Set in the picturesque Cowie Valley, Cavers Country Guest House (4 star in the Guest House category) offers guests a unique opportunity to enjoy luxurious accommodation, warm hospitality and spectacular views of the tranquil surroundings. Cavers is a fifth generation family-owned farm with one of the most beautiful gardens in South Africa, 16 km from the scenic village of Bedford. The stone double storey homestead, built in 1848, is used exclusively for guests. Cavers is a working stock farm with Merino sheep , Angora goats and a beef herd. Lambing and kidding takes place in March and August and shearing can be viewed in the original shearing shed.

From the kitchen comes fine country cuisine, candle-lit dinners are served in the dining room or a traditional barbeque around the pool under the African stars is also a favourite. English or Continental breakfasts are served on the patio or in the guest dining room.

The Bedford district is renowned as one of the premier stock farming areas in South Africa and also for abundant plains game and bird species. A garden festival is held annually during October when many of the beautiful gardens in the district are on show plus other activities which make the festival an event not to be missed.

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