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Franklin View Guest House, Bloemfontein
Franklin View Guest House offers one of the best views in Bloemfontein.
Location: Free State Type: Guest House	Price Range: Standard R350 - R500 pps Atmosphere: Informal Relaxed Casual

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Perched up on the northern slopes of Naval Hill, Franklin View Guest House boasts a magnificent view over the suburb of Waverley with its beautiful trees during daytime and an ocean of flickering lights at night.

The rustic atmosphere of yellow wood and leather in the spacious living area gives you a warm feeling of comfort.

Enjoy a misty morning breakfast in the company of awakening birds. Each of the luxurious rooms with its panoramic views opens on a balcony.
The lodge is easily accessible from the N1 and only 5 minutes away from city centre and +-10 minutes from the airport.

Luxurious en- suite rooms with DSTV
Splash pool and braai area

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Contact Details

Contact Person: Gustav
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Website: http://www.franklinveiw.co.za
Cellphone: 0832621245
Phone: 0832621245
Fax: 0866394086
Street: 9E Innes Avenue, Waverley
City: Bloemfontein
State: Free State
Country: South Africa

Directions

Directions:

From N1- North & South

Take the R700 EEUFEES ROAD exit into Bloemfontein from the N1
From Cape Town (traveling in a northerly direction), turn RIGHT at the top of the off ramp.
From Johannesburg (travelling in a southerly direction), turn LEFT at the top of the off ramp.
Continue driving down EEUFEES ROAD (60KM ZONE)for approximately 6kms until you reach a traffic circle.
Continue driving straight through the traffic circle (over WILCOCKS ROAD) until you reaches the first traffic lights – this is WAVERLEY ROAD. The Bays Village shopping center will be on your right.
Turn left into WAVERLEY ROAD and continue driving down the road until you reach the 4th road on your right hand side – this is INNES AVENUE.
FRANKLIN VIEW GUESTHOUSE is approximately 250 METERS down the road on your right hand side.
9E INNES Avenue .Turn right and drive in a south direction up the slope.
Turn left at 9B Innes,pass 9A Innes garage on the left and follow the driveway up the hill to the guesthouse at the top.

From the center of Bloemfontein,

Take PRESIDENT BRAND STREET and travel NORTH to ZASTRON STREET.Drive through the traffic lights into KLOOF STREET.Kloof Street joins Aliwal Street.(Follow directions below)

From Zastron Street & City Centre

From Zastron Street, turn left into Kloof Street which joins Aliwal Street
ALIWAL STREET becomes MILNER ROAD.
Whilst driving down MILNER ROAD at the traffic lights (Bays Village shopping center will be on the left), turn right into WAVERLEY ROAD.
The 4th road on your right hand side – this is INNES AVENUE.
FRANKLIN GUESTHOUSE is approximately 200 meters down the road on your right hand side
9E INNES Avenue .Turn right and drive in a south direction up the slope.Turn left at 9B Innes,pass 9A Innes garadge on the left and follow the driveway up the hill to the guesthouse at the top.

IMPORTANT!!!! (IF YOU COME INTO BLOEMFONTEIN ON THE N6) WITH A GPS

Do NOT use the shortest route to INNES AVE.You will end up in the TAXI RANKS.

Follow the directions from PRES.BRAND STREET.

GPS
Latitude: 29° 5'24.09"S
Longitude: 26°14'8.34"E

Facilities

Queen size beds with percale bedding
Air conditioning
En suite bathrooms
82cm LCD TV with DSTV
Electronic Safe
Hairdryer
Bar Fridge
Tea & Coffee

Meals

Breakfast is included and is served early between 7:00 - 8:00 during the week and
8:00 - 9:00 on weekends and public holidays.

Attractions

Naval Hill Nature Reserve
Historical Pres Brand St
Loch Logan Waterfront
Mimosa Mall
Sand Cu Plessis Theatre

Accommodation

No. of rooms: 3
Pricing: Standard R350 - R500 pps
Children Policy:
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Usual Guests:

Families
Business
Independent travellers
Mature

Best time to visit:
Summer is a great time to cool down in the splash pool and if you're lucky catch the lightning show before a summer thunderstorm. Winter can be freezing, especially at night with temperatures plummeting below zero. Just another excuse to snuggle up!

What to pack:
Relaxed attitude.

Atmosphere:

Informal
Relaxed
Casual

Why visit Franklin Veiw Guest House

Best Features: Franklin View boasts the best views of Naval Hill and surrounds.
Each of the luxurious rooms opens onto a balcony with a panoramic veiw over Bloemfontein.
Relax in the pool while gazing over the view.

Bear In Mind: This guest house in built on the side of Naval Hill and while it prides itself on its views it is not suitable for toddlers or those afraid of heights

Things to Do and See

Naval Hill Nature Reserve - 5.0km
Historical Building- Pres Brand Str - 4.0km
Free State Rugby Stadium - 5.0km
Loch Logan Waterfront - 4.0km
Pretty Garden Family Centre - 5.0km
Medi Clinic Hospital - 4.0km
University of the Free State - 7.0km
Mimosa Mall Shopping Centre - 5.0km
High Court - 4.0km
Sand Cu Plessis Theatre - 4.0km

Low season

RATES:
From R495-00 to R545-00 single breakfast included.
From R330-00 to R400-00 per person sharing breakfast included

Mid season

RATES:
From R495-00 to R545-00 single breakfast included.
From R330-00 to R400-00 per person sharing breakfast included

Peak season

RATES:
From R495-00 to R545-00 single breakfast included.
From R330-00 to R400-00 per person sharing breakfast included

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Terms & Cond

Terms & Conditions
Only one parking per room. If you have a trailer with you please let them know!!! They will allocate parking to the trailer.

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