Tucked into the foothills of the Amatola Mountains with sweeping views toward the Kologha Forest, this property is a rare offering: a scenic 16ha lifestyle farm and a successful, fully operational hospitality business, all in one. This is a genuine turnkey opportunity for buyers seeking to swap the city for a tranquil country lifestyle while stepping into an income-generating going concern from day one
The property is rich in birdlife – including regular visits from the endangered Cape Parrot – with lush established gardens, giant indigenous trees, and cattle grazing the surrounding fields. It is a peaceful, private and beautiful setting that has been thoughtfully developed over the years into a welcoming retreat for guests.
A working business, ready to take over.
The guest house currently operates as a graded B&B and Self-Catering establishment, holding a 3-Star “Self-Catering Exclusive” grading from the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa. The accommodation is arranged across a collection of characterful, individually themed cottages and en-suite rooms – each named for the local birdlife – allowing the property to host a wide range of guests, from couples seeking a quiet getaway to larger family and group bookings.
The business enjoys an established and diverse client base, drawing steady demand from forestry pilots, forestry staff and reps, visiting veterinarians, international holidaymakers, and families on holiday. Guests are well catered for with a private guest dining area, an accessible on-site laundry, WiFi, DSTV and braai facilities.
The homestead
At the heart of the property is the original homestead, a quaint and lovingly renovated German Settler house dating back to around 1880, set beneath a magnificent giant oak tree. Approximately 160m² in size, it comprises two bedrooms, a lounge and dining room, a separate office or study, a bathroom, a kitchen, an outdoor entertainment area, and an adjoining double garage of approximately 64m². Furniture not included.
The guest accommodation
In addition to the homestead, the property comprises a versatile portfolio of self-catering and B&B units, sleeping up to roughly 24 guests in total. These include a thatched cottage sleeping five (±99m²), a second thatched cottage sleeping four (±72m²), a two-bedroom cottage sleeping four (±75m²), and a two-bedroom timber cottage sleeping three (±55m²). There are also two adjoining self-catering rooms-en-suite, each sleeping two (±30m² each), while a further ±100m² building houses two additional rooms-en-suite together with the B&B guest dining room and the laundry. Furniture included barring a few personal items.
A sparkling swimming pool with a breathtaking view of the surrounding mountains completes the guest offering – the perfect spot to take in the area’s natural beauty.
Services & infrastructure
The guest house has been set up for reliable, largely self-sufficient country living – a major drawcard for both lifestyle buyers and continued hospitality operations. Power is anchored by a substantial 16kW solar system comprising 42 solar panels and 10 x 5kWh lithium batteries (50kWh of total storage), backed up by a 7.5kW generator on the premises, with single-phase municipal electricity also available. Water is supplied via paid-for borehole water from a local supplier, in a reliable region that receives approximately 1?000mm of average annual rainfall. Hot water is provided by gas geysers throughout.
Lifestyle, recreation & location
The guest house offers a safe, peaceful and high-quality lifestyle, ideal for both business and recreation. The surrounds are made for scenic walks, trail running and cycling, and the property lies just 5km from the Stutterheim Country Club and its golf course. It is conveniently positioned only 7km from East London (80km) and from Queenstown(106km) N6 route, placing it within comfortable reach of major centres while retaining its rural seclusion.
Set within the Amahlathi area of the Eastern Cape, this is a part of the world prized for its forests, birdlife and gentle climate – equally suited to a family lifestyle estate, a continued hospitality venture, or both.
The opportunity
Few properties combine natural beauty, established infrastructure and a proven income stream this comprehensively. Whether you are an aspiring hospitality entrepreneur, an established operator looking to expand, or a family in search of a self-sustaining country lifestyle with strong earning potential, this guest house and property delivers on every front. Ideal location for tunnel farming.
An exceptional lifestyle-and-business opportunity that must be viewed to be fully appreciated. Contact us today to arrange a private viewing.