| Location: South Africa » Eastern Cape » Bedford Bedford, with it’s roses, pretty gardens, fine old buildings, scenic mountains and forests, is the ideal holiday destination for those who enjoy beauty in a quiet and relaxed atmosphere. For the outdoor enthusiast and nature lover the area offers a variety of hikes and game farm. The town was named after the Duke of Bedford, a friend of Cape Governor Sir Andries Stockenstrom. GENERAL INFORMATION How to get there Adelaide 22 km, Fort Beaufort 55 km, Grahamstad 95 km, Port Alfred 150 km Average Rainfall: Mostly during summer Average Temperature
summer min 12°c; Max 35°c; Winter Min 1°c, Max 19°c – 21°c Banks FNB, Standard HISTORICAL VIEW Anglican Church (1882) Bezuidenhout’s Cave The ironstone needle in the Baviaans River Valley indicated the cave where Fanie Bezuidenhout was killed – the indicdent which led to the Slagtersnek Rebellion. Dutch Reformed Church Emigrants Cabin Glen Lyden (1827) Old Standard Bank Building ATTRACTIONS Annual Events Arts Festival Biltongfees Bazaars Collection of Butterflies Succulents And Birds’ Eggs A world famous private collection, including over 6000 butterflies ACTIVITIES Hunting The area offers various opportunities for hunting Accommodation in and around Bedford Cavers Country Guest House accommodation in Bedford
The Guest HouseThe stone-built guest house was built in 1860, as can be seen from the spacious rooms, high ceilings, wooden floors and wooden staircase.There is throughout a sense of graciousness seldom found these days.The house has been superbly... More
 Country Squire Bed & Breakfast. accommodation in Bedford
Bedford is without doubt the prettiest village in the Eastern Cape if not in the whole of South Africa. It also plays host to the internationally known Bedford Garden Festival. Warm Eastern Cape hospitality, with home from home... More
 Huntly Glen Country Stay accommodation in Bedford
At the end of its own valley, deep in the Baviaans River Mountains near where they join the Winterberge, in South Africa's scenic and malaria-free Eastern Cape, lies Huntly Glen. Only a pleasant 3 hours' drive f... More
 Mark Whitehead Safaris accommodation in Bedford
"Set in the historical heartland of the East Cape, Olivewoods offers everything a nature lover could want. This is not just for overseas visitors, but is ideal for a local family holiday." Mark Whitehead and his wife Tracey own and run Ma... More
 Lavender Haven Bed and Breakfast accommodation in Bedford
Lavender Haven Bed and Breakfast is situated in Bedford and offers a peaceful haven for the stressed, tired and weary traveller in need of some pampering.Nestling at the foot of the Bedford Mountain, this charming 1820 Settler village of Bedford l... More
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