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Sleeping Beauty Guest House

Sleeping Beauty Guest House Guest House accommodation in Riversdale Western Cape

Description

Built in 1880 as a parsonage this gracious Georgian style house, breaths character and ambiance in a street graced by beautifully restored homes.

The house is set back from the road with well kept lawns and flower beds while the back rolls down to the river with an attractive duck pond, here guests can enjoy tea
in the garden and enjoy the superb view of the Sleeping Beauty mountain peak.

Our bedrooms are large, with high, beamed ceilings, wall heaters ensure your comfort in winter and ceiling fans cool the air in summer.

Riversdale has excellent restaurants but a candlelight dinner with your hosts is an option which has led many of our guests to return. This does need to be pre booked.

We pride ourselves on our personal service and knowledge of this beautiful country and are happy to advise guests on things to do and see and routes to other destinations.

Sleeping Beauty Guest House is situated in Long Street, the oldest street in the town
where much restoration has taken place. This gracious home, built in 1880 as a Victorian parsonage, has been lovingly restored and offers guests superior accommodation in large well appointed en suite rooms. The focus of our guest house is concentrated on the comfort of our guests who can be assured of a warm welcome and personal attention from their hosts, Jinja and Monica.

The house stands amid a hectare of land in a colourful garden with a river boundary and has panoramic views of the Langeberg Mountains and Sleeping Beauty Mountain Peak, after which our Guest House has been named. Guests can enjoy tea in the garden overlooking the adjacent riding school where the horses and riding pupils provide a great source of interest and entertainment.

Contact Details

Sleeping Beauty Guest House
Tel:

028 713-1651
fax

028 713-1651
Cell

082 674 7639

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Attractions

Riversdale has earned its name as the Floral Paradise of the Garden Route because of the abundance of indigenous flora in the surrounding areas. The scenic route through the
Garcia Pass into the Little Karoo is a favourite destination for the fynbos enthusiast. Various fynbos export farms offer guided tours.

For the more adventurous there are hiking trails, 4 x 4 trails, abseiling, and horseback safaris and safe cycling routes. The town also boasts a picturesque 9 hole golf course where visitors are welcome.

Impressive examples of South African art can be viewed at the Julius Gordon Africana Centre which is internationally known as one of its kind in the country and is situated in Long Street, a short walk from the Guest House.

Still Bay and Witsand with their beautiful beaches are only a short drive away and offer great whale watching in season.

So bring your golf clubs, binoculars and hiking boots and experience country life the South African way.

Sleeping Beauty Guest House

Accolades

:Tourism Council of SA Star Grading

TGCSA Star Grading

Facilities

Dining

We offer dinner by arrangement. This is optional but does need to be prebooked.The delicious meals are personally prepared and include fresh homegrown vegetables and fruit. Alternatively, a booking can be made at one of the local restaurants.

Conferences

Conference facilities for up to 15 delegates are available

Directions

Turn off N2 at the advertising pylon, cross the railway line and proceed down the Main Street to the end of town. Turn left into Long St. at Snyman Hardware. The Guest House is on the right, 400m . Othewise just follow the sign boards.