So we find ourselves making our way up to the Eastern Cape.
More specifically a citrus farm in the Summerville district, situated along the Sundays River.
We had opted to stay there as the accommodation was so much cheaper than at Addo and we would still be able to do daily trips into Addo.
It is really a beautiful place, perfect to relax and unwind.
The reception we received on arrival was first class, warm hospitality and friendly, we felt as if we had known Vanessa at reception, all our lives.
Was a great choice and loved staying there!
Next time we will opt for the level accommodation, as the stairs at ours was rather steep.
As we were travelling along I first needed some photos of this quaint coffee shop, love these little places one finds in the “platteland”/country!
Citrus trees along the way
Our home away from home for the following 6 nights
View from the deck, where we could just chill and relax and watch the world go by.
Prolific bird life too
Great entertainment for the kids as well where they can let of steam
Part of the beautiful gardens and other accommodation available
It is really very pretty there. Lots of activities for children as well to keep them entertained.
One is also allowed to go on the Sunday’s River on their canoes.
Found these mushrooms growing on the trunk of this tree
I don’t think they are edible …did not try them to find out!
There are also Dassies in the gardens, skittish, but too adorable.
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Exquisite, AN!
It's like a different country down there in the Cape!
arrival was first class, warm, hospital and friendly,
They even have a hospital!
Accommodation marvelous ... how much?
It's like a different country down there in the Cape!
arrival was first class, warm, hospital and friendly,
They even have a hospital!
Accommodation marvelous ... how much?
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Richprins wrote:Exquisite, AN!
It's like a different country down there in the Cape!
arrival was first class, warm, hospital and friendly,
They even have a hospital!
Accommodation marvelous ... how much?
Ja nee Glad to see someone does read
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RP we booked in January paid R550-00 per unit (2) - prices went up in April, but we did not have to pay in the difference
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almost miss this new TT
lovely chalets and view... all in nature
ready for more
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nan wrote:almost miss this new TT
lovely chalets and view... all in nature
ready for more
nan some animals will feature in the next post
The view from the chalet was stunning with the valley and mountains in the distance
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Would love to explore that coffee shop!
The accommodation looks lovely!
The accommodation looks lovely!
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Going into Addo
When exactly did this journey happen?
The premises of your accommodation look promising And even with pets Can't cuddle them but cute to look at
When exactly did this journey happen?
The premises of your accommodation look promising And even with pets Can't cuddle them but cute to look at
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Yah, the Sanparks have become too expensive We will be doing the same when we go to Kruger in February . The only handicap is that one cannot go further than a days drive. Addo is so much smaller and it is a good solution
Looks like a lovely garden and very quiet
Looks like a lovely garden and very quiet
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Flutterby wrote:Would love to explore that coffee shop!
The accommodation looks lovely!
They were having an auction on the Saturday and there was a huge range of things to buy, from farming equipment to dressing tables you name it it was on display on the stoep Special for the day when we stopped was homemade soup and fresh farm rolls.
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Mel wrote:Going into Addo
When exactly did this journey happen?
The premises of your accommodation look promising And even with pets Can't cuddle them but cute to look at
Mel we did the coastal trip, Ebb&Flow as well as Addo first half of May this year.
Ja they have the cutest pets even some (AWC) too!
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