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c/o Hill and Kort Street
Ficksburg
9730
Free State
021 344 2440
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The Woodpecker Guesthouse
The Woodpecker Guesthouse
The Woodpecker Guesthouse
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Accommodation is offered in 13 rooms; 8 rooms can accommodate 2 guests on double beds; 2 rooms can accommodate 3 guests on a double and single bed; and 3 rooms can accommodate 4 guests. All of the rooms have an en-suite shower or bath, a microwave, mini-fridge and tea- and coffee- making facilities. Guests have access to the fully-equipped communal kitchen.
We are centrally situated on the Maluti Route, nestled amidst the mountains Eastern Free State. The majestic Maluti’s form a backdrop of purple haze in summer, and transform to snow-capped peaks during winter. Up in the hills of the Maluti Mountains are numerous caves with lovely examples of San rock art. The town of Ficksburg is the gateway to Lesotho and the Katse Dam, which is definitely something to see. Ficksburg is best known today for its annual Cherry Festival, the oldest festival in South Africa, which takes place each November. This region offers its natural beauty and unlimited possibilities for outdoor enthusiasts, such as a dinner cruise along the Meulspruit Dam, fly-fishing in the mountain streams, quad biking, pony trekking, hiking, and in winter snow skiing in Lesotho.
Accommodation is offered in 13 rooms; 8 rooms can accommodate 2 guests on double beds; 2 rooms can accommodate 3 guests on a double and single bed; and 3 rooms can accommodate 4 guests. All of the rooms have an en-suite shower or bath, a microwave, mini-fridge and tea- and coffee- making facilities. Guests have access to the fully-equipped communal kitchen.
We are centrally situated on the Maluti Route, nestled amidst the mountains Eastern Free State. The majestic Maluti’s form a backdrop of purple haze in summer, and transform to snow-capped peaks during winter. Up in the hills of the Maluti Mountains are numerous caves with lovely examples of San rock art. The town of Ficksburg is the gateway to Lesotho and the Katse Dam, which is definitely something to see. Ficksburg is best known today for its annual Cherry Festival, the oldest festival in South Africa, which takes place each November. This region offers its natural beauty and unlimited possibilities for outdoor enthusiasts, such as a dinner cruise along the Meulspruit Dam, fly-fishing in the mountain streams, quad biking, pony trekking, hiking, and in winter snow skiing in Lesotho.
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69 guests' feedbackIt's a lovely place; unfortunately, we were only there overnight but will definitely return for a longer stay. The room was comfortable with enough space. Breakfast was awesome.
On one of the coldest nights of the year, we had a wonderfully warm overnight stay at The Woodpecker Guesthouse. The room was attractive and comfortable. We had a very pleasant overnight stay. Thank you!
Very welcoming owners and comfortable stay.
Very spacious and delicious breakfast. it was really a plus and felt like they wanted to make sure. We are well fed. Very nice and a lot.
Spacious rooms, peaceful atmosphere.
We enjoyed every moment. Food was excellent.
Beautiful self-catering. nice breakfast
Very neat. Recommend anyone to visit there. Clean, modern, DStv, WiFi and perfect location. Nothing to complain about. Highly appreciated, great service.
List of activities and contact details provided for the surrounding areas which is very useful for the nature and activity lovers.
Nice and tidy place, slightly expensive per night. Roads very bad. Bathroom door was broken and could not open or close.
People are friendly and helpful. Nothing was difficult or long-winded, and I didn't have to wait for anything.
More sincere, more friendly, hospitable people than our hostess and host at The Woodpecker have never been encountered in our travels around the country! The room is spacious and comfortably furnished and the guest house is in a quiet area where we felt safe. Our hostess spoiled us with the most delicious food that was served very nicely. We can recommend the guesthouse with confidence.
Herman was very kind to take care of all our needs. Unfortunately, the neighbors' dog barked all night and we didn't sleep well.
Slept well and did Parkrun.
Our second time at Woodpecker and it was as enjoyable as last time. The room is spacious and the bathroom from the books. The breakfast is excellent with a wide variety. I recommend them!
Great place to stay with great people! They put so much effort into our group - great roasting, eating and socialising! Will go back there anytime soon!
Excellent for a family or friends, accommodation, socialising and playing.
We were received very kindly by Hanlie and our room was spacious and well equipped. Breakfast was delicious and more than enough. We can highly recommend Woodpecker and will stay there again when in the area.
Eastern Free State always beautiful. Close to Lesotho border and river.
Thanks to Hanlie for making us feel so at ease. We had a great time. Would have liked a little more coffee in the room, but otherwise 100%.
Spent a night en-route to the Eastern Cape. Friendly hosts with good breakfast in comfortable accommodation.
See stars.
Neat with all amenities. Friendly service. Fridge with surprises very welcome!
Warm reception from a lovely couple - comfortable, warm, spacious accommodation and lovely breakfast - good value for money!
The guest house is like home away from home. Warm Free State hospitality that you find in few places these days. Very nice stay here.
It was an effortless and very convenient experience. Would recommend the guesthouse to anyone.
The lapa of Woodpecker Gastehuis is a private and spacious place with a built-in braai area. Great in winter. Very neat. Host and hostess very friendly and willing to help. Would recommend the guest house.
Hostess very friendly and guesthouse comfortable and tidy. Dinner and breakfast were delicious.
Friendly, neat accommodation.
We spent the night there during the 2018 Kersiefees. Upon our arrival, the room was ready and we could relax in the afternoon after a long and very hot day on the road. During our stay, all the guests were calm and there was really nothing to complain about. Everything was clean and tidy, with secure parking. Although it was about 2 km from the festival grounds, we could still have walked straight to a Spar, which was a pleasant experience in the countryside, especially if you come from the cities and don't just do it. The next day we were able to visit several cherry farms from there where there were further festival activities. The breakfast was also very pleasant. I know it was exceptionally hot, but a pool would have been nice, but lacking that, we looked at the 'water features' and listened.
Thank you very much for your friendly welcome and excellent stay! Definitely value for money!
Eureka is a kind hostess who spares no effort to make your stay as pleasant as possible. It's a place to go back to, as indeed we did. This was the second time we stayed there.
Erika made us feel very much at home. We had a great time and she also provided us with very useful information about attractions in the area. Would go there again anytime.
Pleasant two days at Woodpecker. Was especially impressed with the layout of the site / garden. The room was comfortable and well-equipped, the management friendly and hospitable and the breakfast was delicious. Will definitely visit there again!
Goeie waarde vir geld. Ons kamer was skoon en gerieflik en heerlik warm teen die Oos-Vrystaat se koue. Geleë aan die kant van die dorp in 'n rustige stil area. Daar is voldoende sekuriteit binne en buite. Ons gasvrou Eureka het ons baie goed ontvang en dadelik tuis laat voel. Alles hier is van hoogstaande gehalte.
Such a beautiful place. Beautiful rooms and very nice braai room. Delicious breakfast. Can recommend it to anyone.
Nadia is very helpful and hospitable. Food delicious, room really warm and cosy, they go through extra effort for their guests.
The room was very comfortable and neat, management was very friendly. Really enjoyed the stay.
Very hospitable and clean. Mattresses and pillows good quality and delicious breakfast. Will use this again.
See star rating.
Friendly hostess. Nice breakfast.
Felt very at home from the start. Personal and friendly service. Nice to spend the night here.
It was very nice, felt like home. Couldn't have asked for better accommodation.
We had a wonderful stay. Very peaceful, beautiful and tidy would definitely recommend it.
It was very nice to stay there, and experience parts of the Free State that we had never seen before. Would definitely recommend it. We had a great stay, thank you very much!
A safe place to relax. Great location for tourists.
Friendly people - feel like old friends!
Friendly service. Neat accommodation.
Friendly service, delicious breakfast. Nice stay.
The guest house is beautiful with large gardens and our stay was top notch! We really enjoyed staying here and will definitely be back in the future. Many thanks to the owners for making it so nice for us! The breakfast was absolutely delicious and lots of it! You will definitely see us again!
We had a pleasant stay - centrally located.
Please see the stars.
Had a great stay at Woodpecker and will definitely visit again.
The room is nice and comfortable, but the shower needs a new shower head and shelf. Other than that, no complaints.
Eureka and the staff are very friendly and go out of their way to make the stay as comfortable as possible. Very nice stay. Rooms are spacious and have everything you need. Breakfast tasty prepared to your taste.
It was wonderful to be able to spend the night in such a beautiful, clean and tidy guest house at a reasonable rate.
Very nice stay. Eureka is an excellent hostess!
Incredible attention to detail, comfortable bedrooms each with its own verandah, efficient hostess, excellent dinner and tasty breakfast. It is rare to find a B&B which offers dinner. After a long trip one doesn't always want to go out looking for a restaurant at night, and in Ficksburg the choice is limited anyway.
The venue was well managed and presented. We did find the accommodation a little cramped, fortunately we only spent one short evening in the room - this is not a negative! We were well received and the host was most helpful in every respect.
Extremely friendly staff willing to go the extra mile to make you feel at home. Thank you Zelma!
We had a nice stay. It would only have been easier if one had seen more of the owners. We couldn't find anyone to ask for the WiFi password early that evening.
It was an incredible 10 days. The hospitality makes Woodpecker a home to return to.
We had a wonderful stay, it was like coming home.
The Woodpecker Guest House offers all the basic necessities for a getaway with friendly service.
There are a few items in the room that need attention such as: the water that does not run out, the seat of the chair is loose and the top of the table was loose and this causes discomfort.
There was no soap. The blanket was way too small for the bed. The TV did not work during the Rugby World Cup.
Our stay was very nice. They made us feel very much at home. The food was good. I will definitely stay there again. Friendly people.
Excellent more than five star quality accommodation - Eureka it was lovely to meet you.
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There are 7 Luxury Downstairs Double rooms, 5 have double beds and 2 have king-size beds. 1 of the bedrooms has a shower over a bath and the other 6 rooms have a shower only. The rooms have a mini fridge, microwave and tea- and coffee- making facilities. Guests have access to the fully-equipped communal kitchen.
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There are 7 Luxury Downstairs Double rooms, 5 have double beds and 2 have king-size beds. 1 of the bedrooms has a shower over a bath and the other 6 rooms have a shower only. The rooms have a mini fridge, microwave and tea- and coffee- making facilities. Guests have access to the fully-equipped communal kitchen.
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The Luxury Downstairs Tripple rooms are open-plan and have 1 double bed and 1 single bed, an en-suite shower, heat- and eat- facilities, and access to the fully-equipped communal kitchen.
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The Luxury Downstairs Tripple rooms are open-plan and have 1 double bed and 1 single bed, an en-suite shower, heat- and eat- facilities, and access to the fully-equipped communal kitchen.
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The Luxury Upstairs Family Suite has a double bed, a single bed and a sleeper couch suitable for 2 children 1 adult. The room has an en-suite shower and heat- and eat- facilities. Guests have access to the fully-equipped communal kitchen.
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The Luxury Upstairs Family Suite has a double bed, a single bed and a sleeper couch suitable for 2 children 1 adult. The room has an en-suite shower and heat- and eat- facilities. Guests have access to the fully-equipped communal kitchen.
Accommodation is offered in 13 rooms; 8 rooms can accommodate 2 guests on double beds; 2 rooms can accommodate 3 guests on a double and single bed; and 3 rooms can accommodate 4 guests. All of the rooms have an en-suite shower or bath, a microwave, mini-fridge and tea- and coffee- making facilities. Guests have access to the fully-equipped communal kitchen.
We are centrally situated on the Maluti Route, nestled amidst the mountains Eastern Free State. The majestic Maluti’s form a backdrop of purple haze in summer, and transform to snow-capped peaks during winter. Up in the hills of the Maluti Mountains are numerous caves with lovely examples of San rock art. The town of Ficksburg is the gateway to Lesotho and the Katse Dam, which is definitely something to see. Ficksburg is best known today for its annual Cherry Festival, the oldest festival in South Africa, which takes place each November. This region offers its natural beauty and unlimited possibilities for outdoor enthusiasts, such as a dinner cruise along the Meulspruit Dam, fly-fishing in the mountain streams, quad biking, pony trekking, hiking, and in winter snow skiing in Lesotho.
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