The Green Fountain Farm Resort includes 22 up-market, self catering and fully equipped villas. Set in a park-like environment this new caravan resort also offers camping which sets itself apart from most resorts by providing private bathrooms with separate showers and baths for each of the 48 extra-large grassed stands. Two of the bathrooms have wheelchair-friendly facilities. The resort offers caravaners a large swimming pool as well as a fabulous entertainment area with lapa, table tennis and pool table. There is a lovely playground for children that offers a trampoline and large area for cricket/volleyball. The park offers excellent security with electrified fences. A special place that allows those who come here to exchange the cares of the world for the more important things in life. (Nov-15)
Contact
Address : |
Route 72, Port Alfred, Eastern Cape, South Africa |
Postal : |
P.O. Box 2709, Port Alfred, 6170, Eastern Cape, South Africa. |
Contact : |
Frieda Greyling |
Contact 2 : |
Rob Greyling |
Tel : |
+27(0)46 624 5859 |
Cell : |
+27(0)82 442 4577 |
Cell2 : |
+27(0)83 266 6981 |
Email : |
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Website : |
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Host Website : |
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Cellphone Reception : |
Good |
Directions
Green Fountain Farm Resort is situated 7km outside of Port Alfred on the R72 coastal road leading towards East London. Just 130km from East London and 150km from Port Elizabeth and 62km from Grahamstown. When traveling from Port Elizabeth, you will pass beautiful towns such as Alexandria, Bushmans River Mouth, Kenton-O-Sea and Port Alfred. When traveling from East London you will pass well know places like the Mpekweni Beach Resort, Fish River Sun Hotel & Country Club Resort and Kleinemonde, just before reaching Green Fountain 7km before Port Alfred. Should you be traveling from Grahamstown, you will drive through Bathurst, one of the local tourist attractions, where you will find the Big Pineapple and where you can visit one of the oldest hotels in the area, The Pig and Whistle Hotel, dating back to the 1800’s, before you come to Port Alfred and the R72 turn off towards East London and Green Fountain Farm Resort.
Time Information
Best Time to Visit : |
All year |
Reception Opening and Closing Times : |
Mon-Sun 08:00-17:00 |
Rates and Payment
Rates Quoted : |
Per Person or Unit |
Base Currency : |
ZAR |
Minimum Rate : |
350.00 |
Maximum Rate : |
2800.00 |
Updated for : |
2015 |
Comments : |
Children under 10 years stay for FREE. (Nov-15) |
Payment Methods Accepted : |
Cash, Cheque, Debit Card, Electronic Funds Transfer |
General Information
Nearest ATM : |
Port Alfred |
Nearest Bank : |
Port Alfred |
Tourist Organisation : |
AA |
Tourist Organisation Rating : |
3Star |
Languages spoken : |
English. Afrikaans. |
Facilities
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Accommodation (22 up-market, self catering and fully equipped villas), Supplies Shop (Farm stall), Play Park, Wedding Facilities |
Other Facilities : |
Chapel for weddings and church services. Braai & games lapa. |
Camping Facilities
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Number of Sites : |
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48 |
Price per Stand/Person : |
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ZAR195.00 - ZAR520.00 (Maximum of 6 people per stand). ZAR50.00 - ZAR60.00 per person per night for every extra guest. (Nov-15) |
Price Quoted : |
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Per Stand |
Is water available? : |
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Unknown |
Is water drinkable? : |
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Unknown |
Activities
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Golf
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More Activities : |
Waterskiing. Skydiving. Scuba diving. Dune boarding. |
Notes on Activities : |
Beach walks. (Some activities may be offered nearby). |
Travelling Information
Closest Town : |
Port Alfred |
Self Drive Access : Yes
Vehicle Type : ALL
AREA INFO:
Port Alfred and the surrounds are blessed with many wonderful beaches. A Blue Flag beach in Port Alfred called “Kelly’s Beach”. This is not just a beach, but a long stretch of sand where you can have fun in the sun. Green Fountain Farm Resort is only one or two minutes drive from Riet River. This wide and vast beach is ideal if you want to stroll, unhindered for hours on end. Just a short drive further and you are on the beach of Kleinemonde. This beach is very child friendly and also has a lovely lagoon.
For the nature lovers; only 1hr and 15min drive form Green Fountain Farm Resort is the jewel of Sanparks – The Addo Elephant Park. Although there are many elephants, this is definitely not all that you will see. It is home to the big 5 and more. It is well known for the Addo buffalo and the abundant Spek-boom makes it an ideal home for the most beautiful antelope in Africa, the Kudu. Within easy driving distance you will find many more private reserves.
As Port Alfred is only 7km and Bathurst 17km away from the resort, the resort is ideally situated for your holiday, as Port Alfred and Bathurst both have popular events such as the Kowie Boat Races; The Bathurst Show; The Ox braai, etc. as well as +_ 45 min drive from the resort is Grahamstown where the Grahamstown festival takes place every year, attracting people from all over the country. (Nov-15)
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