About us
Modern luxury in a Victorian-style
Whistlewood was built circa 1875 and influenced by Victorian and Dutch architecture. It was owned by wealthy prince merchants of the period. Walmer was an upmarket rural garden village with wide leafy tree-lined lanes and its own railway line. It attracted many visitors and its popularity has not waned.
Much has changed over the years. Walmer is now both a bustling business and residential area. Its leafy and central position makes it an attractive place to reside.
Whistlewood, an old home with high ceilings, stained glass windows, and doubled-backed fireplaces has now been lovingly restored to offer a unique modern accommodation entwined with historic charm and a memorable stay to its guests.
The house has also been updated with solar power and back-up water tanks to avoid power or water disruptions to our guests and visitors.
Your host, Jane, comes from a background of 33 years in the tourism and customer service industries and will be on hand to assist in any possible manner to provide a seamless and memorable stay.
Jane Du Toit
+27 81 461 8962
Accommodation
We have 4 rooms and 1 family suite (with 2 rooms) available for hire via the Airbnb or Bookings.Com portals, or directly with the host Jane Du Toit. In the case of direct bookings, payment must be made via EFT and cleared before planned arrival dates.
All rooms have the following:
- A queen extra-length bed from the hospitality platinum range to ensure a good night’s sleep.
- large workstations with the appropriate USB plugs.
- Unlimited fast WiFi.
- Smart TV for those who just wish to relax.
- Hair dryer.
- Allergy-free linen, towels, and additional blankets for colder nights.
Location
Centrally positioned on the Corner of 6th and Water Road Whistlewood Guest House provides guests easy access to Port Elizabeth Airport, St George’s Hospital, and Grey High School. All are within 10 minutes. You are never too far to make the most of your day.
A choice of restaurants are within a 1 to 10-minute walk from our front door to match all tastes and budgets. If you prefer to prepare your own meals, a large fully equipped kitchen is available to guests. A quiet Lounge, Patio, and Pool area with Braai facilities are also available.
Secure parking is available for one car per room If you are bringing additional vehicles please make prior arrangements with us.
Nearby Attractions
The perfect place to stay being close to 6 walkable restaurants , 6 minutes from the airport, 6 minutes from St George’s Hospital and Cricket Ground, and 8 Minutes from Grey High School and 12 Minutes from the Beach front making us an excellent safe location for a memorable stay
Raggy Charters
Raggy Charters offers guests a variety of cruises. They specialise in wildlife viewing and often come across whales, dolphins, penguins, seals, sharks, and seabirds in Algoa Bay.
Addo Elephant National Park
Explore a world of diversity in one Park. Now the third largest national park in South Africa, Addo Elephant National Park conserves a wide range of biodiversity, landscapes, fauna and flora.
Kragga Kamma Game Park
The park’s lush coastal forest and grassland plays home to herds of African game including White Rhino, Buffalo, Cheetah, Giraffe, Zebra, Nyala, Bontebok, Lechwe and many more.
7 Castle Hill, Historical Museum
No 7 Castle Hill is one of the oldest surviving Settler cottages in Port Elizabeth. The interior presents a picture of domestic life as enjoyed by an English middle-class family in the 19th Century.
Donkin Reserve, Pyramid and Lighthouse
The Donkin Reserve, Pyramid and Lighthouse include a Stone Pyramid Monument with a touching inscription erected by Sir Rufane Donkin in memory of his late wife, Elizabeth.
Shamwari Private Game Reserve
Home to vast herds of wildlife, birdlife and incredible ecological diversity. The game reserve comprises seven individual 5-star lodges, an Explorer Camp and three education and rehab facilities.
Hike the Sacramento Trail in Sardinia Bay
The Sacramento is a popular 8 km round trip coastal walk through the Schoenmakerskop-Sardinia Bay Nature Reserve that starts in the coastal village of Schoenmakerskop.
Van Stadens Wild Flower Reserve
Van Stadens Wild Flower Reserve is a 500-hectare “floral wonderland” reserve that comprises of southern wooded slopes, a large plateau and northern river banks each with its own vegetation type.
Walmer Park Shopping Centre
Walmer Park Shopping Centre is your one-stop destination, offering shoppers a luxurious shopping experience, including an exciting and diverse mix of retail stores and service-related businesses.
Book today and look forward to a relaxing stay with us
WHISTLEWOOD GUEST HOUSE
Delightful historic guesthouse centrally based in Water Road, Walmer.
Four beautiful bedrooms: The Bean Room, The Lanham Room, The MacFadyen Room, The Baigrie Room and The Gledhill Family Suite.
As well as amazing facilities, garden, pool, solar & water backup and a specific function room: The Hannah Function Room
CONTACT
28 Water Road, Walmer, Gqeberha, Port Elizabeth, South Africa
whistlewoodsa@gmail.com
+27 81 461 8962
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