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Morning Glory Cottages

160 reviews

Guest House

Free cancellation up to 1 week before your stay!
Capacity: 10 people
All ages welcome
Check-in: 14:00 to 18:00
Check-out: 10:00
Address: Gelykfontein Stud, R58, Karoo, Venterstad, 9798, Eastern Cape
From R1 200 per night, for 2 ppl

Description

Morning Glory Cottages Offers Self Catering Accommodation and is located on the working farm Gelykfontein Stud, (Vd Walt since 1884) that offers charming suites, and is situated near Venterstad, which is in 'Karoo hartland' in the Eastern Cape. Perfect for guests looking for comfortable lodging and warm hospitality, away from the city's hustle and bustle. A short drive away from the N1 situated adjacent to the South Eastern Shoreline of The Gariep dam, Venterstad and Oviston. En route to Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), Port Alfred, Addo and Plettenberg bay.

Accommodation at Morning Glory Cottages comprises 5 units that are fully furnished and quaintly decorated. All suites are quite spacious and contain a bar fridge with tea and coffee-making amenities, a microwave as well as crockery and cutlery. General facilities include a TV with selected DStv channels. Unfortunately the accommodation does not have Supersport 1. There is a ceiling fan, a hairdryer, air-conditioning, extra blankets and electric blankets for winter nights and a free Wi-Fi Hotspot in most areas. Secure parking is available for vehicles on the premises.

Morning Glory Cottages also provides braai amenities for guests in the lapa area and offers a splash pool to cool off in on hot summer days.

On-premises activities include nature walks, star gazing, bird watching, interact with farm animals, thoroughbred horse stud, mountain biking on the farm tracks (guests are to bring their own bikes), glorious sunsets or just the calm and tranquillity of the Karoo Farm,

Nearby Attractions include game drives in the adjacent game reserve. Fishing at Gariep Dam, as well as 4x4 routes, Anglo Boer War Sites, Oviston water tunnel Inlet and so much more.

For the corporate guest, the guest house has a conferencing venue and is able to host up to 10 delegates.

Please note that no pets are allowed. There is limited cell phone reception. Any meals booked are delivered to your room to be enjoyed in your room or on your patio. Morning Glory Cottages does not have a restaurant or dining room.

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What you'll find here

Tea and Coffee

Free Secure Parking

Wi-Fi

Swimming Pool

Reviews

4.8/ 5

Based on 160 reviews

Excellent

Cleanliness

4.8

Location

4.5

Value for money

4.7

Service

4.9

Safety

4.8

Guest highlights

Bernice M

With partner

5.0

Amazing hospitality. A quiet and peaceful stay out in the country with great hospitality. Thank you for a really lovely stay and for catering to our e...

Dec 2024

Jenni M

With partner

5.0

Comfortable. Cosy. The electric blanket was fantastic. We were met by the host who was so helpful and kind. Everything was exactly as we expected it t...

Jul 2024

Susan K

5.0

Bitter very nice. Beautiful farm, delicious freshly baked bread on the table. Incredible farm.

Jul 2024

Richard B

With partner

5.0

Excellent. Lynette is an absolute star. Nothing is too much for her.

Apr 2024

Danie D

5.0

Friendly reception, lovely accommodation. Everything was thought of. Everything was clean and tidy and the cottages are very well equipped. We were re...

Mar 2024

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