After seeing elephants and warthogs in the wilds of Addo Elephant National Park I just couldn’t bring myself to head into what looked like a big city to me, Port Elizabeth. So I continued west and pulled off N2 at the first sign for Seaview B&B. A very interesting old house that’s been used as a B&B in the same family over 50 years.
My room was around back to the right. Very private with a place to park the car. My host and hostess let me use their computer and get online to check in at home.
There is a swimming pool in the yard and a huge tent was still erected from their son’s wedding a few days before. The bride and groom were married under this huge and ancient fig tree.
Breakfast was served in a separate building (pink building to right in first photo) used for banquets and Sunday brunch for the public. I got private service for a breakfast way to big for me to finish. My host has a big greenhouse where he grows greens, tomatoes, strawberries and other vegetables used in their restaurant. He also makes compost and raises worms. I got the royal tour and was so engrossed forgot to take photos. I hate when that happens.
From here I continued west in the Eastern Cape to Storms River along the coast.
Wow Gaelyn, I think we need to check out that B&B when next we are in the Cape. I love that it's been in the family for 50 years. And that GLORIOUS fig tree. I have just planted a fig tree (about 1/2 metre high) on John's land – will I post about this tree in say, ten years. (mmm?) Great post. (((hugs))) Jo
We always try to stay in family run B&B's, like the beauty we found in Taos last year. I just find them more welcoming and comfortable in general. Love that tree, what a great place to marry.
I've never stayed at a B&B, but after reading your post, I might be willing to give it a go.
Sounds like a good place to stay but I have friends with a B & B near to PE. Diane
Looks like you had the royal treatment, Gaelyn! Sometimes it's good just to make memories and not record them! (Though it always bums me when I don't get a pic!)
I think it would be nice to stay in a B&B. I never have. I guess I need to expand my horizons. MB
I love bed and breakfast places. Last time I really did that was in Ireland…in May….and I was cold, but it was still fun!
What a lovely place!!
South Africa has so many very good B&B's with caring hosts that will go out of their way to make one's stay as comfortable and enjoyable as possible.
I'm with you. B&B's are the only way to go – so interesting and a true slice of life. Sometimes memories are all that's necessary – thanks for sharing yours!
cool! What a fun spot to get to stay, I love places like that . Sounds like the people were great and the place had a lot of character. The Fig tree is huge! awesome!
They let you use their computer? That was very nice of them. I feel so unconnected when I can't go online.
What a beautiful spot for a wedding. This looks like a cozy, friendly B&B.