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At River and Ridge, we take pride in offering a homely stay with thoroughly planned comforts and a personalised service. We look forward to welcoming you and making you feel right at home in Cradock.

Our rooms are specifically planned for comfort and the best user experience. We pride ourselves on the small but very important conveniences - including Wi-Fi, secure on-site parking, daily room servicing, tea and coffee facilities, microwave, fridge, cutlery and crockery. Oesland family cottage offers a full self-catering kitchen with stove/oven, fridge, microwave, and coffee facilities.

A Family of 5 can comfortably be accommodated. Breakfast and selected extra services can be arranged by prior booking, and we are happy to assist with local information and recommendations.

At River and Ridge, we are all about simple comfort, personal service and making you feel at home in Cradock.

Area Info:

Lying on the banks of the Great Fish River, a serene but typical Karoo farming town. Cradock is regarded today as the capital of the Karoo Heartland and is renowned for its production of some of the best wool and mohair in the country. Cradock is probably best known for its natural sulphur spring, now the source of the town’s modern spa that draws people from all over the country to experience both its open-air and indoor heated pools. The town’s streets are lined with Ilex Oak Trees, particularly on Dundas Street, where they have been declared a national monument. The Old Water Mill, completely restored, is worth a visit; and the Great Fish River Museum - housed in the converted second Dutch Reformed church - conveys what it was like to live as a settler after 1806, during the second British occupation of the Cape.

Attractions:

* Great Fish River Museum
* Commando Drift Nature Reserve
* Cradock Four Memorial
* Mountain Zebra National Park
* Mountain Zebra Wilderness Corridor
* Scar of Grootkloof
* Daggaboer Farm Stall
* Impofu Hiking Trail

Rooms and Units Available:

Aalwyn - Family Room
Perfect for families, this deluxe room features a queen and a bunk bed, plus an en-suite with a shower and bath. Enjoy comforts like a bar fridge, microwave, tea/coffee facilities, a dedicated desk, and complimentary Wi-Fi to keep everyone connected.
Sleeps 4 Adults

Die Oewer - Double Room
Rest easy in a comfortable queen-size bed with your own en-suite bathroom (featuring a shower, toilet, and basin). The room is fully equipped for your stay with a dedicated workspace, a bar fridge, a microwave, and tea and coffee facilities.
Sleeps 2 Adults

Dryfhout - Twin Room
Perfect for friends or family, this room offers two comfortable single beds and its own en-suite bathroom (complete with a shower, toilet, and basin). Enjoy modern comforts during your stay, including free Wi-Fi, a bar fridge, and a microwave.
Sleeps 2 Adults

Oesland - Self-Catering Cottage
This self-catering cottage accommodates up to five guests, featuring a queen bed, a bunk bed, and a sofa bed. The private bathroom is equipped with a shower. Guests can enjoy a fully equipped kitchen complete with a fridge, stove, oven, and microwave.
Sleeps 5 Adults

Spoelklippies - Family Room
Perfect for families, this room features a queen and a bunk bed, plus a bathroom with a shower and bath. Enjoy home comforts like a bar fridge, microwave, tea/coffee facilities, a dedicated desk, and complimentary Wi-Fi.
Sleeps 4 Adults

Visarend - Family Room
This spacious family room features a queen bed, a bunk bed and an en-suite with both a shower and bath. Enjoy conveniences like a microwave, bar fridge, tea/coffee facilities, and a dedicated desk, along with complimentary Wi-Fi to keep you connected.
Sleeps 4 Adults

Facilities & Services available:

Babies
Children under 12
Self-Braai / Barbecue
Garden
Parking (off-street - open)
Wi-Fi
English
No Pets Allowed
Nature
Golfing
Hiking
Birdwatching
Historic Sites

Cancellation Policy:

-  If cancelling 7 days before arrival, forfeit 100% of the booking total.
-  If cancelling 14 days before arrival, forfeit 100% of the deposit.
-  If cancelling 21 days before arrival, forfeit 50% of the deposit.
-  If cancelling 30 days before arrival, forfeit 25% of the deposit.

Terms and Conditions

* Guests are kindly asked to respect the property, other guests and the peaceful surroundings.
* Check-in arrangements must be confirmed before arrival. Guests should use the main entrance and phone on arrival, if needed.
* No smoking is allowed inside the rooms or the cottage. Please use designated outdoor areas only.
* No parties, loud music or disruptive behaviour are allowed.
* Quiet hours apply from 22h00.
* Only booked guests are allowed to stay overnight. Visitors must be arranged with management beforehand.
* Please take care of the furniture, linen, towels and all items provided in the accommodation.
* Pets are not allowed, unless arranged and approved in advance.
* Guests must lock their rooms/cottage when leaving the property and ensure that gates are closed behind them.
* Breakfast, meals and other extras must be arranged separately in advance.

Directions:

From Chief Dawid Sturrman International Airport: 1. Head north on Airport West Road (49 m), and at the roundabout, turn right onto Allister Miller Drive (1.4 km). 2. Turn left onto Forest Hill N/B Road (850 m), then use the left lane to turn right onto Walmer Boulevard (M9) for 600 m. 3. Use the left two lanes to turn left onto the M4 north (6.8 km), then use the right two lanes at exit 751B to merge onto the N2 toward Grahamstown/Makhanda (45.5 km). 4. Keep straight on the N2 for 450 m, then transition smoothly onto the N10. Settle in for a long, beautiful drive of 195 km through the Karoo landscape. 5.As you drive into town, continue straight onto Hospitaal Street for 900 m. 6. Turn left onto Queen Street (150 m), then turn right onto College Street. 7. 1 College Street will be about 280 meters ahead on your left-hand side.

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Children Policy


Children of all ages are welcome.

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  • Accommodation Type: Guesthouse and Self-Catering
  • Malaria Area: No
  • Sleeps: 21
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM
    Check-out: 10:00 AM