28/11/2022
When next you visit the , why not book your accommodation at .
Situated in the Gamtoos Valley in the beautiful village of Patensie, our location is ideal for businessmen, being within a minute or two of all businesses.
, known as the fruit basket of the Eastern Cape, is the Eastern Gateway to the magnificent and undisturbed Baviaanskloof Mega Reserve, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Gamtoos B&B is ideally located for day trips, being within one hour's drive of Port Elizabeth and less to Jeffrey's Bay, St Francis Bay, Cape St Francis and Port St Francis.
Plettenberg Bay, the Garden Route, Tsitsikamma, the Langkloof and Addo are all within two hour’s drive.
Oudtshoorn, George and Knysna are only three hours away. Willowmore, via the Baviaanskloof, takes between five and six hours depending on how often one stops.
We can cater for tour groups of up to 15 in combination with neighbouring accommodation establishments.
Gamtoos B&B offers tranquillity, peace and hospitality at a reasonable price as well as braai facilities, safe parking, a swimming pool and privacy. Some of our rooms are air-conditioned.
The atmosphere and feeling that one experiences when interacting with the local people is part of the enchantment of the Gamtoos Valley.
The Valley is home to a variety of attractions, restaurants, and nature-based activities such as golf, hiking, guided nature walks, mountain biking, 4x4 routes, kayaking, fishing, guided or self-drive game drives, and bird watching.
To name but a few attractions in the area: , the first double arched dam built in South Africa; a natural enon conglomerate formation called profile; a tree with a very interesting story as to how it found its place in Patensie; and the natural “eye” in the mountain, called , a popular mountaineering experience located just outside Hankey above the historical which has a rich history regarding irrigation in the valley. For those interested in history there is an Relics Museum at Mount Ingwe in the Elandsriver.
Agri-tourism experiences include tastings & tastings at Pabala Private Nature Reserve and pick-your-own from September to December at Mooihoek Strawberry Farm & Berry Barn.
At Suurvelder, situated on the outskirts of Patensie, visitors can enjoy the peacefulness of the country side whilst strolling through the well-kept that offers indigenous plants, trees, shrubs and fruit trees for sale. operates from Monday to Saturday and visitors can spoil themselves with dinner specials on offer whether it be a Tuesday Burger & Chips, Wednesday Pizza & Windhoek Draught, Thursday Full Rib & Chips or a Friday 500g T-bone, chips & salad!
