Solitude on Somerset
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- maintained grass lawn. basic ablutions
- motorcycle and bicycle campers welcome
We are located in a very peaceful and quiet area in Bathurst. A small English Village near Port Alfred. Bathurst boasts the oldest pub in South Africa, the Pig n Whistle, and the biggest pineappl5in the world.
We are 15km from Port Afred where you have pristine beaches, and a blue flag beach.
We are approximately 1.5 hours from Addo Elephant Park.
We have a well maintained garden and lawn area.
We are on Solar power and use rain water
The owners (well travelled) are onsite and have a dog and two cats
Site type
Open all year
- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
- Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
- The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
- Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Group bookings of 2 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
- Single-sex bookings of 2 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- The site only allows dogs up to 30kg.
- Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
- Guests under the age of 16 are not allowed on site.
- Bookings must not be for more than 7 consecutive nights.
- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
- Continental touring caravans (caravans built with the passenger door on the right-hand side) are not permitted.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 25 or over.
- A cable measuring at least 5 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
- Units longer than 7 metres are not allowed.
- Units heavier than 2500 kilogrammes are not allowed.
- Minimum spacing of 5 metres between pitches.
- This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
- Bookings must not consist of more than 1 different households.
- No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
- No charcoal barbecues allowed.
- No electric barbecues allowed.
- Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
- Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
- Please note that the shower facilities are unisex.
- Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
- Bookings for tents must not be for more than 5 consecutive nights.
- The charging of electric vehicles is not permitted on site.
Languages spoken
Dutch
English
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Features
Dogs allowed
Campfires allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area Soft play area TV room Take away Tennis WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Tents for hire Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Budget/backpacker Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild campingUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Shop nearbyType
Tiny (1-10 pitches)Accessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby leisure
Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Water hook-up points for tourersLocation
Solitude on Somerset
52 Somerset Crescent
Bathurst
Eastern Cape
South Africa
6166
Timezone
Africa/Johannesburg +0200 (GMT+02:00)
GPS
-33.50133°N
26.81334°W
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Local attractions
Waters Meeting Nature Reserve
The Big Pineapple
Pig n Whistle Pub
Kowie Museum
Addo Elephant Park
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Solitude on Somerset have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Solitude on Somerset dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Solitude on Somerset? Waters Meeting Nature Reserve The Big Pineapple Pig n Whistle Pub Kowie Museum Addo Elephant Park Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Solitude on Somerset?
Camping and touring Arrive: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. Please advise us on good time of your arrival, as well as departure date
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