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Old Thomas River Village
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Whatever your mode of travel…. this is the place to unravel. When visiting the Thomas River Historical Village step back in time and enjoy a slower pace while visiting our museums and Ramble Restaurant.
For current accommodation rates or reservations please telephone:
045 843 1504
or
082 659 8103
082 659 8103
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A variety of accommodation is available within the Thomas River Historical Village.
We have two self-catering cottages situated next to each other and with a view over the village.
The Station Master’s House has 4 rooms with a capacity for 14 people.
Station Forman’s House has 3 rooms with a capacity for 12 people.
The Post Office offers rustic accommodation consisting of an open plan room with 16 beds in single and double triple story bunks and an en-suite shower room. The Post Office has basic kitchen facilities and a fridge.
Situated near our Motor Museum, we are currently building five bedrooms each with a double bed and en-suite shower room.
We have caravan and tenting sites available with and without electricity and two ablution blocks.
Welcome to the Hotel
We look forward to welcoming you to step back into yesteryear…
About Us
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?
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.
