Bethelsdorp Accommodation

Eastern Cape Bethelsdorp, in the Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality of the Eastern Cape, lies just outside Port Elizabeth, and is one of the first mission stations in the Eastern Cape, making this little village of great historical value. Bethelsdorp was established in 1803 by two men, Van der Kemp and Read from the London Missionary Society, who defended the resident Khoikhoi against the Eastern Cape colonial government that thrived on their labour, but lacked the willingness to pay a fair wage.
Back then, Eastern Cape Bethelsdorp was a dusty Cape settlement described by travellers as a gloomy collection of huts with a small, thatched clay hut in the middle acting as a church. The existing Eastern Cape Van Der Kemp Memorial Church, thought to be the first congregational church in southern Africa, still houses Van der Kemp’s original Dutch Bible, believed to be the oldest in South Africa, and is protected by the National Monuments Act. This Eastern Cape heritage site sits on the Bethelsdorp market square, where the original mission bell still rests, and fronts Livingstone Cottage, where David Livingstone himself occasionally stayed. Today, Bethelsdorp is a vibrant suburb of Port Elizabeth, where many of the Van der Kemp descendants still live.
While in PE Bethelsdorp, 'take a hike' on the Van der Kemp's Kloof hiking trail that starts in Bethelsdorp, and proceeds up the kloof into the wilderness, returning along the plateau through botanically interesting grassy Fynbos, with magnificent Eastern Cape views across the Swartkops Valley and Algoa Bay.

Lying 12km South east of PE Bethelsdorp, and 10 minutes west of the 'windy city' of Port Elizabeth is Cotswold, a small leafy Eastern Cape suburb ideally situated close to Bethelsdorp and all major Port Elizabeth Area attractions. Superb Port Elizabeth Cotswold accommodation can be found at the elegantly appointed Cotswold House Bed & Breakfast, where the atmosphere is relaxed and friendly, with a 'home to home' feel coupled with outstanding service. Situated just 15 minutes from Port Elizabeth Airport, this Cotswold bed & breakfast accommodation will provide for your every need, including scrumptious breakfasts and home cooked dinners.
Just 25 minutes from Bethelsdorp you can spend the day at the very popular Eastern Cape, Port Elizabeth Blue Flag King's Beach (16 minutes from Cotswold accommodation) near the Port Elizabeth Summerstrand suburb, then 5 minutes away you'll find Humewood Beach, which is quieter, and offers lots of shade for the sun-shy visitor. While you're in the area, scuba dive on the famous Port Elizabeth Bell Buoy Reef near Humewood, which covers almost 5 acres, with depths which range from 2 - 20 meters.

If you would rather stay on dry land, Port Elizabeth offers the golf lover 3 superb18 hole golf courses to choose from near Bethelsdorp and Cotswold accommodation. Drive about 20 minutes from Bethelsdorp, and 10 minutes from Cotswold accommodation to the Port Elizabeth Golf Club, commonly known as “The Hill” - founded in 1890 this Port Elizabeth golf club is one of South Africa’s oldest, with emphasis placed on good food and entertainment, and of course golf! Walmer Country Club - 22.5km from Bethelsdorp and 16.5km from Cotswold accommodation, is the Port Elizabeth golf course which is a genuine challenge to the amateur golfer. With thick coastal bush, tree lined fairways and the notorious Port Elizabeth winds, this Eastern Cape course can be a handful to most golfers. Lying further afield about 30 minutes from Bethelsdorp, and19km from Cotswold accommodation near Port Elizabeth Summerstrand, is Humewood Golf Club, with wide and undulating fairways, fast greens and thick coastal bush, this course is a must for any golfer visiting the friendly Eastern Cape city of Port Elizabeth.

Drive 13.4km East from Bethelsdorp, and on the other side of the business hub of Newton Park you'll find Port Elizabeth, Greenacres, which is synonymous with the renowned Eastern Cape Greenacres Shopping Centre - with over 85 stores it's described as the place to ‘shop ‘till you drop’ in Port Elizabeth. Greenacres is in close proximity to Port Elizabeth beaches, the main freeway system and the Port Elizabeth Airport, and Greenacres accommodation at Hunter's Lodge Bed & Breakfast is the ideal venue for the businessman wanting clean, quiet, safe accommodation close to the Port Elizabeth business area.

In the other direction, about 14km north from Bethelsdorp near Uitenhage, you will come across Despatch, known as the 'Town of Roses' because of the many rose bushes which line the town's streets and buildings. In this very pretty Eastern Cape town, Despatch Guest Farm accommodation is at its best at Totteridge Guest Farm, where you can experience peace and relaxation away from busy city life, yet is still just a 5 minute drive to Despatch, and 20 minutes drive to Port Elizabeth Airport.

Bethelsdorp, Cotsworld, Greenacres, Despatch and the Port Elizabeth CBD, are included in the many suburbs that make up the Port Elizabeth Area, making this coastal Eastern Cape area outstanding value for money for visitors both on business and holiday. Port Elizabeth offers a diverse selection of attractions, including scenic nature trails, historic heritage, magnificent wildlife, cultural experiences and countless water sport activities. The Port Elizabeth accommodation selection is vast, and includes Port Elizabeth Bed & Breakfast accommodation, Port Elizabeth Guest Farm accommodation, Port Elizabeth Self Catering accommodation, Port Elizabeth Holiday Resort accommodation, Port Elizabeth Hotel accommodation, Port Elizabeth Private Game Reserve accommodation, and even Port Elizabeth Naturist / Nudist accommodation.

Things to do in the Bethelsdorp, Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape Area

- The unique St. Croix Motor Museum in Newton Park (20 minutes from Bethelsdorp and very close to PE Greenacres accommodation), is located in an air-plane hangar, and contains a private collection of about 80 vintage motor vehicles dating as far back as 1901.
- For art lovers, the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum located in central Port Elizabeth (19.6km from Bethelsdorp), houses collections of South African art (particularly that of the Eastern Cape), British art, international printmaking and Oriental art (including Indian miniatures and Chinese textiles).
- Enjoy thrilling entertainment at the Algoa Grand Prix Indoor Go-Kart Racing in Sydenham, Port Elizabeth which will give you that sought after adrenaline rush, and provide you with a fun filled day.
- The PE Oceanarium located in Humewood (25 minutes from Bethelsdorp) in the Port Elizabeth Area, is one of the biggest and best dolphinariums in the world, and has been a major Port Elizabeth tourist attraction for many years, enjoyed by young and old alike.
- Walk the Guinea Fowl Trail located in the Baakens River Valley in the heart of Port Elizabeth, and enjoy the wild-flowers, trees, blue water lilies and fauna such as dassies, leguaans, tortoises and lizards. This Port Elizabeth Area is also excellent for bird watching.

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