Porcupine Ridge Guest House — Hotel in Thaba Chweu Local Municipality

We stayed at the B&B for one night en route to Graskop. The hotel is located up quite a steep unpaved driveway so a little caution is required when going up and down. We were greeted by a one-eyed horse at the top of the drive who refused to budge so a bit of manoeuvring was required but we found the situation amusing. Apparently, the horse belongs to a veterinarian neighbour of the B&B owners along with some of her other menagerie who also visit the B&B. ||||The owners (Janet and John) are a very friendly English couple and we were made to feel at home. They also have a lovely golden Labrador called Millie who likes a good tummy tickle. Our room was comfortable with a great shower and a view of the lovely garden. There were some nice touches like good quality bathroom toiletries, a very affordable well stocked mini bar and tea/coffee with biscuits. ||||We ate dinner in town at the Wild Fig restaurant which was very nice and only a 10-minute drive away from the B&B. Breakfast was plentiful with cereals, juice, yoghurt, fresh fruit salad, toast but as we had eaten so much the previous days couldn’t manage the hot breakfast offered.||||We went on our way after an enjoyable stay after chatting with the hosts about our onward trip and receiving some useful advice on roads/routes and a sad face...

Janet and John are not only fabulous hosts, but they have a wealth of local knowledge about the area’s attractions that is worth its weight in gold. An amazing breakfast sets you up for a day of exploring this lushly gorgeous part of South Africa. Our advice is to not be fooled by any tour operators into spending only one night on the Panorama Route - it is worth exploring over a few days and Porcupine Ridge is the perfect place from which to base yourself. Could not recommend...

Ideally located, a scenic 10 min ride (sedan car OK ) off the Sabie to Hazyview road with a short drive into Sabie for an evening meal. Porcupine Ridge will make you feel as if you've arrived home after a days touring the wonderful scenery in the area.The previous reviews are spot on charming and wonderful hospitality assured from Janet and John The breakfast a triumph taken overlooking the garden is a great start to...