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Pig and Whistle Hotel
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| This National Monument is situated in the quaint little English style village of Bathurst in the heart of settler country in the Eastern Cape, South Africa. Beautifully restored rooms with magnificent antiques, en-suite rooms, there are also traditional old ... read more » |
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Shelley / Claire |
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+27 (0)46 625-0673 |
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+27 (0)82 457-7943 |
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268 Kowie Road, Bathurst, Sunshine Coast, Eastern Cape, South Africa |
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DESCRIPTION:
This National Monument is situated in the quaint little English style village of Bathurst in the heart of settler country in the Eastern Cape, South Africa.
Bathurst has a peaceful and rural atmosphere; it is a very beautiful country village with an abundance of wildlife and bird life. On the gentle sloping green hills and along all the avenues are magnificent trees such as wild fig, coral, milkwoods, sweet thorn and natural bush. The village is home to eight National Monuments, they are the Pig n Whistle Hotel, the Methodist Church, St Johns Anglican Church, Bleak House, the Primary School, Toposcope Monument, the powder magazine and Bradshaw’s Mill.
This Olde World Hotel was established in January 1832, and became known as “Hartley’s Inn”. Several prominent settlers stayed at the Inn including Lord Charles Somerset. In World War II, the Inn was frequented by the airforce men who were stationed at 43 Air School, close to Port Alfred. They nicknamed the pub “The Pig n Whistle” as traditionally this had been the name of the Inns that served the Airforce in England.
Accommodation
Beautifully restored rooms with magnificent antiques, en-suite rooms, there are also traditional old fashioned rooms with communal bathrooms. The first owner, Thomas Hartley, built his house in 1821, a three storey dwelling with two bedrooms on the top floor. These original rooms are rooms five and six in this old settler Hotel.
Breakfast and Dining
The Hotel offers an a la carte menu, meals available from 07h30 everyday of the week. Bookings are advisable for evening meals. Try our succulent steaks, melt in the mouth calamari or our very own special Pot Pies.
The Pub
There is so much history in this old Pub one can spend hours in silence or listen to all the stories from our Locals. The old stone walls breathe with history and memorabilia. Join the locals in this pub to watch your favourite sport or just enjoy a cold one.
FACILITIES
Sit on our famous “stoep” and enjoy our friendly service or visit our well stocked Antique shop in the Hotel. Relax and enjoy our peaceful garden along with the bunnies and lovely children’s playground.
ACTIVITIES & ATTRACTIONS
Tours of the area can be arranged. The Pig and Whistle Hotel is close by to the National Monuments in the Bathurst area and also to Waters Meet Nature Reserve. Places to visit in the area include Bathurst Agricultural Museum, Horseshoe bend, The Big Pineapple, Beaches in Port Alfred, Nature and game reserves, Grahamstown, Salem, Valley of the Ancient Voices.
Activities in the area include hiking, scuba diving, deep sea fishing, sky diving, dam & river fishing and horse riding.
Come and enjoy our peaceful and tranquil Village with us. |
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