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The Residency - Accommodation in Port Alfred, Eastern Cape, South Africa

The Residency - Accommodation in Port Alfred, Eastern Cape is a gracious turn-of-the-century wood and iron settler home situated on the Sunshine Coast midway between Port Elizabeth and East London, in the picturesque and serene coastal village of Port Alfred. This 1898 home with its polished Oregon wood floors has been beautifully restored and has been furnished with colourful fabrics and period cottage pieces. Lovely shuttered bedrooms are en suite and true Eastern Cape warmth and hospitality extends throughout.

Price: 4

bed and breakfast

4 twin/queens

Guests staying in The Lemon Room in the south-west corner of "The Residency" can savour a complimentary sherry in a cosy private lounge. This room the biggest in this splendid home, has a queen size bed and a Victorian ball and claw bath and shower en-suite. The Peach Room, neatly tucked behind the Lemon Room, boasts twin luxury beds and en-suite facilities including a shower. The bathroom leading off The Green Room in the north-west back corner of "The Residency" was the main bathroom of the original home and is complete with original Victorian ball and claw bath and has Victorian bedsteads. Guests in The Burgundy Room, the only room on the east side of "The Residency", will not only enjoy the morning sun but also a queen size bed, en-suite facilities and shower.

There are beautiful views looking seaward over the valley from the wrap-around veranda and the secluded and tranquil garden is home to over 40 different species of bird life. Binoculars and bird identification books are at hand to further enhance this experience, particularly early morning and late afternoons (when they come home to roost) while enjoying coffee, tee or sundowners. We offer access to the following activities - Deep sea fishing on licensed ski boats (for beginners and experienced fisherman)- Informal guided beach drives by 4 X 4- Panoramic Scenic coastal flights along the coastline in a light aircraft- Mountain Bicycle hire, horse trails, canoeing and hiking trails- River cruises and self hire boating- Golfing (clubs are available for hire)- Township tours to experience true African Traditions and day trips to the Addo Elephant Park- Traditional South African Braai (Barbeque) evenings for groups- Scuba Diving- Water Skiing. The Royal Port Alfred Golf Club is unique in site and history.