DescriptionSnuggled in the historic heart of Smithfield is a quaint, cosy, colourful Karoo-style guesthouse with the character and charm of 157 years of South African Platteland heritage - where the atmosphere of bygone times is strongly sensed upon entering the restored old buildings. It is ideally situated on the friendly N6 and a welcome stop from anywhere in SA. A heart- warming and refreshingly different experience awaits the traveller at Artists' Colony in Smithfield's only national monument. The Artists’ Colony B & B, run by owners Robert and Susan, snuggles into the historic heart of the little south-eastern Free State village of Smithfield. Quaint, cosy, colourful this Karoo-style guesthouse has all the character and charm of 160 years of South African Platteland heritage. Classified as a National monument, complete with its original yellow-wood ceilings, oregon floorboards, wooden door-frames and sash windows, it is a fine example of the simplicity of the typical Karoo style of the time. Number of Rooms Accommodation Five non-smoking rooms with private entrance: three queens, with en-suite bath and shower and two twins, one with en-suite bath and shower, one with en-suite shower. For your comfort, cool off in the summer heat with air conditioning and fans. Snuggle down warmly in winter with heating and electric blankets. Each room also has its own fridge, hair-dryer and tea and coffee facilities (plus home-made rusks!). RatesRoom RatesR275 to R300 per person sharing per night. Single tariffs on application. Price Includes breakfast.
DirectionsSmithfield is located 140km South of Bloemfontein on the "Friendly" N6 in the Free State Province (Central South Africa). At the corner of Voortrekker and Church streets (at Luigi's)turn left into Church street. Artists' Colony is located approximately 100m down Church street on the left-hand side. |
Robert and Susan Jewell
(051) 683 1138
(051) 683 1138
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