Bluegum Cottage at The Garlic House

Bluegum Cottage at The Garlic House The Bluegum Cottage is the B&B wing of the Garlic House owned by artist Kitty Schneider. It is a sel Large windows allow plenty of light and air into all rooms.

The Garlic House is a farm-like place for guests to come and share in this wonderful oasis in the heart of the southern Free State. The property is a peaceful and quiet place to stay and the organic garden, where a copious amount of garlic is grown, is a ramble of self-seeding plant heaven. Dinners with seasonal garden produce can be requested on the day of arrival, otherwise there are good restau

rants in town. The “Bluegum Cottage” is the accommodation wing of the Garlic House and, as the name suggests, is shaded by the 120 year old bluegum tree. The guest unit looks out over a vast farm-like garden with hardly a light to be seen at night and not being on a main road assures very little sounds of traffic can be heard. Being the only guests assures one of a peaceful and private stay. The guest unit is situated off the side of main house with it’s own private entrance. Parking is on the property and large enough for any size vehicle with a trailer and is very safe (not visible from the road). There are two bedrooms, one upstairs and one downstairs with a full bathroom on the ground floor. This unit sleeps up to five guests; two in the queen-size bed upstairs and two in the queen size (extra-length) bed downstairs. There is a large uncovered balcony attached to the upstairs room. The modern yet quirky bathroom has an open shower and a bath. The newly renovated lounge/kitchenette provides comfortable self-catering facilities and also has a single bed in it for larger families. Another single bed can be added by request. A cereal breakfast is included in the price per person per night. The furnishings are simple yet comfortable, being a combination of antique and modern. The burglar bars are custom-made and designed by Kitty Schneider, reflecting cats, birds and other bits of nature (though security is luckily not a top priority in this small town, crime being very minimal). Whatever your needs, whether an over-nighting family, a honeymoon couple looking for a romantic and private setting or an artist looking for that undisturbed yet inspiring place to work, we will do our best to give you all you need to make your stay as comfortable a possible.

27/11/2023

I've just finished renovation of my Mum's house and took the risk to make it my 2nd B&B. Its called "Kitty's Smithfield House " You'll only find it on Air B&B, Booking.com and Travelground , Lekkerslaap. Maybe the more you check it out, the sooner it will appear on Google.
Here are some photos......wish me luck

This leopard skin coat and hat are for sale.  I know its forbidden,  but they are vintage.  We inherited them.  What can...
12/10/2023

This leopard skin coat and hat are for sale. I know its forbidden, but they are vintage. We inherited them. What can we do with them? Does anyone know someone in the Zulu Royal family that might like to have them?
Please help us get these sadly beautiful things to the right place. Help please!

04/10/2023

The summer is here, 33 degrees Celsius today!!!! Come and stay you families, I sleep 6 in 2 queen beds and 2 single beds, all connected, spacious and the best quality linen. You'll have a great night's sleep on good beds. You'll be private with your own entrance and leave the premises without having to wait for me. Peaceful night under the stars.
I even cook the best spaghetti bolognese, according to my guests. Vegetarian food also available.
So peeps, come and stay ver on your way to the Eastern Cape. Best halfway place. And if you're traveling anywhere else, we're slap bang in the middle of South Africa. Definitely on your way.
Lastly you're so welcome!!!!!!!

Anyone know how to sell this harpsichord or wants to buy it. I inherited it from my mum but she's too big for my house. ...
11/06/2023

Anyone know how to sell this harpsichord or wants to buy it. I inherited it from my mum but she's too big for my house. Its a Sperrehake Passau , excellent condition.

16/10/2020

I'm so glad you're interested in my Bluegum Cottage B&B/self catering in Smithfield. Please call me for enquiries on 082 4586376. It's half way between Gauteng and Eastern Free State, perfect peaceful stop-over, and I make delicious home cooked meals.

My latest blog on my website.
23/09/2015

My latest blog on my website.

A few months ago, I was asked by friends here in Smithfield, whether I played bridge. I replied that I had learnt to play it when I was in high school (about a century ago) but hadn't played since ...

Our Platteland Preview this year's program of shows. Book accommodation now for the festival!!!
04/05/2015

Our Platteland Preview this year's program of shows. Book accommodation now for the festival!!!

Yummy bread at the Bluegum Cottage @ The Garlic House.
28/04/2015

Yummy bread at the Bluegum Cottage @ The Garlic House.

If you've been wise enough to order a dinner here at the Garlic House, you might enjoy this delicious sourdough bread I make. It is quite hilarious to create and I know it looks like a rock but the...

The new self-catering section of my B&B!
14/03/2015

The new self-catering section of my B&B!

10/03/2015

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7, Butler Street
Smithfield
9966

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