Down to Earth Accommodation

Herolds Bay Eco Resort is situated 17km outside George, close to the beautiful seaside village of Herold`s Bay. The resort consists of two different function venues, a guesthouse and a number of outdoor activities such as paintball, zorbing, abseiling, quads and archery. The resort has characterful structures that creates a special ambience and is surrounded with stunning views from the Outeniqua Mountains to the Indian Ocean. Combine this with our excellent catering, friendly service and very reasonable prices, and you have the perfect spot for any event.

We cater for any type event, including weddings, year-end functions, birthday parties, music events, product launches and conferences hosting from twenty to three hundred guests.

WEDDINGS

Our venues are out of the ordinary, have lots of character, great ambiance, stunning sea views and are ideally suited for a wedding function.

The Down to Earth venue, constructed out of clay, straw, wood and stained glass, has a rugged but stylish interior with yellow wood tables and blackwood chairs. It has a sweeping view of green rolling grasslands with the blue Indian Ocean in the background.

The Bush Lapa, set in an African rustic theme, provides traditional food cooked on an open fire. The open-air setting is unique; one can sit around the fire, gaze at the stars, or have a grandstand view of Mosselbay in the distance.

ACCOMMODATION

The old family homestead was restored and changed into four private suites. Three of the suites have a separate bedroom and living room with day beds to sleep two more persons. The honeymoon suite has a beautiful view of the ocean from the bedroom. Each unit has a private entrance and outdoor braai facilities are available.

DOWN TO EARTH VENUE

The venue, with the appropriate name Down to Earth, built with clay, straw and timber, provides a rugged but stylish interior with high wooden ceilings and stained glass gables. It also has a huge wooden deck overlooking the green rolling landscape with the blue ocean in the background. Our catering includes traditional country style dishes like oven baked leg of lamb, deboned pork rib stuffed with dried fruit and green figs with blue cheese. With its own wine cellar, the restaurant also provides a wide selection of handpicked South African wines. With a variety of yellow wood tables and blackwood chairs, the venue can accommodate up to 100 guests.

THE BUSH LAPA

The Bush Lapa, set in an African rustic theme, provides traditional food cooked on an open fire. The open-air setting is unique; one can sit around the fire, gaze at the stars, or have a grand stand view of Mossel Bay in the distance. In the one corner, an intimate stage provides the perfect setting for a host of local artists to display their musical talents. The menu includes oxtail and lamb potjies served with a variety of vegetable dishes or an authentic South African spitbraai. Add to it our `secret recipe roosterkoek, sumptuous salads and desserts, and you are guaranteed a quality culinary experience. Our bush bar, situated within the lapa, is a perfect spot to quench ones thirst. The Bush Lapa can accommodate up to 300 guests. Every December, the lapa is the host to the Bush Lapa Music Festival that includes performances of a number of well-kown local artists.

ACTIVITIES

*Paintball
*Zorbing
*Quad rides
*Abseiling
*Obstacle Course
*Archery
*Golf Driving Range
*African Drumming