| |
Welcome to Eight Bells Mountain Inn |
|
| |
 |
|
| |
|
|
| |
Situated in South Africa's picturesque Garden Route, Eight Bells Mountain Inn nestles in the Ruiterbos Valley region at the foot of the Robinson Pass on the R328 between Mossel Bay and Oudtshoorn.
Established more than 80 years ago, this charming Inn is renowned for its friendly hospitality, superb service and range of recreational facilities amidst magnificent mountain scenery.
Here you can feel at home in a choice of tastefully decorated en-suite bedrooms, family units, air-conditioned log cabins and thatched rondavels set in enchanting gardens and shared by an abundance of bird life.
|
|
 |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
| |
 |
|
The Inn's proximity to the green coastal belt of the Garden Route as well as the timeless Little Karoo, allows for easy exploration of the many natural wonders, scenic mountain passes and diverse recreations offered by these regions.
Tasty teas and lunches are served on the Garden Terrace and a good wine list complements The Oak Room’s a la carte menu for dinner.
Swimming, tennis, squash, bowls, volleyball, billiards, kids play-park, playroom, horse riding, walking trails and birding are all on the 400 acre estate.
Click here for a 49kb .pdf history of the inn and area..
Click here for a video about the Inn. This may take a while, depending on your download speed. |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
| |
Please contact us regarding our current specials.
Call 044 631 0000
|
|
| |
|
|
|
| |
Weather
At Eight Bells, close to the Outeniqua mountains, the weather is influenced by the majestic mountain range, bringing misty spells. Occasional snow can dress the mountain peaks in winter creating clear, crisp days.
Lovely hot summers make sun block and hats necessary items for outdoor activities, but these inevitably give way to cool evenings - even in midsummer it is advisable to have some warmer clothing at hand.
Rain falls all year round, resulting in the vibrant greenness of the landscapes and forests and the exquisite display of fynbos flowers.
Dress sense: be prepared for variable weather. During any season, hot or cold, expect the possible opposite weather. |
|
|
| |
|
|
|
 |
| |
|
|
|
|
| |
| |
|
|
The area is known for its beautiful fynbos, and is a popular bird-watching spot, with many hiking and horse trails.
The coastal area of Mossel Bay (35km) has many holiday attractions - shopping, restaurants, sight-seeing, whale watching and entertainment.
On the other side of Robinson pass is the Little Karoo, where Oudtshoorn (50km) offers ostrich farms and the well-known Cango Caves.
Many game reserves dot the area, like Botlierskop, Nyaru Game Lodge, and others. Further afield a visit to Buffelsdrift game reserve will not go amiss.
The region is very well-known as one of the worlds best golfing destinations: Fancourt, Pinnacle Point, Oubaai, and Pezula, amongst others. |
| |
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
| |
 |
|
Grading
The Tourism Grading Council of South Africa has appointed Eight Bells a 4-Star Hotel, ensuring you of quality of service.
Read more about this grading system at www.tourismgrading.co.za.
"Apart from the five-star grading we believe the proof of a quality product lies in the number of return visitors." |
| |
|
|
|
| |
"We are proud of the fact that more than 60% of our guests are repeat visitors that have been enjoying our special brand of service and ambiance for many, many years. Some guests have been visiting Eight Bells as little children and are now returing with their grand-children."
"We are fortunate to have a very experienced staff complement that have been working at Eight Bells for many years. We are now employing the Fourth generation of a family group that has been with the Inn since its inception." |
|
 |
| |
|
|
 |
|
As longstanding members of Gartour - the Garden Route Tourism Marketing Association - we are happy to promote fellow member establishments and services throughout the Garden Route - see www.gartour.co.za |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
