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Deer Cottage – #AddoAccommodation

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Deer Cottage is a quaint renovated cottage located on a farm just outside of Kirkwood. This farm cottage dates back to 1890 and is home to the resident Axis Deer and Springbuck. Steeped in the history of past Anglo-Boer conflicts, it is now a tranquil getaway for flora and fauna enthusiasts. Environmental friendly solar power and gas appliances and lighting are usedThe cottage is comfortably furnished and fully equipped for self-catering. The cottage has a large lounge area with fireplace and fully-equipped kitchen. The front of the cottage has a lovely lawn and in the back the

The cottage is comfortably furnished and fully equipped for self-catering. The cottage has a large lounge area with fireplace and fully-equipped kitchen. The front of the cottage has a lovely lawn and in the back there is a plunge pool and a jungle gym to entertain the kids. The lapa has a fireplace and a braai area outside.

Kirkwood is a quiet Citrus farming community in the heart of the beautiful Sundays River Valley, close to the town of Addo and the northern regions of the Addo Elephant Park. Nearby activities include ziplining, canoeing,4×4 quad bike trails, Daniell Wildcat sanctuary, Health spas and world class game reserves.

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Addo is synonymous with the Elephant Park held within its borders. A small town located in the Sarah Baartman region of the Eastern Cape about an hours drive away from Gqeberha. Addo has many great features to it independent of the famed and gracious elephants.

The Sundays River snakes its way through the area providing water sport opportunities, with the Zuurberg Mountains that surround Addo providing hiking and horse riding trails. The bird life here is spectacular with a good variety of birds sighted.

The neighbouring Addo Elephant National Park (as part of the South African National Parks Board) is what draws thousands of visitors from all over the world. The Park boasts as South Africa’s “Big Seven” as it now includes the Southern Right Whale and great white shark since the Park extends to the sea and nearby islands.

Addo has many historical sites which date back as far as 1829.

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