Visitors accommodation at Settlers Park

A home away from home

We understand how much having friends and family visit means to you. Which is why we provide comfortable accommodation through the Trust Cottages so that they can be close to you.

There are two self-catering cottages and two bedsits available.

They are conveniently located near the Hibiscus Room restaurant and in close proximity to the Care Centre. This allows visitors easy access to parents who are receiving round the clock care. The cottages also provide holiday accommodation if there is not enough space available in residents’ own homes.

Each is comfortably appointed so that visitors can enjoy their stay with us.

Sunbird Cottage

2 bedrooms
1 bathroom
Sleeps 4

Oriole Cottage

2 bedrooms
1 bathroom
Sleeps 4

Mannikin Bedsit

1 bedroom
1 bathroom
Sleeps 2

Canary Bedsit

1 bedroom
1 bathroom
Sleeps 2

Each cottage is equipped with a TV, linen and a kitchen that provides, crockery, utensils, a kettle and a microwave. The bedsits are equipped with a double bed, linen, a microwave and kettle. Visitors can easily reheat meals, enjoy breakfast and lunch at the Hibiscus Room or visit a variety of local restaurants in Port Alfred and Bathurst.

Accommodation is reasonably priced and bookings can be made through the below form. Funds raised go towards benefitting the community.

Terms and conditions

Accommodation at the Trust Cottages is provided to enable family and friends of residents, and those interested in living in Settlers Park Retirement Village, an opportunity to stay over in the Park.  There is significant demand for our Trust cottages, but we need to ensure that visitors are serious about their plans to ensure that the cottages are used effectively.

To enquire about a booking, please use the convenient form further down on this page, email trust@settlerspark.co.za or phone Janet Aylward on 046 604 0298.  Alternatively, call Sharon Bramwell on 046 604 0474

When a booking is made and dates confirmed by email from the Settlers Park Trust, banking details will be provided and a deposit of 50% of the cost of the accommodation should be paid via EFT within 24 hours and proof of payment sent to the Trust email.  Failure to make the deposit in time will result in the cancellation of the booking.

The balance of the amount due for accommodation must be paid on arrival, either via EFT or credit/debit card.  There will be no refund thereafter, even if the guest wishes to leave early.

  • Booking in time :-             14h00  (unless otherwise arranged)
  • Departure time                 09h30  (on day of departure)

If a guest needs to cancel their booking they may do so via email or phone, giving the reason for the cancellation.  Deposits will be refunded as indicated below:

High Season (December and January, Easter Weekend) Booking opens on 1st July each year Full deposit will be refunded if booking is cancelled more than 30 days before expected date of arrival
Low Season No restriction on booking date Full deposit will be refunded if booking is cancelled more than seven days before expected date of arrival

Failure to cancel within the time stipulated will result in forfeiture of the full deposit.  In exceptional circumstances, and for good reason, a portion of the forfeited deposit may be refunded.  The decision of the Chairman of the Settlers Park Trust will be final.

Please consider the fact that this is a retirement village.

Full Covid-19 protocol is in place. Please refrain from excessive noise after 22h00 in line with Park regulations. If a guest is asked to leave the Park because of failure to observe Park rules, no refund will be given.

Booking enquiry

Please complete the form below and we will be in touch.