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Oban Historical Guest Farm

4.0 star property
Family-friendly bed & breakfast with free breakfast and an outdoor pool

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Classic Cabin | Living area
Oban Historical Guest Farm offers a complimentary English breakfast, an on-site restaurant with a children's menu, and an outdoor pool. Enjoy rock climbing and biking in the mountains or relax in the garden. Families love the attentive staff at this B&B.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Classic Cabin | Living area

Classic Cabin

Highlights

Patio
Yard
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room | 1 bedroom, down comforters, bed sheets

Standard Room

Highlights

Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Electric kettle
Champagne service
Daily housekeeping
Highchair
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Romantic Cabin | Living area

Romantic Cabin

Highlights

Yard
Deck/patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Maluti a Phofung, Oban Historical Guest Farm is in the mountains. Local points of interest include Thebe District Hospital, Harrismith Country Club, and Harrismith Memorial Park.
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De Beers Pass Road, Maluti a Phofung, Free State, 3372

What's nearby

  • Harrismith Country Club - 41 min drive - 28.9 miles
  • Harrismith Memorial Park - 41 min drive - 27.7 miles
  • Thebe District Hospital - 42 min drive - 27.5 miles
  • Busamed Harrismith Private Hospital - 43 min drive - 28.7 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪The Little Church Tea Gardern - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Steers - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Maharaj's Van Reenen Curries - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Milky Lane - ‬22 min drive

About this property

Oban Historical Guest Farm

Upscale family-friendly bed & breakfast in the mountains
Consider a stay at Oban Historical Guest Farm and take advantage of free English breakfast, a grocery/convenience store, and a free daily manager's reception. Active travelers can enjoy rock climbing, ecotours, and hiking/biking at this bed & breakfast. The on-site restaurant, Plaasjapie, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and kids' meals. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities such as a terrace and a garden.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Free bicycle rentals, babysitting (surcharge), and tour/ticket assistance
  • Outdoor furniture, charcoal grills, and an off-leash area
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Highchairs and children's dinnerware
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with shampoo
  • Daily housekeeping and electrical adapters/chargers

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee of ZAR 110
  • Private picnics

Restaurants on site

  • Plaasjapie
  • The Watering Hole

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Ecotours
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Mountain biking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Rock climbing
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's dinnerware
  • Children's games
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • High chair
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Pool gate

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Electrical adapters

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay free
Food and water bowls and an off-leash area are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Hosted evening meal: ZAR 110

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Oban Historical Guest Farm Bed & breakfast
Oban Historical Guest Farm Maluti a Phofung
Oban Historical Guest Farm Bed & breakfast Maluti a Phofung

Frequently asked questions

Does Oban Historical Guest Farm have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Oban Historical Guest Farm pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Oban Historical Guest Farm?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Oban Historical Guest Farm?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Oban Historical Guest Farm?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Oban Historical Guest Farm located?

Located in the mountains, this family-friendly bed & breakfast is within 25 mi (40 km) of Harrismith Memorial Park, Harrismith Country Club, and Thebe District Hospital. Busamed Harrismith Private Hospital is 24 mi (38.6 km) away.

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