Walkerbouts Inn
Hotel in Barkly East

Walkerbouts Inn Rhodes Village Accommodation.

It is in an elevated position on the western side of Rhodes on a quiet cul de sac with a stunning view across the village. Rhodes is located in the Eastern Cape Highlands, near the escarpment at the southernmost end of the mighty Drakensberg mountain range in the magisterial district of Barkly East. The gravel road is narrow, winding and poorly maintained by the authorities. Rhodes was proclaimed a township with municipal rights in Alas, this was not to be and the legend has it that he sent a wagonload of Stone pine trees instead. Another variation has it that he sent the trees as well as 500 pounds The story continues that the funds disappeared together with the official who received them thus establishing what has become an often-emulated South African tradition! More recent speculation would have it that the trees could not have been donated by Rhodes as the species reputed to have been supplied by him have a life-expectancy which has long been exceeded. Ds Ross, who was based in Lady Grey, ministered to the community, travelling to and fro on horseback. Although of English-speaking origin, he was interned during the Anglo Boer War. Prior to the war, he conducted his services alternately in English and Afrikaans. Clothed in rags and having walked bare-footed from the Aliwal North concentration camp to his home in Lady Grey after his release, he was thoroughly disgusted with the British and refused to conduct his services in English thereafter. With all due respect to Ross, there is in fact no record of Rhodes ever having been known under any other name. The village has become a significant tourist attraction for those who wish to venture off the beaten track and savour the peace, tranquillity and character of the village. It is in an elevated position on the western side of Rhodes on a quiet cul-de-sac with a stunning view across the village. We look forward to sharing our high-altitude hospitality with you. The climb-through at the gate and all of the others are easily identified by the blue PVC pipes used to protect walkers from the creosote on the poles used for the frame-work. Always take sufficient water with you and ensure that you have applied adequate sun protection cream. It is a remote area and medical rescue in these parts is a time-consuming process so beware and descend with care.