AVOCA FARM COTTAGE
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Avoca is a cosy two-bedroomed self-catering cottage - ideal for families and groups of friends who want to relax and enjoy Wild Mountain Country on a tranquil working farm.

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The ancestors of today's owners were responsible for surveying the entire district in 1861 and given the choice of any location they decided that this was the loveliest of them all. As you look at the stunning views you can understand why - Avoca and Snowdon peaks tower overhead and waterfalls cascade down into valley streams. The farm is still owned by the same family as those early settlers and today they breed magnificent Sussex cattle and huge numbers of sheep - famed for their high quality Merino wool.
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 Avoca Cottage's facilities include:

  • Two triple rooms, each with a king-sized double and single bed. 
  • Fully equipped kitchen with gas stove, large fridge/freezer and microwave
  • Lounge with open fireplace
  • Private gardens and braai area
  • Use of tennis court & trampoline
  • DSTV in lounge and master bedroom
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Wild Mountain Adventures offers you a wide range of activities for you to enjoy in these beautiful Drakensberg mountains including hiking trails, horse riding, river rafting, mountain bike hire, tubing, 4x4 trails, scenic drives, birding and rock art tours. You can enjoy a picnic by the river with a swim in a crystal clear mountain rock pool. We can even design your own fully-catered activity holiday or adventure trail. More about Drakensberg activities.

 
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Contact us for rates and availability

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Link to local information and things to do around Barkly East and Rhodes

 

 

DIRECTIONS TO AVOCA FARM COTTAGE

 

GPS:   S 30 45 214     E 27 32 518

From Barkly East take the R58 towards Aliwal North. After 3kms turn right (signed New England & Tiffindell). Follow this road for approx 9kms crossing the Kraai River at Loch Bridge (National Monument). You might want to pause at the layby further up this cutting to take in the scenic views including the famous Barkly Railway Reverses (only 3 of their kind in the world).

At the T junction turn right (signed Wartrail/Tiffindell) and follow this road for 16kms.

At the T junction turn left (signed New England) and follow this road for 8kms.

Avoca Farm Drive is on the right hand side (signed Avoca & Snowdon).

Continue 4kms to the end of the driveway (passing by Millard Farm after 3.5kms) to reach the cottage.