Alexis's Guidebook
sports
Bedford Golf Club
Bourke StreetLovely country style golf course - 60 km
Food Scene
Great space, especially during pandemic as it offers lovely outdoor dining space and good food
The Fork & Dagger
49 African StreetGreat space, especially during pandemic as it offers lovely outdoor dining space and good food
Great coffee and food set in a divine furniture/gift shop environment with loads of locally sourced products
Noom Furniture And More
Rautenbach RoadGreat coffee and food set in a divine furniture/gift shop environment with loads of locally sourced products
The Duke of Bedford Inn
22 Donkin StLovely courtyard eating area with a divine bakery and gift shop
Sightseeing
Wonderful National Park where you can self drive, enjoy a picnic spot or the resteraunt. Extremely affordable for SA residents and excellent game viewing, especially elephant. Approx 150 km so can be done as a day trip
348 locals recommend
Addo Elephant National Park
Wonderful National Park where you can self drive, enjoy a picnic spot or the resteraunt. Extremely affordable for SA residents and excellent game viewing, especially elephant. Approx 150 km so can be done as a day trip
Historic town boasting beautiful architecture, cathedral, Rhodes University, Albany Museum, dine in the Old Gail, home of the Standard Bank National Arts Festival held each June/July.
18 locals recommend
Makhanda
Historic town boasting beautiful architecture, cathedral, Rhodes University, Albany Museum, dine in the Old Gail, home of the Standard Bank National Arts Festival held each June/July.
Lovely day trips with guided big 5 game drives to find lion, elephant, giraffe etc Approx 80 km
12 locals recommend
Pumba Private Game Reserve and Spa
Lovely day trips with guided big 5 game drives to find lion, elephant, giraffe etc Approx 80 km
Beach
Absolutely beautiful, unspoilt beaches as well as a child friendly lagoon ideal for toddlers and young children. Explore secret Shelley Beach and dive into Mermaids Pool. Selection of great places to eat, Pizzerella a firm favourite. Day trip - 115 km from The Big House
32 locals recommend
Kenton-on-sea
Absolutely beautiful, unspoilt beaches as well as a child friendly lagoon ideal for toddlers and young children. Explore secret Shelley Beach and dive into Mermaids Pool. Selection of great places to eat, Pizzerella a firm favourite. Day trip - 115 km from The Big House
Best beaches and coastline. Eat at Pizarella, find the tables at the point overlooking the beauty of the lagoon and east coast. A lovely day trip, especially when it's very hot here. 117 km.
32 locals recommend
Kenton-on-sea
Best beaches and coastline. Eat at Pizarella, find the tables at the point overlooking the beauty of the lagoon and east coast. A lovely day trip, especially when it's very hot here. 117 km.