Avondrust is a Victorian style property right in the centre of this pretty, historic town
Avondrust is a great, owner run, Guest Lodge located in the centre of Graaff Reinet. There are 11 beautifully appointed rooms, all decorated in cottage style. Most rooms are set in the quiet and relaxing garden with a pool and distant views of the surrounding mountains.
About Avondrust’s Location
There are a number of reasonable restaurants within walking distance. Graaff-Reinet is one of the gems of the Karoo with plenty of whitewashed cape dutch houses and a beautiful church based on Salisbury Cathedral in the UK! The dramatic Valley of Desolation is a 10 minute drive and here you will get a sense of walking in the footsteps of dinosaurs. In fact you are! This region is one of the top fossil locations globaly where numerous dinosaur remains have been found. Sleepy and slightly eccentric Nieu Bethesda lies approximately 25 kms outside the town and here you can amble around and view the incredible Owl House which is literally full of strange sculpures from the life of eccentric artist Helen Martins. The village also boasts an excellent micro brewery where you can lunch on home made goats cheese and kudu salami. This is a great location for just exploring this fascinating region which is almost entirely off the international tourist route.
