Accommodation in barkly east - balloch cottages, barkly east, Eastern Cape

Balloch is one of the most spectacular valleys on earth. The farm is situated in a valley in the Witteberg mountains of the Eastern Cape and majestic sandstone rock formations of unequalled splendour abound. The Willowstream on the upper reaches of the Vlooikraal river runs through the center of the property and directly in front of the cottages on offer for accommodation. The views of the cliffs and rock formations are seen from the cottages. From the main road one travels through a narrow entrance and the valley then opens up to something very unusual , quite different to any scenery one would expect to see in south Africa.

Accommodation & Facilities
We have 3 cottages available for holidays.
The Glen Shee Homestead has 5 bedrooms all twin and with two shared shower rooms. It has a large Lounge with open fire place in summer and a heater that runs 24 hours in winter. Also has a large dining room and kitchen with an aga stove which is lit in winter. The house is ideal for 2 to 3 families who enjoy sharing a holiday together.
The Glen Shee cottage has 2 bedrooms with an interleading shower room,and is ideal for a family with young children.It has an open plan lounge, dining, kitchen area and an open hearth fire place. Fits in well with the main house being right there and is often used together with the house for big group visits.
The Willowstream Cottage is further up the valley and is a stone cottage with 2 en-suite bedrooms. One room has a double bed and the other 2 singles. There is also an office type room which has an extra bed in it and the spacious lounge, dining , kitchen area also has an extra bed in it. So it sleeps 6 people provided the group are prepared to share the en-suite shower rooms. Open , covered and garage parking. Braai facilities for all cottages. Lights are electric and all heating of water and stoves in summer runs on gas.

Outdoor Facilities
Tennis court with net always up ready for play. Braai facilities at each cottage. Flyfishing on doorstep. - Rainbow and brown trout.

Sporting & Leisure Activities   
Our area hosts the Rhodes running marathon in July each year. Rhodes also host the Rhodes cycle marathon in October each year. Our immediate sport club hosts the Wartrail mountain bike challenge in December each year and the wartrail easter tennis tournament runs each year over the easter weekend.
Tiffindell Ski resort is within 40 km of our farm which makes this a n easy stay for people who would prefer the self catering and less expensive option for their skiing holiday.
Self drives are a very popular leisure activity, being easy slow drives to magnificent locations like Lundeans neck where the view into lesotho is sensational, up to Tiffindell to see what is on offer. over to rhodes to view the quaint hamlet and many others.
Otherwise there is fishing, cycling, walking hiking, mountaineering.
Some guest establishments offer shooting as an activity and quad bike riding. 

Cultural & Historical interest    
In our area San and bushman art is of great cultural importance and there are hosts of painting to view on different farms.
Historically our area is of interest in that King Moshweshwe moved his tribes and cattle through the area seeking refuge from waring parties. hence the name Wartrail which is the name of our district.