Accommodation

Enjoy absolute relaxation at Nick’s Place in Smithfield

Nick’s Place Smithfield is a well-known stop-over for travellers on the N6 in the Eastern Free State – between Johannesburg and East London.

Take time to relax at this country establishment and enjoy its Victorian charm and period furniture and artefacts.

Your hosts have also put in place various health protocols to protect you and your loved ones from COVID-19 during your stay.

Accommodation at Nick’s Place Smithfield

Enjoy Victorian charm and the comfort of their uniquely-decorated comfortable and private accommodation. In all the rooms expect, brass, iron, oak, maple, or pine furniture, wooden floors and high ceilings that project a turn-of-the-century look and feel. Click here to read more…

With a four poster King-size bed, the Executive Suite epitomises luxury, privacy and comfort. Guest amenities in this room include air-conditioning, a fireplace, TV, en-suite bathroom, lounge as well as luxuries such as electric blankets.

Offering similar amenities, the Brown Room features earthy overtones and radiates warmth as well as luxury. Furnished with comfy twin beds, it is designed for travelling companions.

The White Room is designed to allow constant light into the room through its large bay windows. It features Persian carpets and rustic furniture solidifies its lived-in feel.

For those travelling as a family, there is a self-catering Cottage that can sleep two adults and two children. Set apart in a fully-fenced, private garden, the Cottage has its own fully-equipped kitchen and a dining room table. Guest amenities include a dining room table; TV; bathroom; coal stove and electric blankets as well as outside braai facilities. The cottage is also pet friendly.

Facilities at Nick’s Place Smithfield

Guest facilities include ample, safe parking for your vehicles.

They also offer laundry services, a Wi-Fi hotspot area while their staff is happy to take messages.

Activities in Smithfield

You will find a lot of things to do in Smithfield. The area includes various walking and MTB trails, museums and fine, country restaurants.

Reviews from previous Nick’s Place Smithfield guests

“Very comfortable king size bed with beautiful furnishings throughout the house. A delicious dinner and breakfast served on the veranda overlooking the garden. Hosts were very friendly and easy interesting company,” wrote Jenny T on their TripAdvisor page.

Anna Strydom added; “What a lovely place. It has so much charm and the furniture is exquisite. Fabulous hosts with so many different talents. The food was amazing!!! Best fish and chips and omelettes ever!!!!! The affogato to die for. The owners have 2 beautiful dogs. What an enjoyable stay we had. Luxurious rooms filled with antiques and things from times long gone. Beautiful crisp white linen and homemade blankets. Will definitely be back. Ian and Fabrice you have a gem here. Best of luck for 2021.”

Nick’s Place Smithfield is located at C/O Brandt & General Hertzog Street, Smithfield. Here is their location on Google Maps. For bookings, call +27 (0) 51 683 0974 | +27 (0) 84 600 0321 ; email ian@nicksplace.co.za or visit them online at www.nicksplace.co.za today. Follow them on Facebook HERE.

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