Everyone wants their vacation to be something special. When visiting the Midlands the image of a quality bed and breakfast or guest house comes to mind, and it isn’t hard to see why. When visiting such amazing places like South Africa, why not have housing that embraces that beautiful section of land and delivers a very unique and memorable experience? While it can be hard to figure out who the true five “best” guest houses are, especially considering that every single person will have their own definition of what factors are most important in a guest house.
#1: Sycamore Avenue Treehouses
If you want a truly unique experience is hard to argue with finding one that compares to the Sycamore Avenue Treehouses. A popular guest house on the Mooi River, as has a variety of different adjectives for the treehouses: luxurious, eccentric, regally rustic, absolutely unique. Combining a distinctly South African flair with the modern benefits you want with travel, these treehouses are considered romantic and many have luxuries such as spas, fireplaces, hammocks, incredible views of the surrounding area, and even complimentary drinks.
If you’re looking for that perfect combination of remarkably unique, very adventurous, and yet relaxing and luxury than the treehouses are where you want to stay.
#2: Waterford Manor
Located just outside the small village of Rosetta, this four-star bed and breakfast offer a variety of gorgeous cottages over a 10-hectare property with beautiful views of the river and the surrounding land. An outdoor pool and a full English breakfast are just a few of the extras that make this manner very popular among local travellers who want a little touch of luxury and relaxation on enjoying this beautiful parts of South Africa.
#3: The Grace Guest House
The Grace Guest House is one where you will need to put in reservations well ahead of time if you plan to enjoy what they have to offer. There are only 4 rooms available here, all of which feature queen-size beds in suites that are more about luxury than some of the other choices on this list. However for some people luxury and affordable price is a definite upside of the ideal vacation.
Additional benefits include on-site security, free Wi-Fi Internet, swimming pool, and even a full botanical garden that looks stunning when in full bloom. If you actually want to feel like you are living in the lap of luxury the Grace Guest House will fulfil a lot of those needs.
#4: Sunrise Guest House
The sunrise Guest House offers an extremely good price for comfortable lodging and a variety of outstanding services. While less luxurious than some of the other guesthouse options that are on this list, this location offers an in-town location with beautiful backyard gardens, wonderful views from a 2nd story balcony, clean and comfortable rooms, a full kitchen for use, with breakfast available.
Although this might not be a luxury type guesthouse travellers will be more than happy with the outstanding rooms and overall service provided here and all the price that is a fraction of many of the more luxurious choices.
#5: Ascot Bush Lodge
The Ascot Bush Lodge is a few kilometres from the nearest town and offers individual huts for everyone who stays with them. The Lodge offers a wonderful bar, public area, and dining area while individuals can retreat to the privacy of their own huts to enjoy themselves and their vacation as they see fit. The beds are extremely comfortable, very clean, and the huts give a clear vibe of being in Africa – offering a pleasant aesthetic that will go over well in all vacation pictures.
The large property features beautiful sights of the river, natural plant life, and a large number of local birds to boot. Free Wi-Fi Internet also allows guests to stay connected, but with the amazing scenery around them, it’s hard to believe that will be a high priority.
In Conclusion
There are so many fantastic options when it comes to finding the right guest houses and that is always good news for vacationers who want to see one of the most beautiful places on the continent and enjoy a wonderful guest housing as they do so.