Establishment Details - Avoca River Cabins
Summary:
In the beautiful citrus and rose growing area of the Sundays River Valley, 20 minutes from the Addo Elephant Park, Dave and Judy Smith welcome you to their farm. Avoca, which means ' The meeting of the waters '. Ideal for nature lovers and bird watchers.
Theme:
On this beautifull citrus farm in the Sundays River valley, Dave Judy have established self-catering accommodation. Accommodation is in riverside chalets, Mud Huts, Bush Camp cottages, and the well known Tree Tops cottage. This is a place where family can relax and children are expected to play and have fun. Honeymoon couples and find a quiet hide away. We also have small conference & wedding facilities. Breakfast & supper can be arranged in advance.
Views:
A path leads down from the lush garden to a small bush camp overlooking the river where 2 wooden cabins nestle in a sheltered clearing. Each has a private hot shower/toilet. There is a communal fully equipped 'Lapa style kitchen'. The camp leads out onto a deck that looks out over the river and mountains. A great place for sundowners.
We also have access to a private game lodge at R1320 per person for a Full day, which includes dinner, drinks & breakfast and a night & morning game drive. The wildlife includes Lions, Rhinos, Hippos, Giraffes and several Antelope.
Property Description:
The self catering accommodation is in the well known Tree House, Ethnic Mud Huts, in the wooden Bush Cabins and in the riverside Chalets. The Mud huts sleep 2 people while the Wood Cabins can sleep 4 people. The Chalets can sleep from two to six people. Avoca has the opportunity to provide accommodation for Back Packers and for people who are on holiday or the person looking for a one night stop. Honeymoon couples will find a quiet hide away. Conference & wedding facilities available! The accommodation is comfortable. We regularly have bookings for people who want self catering options. Breakfast and supper can be arranged in advance as an extra optional. There is a swimming pool, a Jungle Gym and trampoline for the children. The Orchard room is our function and conference room. It includes a big screen television where guests may watch key sports games.
Directions to Avoca River Cabins
Take the N2 north of Port Elizabeth onto the R335 through the town of Addo, then left onto the R336 for 12,5 km to Avoca B+B sign.
Unit Information - Avoca River Cabins
Bush Camp Cottage,
1
bedroom,
sleeps 4
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Overview
| A path leads down from the lush garden to a small bush camp overlooking the river where 2 wooden cottages nestle in a sheltered clearing. Each has a hot shower/toilet and share a fully equipped 'Lapa'. The camp leads out onto a deck that looks out over the river and mountains. A great place for sundowners. |
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Bed configuration
| 1 x Double bed
2 x single beds |
| Number of units | 2 |
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Gymnogene,
1
bedroom,
sleeps 3
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Overview
| A path leads down from the lush garden to a small Bush Camp. This Self-Catering unit is in a sheltered clearing. Sliding doors lead out onto the balcony that looks out over the Sundays River and mountains. This "Private accommodation" is open plan with en-suite toilet and shower. |
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Bed configuration
| 2 x single beds and couch suitable for a child |
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Mud Hut,
1
bedroom,
sleeps 2
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Overview
| Four thatch roof mud huts with outside hot shower/toilets and a equipped "Lapa" (Kitchen). They are alongside the river where there is an abundance of fish and birdlife. Scenic walks through the citrus orchards, and canoeing on the river, which is inclusive of the price. |
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Bed configuration
| Two single beds |
| Number of units | 4 |
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Riverside Chalet 3,
3
bedrooms,
sleeps 6
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Overview
| Riverside, thatched, 6-sleeper chalet with equipped kitchen, braai area, shower and toilet. There are 2 bedrooms on the ground floor and a mezzanine floor in the rafters of the chalet, accessible by ladder.
Children are most welcome |
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Bed configuration
| Single beds x 2 in each room. Two beds on the mezzanine level. |
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Riverside Chalet 4,
2
bedrooms,
sleeps 4
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Overview
| A thatched chalet with equipped kitchen, along the river. The ground floor bedroom has 2 beds. A ladder takes you up onto the mezzanine level where there are two beds. The chalet is open along the front at the height of the mezzanine level. Sleeps 4 |
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Bed configuration
| Single beds. |
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Riverside Chalets,
1
bedroom,
sleeps 5
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Overview
| Riverside thatched fully-equipped chalets along the river. Sleeps 2-5. The units are open plan with kitchen/lounge and two beds all in one. A ladder leads up into a mezzanine in the rafters of the thatch roof where we have 3 made up mattresses. |
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Bed configuration
| Two single beds & 3 made up mattresses on mezzanine level. |
| Number of units | 2 |
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The Castle,
2
bedrooms,
sleeps 5
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Overview
| This self-contained flatlet has 2 bedrooms. Private entrance, own kitchnette and private bathroom. The flat is attached to the Main house. It is a double story unit. Easy access to the Garden, trampoline and swimming pool. |
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Bed configuration
| 1 x Double & 3 x singles |
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Tracey's Room,
1
bedroom,
sleeps 2
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Overview
| This is a bedroom with twin accommodation. The room has en-suite toilet & shower. It is attached to the Main House. It has a private entrance and a small courtyard. Tea station provided! Easy access to the garden and swimming pool. |
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Bed configuration
| 2 x Single beds |
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Tree Tops,
2
bedrooms,
sleeps 6
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Overview
| Tree Tops is a 3 room self-catering cottage built on stilts. It has 2 bedrooms, each has en-suite toilet and shower. Bedroom doors lead out onto the balcony - no inter-leading doors. The unit has a kitchen & lounge area. It has a barbeque facility. This tree house is amongst the Blue Gum trees on the farm. (Sleeps 4 - 6 people) |
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Bed configuration
| Each bedroom has 2 sinlge beds. First bedroom has a fold out couch. (Sleeps 4 - 6 people) |
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Uncle Townies (en-suite bedrooms),
6
bedrooms,
sleeps 2
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Overview
| The farm house has 6 individual en-suite bedrooms. Each bedroom, with its private entrance, is sold seperately. Bedding and towels are provided. The kitchen facility and barbeque on this accommodation is communal / shared. Rooms all have overhead fans. Each bedroom is sold at R400 per night (sleeping 2). |
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Bed configuration
| Twin beds (single beds) |
| Number of units | 6 |
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Guest Reviews - Avoca River Cabins
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Tracy Wormald, 8 Apr 2011 for 1 night
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THEO ZANIBELLATO, 23 Mar 2011 for 1 night
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Bradley and Loraine Willemse, 15 Dec 2009 for 2 nights
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CJ Swart, 3 Jul 2008 for 2 nights
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