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Ambleside Country House

George - South Africa

Email Ambleside Country House Reservations: southafrica@madbookings.com

On the South coast of South Africa , as tropical as southern California or southern Spain, is an exciting land.
Green and enchanting, with many lakes, beautiful mountains and some of the finest beaches and bays to be seen anywhere. We call this special place The Garden Route of South Africa.

Holidays spent here are fascinating, relaxing and inexpensive. This lovely coast is safe, exciting and malaria-free. And it's very modern and organised.
"Remember, Ambleside Country House is the ideal (Bed and Breakfast) and Guest House on the Garden Route of South Africa, when you need accommodation, golf tours, great golf courses, whale watching, or great eco experiences like shark cage diving or ostrich riding, or caving in the Cango Caves."

Relax at sunset in The Cloisters (cocktail area in a lovely courtyard) and feed the khoi while enjoying a sundowner. Walk up the road and see the magnificent Outeniqua Mountains open out for you and watch the light change down the range as the sun heads west.
Ambleside Country House is set on a hillside, overlooking the famous Fancourt Golf Estate and is a mere 6 minute drive from the centre of George.

Ambleside Country House Accommodation

Ambleside offers 14 rooms – luxury suites, luxury and standard rooms – each with its own character and offering. Most rooms have walk-in showers and baths.
All rooms have TV, tea / coffee making facilities, firm comfortable beds for a restful night’s sleep and sundecks that open to private and peaceful surroundings, with a heated swimming pool and large grounds where you can enjoy your relaxation.
A 5-hole putting green and chipping area is available for golfers. Ambleside is famous for Ambience, lovely gardens and views and the most central position on the Garden Route.

Ambleside Country House Facilities

A top-class guest house of 14 en-suite rooms catering for parties of up to 30 persons, including Satellite TV, Internet, Fax and Office services, a heated pool, large dining room, honesty bar facility and 5 hole putting green. Situated on a hill overlooking George, the regional capital, the house is set in large gardens with tall trees and expansive views of the surrounding mountains and farm lands.

The Guest House has a 4 star grading (National Grading Council of South Africa) and offers the best in comfort and hospitality.
The Regional Airport is only 5 minutes drive & the City Centre & all modern conveniences also 5 minutes drive.
The Fancourt world-class golf resort and The Links championship golf course and restaurants are only 2 minutes away.

Big Golf news is that two wonderful Golf Estates previously not available are now fully open to visitors and at reasonable costs.
Pinnacle Point in Mossel Bay and the Ernie Els designed course at Oubaai (Old Bay) offer exceptional golf experiences and are within 30 minutes drive of Ambleside.
Ambleside is a special place to stay at the centre of a coastal area of great natural beauty. There are many fascinating things to do and see. Your stay with us will be a special pleasure.

Activities around Ambleside Country House:

Shark Cage Diving
The most exhilarating time of your life - face to face with the Great White Shark at sea in a special boat cage.
Don't miss this unforgettable trip.

Whale and Dolphin Experience
Out into the Bay to see whales and dolphins really close up. Stunning adventure.

Deep Sea fishing
The best marlin and swordfish boats anywhere.

4 Passes Mountain Tram Experience
A mountain tram journey up into the scenic Outeniqua Mountains behind George

Cango Caves Adventure
This amazing day-out includes world-famous deep caves of wonder and beauty; Camel and Ostrich rides; A Crocodile Farm; and Wild Animal adventure including cuddling live Cheetahs. Mountain passes and stunning scenery comes free.

Gold Mine Adventure
Visit a real mine, now a Museum. Lovely scenery and interesting adventure.

Steam Train Experience
Africa's last scheduled steam train rides daily along the most beautiful beach, lakes and forest journey. A wonderful day out.

Sailing Ship Museum
Visit the Dias Museum and board a full size sailing ship of 200 years ago. Fascinating museum with all exhibits detailed in English, Afrikaans and German.

The Lakes adventure
Take a large ferry boat across Lake Knysna out into the ocean through the unique Heads where lake and sea meet.

Visit an Oyster farm
Take a tractor-trailer ride up a forested Dune to a log restaurant for an unforgettable lunch.

Other activities include:
- Surfing
- River canoeing
- Abseiling
- The worlds highest Bungi jump
- Swimming off safe beaches in delightful bays
- Mountain walking
- Scuba diving
- Horse rides into forests

Browse boutique shops, bazaars & see quiet but fascinating museums. Take lake-shore bird walks (no hills), visit the Exotic Birds farm or lay by the pool at Ambleside and contemplate this incredible coast where there is so much that is new, different, and exciting.

Golf courses - this region is a golfing mecca with many fine courses within a hours drive, some only two minutes away.
Spoil yourself and play a round of golf on a championship course. Remember that our weather is suitable for golf all year round.

Some useful information:
The Garden Route is the name given to the coastal strip between the Outeniqua Mountains and the sea at the south end of South Africa.

Due to regular but moderate rainfall, the area is green and a magnificent natural garden area with deep river gorges, many lakes, and the best beaches anywhere.

Temperatures - are mainly warm, 20 to 30°C - seldom colder than 15°C even in Winter.
Nights at Ambleside in George are mild in Winter, seldom colder than 8°C or too hot at night.

Clothing should be mostly light and casual. No need for Arctic clothing here.

All Restaurants are smart-casual, no ties required. Jerseys and rain-gear should be included. Good strong footwear a must.

- Driving - We drive on the left, as in England. Distances are in Kilometres.
- Roads - are mostly tarred and in very good condition. Where dirt or gravel is listed, roads are usually very good.
- Doctors - South Africa has excellent medical facilities, and modestly priced - but take travel medical insurance if available. The country is modern and well developed in this region with all emergency services.
- Language - English is spoken everywhere, German is common at tourist venues on south coast. What ever you choose to do, on your holiday to the Garden Route, it will be a rewarding and memorable experience, so make your plans and set the dates.

Email Ambleside Country House Reservations: southafrica@madbookings.com