The Historic Pig and Whistle Inn

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Scored 8.4
Rated very good

Staff

9.2

About this property

Historic Setting: The Historic Pig and Whistle Inn in Bathurst offers a unique stay within a historic building. Guests can enjoy a beautiful garden, terrace, and a year-round outdoor swimming pool. Comfortable Accommodations: The guest house features family rooms with private bathrooms, including a plunge pool. Free WiFi is available throughout the property, ensuring connectivity for all visitors. Dining Experience: The on-site restaurant serves a variety of cuisines, including steakhouse, local, international, and barbecue grill. Live music enhances the dining experience, catering to diverse preferences. Local Attractions: St John's Anglican Church Bathurst is a 7-minute walk away, while Kowie Nature Reserve lies 14 km from the property. Other nearby points of interest include Royal Port Alfred Golf Club (17 km) and Dias Cross Memorial (48 km).

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

  • Free parking available on-site

Availability

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1 extra-large double bed
2 single beds
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1 double bed
2 single beds
2 single beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

Patrick
South Africa South Africa
“What a marvelous piece of history! The furniture in the rooms and around the inn are from a bygone era, truly classic! Very friendly staff, and the owner shared some great history about bathurst and the Pig. The restaurant opens from 18h00-20h30,...”
Emma
South Africa South Africa
“It was so quaint and full with history. Quite literally the corner stone of the local town! The owner was so hospitable and the staff were very friendly. The breakfast was very reasonable and delicious.”
Marlene
South Africa South Africa
“Loved the location, close to everything, lovely pub and food was great, clean linen, bathrooms clean as well as the rooms”
Gill
South Africa South Africa
“Friendly but discrete service. Comfortable and clean venue.”
Mathew
Ireland Ireland
“It’s was a no frills stay, but it felt like home. All the staff were very friendly and accommodating. The food was good and well priced. The pub had nice beer on tap.”
Michelle
South Africa South Africa
“Lucille went out of her way to arrange dinner for us on Sunday night. The dinner and breakfast were superb. Lovely cosy pub with fire kept us warm on a cold night. The staff were exceptionally friendly.”
Nomzamo
South Africa South Africa
“The peaceful and quiet historical building. The people, the culture... People are so friendly. We loved the rustic feel of it. The food is divine, makes you feel like home. Definitely coming back.”
Noeleen
South Africa South Africa
“The quaint hotel with it's historic past and antique furniture was just up my alley. The friendliness of staff and patrons was wonderful. Really enjoyed our meals. The calamari was the best I've ever had. Sitting outside on the sidewalk, having a...”
Andrea
South Africa South Africa
“The Inn is very special in its authenticity, we coincidentally were there for steak night, which I can highly recommend.”
Cameron
South Africa South Africa
“Nestled in the heart of a quaint village, the Historic Pig and Whistle charms visitors with its rich heritage and cozy ambiance. From its creaking floorboards to its crackling fireplace, every corner tells a story of a time gone bye. Our stay at...”

Managed by Gavin & Lucille Came

Company review score: 9.2Based on 130 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property information

The Historic Pig and Whistle Inn has been providing hospitality to local and international travellers for almost 200 years, and is home to the oldest continuously licensed pub in the country. An atmosphere of heartfelt hospitality permeates the pub, accommodation and restaurant, as does a sense of the original 1820 settler history. The 10 guest rooms have an authentic old English feel, and are all furnished with antique furniture in keeping with the atmosphere of a country inn and its status as a national monument, along with modern Sealy Posturepedic beds and new percale linen. Of the 10 rooms, four are en-suite, and six are the original 1830s rooms with shared bathroom facilities. If the age and history of the hotel give you a thrill, ask to stay in room five or room six, both of which were originally the top storey bedrooms of Thomas Hartley's personal home, built in 1821.

Neighbourhood information

Whether you are interested in finding out more about your own heritage, or are curious about the rich history of our rainbow nation, the frontier town of Bathurst is a fascinating place. The area around the Historic Pig and Whistle Inn is full of interesting things to see and do. It is home to over 8 Historic Monuments and other nearby attractions which include: •many national monuments •the Bathurst Agricultural Museum •art galleries •gift and memorabilia shops •restaurants •the Bathurst nursery and tea garden •the Waters Meeting national park • Blue Flag beaches Thanks to careful preservation of national heritage and respect for history, the town still looks much like it would have in the 1820s and is reminiscent of a quaint English village. The surrounding natural landscape is almost completely untainted, and is very similar to the land that the brave and desperate 1820 settlers would have arrived in.

Languages spoken

Afrikaans,German,English,Xhosa

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Pig and Whistle Restaurant
  • Cuisine
    Steakhouse • Local • International • Grill/BBQ
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian

Facilities of The Historic Pig and Whistle Inn

Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar

House rules

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Check-in
From 14:00 to 19:00
Check-out
From 08:30 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 1 year
Cot upon request
Free
2 years
Cot upon request
Free
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 180 per child, per night
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 180 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

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No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.