Beacon Vlei

B&B venue offering standard accommodation

The farm Beacon Vlei, situated centrally on the famed Midlands Meander boasts one of the largest private lakes in the area (55 acres) affording vistas of water and spectacularly beautiful countryside. Excellent birding, trout and bass fishing! Two charming dwellings exist on the farm, The Boat-House and The Manor-House. Both homes are elegantly, appropriately and comfortably furnished. The farm is a fisherman, hiker and a bird-watchers' paradise, and is a pleasant 10 minute walk (2 minute drive) from the beautiful and famous Michaelhouse school.

Recreation

The management of Beacon Vlei is dedicated not only to providing its guests with a relaxing and therapeutic stay in its beautiful tranquil surroundings, but also to providing the more adventurous with challenging and fun activities, such as fishing, canopying, mountain biking, horse riding, hiking, hot air ballooning, paragliding and fixed-wing gliding. The farms managers are very keen adventurers themselves. Beacon Vlei will arrange bookings for all these and other activities in the region as well as advise on the myriad of art and craft shops to be found on the Midlands Meander. Many restaurants exist in the area and Beacon Vlei can make these booking as well.

Wildlife

Depending on the season Duiker, Reedbuck and Waterbuck are sighted. Fishermen have reported that while fishing they have come into close contact with the resident otters. Some of the more interesting bird species that have been spotted are the Paradise Fly Catchers, Blue and Crested Cranes, African Fish Eagle, Crowned Eagle, Marsh Harrier, Black Eagle, Malachite Kingfisher, Giant Kingfisher, Pied Kingfisher, Gymnogene, Golden Oriole and Olive Woodpecker.

Accommodation

The Boat House, which is situated 20m from the lakes' edge, is a charming thatched home, consisting of 1 bedroom en-suite with its own bathroom, a very large living room with a bunk alcove which sleeps an additional 2 people. There is a second bathroom and a fully equipped kitchen.

The Manor House is a large elegant and comfortable home which has 4 en-suite double bedrooms and bathrooms which are used as B&B rooms. All the rooms command sweeping views of the lake and surrounding countryside. Breakfast is served in an elegant dining room which in winter is warmed by a roaring fire.

Tea and coffee facilities are provided in each room and guests have full use of the spacious reception rooms in the house. On request and at no extra charge TV (DSTV) can be provided in each room. DVD's can also be hired.

All guests have full use of the lake and available boats and may fish at no charge. Braai facilities are available.