Welcome to Eight Bells Mountain Inn
Situated in South Africa's picturesque Garden Route, Eight Bells Mountain Inn nestles in the Ruiterbos Vally region at the foot of the Robinson Pass on the R328 between Mossel Bay and Oudtshoorn.
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 birdlife. |
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Tasty teas and lunches are served on the Garden Terrace and a good wine list complements The Oak Room’s à la carte menu for dinner.
Swimming, tennis, squash, bowls, billiards, kids play-park, playroom, horse riding, walking trails and birding are all on the estate. Your gateway to explore mountain passes and the region's many natural scenic wonders.
Click here for a 49kb .pdf history of the inn and area.. |
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Location
Located at the start of the scenic Garden Route of South Africa, Eight Bells is your gateway to explore the many wonders of the region.
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| Mossel Bay: 35km |
Oudtshoorn: 50km |
| George: 75km |
Cape Town: 425km |
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| Click on either of these 2 maps for a larger image. |
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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 sunblock 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. |
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Environment
The rural community of Ruiterbos sports a farm school, a general dealer, an art gallery cum guest lodge, and a variety of local farmers - visit www.ruiterbos.com
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, 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, Pezula, amongst others.. |
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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. |
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Eight Bells is proud to be featured in the benchmarking Portfolio Collection for the 20th consecutive year running.
The Portfolio collection benchmarks the best quality holliday accommodation in South Africa, choosing them for ambience, atmosphere and warm hospitality.
Visit www.portfoliocollection.com for more information about this quality collection. |
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