Holiday Stays

Glengyle Guest Farm

Holiday Stays Score: 4.0 / 5
Farm House Barkly East · Eastern Cape

About

Glengyle Guest Farm provides self-catering accommodation on a historic working farm in the Southern Drakensberg Wartrail area near Barkly East in the Eastern Cape highlands.

Accommodation

Two self-catering houses. The Old House is the original 1893 sandstone farmstead with 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, sleeping up to 9 guests. The Top House has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, sleeping 8 guests excluding the bunks, and includes a rondavel with its own bathroom available to rent.

Facilities

Both houses are equipped with Wi-Fi, Netflix, daily servicing, coffee, tea, sugar, milk, cleaning materials and firewood. A braai area and shared outdoor areas are available. Demarcated hiking trails cross the farm and fly fishing is possible on the property.

Location & Surroundings

Glengyle Guest Farm is in the Southern Drakensberg Wartrail area near Barkly East. It occupies a scenic valley with green pastures, mountain streams and the high rugged peaks of the Witteberg range. The 38 km gravel access road from Barkly East is recommended for high-clearance vehicles.

House Rules

Check-in: 14:00
Check-out: 10:00
Children: Allowed

Rooms

Glengyle Farm | Old House

The Old House has wooden floors, large picture windows and high ceilings. It has a very spacious dining room and a large comfy lounge with a television and both have a fireplace. There is a large full

Double x 1 Queen x 2 Twin x 1 Single x 2
From
R2,720

Location

Address

Wartrail area, Barkly East, Eastern Cape

Get Directions → Barkly East Guide →

Directions

The 38 km gravel access road from Barkly East is reasonably maintained but recommended for high-clearance vehicles, especially in wet or snowy conditions.

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Features

Working Farm Historic 1893 Sandstone Farmstead Owned By Sephton Family Since 1867 Scenic Valley With Green Pastures, Mountain Streams And Witteberg Peaks Snow Common In Winter Limited Mobile Reception

Activities

Hiking Bird Watching Horse Riding Fly-fishing Biking 4X4 Trails Viewing San Rock Art Wildflower Walks

Amenities

Wi-Fi Fireplace Braai Area Hiking Trails Shared Outdoor Areas

Accommodation in Barkly East