Location: South Africa » Eastern Cape » Sunshine Coast » BathurstPig And Whistle HotelPig And Whistle Hotel Hotel / Lodge accommodation in Bathurst Eastern CapeDescriptionWe have a variety of accommodation options to suit the individual. Experience the charm of staying in a National Monument, the oldest licensed premises in SA, with old fashioned charm, service and personal attention Oldest licensed premises in South Africa. National Monument in Settler Village, Bathurst. Country charm. Newly renovated,small conference facilities. A la carte restaurant. Congenal atmosphere. This National Monument is situated in the quaint little English style village of Bathurst in the heart of settler country in the Eastern Cape, South Africa.
Bathurst has a peaceful and rural atmosphere; it is a very beautiful country village with an abundance of wildlife and bird life. On the gentle sloping green hills and along all the avenues are magnificent trees such as wild fig, coral, milkwoods, sweet thorn and natural bush. The village is home to eight National Monuments, they are the Pig n Whistle Hotel, the Methodist Church, St Johns Anglican Church, Bleak House, the Primary School, Toposcope Monument, the powder magazine and Bradshaw’s Mill.
This Olde World Hotel was established in January 1832, and became known as “Hartley’s Inn”. Several prominent settlers stayed at the Inn including Lord Charles Somerset. In World War II, the Inn was frequented by the airforce men who were stationed at 43 Air School, close to Port Alfred. They nicknamed the pub “The Pig n Whistle” as traditionally this had been the name of the Inns that served the Airforce in England.
Accommodation Beautifully restored rooms with magnificent antiques, en-suite rooms, there are also traditional old fashioned rooms with communal bathrooms. The first owner, Thomas Hartley, built his house in 1821, a three storey dwelling with two bedrooms on the top floor. These original rooms are rooms five and six in this old settler Hotel.
Breakfast and Dining The Hotel offers an a la carte menu, meals available from 07h30 everyday of the week. Bookings are advisable for evening meals. Try our succulent steaks, melt in the mouth calamari or our very own special Pot Pies.  
AttractionsYour ideal base for touring this historic region. Historical sites (national monuments) in Bathurst are: - The Pig 'n Whistle Hotel 1832
- Weslayan Church 1832
- St Johns Anglican Church 1834
- Bleak House 1825
- Bradshaws Mill 1821
- Morley House 1835
- The Toposcope 1859
not to be missed in Bathurst: - Bathurst Agricultural Museum (more than 1400 agricultural implememnts)
- Horseshoe Bend
- Waters Meeting Nature Reserve
- The Big Pineapple (the biggest pineapple in the world)
Nearby are the wonderful beaches of Port Alfred and Kenton on Sea. Kleinemonde, Historic Grahamstown and Salem. The game and nature reserves of Thomas Baines, Shamwari, Kariega, Fish River, Kap River, Kwandwe and Amakhala. ACTIVITIES & ATTRACTIONS Tours of the area can be arranged. The Pig and Whistle Hotel is close by to the National Monuments in the Bathurst area and also to Waters Meet Nature Reserve. Places to visit in the area include Bathurst Agricultural Museum, Horseshoe bend, The Big Pineapple, Beaches in Port Alfred, Nature and game reserves, Grahamstown, Salem, Valley of the Ancient Voices.
Activities in the area include hiking, scuba diving, deep sea fishing, sky diving, dam & river fishing and horse riding.
Come and enjoy our peaceful and tranquil Village with us.   
Accolades | :Tourism Council of SA Star Grading |
TGCSA Star GradingFacilitiesThe Pub There is so much history in this old Pub one can spend hours in silence or listen to all the stories from our Locals. The old stone walls breathe with history and memorabilia. Join the locals in this pub to watch your favourite sport or just enjoy a cold one.
FACILITIES Sit on our famous “stoep” and enjoy our friendly service or visit our well stocked Antique shop in the Hotel. Relax and enjoy our peaceful garden along with the bunnies and lovely children’s playground.
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Pig And Whistle Hotel
046 625-0673
046 625-0116
+27 (0)82 457-7943