AppleBee Guest Cottages

AppleBee cottages are spacious, spotlessly clean and a comfortable 'home away from home' environment to relax or conduct your business in the student city of Grahamstown/Makhanda, situated in the Eastern Cape, South Africa. Whether you're visiting for relaxation or to attend to business matters, you'll find a peaceful and well-equipped space to unwind and focus. The location itself is ideal for those who are looking to explore the city's rich cultural heritage, attend events at the nearby university, or enjoy the local attractions. The emphasis at AppleBee Guest Cottages is on providing exceptional service, ensuring that guests feel well taken care of throughout their stay. From personalised hospitality, to attention to detail in the accommodation's setup, the team at AppleBee Guest Cottages go the extra mile to make sure every guest has a comfortable and memorable experience. There are three spacious, self-catering private cottages with their own entrances and an en-suite studio which can sleep a total of 15 guests sharing. Cottage descriptions: AppleBee Guest Cottage I - has its own private garden. The accommodation offers a separate main bedroom with a queen bed and 2nd bedroom with twin/king beds. There is a full bathroom with shower and bath. The three-quarter sleeper couch in the lounge enables a total of 5 guests sharing. It is fully self-catering. The dining table doubles up as a table to work at. It offers a 4-plate gas/electric stove, full size fridge/freezer, microwave, plenty of crockery & cutlery, etc. AppleBee Guest Cottage II - is bright and airy. It has a large bedroom with plenty of cupboard space. It is airconditioned and has a king/twin beds and a bathroom with shower. It is recently renovated, and is fully self-catering with a well-equipped kitchenette with gas hob with pots and pans, air fryer, full fridge, microwave, kettle, toaster, electric frying pan, etc. It has a dining area which doubles up as a desk in the lounge open area, with comfy lounge seating and a single bed. This units comfortably sleeps 3 guests. However, we can add an extra bed to accommodate 4 guests. AppleBee III - is a lovely sunny space full of windows. It consists of a large bedroom with garden and pool view, a king/twin beds and a full bathroom with large shower and bath. There is a single bed in the lounge open area. Please note, the lounge guest needs to pass through the main bedroom to access the en-suite bathroom. This cottage is on the front side of the main house, with its own entrance. It is fully self-catering, has a dining table, full fridge, microwave, toaster, kettle, air fryer, 2 plate gas hob with pots and pans, plenty of crockery and cutlery. This units comfortably sleeps 3 guests. However, we can add an extra bed to accommodate 4 guests. The AppleBee Annex - is a renovated room in the main house with a private entrance. This smaller room would suit the more budget friendly guest. Even though it has a queen bed in the bedroom, it is usually only available for single occupation. There is a wet-room en-suite bathroom. It has a desk, office chair, is set up for semi-self-catering with a microwave, toaster, kettle, bar fridge and air fryer. We provide teas, filter coffee, milk, rusks, a choice of cereals and a complimentary fruit bowl. If you prefer, we can supply a lovely hot breakfast in your cottage, on request.

AppleBee is conveniently situated 50m from St Andrew's Prep, 700m from SAC, DSG & to Amazwi South African Museum of Literature and 1 km from Rhodes University. Close to the Military Base, Law Courts, Kingswood College & on the Rhodes side of town.

To most South Africans, Grahamstown/Makhanda, just off the N2 between Port Elizabeth and Port Alfred, is the home of Rhodes University, and the host of one of the country's longest running and major arts festivals - the National Arts Festival. Regarded as the heart of the tourist route known as 'Frontier Country', Grahamstown, along with towns like Alicedale, Sidbury, Riebeeck East, Hogsback and Alice, is part of one of the most diverse ecological regions in South Africa, with thousands of hectares devoted to nature and game conservation, and a history seeped in forts, conflict and strife. Grahamstown lies at the intersection of four very different climatic zones and its unpredictable weather is part of the excitement of the annual arts festival, which takes place in the middle of winter and sees thousands of people bundled in coats, gloves and scarves, descend on the city, whose broad tree-lined streets, gorgeous historical buildings, museums and plethora of churches - responsible for its ‘City of Saints’ label - are a throw-back to the time when Grahamstown was the second largest city in the Cape. The National Arts Festival, which during apartheid was a hive of political and protest theatre, that never closed its doors to any race, colour, sex or creed, and imposes no censorship or artistic restraint on works presented at the festival, continues as a platform for experimentation. The Fringe still serves as a great place to spot talent as theatre is not subject to a selection committee, as is the main festival. Grahamstown/Makhanda maintains its small-town Victorian charm, its over 100 schools and university earning it a reputation as an academic city. The city is also a bird watchers delight. The Thomas Baines Nature Reserve, which lies just outside the city, and the Great Fish River Reserve, about 35 kilometres away, both provide a wide variety of bird life. The Oldenburgia hiking trail, Grahamstown's own hiking trail, is a two-day circular trail starting and ending in the city, and there are another two shorter walking trails in town - the Dassie Krantz and Gowie Kloof. Local attractions: * Blaauwkrantz Nature Reserve. * Bucklands Private Game Reserve. * Kwandwe Private Game Reserve. * Makana Botanical Gardens. * Pumba Game Reserve. * Albany Museum Complex. * Cory Library For Historical Research. * Manley Flats Community Trails. * Natural Science Museum. * Observatory Museum. * Fossil Display (The Devonian Ecosystem Project)