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Kingston Farm in Bathurst provides accommodations with a garden, a terrace, and barbecue facilities. Guests can enjoy access to a picnic area and to a year-round outdoor pool. There's an outdoor fireplace and guests can access free Wifi and free private parking. All units come with a patio with garden views, a fully equipped kitchenette with an oven and a microwave, and a private bathroom with bath. At the farm stay, units include bed linen and towels. A selection of options including warm dishes, fruit, and juice are available for breakfast, and breakfast in the room is also available. There is a coffee shop and bar. Royal Port Alfred Golf Club is 13 miles from the farm stay, while 1820 Settlers Monument is 25 miles from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish

Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
2 twin beds
Bedroom 1
2 twin beds
Bedroom 2
1 king bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
9.5
Location
9.2
Free Wifi
10
High score for Bathurst
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Yvonne
    South Africa South Africa
    We really enjoyed our nice room with en-suite bathroom and a little kitchen. The room was spotless, the bed was very comfortable. The breakfast was delicious. The garden with the goats, ducks and the horses was really beautiful.
  • Vuyokazi
    South Africa South Africa
    The place is better than the pictures it’s a beautiful place with nice furniture. Food was top notch we loved the place so much. Lovely hosts
  • Bradley
    South Africa South Africa
    We enjoyed an absolutely wonderful stay with two amazing hosts on this beautiful farm. We experienced a warm and friendly welcome, a full array of drinks and bites in the bar room, a delicious fine dining experience and an extremely comfortable...
  • Diane
    South Africa South Africa
    Fred and Carla are an amazing couple who make you feel like you are home. The food Carla cooks is exceptional. The farm is so quiet and relaxing. Just an outstanding place all round.
  • Sandi
    South Africa South Africa
    We loved every aspect of our stay! Our unit was spacious and had everything we needed - beautifully and elegantly decorated. The hosts were so friendly and the food was delicious! Stunning garden - tranquil and well maintained. A great choice to...
  • Anton
    South Africa South Africa
    Food was outstanding and the hosts were superb! I can recommend Kingston Farm to anybody and looking forward to our next visit.
  • Vanda
    South Africa South Africa
    the place was clean and had a nice setup the view i liked the location not in town with lots of people the breakfast in the morning nice set up and order what u like to eat
  • Beary
    South Africa South Africa
    Location was stunning, facilities were excellent and clean. Fred and his wife (Carla I believe?) were really friendly and helpful. Between the small bar and restaurant this is an excellent base to explore the area in safe and tranquil manner....
  • David
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location, really wonderful food and Fred and Carla were really friendly, welcoming hosts,
  • Charlotte
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    This stay was fantastic. Warm and friendly hosts. Drinks served in the garden next to the pool (a bar available if you prefer). Amazing food from Carla - daily menu from local produce was exceptional (booking essential). We loved it all so...

Hosted by Carla Bright

9.7
9.7
Host Review Score
Host Review Score
Carla Bright
Kingston Farm is a small farm outside of Bathurst in the Eastern Cape of South Africa. We breed and bring on Appaloosas, have a very small but exceedingly good restaurant and provide bed and breakfast accommodation for visitors to this part of the world. The restaurant first opened on April 15th 2007 and has been included in Eat Out magazine’s Top 500 restaurants for 2016 and 2015. We have also won the Culinary Challenge as part of the Bathurst Country Affair. From time to time, the restaurant hosts a wine pairing and tasting menu. We also tailor make menus for special occasions and functions as well as provide an outside catering service for weddings and parties in the vicinity. Kingston Farm was first established by Peter Vallentine of the Nottingham party of settlers in 1828. Shortly thereafter, it was transferred to Philip Tarr and was originally named Tarr Farm. This gentleman’s son, married a Miss Kingston from Kimberly and changed the farm’s name in her honour. Their son, tragically died in the Blauwkranz rail disaster of 1911.
Carla is from Fort Beaufort in the Eastern Cape and Fred is from England. We are committed to providing a personal and hospitable welcome to our guests. We live on the property with the horses and ducks.
The Village of Bathurst is quirky, artistic and thirsty. However, the farmland surrounding the area is well known for producing pineapples and good beef. Situated between the beaches of Port Alfred and the University town of Grahamstown, Kingston Farm is a quiet rural and friendly farm-stay.
Languages spoken: Afrikaans,German,English

Area info

Amenities of Kingston Farm
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathtub
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet

View

  • Garden view

Outdoors

  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Dining table
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette

Living Area

  • Dining area

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar

Internet
Wifi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

    Services

    • Daily housekeeping
    • Ironing service
      Additional charge
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    • Meeting/Banquet facilities
      Additional charge
    • Room service

    Front Desk Services

    • Invoice provided

    General

    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Fan
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms

    Accessibility

    • Entire unit located on ground floor

    Outdoor swimming pool
    Free!

    • Open all year

    Spa

    • Beach chairs/Loungers

    Languages Spoken

    • Afrikaans
    • German
    • English

    House rules
    Kingston Farm takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM
    You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
    Check-out
    From 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children not allowed.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There's no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Accepted payment methods
    VisaMastercardMaestroCash
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Please let the property know your expected arrival time. You can use the special request box when booking or contact the property.

    If you expect to arrive outside reception opening hours, please inform the property in advance.

    Please inform Kingston Farm of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

    In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

    FAQs about Kingston Farm

    • Room options at Kingston Farm include:

      • Double
      • Twin
      • Apartment

    • Guests staying at Kingston Farm can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Full English/Irish

    • Kingston Farm offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Swimming pool

    • Kingston Farm is 2.2 miles from the center of Bathurst. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Yes, Kingston Farm is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Check-in at Kingston Farm is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.

    • The prices at Kingston Farm may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.