Branksome Country House in Barkly East, Eastern Cape (original) (raw)

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Branksome Country House is one of the highly recommended Barkly East guest houses and provides accommodation in 5 guest rooms for anyone visiting the Eastern Cape Highlands region.

Branksome Country House is situated on Branksome Farm, a working farm in the Southern Drakensberg. This is the perfect place to visit if you are seeking relaxation and an escape from the pressures of city life. We are located in a remote valley, far removed from civilization, and right in the midst of nature. A tranquil and serene setting to unwind and de-stress.

Accommodation

All our rooms are mountain facing, offering you the best views of the 'Dragon's Tail'. Our rooms have been designed with our surrounds in mind, and we have tried to bring the theme of nature through. Each room has been named and themed after a significant part of our family history, and is decorated accordingly.

In order for our guests to really escape and appreciate the serene and peaceful surrounds, all our rooms are TV-free. We encourage our guests to escape from technology and reconnect with nature and their loved ones. All our rooms have the same amenities and facilities, and differ only in decor and theme.

Room Facilities

� Tea and coffee facilities
� Indoor lounge area
� Patio area
� Electric blankets in winter
� Fans / air conditioning
� Charging facilities
� Complementary Toiletries
� Off Street Parking

Dining

We have a restaurant on the premises, to satisfy all your desires and cravings. At The Trout and Hound restaurant and bar we offer a seasonal menu which changes frequently according to what we have access to. Breakfast is catered based on your activities for the day. All-day grazing is available. Dinner is a farm-to-fork home-cooked experience.

Activities

Activities include Mountain Biking, Nature Walks, Fly Fishing and Horse Riding.

Features you'll appreciate

providedonly in some rooms

In Room / Unit

On Site

Food & Drink

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Rooms & Rates

Select your check-in and check-out dates to view availability and the rates applicable.

Eds Hopper

Named for a delicate fly invented by a special friend of the family, this room is themed around fly fishing and the rainbow trout which inhabit our stunning rivers. The room has a Queen-size bed, twin beds in the loft and an en-suite bathroom with shower, basin and flush toilet. In order for our guests to really escape and appreciate the serene and peaceful surrounds, all our rooms are TV-free. We encourage our guests to escape from technology and reconnect with nature and their loved ones

Qty: 1
Sleeps: 4 guests (max 2 adults)
Children: are allowed in this room type

Harebell Room

This room is named after a delicate and beautiful flower indigenous to the area. Harebell is themed in a floral theme, inspired by the local flora in the region. The room has a Queen-size bed, twin beds in the loft and an en-suite bathroom with shower, basin and flush toilet. In order for our guests to really escape and appreciate the serene and peaceful surrounds, all our rooms are TV-free. We encourage our guests to escape from technology and reconnect with nature and their loved ones.

Qty: 1
Sleeps: 4 guests (max 2 adults)
Children: are allowed in this room type

Greywing Room

This room is decorated in a theme inspired by local birds, many of which are unique species native to the region. The room has a Queen-size bed, two single beds in the loft and an en-suite bathroom with shower, basin and flush toilet.

Qty: 1
Sleeps: 4 guests (max 2 adults)
Children: are allowed in this room type

Monarch Room

Named after a beautiful stallion who was a loyal companion to Boysie Vosloo, the first of our family to settle and farm in the region. This horse was a trusted friend for many years. The room has a Queen-size bed, twin beds in the loft and an en-suite bathroom with shower, basin and flush toilet. In order for our guests to really escape and appreciate the serene and peaceful surrounds, all our rooms are TV-free. We encourage our guests to escape from technology and reconnect with nature and their loved ones.

Qty: 1
Sleeps: 4 guests (max 2 adults)
Children: are allowed in this room type

Archer Room

This room is named after one of our most beloved pointers, Archer, who was an invaluable part of the Vosloo family, as well as one of the most accomplished hunting dogs we have ever seen. The room has a Queen-size bed, two single beds and an en-suite bathroom with shower, basin and flush toilet. In order for our guests to really escape and appreciate the serene and peaceful surrounds, all our rooms are TV-free. We encourage our guests to escape from technology and reconnect with nature and their loved ones.

Qty: 1
Sleeps: 4 guests (max 2 adults)
Children: are allowed in this room type

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Guest Reviews

2 Reviews from SA-Venues.com travellers. All reviews are verified.

Verified reviewexcellent

Everything was excellent. The food ,the rooms and the friendly Liza and Rene . We will definitely stay here in the future.

July 2021

Obie d. (Bloemfontein)

Verified reviewexcellent

We had a lovely evening with the hosts ... Lisa and Rene ... The entire place was well decorated and the rooms were very comfortable and large. Rene's cooking was out of this world!

November 2019

Hennie S. (Mtunzini)

Verified Host

Need to Know

Response timeBranksome Country House typically responds to requests in 5-10 minutes.

Child policyChildren of all ages are welcome. Child minders can be arranged on request.

Check-in/-out timesCheck-in from 14h00
Check-out by 11h00

Early check-ins can be arranged. Please let us know if you are arriving later than 17h00.

Payment methods accepted by the propertyMastercard, Visa, EFT or secure online payment via SA-Venues.com

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