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Melvern Manor Country Guest House
George - South Africa
Email Melvern Manor Country Guest House Reservations: booksa@madbookings.com
This Gracious Cape Dutch Manor House, nestles on the foothills of the
Outeniqua Mountains, with beautiful mature gardens on its own country
estate.
Only 7 Kms from George Centre and Airport ,convenient accommodation in
George.
Melvern Manor is part of a small working dairy farm,
milking approximately 80 Jersey cows.
We are also part of the Outeniqua Country Hop Route, the only Agri Tourism
experience on the Garden Route.
Melvern Manor Country Guest House Accommodation
The en-suite rooms are furnished with the emphasis on luxury, offering WIRELESS Internet, complementary drinks, mini bar, tea / coffee making facilities, satellite t.v. DVD, CD and Radio, hairdryer, heated towel rails, Luxury toiletries plus many extras.
Worcester Room
The Worcester room has a Queen sized bed and is in the house, with the
Guest lounge opposite.
From this room you can lie in bed and watch the birds in the garden and
see the surrounding fields.
There are stairs up to the house.
There is a full en-suite bathroom with heated towel rail, heated blanket,
tea/coffee tray, mini fridge, hair dryer, luxury toiletries, T.V, DVD,
CD and Radio.
Savannah Room
The Savannah room is a family room with a double and single bed, and another
single bed can be added if required. It has a full en-suite bathroom,
with twin wash basins, heated towel rail, heated blanket, tea/coffee tray,
mini fridge, hair dryer, luxury toiletries, T.V, DVD, CD and radio.
It also has a private patio with Mountain views across the garden and
swimming pool.
Roman Room
The Roman room has a twin or king sized bed, with full en-suite roman
style bathroom, twin wash basins, heated towel rail, heated blanket, tea
/ coffee tray, mini fridge, hair dryer, luxury toiletries, T.V, DVD, CD
and radio.
It opens onto the patio, where you can sit and relax with a drink, overlooking
the countryside.
Melvern Manor Country Guest House Facilities
Melvern Manor makes an excellent base from which to explore the Garden
Route, which is famous for its scenic beauty, fynbos, long sandy beaches
and some of the finest golf courses in the world.
Golfers have a wide choice of world class courses nearby,
with Fancourt only 2 km away, and for the less serious golfer or beginner
there are many practice courses within a few kilometers.
We have a Solar heated swimming pool for guests to cool
off in, wireless INTERNET, and full SECURITY with controlled access for
your peace of mind, and privacy.
Oudtshoorn, Mossel Bay, Knysna and Plettenberg Bay all within one hours
drive. George Airport is 7 km away.
There is a selection of fine restaurants within 2 km
and George centre is only 7 kilometers. away. If you do not want to drink
and drive, transport can be provided to and from local restaurants.
Fishing is available on our own dams, stocked with Big
Mouth Bass (we will provide the rods).
Melvern Manor has many attractions and activities within easy reach,
so ensuring that your stay with us will be enjoyable, relaxing and a memorable
experience.
You are welcome to take a gentle walk around the estate, see the milking
of the cows, or simply enjoy nature in a peaceful surroundings.
Day Trips:
1. Outeniqua Choo Tjoo
The Choo Tjoe offers its passengers a unique, picturesque and scenic 52-kilometre
journey experiencing the Garden Route with spectacular views of the Indian
Ocean.
The view of the Indian Ocean with its foaming waves crashing on to the
seemingly endless beach, is breath taking. Arriving at Santos Beach and
the Diaz Museum Complex passengers have the opportunity to visit / see
the Post Office tree, Aquarium, Granary, Maritime, Cultural and Shell
Museums. (Entrance fee not included)
Restaurants, souvenirs shops and other facilities are within walking distance.
Diesel Locomotives:
The Outeniqua Choo Tjoe may be forced to operate with diesel locomotives
from time to time. This is because the line runs through an ecologically
sensitive area in which there is a considerable risk of veld fires.
For this reason Transnet Heritage Preservation has entered into an agreement
with Local Authorities that steam traction will be replaced with vintage
diesel locomotives on days when the Fire Danger Index exceeds 52.
(FDI depends on factors like wind and rainfall recorded over the preceding days. Forecasts of rain are not taken into account- and thus it might happen that the train will run with diesel in pouring rain- especially after a long dry spell. Also note that steam locomotives can haul a maximum of 5 coaches on this line and on rare occasions- when demand requires additional coaches- diesel locomotives may have to be used.
2. Game viewing and Elephant Ride with Picnic:
Experience close encounters with rhinoceros, lions, buffalo, giraffe,
rare black impala and many more, in an exhilarating 3 hour guided game
drive.
3. Outeniqua Transport Museum:
A collection of vintage cars, steam trains and railway carriages, followed
by BOTANICAL, GARDENS A collection of Cape fynbos, Proteas and succulents.
4. Outeniqua Farm Tours:
Visit a strawberry Farm, followed by a Cheese farm where you can sample
hand made cheese and wine tasting, and then on the visit a dairy farm
where 900 cows are milked by carousel.
5. Outeniqua Hop Route:
A tourism route that starts from Herold’s Bay working its way over
the Outeniqua Mountain, to the village of Herold and the little green
gem called Waboomskraal.
Both Herald and Waboomskraal are home to hops growing, the necessary ingredient
for the brewing of beer. You can spend the day at Herold’s Bay lapping
up the sun, sea and sand.
You can wine and dine at the local restaurant with its spectacular views.
Do some whale and dolphin watching or walk along the beach and nearby
fynbos trails.
Take time out for a leisurely trip over the old Montagu Pass and enjoy
the flora and fauna en route to the little village of Herold. Once there
you will find Herold Wine Farm nestled behind the Agfunst Hop farm under
Cradock peak. Guided tours of the farm are available to see the grape
vines growing on the craggy mountain slopes and then stop to taste their
specialty wines. Herold Wines is a boutique wine farm that has received
much acclaim and several awards for their superb wines.
6. Visit a Game and Ostrich Farm:
The famous star on Chandelier is Kwagga, the Zebra foal. He has been hand
raised, after his mother fell ill. Kwagga has been on local television
and on the front pages of many magazines, lately. We also have a huge
eland bull, called Barry and two young Springbuck, entertaining the guests.
All these animals, together with some of the ostriches on Chandelier
are completely tamed and always willing to pose for photographs.
Chandelier Game Lodge & Ostrich Show Farm is proud to announce that
no “tamed animals” on Chandelier are in captivity or in small
pens.
They are all free to go and to roam the 3500ha Klein Karoo veldt, if they
so wish. Community Craft Centre & Curio Shop.
The Community Craft Centre at Chandelier has been established to create
jobs for unemployed people. They have started off by painting and carving
ostrich eggs, but are so successful that they had to expand.
The Craft Centre is open to the public and guests are invited to try their
hand on the painting themselves. The Centre has been changed into a Black
Empowerment Project, lately.
The once unemployed now own and manage the Project themselves –
another success story at Chandelier. The products of the Craft Centre
are for sale at our Curio Shop.
We also have ostrich leather products for sale at very reasonable prices.
If you find the same quality ostrich leather products at lower prices
anywhere, Chandelier is Birding
At Chandelier we are very privileged to a have diverse eco-system, including
succulent Karoo, Cape “fynbos” as well as river bush veldt.
The unspoilt area attracts many species and patient bird watchers are
highly rewarded. Species like the African Fish Eagle, Secretary Bird,
Martial Eagle, Black Eagle and Blue Crane have been spotted.
The Klip River runs though the 3500 ha Chandelier Game Lodge for more
than 8 km and offers a home to various water species. The hippo pools
and water holes are prime spots for bird watchers.
Chandelier hosts a large population of antelope – 23 species in
total. If you are lucky, you may spot the elusive black backed jackal
or even catch a glimpse of the rare, indigenous leopard.
Chandelier consists of 3500 ha of succulent Karoo, river bush veldt and
Cape “fynbos”. The 122km of “land rover tracks”
make game viewing safaris on Chandelier an unforgettable experience, creating
timeless memories.
Large numbers of game, such as Sable Antelope, Lechwe,
Waterbuck, Bontebok and Kudu are free roaming the rolling hills.
Spot the Giraffes from the comfort of the land rovers or come real close
to the animals on either the quad bikes or on foot. Prepared Cost.
7. Cango Wildlife Park, Oudtshoorn:
Tucked away in the Little Karoo you will find a place offering sanctuary
to a number of endangered species such as cheetah and Bengal tiger.
No visit to Oudtshoorn is complete without having visited the Cango Wildlife
Ranch, the conservation heart of the Little Karoo.
8. Cango Caves:
29km from Oudtshoorn, at the head of the picturesque Cango Valley, lies
the spectacular underground wonder of the Klein Karoo – the Cango
Caves.
Situated in a limestone ridge parallel to the well known Swartberg Mountains,
you will find the finest drip stone caverns, with their vast halls and
towering formations.
Cango Caves is the only show cave in Africa which offers a choice of Standard
(easy) or Adventure Tours. All tours are lead by experienced, knowledgeable
and accredited Caves Guides.
All tours are offered in English but Afrikaans, German, French and other
language guide may be available (please check guide availability when
making reservations).
9. Wilderness:
Take a leisurely drive from George on the Old Knysna road, which meanders
through part of the Forest where you may very well come across a family
of Vervet Monkeys on the side of the road.
The old road takes you over two small rivers. Here you can get out and
dip your toes into the brown water, nick named Pepsi water, this is from
the roots of the vegetation and fynbos.
Carry on to Wilderness Heights and visit The Map Of Africa, a lookout
point where you can see the coast stretched out before you, along with
the Lakes, mountains and forests.
From here you can either go down to walk on the beach, a boardwalk walk
alongside the lake, and do some bird spotting, or go into the National
Park where you can hire a canoe, fish, or go for a swim in the warm dark
water of the river.
10. Sedgefield on Saturday:
Visit the Farmers Market on Saturday 8.00 – 1.00 p.m. Voted the
best Farmers Market in South Africa. Here you can sample local food from
the many food stalls, buy fresh home made bread, Vegetables, Cheese, and
arts and crafts. 35 mins drive.
11. Knysna:
For a unique cruise and dining experience – with a modern, hip and
trendy twist – The Paddle Cruiser offers both lunch time (12h30
departure) and evening (18h15 departure) cruises.
This is the only paddle-driven vessel in South Africa and is a unique
dining venue in Knysna. Turn your evening meal into a special occasion
– depart at sunset, cruise to the famous Knysna Heads at twilight
and return under the stars and twinkling lights of the town.
The Paddle Cruiser offers delicious meals, enjoyed at lunch time during
a well-deserved midday break or at the end of the day during a magical
sunset cruise.
It is the ideal opportunity to unwind and enjoy a cocktail, locally brewed
beer or a fine wine from an award-winning selection, while savouring fresh
Knysna oysters.
Lunch time cruises offer a Tapas Mediterranean a la
carte selection while a 3-course Mediterranean buffet is available in
the evening, with matching 5 star service guaranteed.
The Paddle Cruiser has been graded as a 4 star restaurant by the SA Tourism
Grading Council – the only floating restaurant in South Africa with
this grading!
Either after or before your cruise you can drive up to the heads for another
magnificent view of the ocean, lagoon and mountains. 1 Hr Drive.
12. Plettenberg Bay:
A day out exploring the town, eat sea food overlooking one of South Africa’s
most beautiful beaches visit one of the many craft shops along the route.
1hr 20 mins drive.
13. The Craggs:
Visit the following: Monkeyland, which has as one of
its aims to create awareness about the plight of primates and to show
that with a greater understanding of our primate cousins, that we can
all live in harmony.
Birds of Eden. The unique two hectare dome (the World’s
largest) spans over a gorge of indigenous forest. The sanctuary has its
own mysterious ruin, which incorporates a walk-behind waterfall.
Another feature is its amphitheater, which has the ability to seat over
200 visitors. The sanctuary’s dome incorporates the ability to synthesis
thunder and create short spells of rain from an irrigation system in the
dome structure.
Roofed viewpoints within the gorge have been erected for use during these
brief rain storms. Elephant Sanctuary. The Elephant Sanctuary
provides a safe-haven for our elephants and offers a platform for guest
education and interaction.
We offer guest and elephant driven programs where the most important
part of our operation is happy elephants and satisfied guests.
Our programs offer one of a kind elephant interaction and are unique to
the Elephant Sanctuary. All our elephants are rescued African elephants
and we have gained their trust through our unique reward based training.
We believe in forming bonds between humans and elephants and all our elephants
are exercised and stimulated daily which provides a firm foundation for
trust.
Elephants are highly intelligent and delightful and you will discover
a different character, personality and temperament within each one.
We are a family orientated operation catering for the young and old. Our
focus is on education through interaction, so you will not only learn
a lot about elephants, but also get to touch, feel, feed, walk trunk-in-hand
and even ride these magnificent animals. 1.40 mins drive.
14. Tsitsikamma Canopy Tour:
A unique eco-wilderness adventure that takes place in the magnificent
Tsitsikamma indigenous rainforest
The first of its kind in Africa, the canopy tour involves traversing from
one platform to another along a steel cable suspended up to 30 meters
above the forest floor.
Most platforms are located in giant Outeniqua Yellowwood trees. The scenery
and bird life is spectacular and professional guides provide interesting
facts about the forest ecology during the 2½ to 3 hours.
15. Whale Watching:
Welcome to our world, a world dedicated to the observation and conservation
of whales and dolphins. As an environmentally conscious eco-marine business,
we are rated by Europe magazine, as one of the top25 worldwide. Ocean
Safaris is unique in that we provide support to the Centre for Dolphin
Studies via proceeds from our boats trips, ensuring the ongoing research
and information sharing from the only accredited research institute of
its kind here in South Africa.
It’s coast to coast whale and dolphin legally licensed close encounters
with Ocean Safaris. Come and join us as we Observe & Conserve.
16. Township Tour:
Visit a local township and learn the history of the area, see the locals
and learn about their way of life.
17. Wildlife farm:
Jukani Wildlife Ranch and Care Centre is an experience of a lifetime.
Situated 17kms from George, near Jonkersberg, awaits the thrill of being
close to and touching Lions and a Bengal Tiger in a safe
surrounding with skilled personnel.
Guests will be taken on a well informative tour of all the species at
the sanctuary, and will also get the chance to personal interaction with
the BIG CATS. Picnic hampers is also available while enjoying the African
sky amongst the cats.
18. Prins Albert, Via Meiringsport and the Swartberg Pass
Visit the charming Karoo Village of Prins Albert with its dessert gardens,
local food and Victorian and Cape Dutch cottages. This is a wonderful
day out with stunning scenery.
19. Golfing:
A selection of 12 courses to choose from all within 1 hrs drive, plus
short courses and coaching schools.
Directions to Melvern Manor Country Guest House:
Take the George airport exit from the N2 onto the R404 towards Oudtshoorn,
continue on the R404 until it runs into Montague Street, pass Fancourt
and look for Napier St, turn left into Napier Str. (pass the School).
At the top you meet Searle St turn left and immediately right into Boshoff
St. (Staggered cross roads) continue up Boshoff St, onto dirt road for
1.2km and you will see the signs for Melvern Manor on your right.
GPS Co – Ordinate 22o.23’ 44.89 E : 33o.56’ 29.17.
Check in time is from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m.Late or early check-ins to be
arranged prior to arrival.
Email Melvern Manor Country Guest House Reservations: booksa@madbookings.com
