Budget accommodation in Grabouw & Elgin
If you’re the kind of person who loves taking pictures, then visiting the Overberg region is a fantastic idea. You’ll find that instead of cruising straight to your destination and merely snapping away out the car window, that the sights are so magnificent you simply have to stop to take it all in. This is completely natural. As one of the Cape’s most beautiful areas, there’s no shortage of incredible views here to behold. From glittering oceans to moody mountains, there’s plenty to inspire you here. It doesn’t matter where you look the simple perfection of nature is evident all around, from the sweeping sunset vistas to the tiny outcroppings of verdant green moss on roadside logs.
Elgin Valley in particular is a very special place and staying in budget accommodation in Grabouw is an excellent way to get a good temporary base for the duration of your visit. This region is known as the “Valley of Apples” because of its fertile soil and bountiful orchards. As a result of the annual fruit harvest, this little town is something of a minor hub, complete with curious restaurants, fascinating points of interest and effortlessly gorgeous surroundings just begging to be explored.
When you’re looking for a cheap place to stay in Grabouw, you’ll discover a welcome range of options. The more adventurous can choose a backpacker’s lodge and enjoy the camaraderie of other travellers in their venue. However, if you need your privacy you can find a self-catering cottage or chalet that suits your budget and perhaps even offers you a secluded spot amongst shady trees. Staying on a farm is also a good choice as it’s often cheaper than a guest house and usually gives you access to some sort of water, be it a dam for fishing and swimming or a crisp stream.
Wherever you end up bedding down for the night, you’ll soon discover that Grabouw has a wealth of things to explore, many of which don’t cost a cent. Some activities that do require a fee include horseback riding, guided tours and wine tastings. However, when you’re saving on your lodgings you’ll have more to put towards enjoying your time here. Visitors generally learn that when they find the right budget accommodation they’re able to rest easy, knowing that you don’t have to overspend just to enjoy this spectacular part of South Africa.
