Glen Avon Farm

Glen Avon Farm This is the official page for Glen Avon Farm outside Somerset East in the Eastern Cape's Karoo Heartland.

In ancient times, old mapmakers supposedly drew sea monsters or dragons on uncharted parts of the world. The Latin phras...
02/09/2026

In ancient times, old mapmakers supposedly drew sea monsters or dragons on uncharted parts of the world. The Latin phrase "hic sunt dracones" (here be dragons) also sometimes appeared on some historical maps. This served as a literal or symbolic warning to sailors that no reliable information existed beyond that point, so they traveled at their own risk.

At Glen Avon, we can also say "here be dragons". Only very small ones, though.

Contact Fiona on WhatsApp at 074 342 9550
or email [email protected]
to make your booking at Glen Avon today.
Website - https://www.glenavonfarm.co.za/

In addition to the three self-guided trails on Glen Avon, visitors can hike along the river or the road to the Glen Avon...
31/08/2026

In addition to the three self-guided trails on Glen Avon, visitors can hike along the river or the road to the Glen Avon waterfall.

This waterfall, the scale of which is only appreciated from close up, has the reputation of being one of the highest drops of water on private land.

It’s at least a 10 km hike that takes you through indigenous forest into a riverine-forested valley where sneezewood and cabbage trees grow. The waterfall and the kloof have been declared the Glen Avon Falls Natural Heritage Site (No 71).

A refreshing dip in the pool below the falls awaits you at your destination.

Contact Fiona on WhatsApp at 074 342 9550
or email [email protected]
to make your booking at Glen Avon today.
Website - https://www.glenavonfarm.co.za/

Pecan Cottage is a cosy cottage that is set amongst large pecan trees and lush rolling pastures. It’s a spacious 3 bedro...
28/08/2026

Pecan Cottage is a cosy cottage that is set amongst large pecan trees and lush rolling pastures. It’s a spacious 3 bedroomed, six-person cottage that has a very cosy fireplace for chilly winter evenings. It’s got a double-bedded room, and two twin rooms, with the one twin room having an ensuite bathroom.

* Three bedrooms sleeping six.
* 2 bathrooms.
* An open plan living room.
* A fully equipped kitchen – microwave, kettle, toaster and large fridge.
* All rooms have panel heaters for winter, and fans are available on request for summer.
* There’s a sheltered stoep with a built-in braai.
* Wi-Fi
*Tea and Coffee, sugar, farm milk and home-made rusks are provided.

Contact Fiona on WhatsApp at 074 342 9550
or email [email protected]
to make your booking at Glen Avon today.
Website - https://www.glenavonfarm.co.za/

26/08/2026

Watching the Glen Avon watermill wheel turning from the top-floor window. It's amazing how all the machinery inside the mill is run by flowing water.

Want to experience our working water mill?

Contact Fiona on WhatsApp at 074 342 9550
or email [email protected]
to make your booking at Glen Avon today.
Website - https://www.glenavonfarm.co.za/

The best medicine for cold winter evenings is sitting in front of a crackling fireplace. Both Hart Cottage and Pecan Cot...
21/08/2026

The best medicine for cold winter evenings is sitting in front of a crackling fireplace. Both Hart Cottage and Pecan Cottage have fireplaces, and they are just what the doctor prescribed.

Contact Fiona on WhatsApp at 074 342 9550
or email [email protected]
to make your booking at Glen Avon today.
Website - https://www.glenavonfarm.co.za/

What do you get when you cross an angry sheep and an angry cow?An animal in a baaaaaaaaaaad mooooooooood!Contact Fiona o...
19/08/2026

What do you get when you cross an angry sheep and an angry cow?
An animal in a baaaaaaaaaaad mooooooooood!

Contact Fiona on WhatsApp at 074 342 9550
or email [email protected]
to make your booking at Glen Avon today.
Website - https://www.glenavonfarm.co.za/

17/08/2026

This isn't a recent video, but it shows the river just below the Glen Avon Waterfall flowing strongly. The difference between wet and dry times is drastic, but no matter which, the valley as you approach the waterfall is always striking.

Contact Fiona on WhatsApp at 074 342 9550
or email [email protected]
to make your booking at Glen Avon today.
Website - https://www.glenavonfarm.co.za/

We encourage our guests at Glen Avon to experience the farm as much as possible. One of the activities you can enjoy is...
14/08/2026

We encourage our guests at Glen Avon to experience the farm as much as possible. One of the activities you can enjoy is joining the staff at the byre to milk the cows first thing in the morning. Once the cows are done being milked, it's time to separate the cream from the milk, something still done manually on Glen Avon.

Contact Fiona on WhatsApp at 074 342 9550
or email [email protected]
to make your booking at Glen Avon today.
Website - https://www.glenavonfarm.co.za/

Fresh air, relaxing environment, country setting. We guarantee you'll have an amazing sleep at Glen Avon. If you do stru...
12/08/2026

Fresh air, relaxing environment, country setting. We guarantee you'll have an amazing sleep at Glen Avon. If you do struggle to fall asleep, you can always try counting sheep... or cows.

Contact Fiona on WhatsApp at 074 342 9550
or email [email protected]
to make your booking at Glen Avon today.
Website - https://www.glenavonfarm.co.za/

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Glen Avon
Somerset East
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