About us
Situated in South Africa’s picturesque Garden Route, Eight Bells Mountain Inn nestles in the Ruiterbos Valley Region at the foot of the Robinson Pass on the R328 between Mossel Bay (35kms away) and Oudtshoorn / Route 62 (50kms away).

Innkeepers Peter and Jean Brown acquired Eight Bells 33 years ago and together with members of their family and staff, have created a charming Inn renowned for its recreational facilities and friendly hospitality amidst magnificent mountain scenery.

Eight Bells is proud to be featured in the benchmarking Portfolio Collection for the 20th consecutive year running.

The Inn’s proximity to the green coastal scenery of the Garden Route and the timeless Little Karoo and Route 62 allows for easy exploration of the natural wonders, scenic mountain passes and diverse attractions which the two regions have to offer.

Accommodation
Feel at home in a choice of tastefully decorated en suite bedrooms, family units, air-conditioned log cabins and thatched rondavels set in enchanting gardens, shared by an abundance of birdlife.

All rooms and log cabins are equipped with under-floor heating, a digital safe, direct dial telephone, hairdryer and television set with a bouquet of channels being SABC 1, 2 and 3, MNet, Super Sport, Movie Magic, BBC World and Kids Cartoons.

The Palm Court rooms have digitally remote controlled ceiling fans, the Pool Terrace and Rose Court rooms have table fans and the Swiss Village log cabins and suite are air-conditioned.

A same-day guest laundry service is also provided 365 days a year – weather permitting.

wining and Dining
Breakfast, included in the tariff, consists of a buffet of fresh fruits, cereals, ham, cheese, fruit juices, home-baked muffins and croissants as well as a cooked English breakfast with a selection of savoury mince, sautéed mushrooms, smoked bacon, sausage, roasted tomato, chicken livers and toast with honey, jam and homemade marmalade.

Mid-morning and high tea is served complimentary for guests at 11:00 and 16:00 respectively. A selection of coffees, teas, homemade tea-time treats and light snacks are available to guests throughout the day – and an a la carte menu is served from mid-day till 15:00 – served in the garden, at the pool, on the Garden Terrace or in the sunroom.

Dinner in the air-conditioned Oak Room Restaurant offers guests an a la carte menu with a good choice of dishes including local favourites – ostrich fillet, trout, Cape Malay chicken curry and seafood – the menu also includes a vegetarian and kiddies section. Our wine list has an excellent selection of Cape wines, ports and brandies.

The Bosun’s Whistle Pub opens in the evenings for resident guests.

Facilities
The main building is the hub of the hotel and houses:-

• Reception foyer and offices
• An elegant adults lounge with fire place and adjoining -
• Bosun’s Whistle Pub
• Historical billiard room – the original homestead dating back to the early 1800’s with a mini library
• Children’s playroom with TV, kids DVD’s, videos and (non-compulsory) early dinner facilities with a kiddies a la carte menu
• The Oak Room Restaurant with underfloor heating and air-conditioning adjoining the -
• Indoor sun room adjoining the -
• Outdoor Garden Terrace area where breakfast, teas, lunches and sundowners are served in fine weather.

Eight Bells is situated on a 400-acre estate. Outdoor facilities entail:-

• A bell-shaped swimming pool with a small kiddies pool, sunbeds and a thatched boma
• Two all-weather tennis courts and a practice wall
• A glass-backed squash court
• Bowling green
• The Rooster Trails – marked and colour-coded
• Mountain Bike Trails – (regret BYO – bring your own - bikes)
• Horse Trails – hour long guided outrides are conducted twice a day as well as paddock rides for beginners – weather permitting
• Children’s donkey cart rides take place once a day after breakfast
• Children’s playground
• Children’s games room with table tennis and a snooker table

Swimming towels, maps of the Rooster and Cape Nature Conservation Trails, horse riding hats and equipment for the different sports facilities are available from the hotel’s reception.

Adjoining Eight Bells property and linked from the red Rooster Trail is the Cape Nature Conservation’s (CNC) Ruiterbos Forest Trail and further up the Robinson Pass are the CNC Kouma and Attaquas Hiking Trails – the latter recommended for experienced hikers only.

Furthermore, quad-bike, mountain bike, 4 x 4 trails and other hiking trails are located in proximity to Eight Bells – visit www.ruiterbos.com for more information. Please note: in the interest of fellow non-quad-bike-enthusiast guests, we do not permit the driving of quad bikes on the hotel’s property.

Protea and fynbos (indigenous wild flowers) are a feature during autumn, winter and early spring on the property and surrounding countryside – the abundant birdlife is a treat for birdwatchers. Books on birds, creatures and flowers are kept in the mini-library for guest’s reference

Rates

ADULT SHARING RATE: Per person, per night ~ bed and breakfast ~ including 14% VAT
FROM	15 Dec – 02 May’07	03 May – 30 Sept’07	03 May – 30 Sept’07	14 Dec’07 – 05 May '08
		Excluding Cape School Holidays & Long W.Ends	Cape School Holidays & Long W.Ends
ROSE COURT	R410.00	R330.00	R370.00	R450.00
POOL TERRACE	R420.00	R340.00	R380.00	R460.00
SWISS VILLAGE	R475.00	R380.00	R430.00	R510.00
PALM COURT	R495.00	R400.00	R450.00	R535.00
SUITE	R650.00	R520.00	R580.00	R700.00

ADULT SINGLE RATE: Per night ~ bed and breakfast ~ including 14% VAT
FROM	15 Dec – 02 May’07	03 May – 30 Sept’07	03 May – 30 Sept’07s	14 Dec’07 – 05 May '08
		Excluding Cape School Holidays & Long W.Ends	Cape School Holidays & Long W.End
ROSE COURT	R510.00	R330.00	R470.00	R550.00
POOL TERRACE	R520.00	R340.00	R480.00	R560.00
SWISS VILLAGE	R575.00	R380.00	R530.00	R610.00
PALM COURT	R595.00	R400.00	R550.00	R635.00
SUITE	R800.00	R520.00	R750.00	R850.00

TARIFF – BED AND BREAKFAST
01 October 2007 to 13 December 2007

Per Person, per night	Rose Court	Pool Terrace	Swiss Village	Palm Court	Suite
Adult	R425.00	R435.00	R490.00	R510.00	R670.00
Single	R525.00	R535.00	R590.00	R610.00	R770.00

14 December 2007 to 05 May 2008

Per Person, per night	Rose Court	Pool Terrace	Swiss Village	Palm Court	Suite
Adult	R450.00	R460.00	R510.00	R535.00	R700.00
Single	R550.00	R560.00	R610.00	R635.00	R850.00

All rates are inclusive of 14% VAT

Rates Subject to change without prior notice

Credit Cards Accepted: Master and Visa, Diners and American Express

Debit Cards Accepted: Master and Visa

Bank Cheques: only accepted by prior verification with management

CHILDREN'S RATES: Reduced rates are available for children aged between one and twelve years old inclusive

TOURISM LEVY: Is charged at 1% of the rate per night

DEPOSIT AND CANCELLATION POLICY: All reservations up to three nights require one night’s full deposit paid in advance. For longer stays: four to six nights require two night’s full deposit paid in advance; and more than six nights stay require three night’s full deposit paid in advance.

CANCELLATIONS MADE WITHIN:
- Fourteen days of arrival forfeit fifty percent of deposit paid
- Seven days of arrival forfeit one hundred percent of deposit paid