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Whistlewood Guest House

Guesthouse Walmer · Eastern Cape

About

Restored Victorian accommodation built circa 1875 in Walmer with 5 individually named rooms, modern amenities, pool, and braai facilities. Centrally located near restaurants and attractions.

Accommodation

Five individually named rooms and one family suite feature queen beds, en-suite bathrooms, workstations with USB, unlimited WiFi, smart TVs, and allergy-free linens. The Gledhill Family Suite includes two bedrooms. Victorian features include high ceilings, stained glass windows, and period fireplaces.

Facilities

Free WiFi and parking, fully equipped kitchen, lounge, patio with braai area, heated pool, and garden. Workstations in all rooms, daily cleaning, complimentary toiletries, solar power and water tank backup. Hannah Function Room for events. Non-smoking property.

Location & Surroundings

Centrally located in Walmer, 6 minutes from Port Elizabeth Airport and St George's Hospital, 8 minutes from Grey High School, 12 minutes from beach. Walking distance to restaurants and artisan bakeries. Near Raggy Charters wildlife cruises, Addo Elephant National Park, Kragga Kamma Game Park, and Donkin Reserve and Lighthouse.

House Rules

Check-in: 14:00
Check-out: 10:00
Children: Allowed
Pets: Allowed
Smoking: Not allowed

Rooms

The Bean Room

Family-friendly room named after John Kenneth Bean's former study, with views over the front garden. Features one queen extra-length bed and one single bed with en-suite bathroom.

Queen x 1 Single x 1
From
R1,305

The Lanham Room

Calm, refined bedroom with queen extra-length bed and en-suite bathroom.

Queen x 1
From
R1,305

The MacFadyen Room

Intimate, private room in the main house overlooking the back courtyard, with queen double bed and en-suite bathroom.

Queen x 1
From
R1,260

The Baigrie Room

Private garden cottage room on the first floor with peaceful separation from the main house, featuring a queen bed and en-suite bathroom.

Queen x 1
From
R1,305

The Gledhill Family Suite

Spacious two-room suite featuring a queen extra-length bed and an adjoining bedroom with two single beds, en-suite bathroom, and seating area.

Queen x 1 Single x 2
From
R1,440

Lanham - Queen Room

This en-suite room can accommodate 2 guests and is furnished with a queen-size bed. The bathroom is fitted with a shower only. Quality linen and towels are provided. The room is equipped with a desk,

Queen x 1
From
R1,312

Bean - Triple Room

This en-suite room can accommodate 3 guests and is furnished with a queen-size bed and a single bed. The bathroom is fitted with a shower only. Quality linen and towels are provided. The room is equip

Queen x 1 Single x 1
From
R1,312

Macfadyen - Queen Room

This en-suite room can accommodate 2 guests and is furnished with a queen-size bed. The bathroom is fitted with a shower only. Quality linen and towels are provided. The room is equipped with a desk,

Queen x 1
From
R1,312

Gledhill Garden Cottage - Family Suite

The Gledhill is a new family suite comprising two rooms, with a queen extra length in the primary room and twin beds in the secondary room. The Gledhill is situated on the first floor of the Garden Co

Queen x 1 Twin x 2
From
R1,312

The Baigrie Garden Cottage - Queen Room

The Baigrie comprises one queen extra-length bed with a small shower en-suite. The room has a desk, a wardrobe, a smart TV for Netflix streaming and a coffee /tea station and unlimited Wi-Fi. Guests h

Queen x 1
From
R1,312

Location

Address

Corner of 6th and Water Road, Walmer, Gqeberha, Eastern Cape

Get Directions → Walmer Guide →
Sleeps 13

Directions

Gate access via Water Road. Located at the corner of 6th and Water Road, Walmer.

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Features

Hair Dryer En-suite Bathrooms High Ceilings Complimentary Toiletries Stained Glass Windows Smart Tv In All Rooms Historic Victorian Building (circa 1875) Period Fireplaces Workstations With Usb Ports In All Rooms Allergy-free Linen Complimentary Self-help Breakfast Luggage Storage Available At Checkout

Activities

Addo Elephant National Park Wildlife Cruises (raggy Charters - Whales, Dolphins, Penguins, Seals, Sharks) Kragga Kamma Game Park (rhino, Buffalo, Cheetah, Giraffe, Zebra) No 7 Castle Hill Historical Museum Donkin Reserve (pyramid And Lighthouse) Shamwari Private Game Reserve Sacramento Trail (8 Km Coastal Walk In Sardinia Bay) Van Stadens Wild Flower Reserve Walmer Park Shopping Centre

Amenities

Parking Wi-Fi Swimming Pool Garden Patio Fireplace Lounge Laundry Service Braai Area Solar Power Honesty Bar Fully Fitted Kitchen Function Room Backup Water Tanks Daily Cleaning Patio Heater

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