DescriptionRooftop B&B offers accommodation in cabins made of solid logs, giving it a unique feeling. Our guests can relax with all the luxuries that goes with a three star rating. Our main focus is to be the a real haven for the tired traveller, giving excellent service and a wonderful and long lasting memory of our place. AttractionsHISTORY AND ARCHITECTUREBarkly Bridge: This bridge, dating from 1885 was the first bridge built across the Vaal River. Barkly West Museum The exhibits in the museum include archaeological and geological findings from Canteen Kopje, as well as many historical artefacts from early life in the Diamond Fields. Cultural History Museum The museum is in a wing of the library and has a magnificent collection of cultural, historical and archaeological paraphernalia. Old Toll House This relic stands on the northern bank of the Vaal River. St.Mary's Anglican Church The first church on the diamond fields, was built in 1871. OTHER ATTRACTIONS Alluvial Diamond Diggings: Quite a large number of prospectors are still hard at work on the riverbanks, searching for diamonds. Watch them while they work, but do not get too close. Activities Hunting: Contact the Diamond Fields Tourist Office or the Northern Cape Hunters' Association for more information. Rekaofela Resort The Rekaofela resort lies 5 km from town on the banks of the Vaal River. It can provide accommodation to more than 100 people and has facilities for activities such as canoeing, archery, rock climbing, hiking and orienteering. The resort also houses an Adventure Centre that presents courses in personal and group development. Heritage Canteen Kopje: As with any 'unearthing' processes, the prospector diamond diggers not only dug up diamonds, but also archaelogical treasures of the Northern Cape. The Canteen Kopje (Hillock) is one of many special archaeological sites along the Vaal River where stone tools as old as 1 million years were discovered. This site has an open- air archaeological museum with geological exhibits and fossils. TGCSA Star Grading Facilitiessafe parking, braai-facilities, air-conditioned rooms, wireless broadband internet, automatic starting generator, a cool patio-area and lots more to enjoy. There is a home bakery on the premises, where a sample is always available. |
