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Situated just 21 km from Royal Port Alfred Golf Club, Kingston Farm features accommodation in Bathurst with access to an outdoor swimming pool, a garden, as well as room service. Boasting a housekeeping service, this property also provides guests with a picnic area. There is an outdoor fireplace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking. All units come with a patio with garden views, a fully equipped kitchenette with an oven and a microwave, and a private bathroom with bath. Some units have a private entrance. At the farm stay, units include bed linen and towels. A selection of options including warm dishes, fruits and juice is available for breakfast, and breakfast in the room is also available. There is a coffee shop and bar. The farm stay has a terrace and a barbecue. 1820 Settlers Monument is 41 km from Kingston Farm, while Fish river Sun Golf Course is 45 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish

Free private parking available on-site


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
2 single beds
Bedroom 1
2 single beds
Bedroom 2
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
9.4
Location
9.1
Free WiFi
10
High score for Bathurst

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Ragini
    South Africa South Africa
    The location was private, food exceptional and hosts were best. We got more than we expected, exceptional service and homeliness beyond words. Home away from home. We would definitely come back should we have the opportunity and will refer them too
  • Meryl
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A beautiful farm with three apartments of which we stayed in one. Beautifully and thoughtfully decorated. Loved seeing the ducks and horses. The pool was most welcome especially due to the heat. Breakfast was amazing with the flexibility to...
  • Neil
    South Africa South Africa
    Friendly hosts, tranquil area, close to town, great atmosphere
  • Vuyokazi
    South Africa South Africa
    The place is better than the pictures it’s a beautiful place with nice furniture. Food was top notch we loved the place so much. Lovely hosts
  • Bradley
    South Africa South Africa
    We enjoyed an absolutely wonderful stay with two amazing hosts on this beautiful farm. We experienced a warm and friendly welcome, a full array of drinks and bites in the bar room, a delicious fine dining experience and an extremely comfortable...
  • Diane
    South Africa South Africa
    Fred and Carla are an amazing couple who make you feel like you are home. The food Carla cooks is exceptional. The farm is so quiet and relaxing. Just an outstanding place all round.
  • Sandi
    South Africa South Africa
    We loved every aspect of our stay! Our unit was spacious and had everything we needed - beautifully and elegantly decorated. The hosts were so friendly and the food was delicious! Stunning garden - tranquil and well maintained. A great choice to...
  • Anton
    South Africa South Africa
    Food was outstanding and the hosts were superb! I can recommend Kingston Farm to anybody and looking forward to our next visit.
  • Vanda
    South Africa South Africa
    the place was clean and had a nice setup the view i liked the location not in town with lots of people the breakfast in the morning nice set up and order what u like to eat
  • Beary
    South Africa South Africa
    Location was stunning, facilities were excellent and clean. Fred and his wife (Carla I believe?) were really friendly and helpful. Between the small bar and restaurant this is an excellent base to explore the area in safe and tranquil manner....

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Carla Bright

9.6
9.6
Host review score
Host review score
Carla Bright
Kingston Farm is a small farm outside of Bathurst in the Eastern Cape of South Africa. We breed and bring on Appaloosas, have a very small but exceedingly good restaurant and provide bed and breakfast accommodation for visitors to this part of the world. The restaurant first opened on April 15th 2007 and has been included in Eat Out magazine’s Top 500 restaurants for 2016 and 2015. We have also won the Culinary Challenge as part of the Bathurst Country Affair. From time to time, the restaurant hosts a wine pairing and tasting menu. We also tailor make menus for special occasions and functions as well as provide an outside catering service for weddings and parties in the vicinity. Kingston Farm was first established by Peter Vallentine of the Nottingham party of settlers in 1828. Shortly thereafter, it was transferred to Philip Tarr and was originally named Tarr Farm. This gentleman’s son, married a Miss Kingston from Kimberly and changed the farm’s name in her honour. Their son, tragically died in the Blauwkranz rail disaster of 1911.
Carla is from Fort Beaufort in the Eastern Cape and Fred is from England. We are committed to providing a personal and hospitable welcome to our guests. We live on the property with the horses and ducks.
The Village of Bathurst is quirky, artistic and thirsty. However, the farmland surrounding the area is well known for producing pineapples and good beef. Situated between the beaches of Port Alfred and the University town of Grahamstown, Kingston Farm is a quiet rural and friendly farm-stay.
Languages spoken: Afrikaans,German,English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Kingston Farm
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bath
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

View

  • Garden view

Outdoors

  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Dining table
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette

Living Area

  • Dining area

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar

Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

    Services

    • Daily housekeeping
    • Ironing service
      Additional charge
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    • Meeting/banquet facilities
      Additional charge
    • Room service

    Reception services

    • Invoice provided

    General

    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Fan
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms

    Accessibility

    • Entire unit located on ground floor

    Outdoor swimming pool
    Free!

    • Open all year

    Wellness

    • Sun loungers or beach chairs

    Languages spoken

    • Afrikaans
    • German
    • English

    House rules
    Kingston Farm takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 14:00 to 21:00
    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
    Check-out
    From 06:30 to 10:30
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children are not allowed.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

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

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Please let the property know your expected arrival time. You can use the special request box when booking or contact the property.

    If you expect to arrive outside reception opening hours, please inform the property in advance.

    Please inform Kingston Farm in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

    In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

    FAQs about Kingston Farm

    • Room options at Kingston Farm include:

      • Double
      • Twin
      • Apartment

    • Kingston Farm offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Swimming Pool

    • Check-in at Kingston Farm is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:30.

    • Kingston Farm is 2.2 miles from the centre of Bathurst. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Yes, Kingston Farm is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • The prices at Kingston Farm may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

    • Guests staying at Kingston Farm can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Full English/Irish