Visitors to Port Alfred who are looking for something really different by way of accommodation can spend time in one of Richmond House's delightful cottages. The cottages for hire, are self-catering with an option of breakfast on request. They are beautifully kitted out as our photograph showS, and exude comfort as well as charm. The tariff is R850pp per night..
The main house is off limits, but the grounds are superb. There are 3 cottages - each one far from the other in the gardens with lovely views. There is also the little museum there, which is fascinating. The house itself is full of history.
Established Circa 1840, the nearly 30 000 square metres. Richmond House property, formerly known as ‘The Castle,’ hangs tenaciously on the east face of Wesley Hill. It is an impressive estate, where yesteryear still lingers like an untouchable perfume fragrance, so familiar, yet so titillating. Situated in dense indigenous virgin bush, the historical view site property stands guard over the Kowie River mouth, where it all started with the arrival of the intrepid 1820 settlers.
e-mail: Sue Gordon at gordofam@iafrica.com
TEL: 082 4567 437
FALCON CREST S/C COTTAGES
Two charming cottages (one 2-bed and the other 1-bed, both with en-suite bathrooms) set in own grounds plus a comfy B & B. Swimming pool. One street away from Royal Port Alfred Golf Club. Close to town, beaches, shopping centres, restaurants and other entertainment amenities. Secure parking, braai area, Internet and FAX facilities. Your charming hosts are Toni and Jimmy Williams who will go out of their way to make you feel a special and most welcome guest. Stay for a day, week or long term. R550-00 to R800-00 per cottage.
e-mail: falconcrest@telkomsa.net
web: http://www.falconcrestcottages.co.za
Tel: 046 624 4444 or 083 661 5454
SHEILAN HOUSE
Elegant Sheilan House is a luxurious guest house with 4 double en-suite rooms, each overlooking the pool and entertainment area. This elegant moden guest house offers friendly hospitality, excellent location and access to the very best in local activities. At the end of the street is the entrance to Royal Port Alfred Golf Club. Secure parking, bar, Internet facilities. Sheila and Mike Beaumont are your charming hosts.
e-mail: mikeb@sheilanhouse.co.za
web: www.sheilanhouse.co.za
VILLA VISTA GUEST HOUSE
At their splendid elegant Guest House a warm welcome by Jurie & Lisa awaits you. The ambience of Villa Vista - with its five spacious en-suite bedrooms each with private entrance off the stunning balcony- reflects style & opulence as well as attention to detail. Villa Vista welcomes your wondering spirit and invites your indulgence in a symphony of sights, sounds and smells.You will enjoy the brilliant views of the Indian Ocean, unspoilt beaches, the Kowie River mouth and Royal Alfred Marina. It is your charming, friendly haven in Port Alfred where you can arrive as a guest and depart as a good friends. Co-host Lisa has had many years in catering and treats guests to a delectable dining experience.
Villa Vista has been awarded 4 Stars by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa.
E-mail: jurie@villavista.co.za Web: www.villavista.co.za TEL: 046 624 5655
GREEN FOUNTAIN FARM
This beautiful holiday spot is just 6km out of Port Alfred on the main R72 East London road. Guests are accommodated in 22 luxury, thatch-roofed chalets that are fully equipped to make guests feel at home. There is the lovely Milkshed restaurant on site, a golf-driving range, swimming pool, quad bike track and many nature trails to wander.
The resort has a beautiful, thatch-roofed Wedding Chapel. There is also a shop where one can purchase delicious farm-made cheeses, breads, jams, honey and many interesting craft items including the sought-after Nguni skins. Also on the farm property is a 5-star, 58-berth Caravan Park with thatch-roofed facilities, swimming pool and trampoline.
E-mail: info@greenfountainfarm.co.za Web: www.greenfountainfarm.co.za
VILLA MAJESTIC 
Villa Majestic - with friendly hosts Sai and Burnette Pieterse - offer you the accommodation opportunity of a lifetime. With a 180 degree sea view and close proximity to the beach, their home will become your home. The Bed and Breakfast accommodation gives you the well-deserved holiday you need. Waking up in the morning to the smell of a continental breakfast and the sound of the waves breaking in the distance, this truly could be Heaven.
Their Self Catering option allows you the freedom to prepare the most delicious meals in your own fully equipped kitchen. Or perhaps a barbeque (braai) on the deck overlooking the sea is more to your fancy. This, too, is provided with a charcoal braai facility.
E-mail: info@villamajestic.co.za Web: www.villamajestic.co.za
PORTOFINO BOUTIQUE HOTEL
Portofino Hotel is positioned overlooking the Royal Alfred Marina and the bustling small boat harbour. With breathtaking ocean views from
their deck you can sit back and relax in the warm atmosphere of this comfortable hotel. Facilities include an indoor swimming pool. You may enjoy Port Alfred’s sunny weather from the outdoor pool set in tranquil gardens. The hotel has ample safe and secure parking on site. All major credit cards accepted!
Web: www.portofinohotel.co.za
TEL: 046 b624 5941
