FOUNTAIN PLACE GUEST HOUSE
Type : Guest House Accommodation
Grading : Three stars : Tourism Grading Council of South Africa
AA Travel Guides - Highly Recommended
Location : McGregor
The little town of McGregor, 20 kilometres south-east of Robertson, has a Scottish flavour, lying as it does in the foothills of the Langeberg. It was first called Lady Grey when it was founded in 1861 and because of the confusion with the Eastern Cape town, in 1906 it took the name of the Dutch Reformed Church minister, Andrew McGregor, one of the Scots clergy who played such an important role in the formation of the Afrikaans church. McGregor is noted for fruit, grapes and whip handles. Nearby Boesmanskloof is a place of scenic beauty.
Description :
Recently featured in top UK travel magazine - Living Abroad - and in the March 2009 issue of Country Life (SA).
Situated in the unique village of McGregor, Fountain Place is housed in one of the oldest buildings there. Built in 1862 and classed as a National Monument, this traditionally white-washed and thatched building exudes a sense of warmth, friendship and history, along with its reed ceilings and painted bedroom floors. Tastefully decorated and furnished with many antique pieces and interesting object d'art, whilst still remaining welcoming and comfortable.
For those of you with young families, or those who simply like to “do your own thing”!!, there is a further option - two self catering cottages, situated only 5 minutes walk from the guest house. These are charming and self contained, with a relaxed and casual atmosphere. Pets are welcome and families with young children will be able to relax whilst the children have the freedom to run around.
Accommodation :
Two guest suites - Bedroom, lounge and Victorian-style shower room - Number of Guests: 4
Two guest suites comprising bedroom (queen-size or single beds) with fireplace, private lounge & Victorian-style shower room. Each bedroom looks onto the garden and each lounge has its own entrance onto the vine-covered stoep. Tea and coffee-making facilities & fridge in each private lounge.
Facilities :
Off-road parking.
DSTV in the main lounge (with a large fireplace for those chilly days).
Braai area
Internet & e-mail.
English or Continental breakfast served under the vines on the stoep, or in the guest dining area (depending on the weather and guest preference).
Accommodation :
Self-catering Cottages :
Plum Tree Cottage sleeps up to 6 people (1 double, 2 singles and 2 ‘daybeds’). Comfortably furnished open-plan lounge with large fireplace. Well-equipped kitchen/dining area. Large full bathroom (including separate shower). Attractive main bedroom with thatched open ceiling. Stoep with wonderful views and braai facilities.
Almond Cottage quaint and very rustic sleeps up to 4 people (1 double and 2 singles). Main bedroom with en suite shower and separate bathroom. Open-plan lounge with small fireplace. Cosy kitchen/dining area. Spacious stoep and built-in braai.
Bed linen provided at both cottages. Own towels required (unless pre-arranged).
Check in : After 13h00
Check out : Before 11h00
Pets and Smoking policy :
Small dogs would probably be okay, but we are not really crazy about people bringing animals on a regular basis.
No smoking in the guest suites. We provide ashtrays on the guest tables on the front stoep.
Tariff :
Tariff includes bed and breakfast.
ZAR475.00 per person, per night sharing and ZAR540 per night single occupancy.
ZAR420 mid-week rate only for per person, per night sharing
Self-catering cottages:
ZAR670.00 (2 adults); ZAR1050.00 (4 adults); ZAR780.00 (Family of 4 – 2 adults, 2 children); ZAR1140 (6 adults).
Winter special:
Book and pay for two weekend nights and we will give you a third night for free. And ......
Book a weekday night and you will receive a special rate of ZAR360 (per person sharing) and, if you book and pay for two nights, we will give you a third night free.
Payment Policy:
A 50% non-refundable deposit is payable on confirmation of the reservation and the balance is payable on arrival.
Check Availability
PLEASE NOTE tariffs reflected above are only a guideline and are subject to change without notice.
Make a booking:
Phone Bookings : 028 425 3004 or 083 662 1560 Requests are confirmed with the accommodation establishment. The reply (quote) is then forwarded to you with information on how to book the specific accommodation. Please allow up to twelve hours for a quote.
Directions on How to Get There
Take the N1 to Worcester. From there, head for Robertson. Enter Robertson on Voortrekker Street and the turning for McGregor is on the right, just opposite the Tourist Information. When you come into the village, you pass McGregor Country Cottages on your right, then soon after that you will see a sign for Fountain Place on the right hand side. Take the next right (Barry Street) directly after that, and we are at the end of Barry Street on the left.
Alternatively, take the N2 towards Caledon and take the turn-off to Stormsvlei. Then turn left at the Bonnievale Kelder and you will pass many wineries e.g. Van Loveren and Springfield. Once you go over the "red bridge", turn left towards Robertson. At the circle, take the first exit towards Robertson. You will then come to the turn-off for McGregor on your left (opposite the Robertson Tourist Information on your right). The rest of the instructions are as before.
Activities and Attractions :
Wine tasting - McGregor lies on the longest wine route in the world, with several boutique wine farms.
The biking and walking trails offer breathtaking views & bird-watching opportunities - we are surrounded by Nature Reserves and the Bosmanskloof trail to Greyton is also very popular.
4 x 4 trail (Groot Toren),
Arts and crafts (we have two art galleries and a pottery) Alternative healing (massage etc.).
There's something about the air of McGregor which instantly release stress, whilst also re-charging tired batteries. With many and varied places to satisfy your spirit and your stomach, you will never need (or want) to leave the village.
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