Summer Place is a spacious two-bedroom apartment in Harrismith that comfortably sleeps four guests, featuring a queen bed in the primary bedroom and two single beds in the second. The unit comes fully equipped with air-conditioning, a cosy fireplace, Wi-Fi, and a television. Guests can enjoy a separate tub and shower, a full kitchen complete with a refrigerator, stove, oven, and microwave, as well as private outdoor furniture.
Summer House offers a cosy one-bedroom retreat featuring a comfortable queen bed and a bathroom equipped with a shower and basin. The apartment includes a well-appointed kitchen featuring a stove, air fryer, oven, refrigerator, and microwave. A welcoming living area provides comfortable seating and a dining table, which transitions seamlessly to the outdoor furniture for open-air relaxation.
Both properties provide ideal self-catering accommodation in the historic town of Harrismith, serving as a perfect base for exploring the Free State. Whether you choose the larger layout of Summer Place or the streamlined comfort of Summer House, you will enjoy modern amenities, full kitchen facilities, and peaceful outdoor spaces designed for a relaxing getaway.
In-Room facilities: * Air-conditioning * Ceiling fan * Cot * Desk * Dining table * DStv/Satellite TV * Electric blanket * Fan * Garden view * Heater * Mountain view * Non-smoking * Safe * Sitting area * Streaming service(s) * TV * Wi-Fi * Bathroom amenities * Hairdryer * Towels * Coffee/tea facilities * Full kitchen * Kitchen supplies * Microwave * Oven * Refrigerator * Stove * Toaster * Garden * Outdoor dining area * Outdoor furniture
Founded in 1849 in the eastern Free State, South Africa, Harrismith is a historically significant crossroads town situated alongside the N3 highway midway between Johannesburg and Durban. Located at the base of the prominent, flat-topped Platberg Mountain, the town serves as a key gateway to the Drakensberg region and is a major agricultural hub for wool production. Beyond its role as a busy highway transit and refuelling stop, Harrismith features distinct sandstone architecture, including its 1907 National Monument Town Hall, and offers direct access to outdoor recreational activities at the nearby Platberg Nature Reserve and the expansive Sterkfontein Dam.
Attractions:
* Platberg Nature Reserve: The massive Table Mountain towering over the town, perfect for hiking, mountain biking, and seeing wildlife like eland and wildebeest.
* Sterkfontein Dam Nature Reserve: Known for its crystal-clear blue waters, ideal for windsurfing, sailing, and world-class yellowfish fly-fishing.
* The 250-Million-Year-Old Fossilised Tree: A 33-meter-long petrified tree trunk located right in the Deborah Retief Garden in the centre of town.
* Harrismith Town Hall: A beautiful national monument built in 1907 out of local sandstone and red brick.
* Harrismith Country Club: Established in 1887, this is the historic third-oldest golf club in South Africa.
* Kerkenberg: A nearby historical site featuring the rock where Piet Retief's daughter painted his name during the 1837 Voortrekker trek.
* San Bushman Paintings: Ancient rock art sites located in the sandstone caves just outside of the town.
Rooms and Units Available:
1 Bedroom Apartment
One-bedroom apartment with a queen bed, shower, and basin. Features a kitchen with a stove, air fryer, oven, refrigerator, and microwave. The living area has comfortable seating and a dining table, plus outdoor furniture.
Sleeps 2 Adults
2-Bedroom Family Apartment
Two-bedroom apartment sleeps four, with a queen and two single beds. Features a full kitchen with a refrigerator, stove, oven, a microwave, air-conditioning, a fireplace, Wi-Fi, a TV, a separate tub and shower, and outdoor furniture.
Sleeps 4 Adults
Facilities & Services available:
Children under 12 Elderly Honeymoon Couples
Laundry Service Parking (off-street - open) Wi-Fi
No Pets Allowed Families Business Travellers
Cancellation Policy:
If cancelling 14 days before arrival, forfeit 100% of the booking total. If cancelling 30 days before arrival, forfeit 100% of the deposit.
Terms and Conditions
* Check In: 14h00 to 18h00
* Late arrivals need to make prior arrangements
* Check-out: 10h00
* Please note that a Valid South African ID or Passport needs to be presented on arrival.
* No Parties allowed
* Quiet Hours from 22h00 till 08h00
* No loud music
* Only paying guests will be allowed to sleep over.
Directions:
Directions for your drive from O.R. Tambo to 37 Piet Retief Street, Harrismith. The journey is about 277 km and should take you around 3 hours and 5 minutes, depending on traffic.
Just a heads-up before you start: this route has tolls, so make sure your e-toll tag is sorted or have some card/cash handy.
Step 1: Getting out of O.R. Tambo Airport (approx. 2.4 km)
1. Start the engine and head toward the Pick up Zone Road for about 9 metres, then keep going straight onto Drop-Off Zone Road / Pick up Zone Road for another 350 metres.
2. Use the second lane from the right to turn slightly right onto To Parking Road (140 metres).
3. Follow the bend as To Parking Road turns right and becomes OR Tambo Parking (120 metres).
4. Keep left to stay on OR Tambo Parking for 110 metres, and then continue straight for another 210 metres.
5. Use any lane to turn slightly right (450 metres), and then continue onto Exit 46 following the signs for the R24/Johannesburg for about 1 km.
Step 2: The long stretch down the N3 (approx. 273 km)
6. Merge onto the R24 (this is a toll road) and stay on it for about 8.1 km.
7. Merge onto the N12/R24 for 1.0 km.
8. Use the left two lanes to take Exit 113 (heading towards the N3 South/N12) in the direction of the M2/Kimberley/Germiston/Durban (1.3 km).
9. Merge onto the N3 Eastern Bypass/N12/N3 and cruise along for 7.3 km.
10. Use the left lanes to turn slightly left to stay on the N3, following the signs for Heidelberg/Durban/N17/Springs (this is also a toll road).
11. Now, settle in! Stay on the N3 for about 254 km as you head down towards the Free State.
12. When you reach Harrismith, take the exit toward Warden Street (650 metres).
Step 3: Navigating Harrismith to your destination (approx. 2.4 km)
13. Continue onto Warden Street for about 1.5 km.
14. Turn left onto Boshoff Street / Tomi's Place (87 metres).
15. Turn right toward Garvock Street (140 metres), and then turn left onto Garvock Street itself (81 metres).
16. Turn right onto Stuart Street and drive for 400 metres.
17. Finally, turn left onto Piet Retief Street. Drive about 110 metres, and your destination (37 Piet Retief Street) will be on your right-hand side.
