"My footsteps know the mountain, a rhythm born from soul"
We would love to welcome you to this special place
GLENGYLE FARM
Glengyle Farm, home to the Sephton family since 1867, is nestled in a glorious valley in the spectacular Southern Drakensberg in the Wartrail farming area in the district of Barkly East, a small town in the Eastern Cape highlands (between Lady Grey and Elliott).
Scenically beautiful with its green valleys and sparkling mountain streams surrounded by the high rugged peaks of the Witteberg mountains (some of the highest in the country), snow is almost guaranteed in winter. The area offers excellent trout fishing; 4 x 4 trails over high mountain passes and challenging river crossings and adventure sports such as the increasingly popular SkyRun held in November and the Wartrail Tri-Challenge in February (www.pureadventures.co.za ). There are also some fine examples of San Art in the surrounding caves, wonderful wildflowers, bird life including the Grey Wing Franklin, Cape and Bearded vulture colonies and even the shy Rhebok may be spotted from time to time.
Glengyle is some 38 kms from Barkly East on a gravel road which is reasonably well maintained however more suited to vehicles with high clearance, especially in wet and snowy conditions.
Welcome to
Glengyle Guest Farm
Glengyle is a working farm and has two large houses, furnished and equipped comfortably for self-catering guest stays and is an idyllic spot for biking, hiking or simply relaxing under the clearest blue skies.
GLENGYLE GUEST FARM
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The farm has demarcated hiking trails for guests wanting to explore, and the rivers, caves and sandstone rock formations offer endless hours of entertainment for the whole family in the summer months. The farm and the Wartail area offer great fly fishing spots and horse riding can be arranged.
Given the farm’s distance from the closest town, we do recommend that guests plan meals and provision well for their stay! And, warm clothes are essential, as even in summer the evenings can be extremely cold.
About Us
The Old House
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The Old House
The original sandstone farmstead built in 1893 by the first Sephton' of Glengyle has a wonderful stoep overlooking sprawling lawns and glorious mountain views.
The Old House with its traditional wooden floors, large picture windows and high ceilings is charmingly decorated. It has a very spacious dining room and a large comfy lounge with
The original sandstone farmstead built in 1893 by the first Sephton' of Glengyle has a wonderful stoep overlooking sprawling lawns and glorious mountain views.
The Old House with its traditional wooden floors, large picture windows and high ceilings is charmingly decorated. It has a very spacious dining room and a large comfy lounge with a flat screen TV; both have fireplaces for cold winter nights It's large family kitchen is well equipped for self catering and leads out to a braai area. The house has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms and can sleep up to 9 guests.
The Top House
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The Old House
Surrounded by stunning gardens and landscaping, the Top House was the family home of Stan & Moira Sephton and is now available for guest stays.
The upstairs living area has a large well equipped farmhouse kitchen and pantry, a dining room and formal lounge with sweeping views down the valley, a sunroom, main bedroom, bathroom and study wi
Surrounded by stunning gardens and landscaping, the Top House was the family home of Stan & Moira Sephton and is now available for guest stays.
The upstairs living area has a large well equipped farmhouse kitchen and pantry, a dining room and formal lounge with sweeping views down the valley, a sunroom, main bedroom, bathroom and study with bunk beds for younger guests. There are 3 additional bedrooms and a bathroom (with a shower) in the downstairs section. The house can accommodate a total of 8 excluding the kids bunkbeds. There is also a rondavel with a bathroom which can be rented as part of the Top House or separately, but sharing the kitchen with the main house.
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Both houses have Wi-Fi (although mobile reception is limited to higher areas on the farm) and Netflix.
The houses are serviced daily, provided with essentials such as Coffee, Tea, Sugar, Milk, cleaning materials and fire wood to keep the houses warm in the cold winter months.