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Petworth Place - Accommodation in Grahamstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa

Petworth Place - Accommodation in Grahamstown, Eastern Cape is a spacious, sunny Guest House offering excellent accommodation. This colonial- style house is set in an attractive private garden - in a quiet residential neighbourhood. It is owner- managed by Mary Birt, who has years of experience in the accommodation industry. Top quality service to guests is the priority in this establishment. Petworth Place is situated close to the city centre, schools and Rhodes University.

Price: 3

bed and breakfast

5 doubles 1 family unit

Petworth Place is furnished in a contemporary, comfortable style. The bedrooms are spacious, light and sunny - each with its own bathroom. The bathrooms are all newly installed and most have both bath and shower - (full bathroom) The seven elegant bedrooms include: a family suite of two bedrooms sharing a full bathroom a romantic bridal suite, with its own balcony overlooking the garden, with lovely tree-filled views a wheelchair accessible bedroom with a full bathroom, and internet access a self-catering unit - twin bedroom, full bathroom and kitchenette single bed, twin bed and double bed bedrooms, all with own bathrooms. Each bedroom has television (SATV and ETV channels), wall safe and heating and fans. Top quality cotton bed linen, and luxurious towels are used in the bedrooms and bathrooms. Every effort is made to ensure the comfort of our guests.

There is so much to see and do in this area and we, at Petworth Place, will assist you to plan your visit to any of these attractions. Gunfire Hill and the Monument to the 1820 Settlers - home of the internationally renowned Grahamstown Arts Festival, and Sasol. Sci-Fest, to get a got view of the city nestling between the surrounding hills. Observatory Museum, housing the famous camera obscura, where the first diamond in South Africa was identified. Soak up the beauty of the historical buildings in Church Square - enjoy a quiet walk through the Cathedral of St Michael and St George with its magnificent lead paned windows. Familiarize yourself with culture of the peoples of the area. Take in the Museums, International Library of African Instruments, local witchdoctor's shop and a township tour complete with traditional Xhosa meal. Taste the local product at the Honey Wine Brewery. Take a drive around our excellent university and school campuses. Explore the outlying villages of Bathurst and Riebeeck East and stunning coastal resort towns of Port Alfred and Kenton-on-Sea, less than an hour away. Experience wild life with a game drive at one of the many private game reserves, the Addo Elephant Park or Great Fish River Reserve. Hiking, fishing in both salt water and fresh water, horse trails on farms and at the coast and many different sports can be enjoyed - including sky diving and golf at a number of very good courses in the area.