luxury suites in the main building. There is a fully licensed bar, restaurant, conference centre for 25 people,swimming pool and tennis court.
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Tel: 043 683 2381 // Cell: 079 932 1670 // www.eaglesridge.co.za

Luxury Room R550 per room
R300 for Single
All other R200 sharing
Single supliment R100
Breakfast R57
Hornbills Forest Getaway


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E: -32.53977 // S: 27.31974

This beautiful property is a stone’s throw from the edge of the forest. It has a 2 bedroom, fully equipped cottage and 2 double-bedded rooms in the homestead.
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Tel: 043 683 1532 // Cell: 084 888 8030

R200 per person self catering and R240 incl breakfast. Other meals by arrangement.
Putters Green

E: -32.57491 S: 27.35319

There are 4 spacious en-suite rooms, all with televisions. There is also a kitchenette and dining room available.
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Tel: 043 683 1413

Single person R310 per room incl breakfast;
2 people sharing a room incl breakfast R460 (optional choice of pricing with no breakfast)
The Croft Guest Cottages


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E: -32.54805 // S: 27.36659

3 Fully equipped self catering cottages with braai facilities and indoor fireplaces. 2 En-suite rooms, dining room and swimming pool. Meals on request.
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Tel: 043 683 2796 // Cell: 083 798 2018 // www.thecroftcottages.co.za

1 Person R350
2 Sharing R400
3 Sharing 450
4/5/6 Sharing R500 per night
Children under 12 R75 per night
The Shire Eco Lodge


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E: -32.53747 // S: 27.38412

These luxury chalets are of an exquisite and original design. Each one is fully equipped and built for comfort.
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Cell: 072 364 8077 // www.shire.co.za

Single: R305, Couple: R450
Thomas River Historical Village


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E: -32.57491 S: 27.35319

Accommodation includes self catering cottages, hiking huts, backpackers and camping. Meals may be taken at the Ramble Restaurant.
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Tel: 045 843 1504 // Cell: 072 070 6132

The self catering rates are R130.00 per adult per night in the Station Master's and Station Foreman's houses, with children 3 to 12 years R75.00 and children less than 3 stay free.
Wattle Chop


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E: -32.54624 //S: 27.37039

Situated at the edge of the forest, Wattle Chop has 3 fully equipped, self catering units and a camp site at the edge of the dam. There are both indoor and outdoor braai facilities
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Cell: 083 537 6568

Camping
R40.00 per adult, children under 12yrs -R20.00 per night
Cottages
From R300.00 to R400.00 per night, see article for details.
Magaba's Village B&B

E: -32.57491 S: 27.35319

The price per night is R180. A full English breakfast is served and dinner by request.
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Cell: 073 241 3273

R180 per person
The Bagatelle

E: -32.57491 S: 27.35319

This one star, 130 year old hotel, is rich in history and character. From the cosy dining room to a warm and friendly pub, you will always be made to feel welcome in The Bagatelle. Backpacker accommodation is also available.
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Tel: 043 683 1220

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Ailsa Homestead and Cottage

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Nestled at the foot of Mount Thomas and part of the Thomas River Conservancy, this beautifully renovated farmhouse dates back to 1800’s.
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Tel: 045 843 2486 or 082 779 4016 // www.thomasriver.com

150 per person, per night
Amatola Mountain Lodge
amatola-mountain-lodge Two beautiful chalets each comprising two double and two twin
bedrooms, lounge, bathroom and patio. A fantastic outside braai
area with outstanding views.  Conference centre on site.

Cell:  083 469 2564
www.cata.org.za
R1000 per night for chalet
R130 pp in twin room
R260 per double room

Stay 3 nights and get 4th
night free.
Ferndale 4x4

Famed for it’s 4x4 routes, Ferndale has been rated in the top five in south Africa for 2009 and offers 4 routes with grading between 3 and 5.
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Tel: 045 843 1741 or 082 784 4979// www.ferndale4x4.co.za

River-side Chalet:
R175.00 per person per night
Camping:
R50.00 per person per night
Forest Way
Forest Way Hidden in Stutterheim's Kologha Forest Reserve just 8km from the N6, Forest Way Offers a unique experience of the Outdoors and God's creation. Lush vegetation, evergreen lawns, majestic trees and the sound of the mountain stream make this converted forest station the place to absorb the peace, walk the trails, talk out the joys. But also to stretch your team working, test your thirst for adventure and be challenged - spirit, soul and body.
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Lavender Leisure Country House
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Only 1km from the Stutterheim Engine Museum, this property commands beautiful views of the forest and foothills of the Amatola Mountains.  Summer afternoons can be spent lazing in the lappa overlooking the small dam, following the path down to the Cumakala River which flows along the boundary or swimming in the pristine pool.
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Tel: 043 683 2557 // Cell: 084 309 8464 // www.lavenderleisure.co.za

R170.00 pp sharing (inc vat)
R270.00     single (inc vat)

Children under 12 sharing parents room-free

Breakfast R25 - R65
A La Carte R20 - R70
Table d'Hote R90.00

Sandile's Rest
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Luxurious three bedroom, self catering, Canadian log style cabins in
the heart of a private game and forest reserve.  Horse trails, forest
walks, mountain biking, bass and trout fishing all available on site.

Cell:  082 784 0906  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
www.sandilesrest.co.za

Minimum charge of R500
per cabin per night or
R220 per person per night

Wriggleswade Campsite

Immaculately kept, Wriggleswade Dam campsite is the perfect venue for fishermen and families interested in fishing and water sports. With approximately 60 campsites and a further 60 caravan sites provided with electricity, the dam is a hive of activity during
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Contact Amanda or Johan:  083 752 4545

Yellowwood Creek

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E: -32.5395 // S: 27.39253

Accommodation comprises 2 double-roomed suites which open out onto a large verandah facing the forest. There is also a fully equipped self contained cottage. Meals on request.
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Tel: 043 683 2450 // Cell: 079 932 1617 // www.yellowwoodcreek.co.za

R230 single, R330 double. Contint breakfast R30 cooked break R35, 3 course meal evening R75, R65 2 course meal.

 

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