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Eseltjiesrus
Located in Nieu-Bethesda, Eseltjiesrus offers stylish accommodation in the form of a charming farm-style cottage. The cottage provides all the modern comforts needed for a relaxed and peaceful stay, making it the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Eseltjiesrus features a charming bedroom fitted with a queen-size bed and an en-suite bathroom equipped with a shower, toilet, and wash basin. The cottage is air-conditioned making it ideal for small families or couples seeking a peaceful countryside escape. The cottage is fully solar-operated, making it an ideal choice for guests looking to avoid the inconvenience of unforeseen load-shedding. The cottage boasts a fully equipped kitchen featuring a four-plate gas stove, microwave, fridge, washing machine, crockery, cutlery, and tea and coffee-making facilities, perfect for a comfortable and convenient self-catering stay. Outside on the patio, guests can enjoy a dedicated braai area along with outdoor dining furniture, ideal for relaxing meals and soaking in the tranquil surroundings. We are walking distance from the Historical Owl House and other amenities such as donkey cart rides, restaurants, fossil museum, gallery, etc.
Area Info
Some 60 km from Graaff-Reinet, Nieu-Bethesda is in essence completely isolated, with only two roads in and out of the village.
Nieu - Bethesda or ‘Bethesda' to the locals in the Eastern Cape, has been set very firmly on the map in recent years, largely due to the Owl House and Helen Martin's very special and unique artwork.
Today, Nieu-Bethesda is a retreat for artists, crafters and other creative spirits who have been attracted by its slow, offbeat character. Its rustic charm is also what attracts tourists to the town, and because of its isolation, it has retained a lot of its original historical integrity. Nieu Bethesda has only a couple of main streets, a few guest houses, restaurants, a pub and a couple of art galleries. Locals still watch the world go by in much the same way as they did before, from their front porches over a cup of coffee.
