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Welcome to the
Hotel

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We look forward to welcoming you to step back into yesteryear…

About Us

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Thomas River, named in 1801, takes its name from an English deserter, Thomas Bentley. Part of Van Der Kemps missionary, Bentley was killed by a poison Bushman Arrow while crossing the river, thus duly named Thomas River.

Where are we?

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We are situated halfway between Stutterheim and Cathcart, about an hour and 20 minutes drive from East London.
If you are traveling from East London, travel straight along the N6. Travel through Stutterheim and at approximately 25km turn left at the “Old Thomas River” road sign. Travel straight on the gravel road for about 4km. The road forks, keep left, you are in the Thomas River Historical Village.

Contact Us

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Services

 

icon parking Car Parking

All car parking is out in the open and close to the various accommodation options.

 

icon laundry Onsite Restaurant

Please see the Restaurant page and note the opening times and view the current menu.

 

icon medical Medical Care

The closest Dr and Hospital is situated in Stutterheim which is 30km from the Thomas River Historical Village.

What to Expect

Self-catering houses come with bedding & towels

There are no heaters and no air-conditioning in the self-catering houses

Some bedrooms have fire places in the self-catering houses

There are braai facilities at the self-catering houses

There are basic kitchen facilities with a fridge, kettle, microwave, toaster & 2 plate gas hob

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