Lily Guesthouse is a 10-room guesthouse providing bed and breakfast and self catering accommodation in the quiet and leafy Bayswater, a northern suburb of Bloemfontein in the Free State.

We are situated near the following:

• City centre (±10 minutes)
• Waterfront & Mimosa Mall (±15 minutes)
• Sports Stadiums (±15 minutes)
• Airport (±20 minutes)
• University of the Free State (±15 minutes)
• Wedding Venues like Somerton, Olive Ranch, Ilanga, Oubos, etc. (±5 minutes)
• Naval Hill with Statue of Nelson Mandela, Digital Planetarium and Franklin Nature Reserve (± 5 minutes)
• Orchid House (±5 minutes)
• Oliewenhuis Arts museum (±5 minutes)
• Botanical Gardens (±5 minutes)
• National Museum (±10 minutes)
• Women's Memorial (±20 minutes)
• Shopping centres like Northridge Mall, Bays Village (±5 minutes)
• Top class Restaurants and Take-away outlets (±5 minutes)
• Cinemas (±5 minutes)
• Bayswater Care (±3 minutes)
• Noorderbloem Retirement Resort (±3 minutes)
• Klipkerk (±10 minutes)
• Show grounds (±20 minutes)Schools like Bloemfontein Secondary and Primary, Brebner, Oranje Secondary and Primary & CBC

PERSONAL SERVICE

We take pride in our true hospitality and excellent personal service. We'll be glad to help with travel arrangements to and from the airport and other local destinations in Bloemfontein. We can also arrange for day tours in and around Bloemfontein.

GUESTS

We host a variety of different types of guests, ranging from business people, artisans, holidaymakers, international travellers, artists, families, sports groups and, of course, our loyal guests who return again and again.

ROOMS

We offer a choice of ten spacious en-suite rooms. Each room offers the following:

• Microwave oven
• Fridge
• DStv
• Air conditioning
• Electric blanket
• Bed linen and towels
• Kettle with necessities to make yourself some coffee, tea or rooibos
• Amenities such as soap, shower gel, shampoo and body lotion

The specifications for each of the individual rooms are:

Room 1: Double room (double bed, bath, shower)
Room 2: Twin room (two single beds, bath, shower)
Room 3: Double room (double bed, bath, shower)
Room 4: Double room (double bed, shower)
Room 5: Self-catering family room (double bed, double sleeper couch, shower, electric frying pan, crockery and cutlery for four persons)
Room 6: Self-catering family room (double bed, double sleeper couch, shower, two plate stove with small oven, crockery and cutlery for four persons)
Room 7: Self-catering double room (queen bed, shower, electric frying pan, crockery and cutlery for two persons)
Room 8: Double room (double bed, shower)
Room 9: Twin room (two single beds, shower)
Room 10: Self-catering family room (king bed, two single bunker beds, bath, shower, two plate stove with small oven, crockery and cutlery for
four persons)

All rooms may also be booked as single rooms, and family rooms may also be booked as double rooms. The king bed in room 10 can be converted to two single beds. Also the two single beds in rooms 2 and 9 can be converted to a king bed. If requested, we can provide extra beds in some of the rooms. The property is fenced in, with a devil's fork fence and a locked gate on the street front, and the undercover parking is not visible from the street, so your vehicle will be safe.

RELAXATION AREAS

Relax in the lounge, in the garden, at the braai area or on the stoep, where the sound of the fountain and the song of birds will soothe your soul.

MEALS & DRINKS

Our famous Lily farmhouse breakfast and other meals are available on request (not included in accommodation price). For people who like the smell of their own chops sizzling on the grill, we also offer braai facilities.

During December holidays, weekends and on public holidays no lunch or dinner will be served.

We offer cold drinks and water for sale.

SMOKING POLICY

No smoking is allowed inside the building. Smoking is restricted to the outdoor areas.

USEFUL INFORMATION

Tour guide
Guests can arrange a guided tour with the local tour guide, Tony Horn of Bush Junkies Safaris. Please enquire for contact details.

Cheetah Experience
Guests can enjoy a close encounter with cheetahs, leopards, lions and other members of the cat family at the Cheetah Experience. Please enquire for contact details.

Taxi services
Contact any of the following taxi services for affordable transport in and around Bloemfontein:
Bloem Taxi's - Please enquire for contact details
Pro Taxi - Please enquire for contact details
Vrystaat Taxi's - Please enquire for contact details