The Historic Pig and Whistle Inn
About this bed and breakfast
Nestled in Eastern Cape, this attractive bed and breakfast for $29 per night is a great option for your next vacation. Set in a historic 19th-century house, The Pig and Whistle offers country-style rooms with free Wi-Fi. South Africa’s oldest pub is located here, and it includes a terrace overlooking the garden.
Amenities
Pool
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Smoking allowed
Parking
Balcony / Patio
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Eastern Cape
Reviews
4.0/5.0
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9.0
Great place to stay, little village is historic and the hotel was top class
3.0
Amazing restaurant and pub. Very vriendly waiter.
Very unfriendly and unengaging staff. Felt as if I bothered them by checking in and checking out. And there was loud music till 12am from the bar downstairs. So you could not sleep at all.
And the houskeeping just burst into the room at 09:40 and then again at 10:00. But checkout is only at 11:00. So why not just allow me to shower in peace and use the facilities I paid for?
9.0
Staff were incredibly friendly. The inn has a unique culture of its own. The food was fantastic, the traditional pub grill style.
WiFi was inconsistent, and they have different access point names throughout the establishment instead of repeating the same connection. The WiFi configuration requires multiple password and not all of them are know by the staff. The food was amazing except the spinach was gritty. Perhaps not washed thoroughly. Other than that I would recommend a stay at the historical pig and whistle to any traveller passing through Bathurst. There is a great coffee shop around the corner called that coffee place. Note the location of the inn is on the main road through Bathurst and there can be traffic passing through that may disturb the peace at times.
9.0
History of this place. Staff were helpful. Breakfast prices were reasonable. Lovely breakfast it was...
8.0
still very old school and super clean and friendly
nothing
10.0
Excellent..i will spread the news to others...
They should have gym facilities.
8.0
Sunday night stay. Loadshedding. No Wi-Fi needed.
10.0
fantastic heritage
8.0
Old classic hotel and bar
Pool not great
1.0
The rooms we saw were not the same as the one on the advertised, misleading advertisement
Room without walldrobes and bathroom
6.0
The Pig & Whistle is part of the history of the area. Although not historians, we appreciated the area, through which we enjoyed a 2+ hour walk.
Great little coffee shop just around the corner which serves a superb breakfast - highly recommended
Very basic, but you get what you pay for
8.0
Owner of this establishment is very hands on - from booking in to booking out she was present. Really a pleasant experience to stay in such a historic place. Food was excellent, staff was very friendly and they know what customer care is.
The load shedding and the absence of an air conditioner in summer. I know it is not a 5 star hotel, but might be an option for the future
7.0
The bar was nice, the food was good but it did take a while to get our order. Really like our rooms and we the beds were comfy!
The parking situation isn’t stellar, just finished a 10 hour drive and I’m not even halfway to my boot before there’s a whole flock of car guards staring over my shoulder, and they continue to harass you through out the night, if you’re staying over, make sure you got everything in one trip!
3.0
Not great
10.0
It was amazing staying in such a historic piece of our country!
The vagrants or "car guards" begging for money.
7.0
The old feel of the historical building and the resident in-house ghost.
We were not told before hand that there wouldn't be any water in the morning due to load shedding and only once we had been shown to room advised TV wasn't working, otherwise it was a pleasant 1 night stay.
10.0
old world charm
2.0
The location is most accessible
The management did not tell that in certain rooms there is no TV.
The pillow case was dirty
The night-shift young lady did not care
9.0
The rooms are neat and clean
Nothing, it was lovely
8.0
The old world ambience. Friendly staff
FAQs
How much does this bed and breakfast cost compared to others in Eastern Cape?
The average price for a rental in Eastern Cape is $99 per night. This rental is $70 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this bed and breakfast?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at The Historic Pig and Whistle Inn. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this bed and breakfast?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at The Historic Pig and Whistle Inn. Enjoy the water!
Is The Historic Pig and Whistle Inn pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this bed and breakfast is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at The Historic Pig and Whistle Inn?
We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, internet / wifi, fireplace, smoking allowed, and parking.
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