| Location: South Africa » Free State » Eastern Free State » Hobhouse Established in 1912, the town is situated on the Highlands Scenic Route between Wepener and Ladybrand. The small town, on the banks of the Leeu River was named after the Anglo Boer War concentration camp heroine, Emily Hobhouse. Emily Hobhouse visited war torn South Africa during the Anglo Boer War and was appalled at the conditions in the concentration camps. She promptly started nursing and welfare services amongst the Boer women. So dedicated was this staunch suffragette that she called off her engagement. Her wedding veil hangs in the Head Office of the ‘Oranje Vrouevereniging’ in Bloemfontein, the first women’s welfare organization in the Free State. Hobhouse is a 85 year old centre of maize, wheat, cheese and livestock production. GENERAL INFORMATION How to get there - Ladybrand 56 km (south) Banks – FNB (no ATM’s) Rivers – Caledon River HISTORICAL VIEW Miniature Church Built in 1938 to commemorate the Great Trek centennial. It is the smallest of only two miniature churches in the Eastern Free State region. San Rock Art - In the caves along the Caledon River ATTRACTIONS Archaeological Site - On the farm Lemoenhoek
Accommodation in and around Hobhouse RazMaTaz accommodation in Hobhouse
We offer a warm and welcome feeling to people just wanting to chill a bit and relax in a country town. We make our food from fresh products only and would love it if you would pop in. We offer internet facility and a pub on the premises. Overnight ac... More
 Don Don River Mill Lodge accommodation in Hobhouse
Don Don River Mill Lodge, build from Sandstone, is situated on the banks of the Caledon River overlooking the Lesotho mountains. The riverbanks, veld and Poplar forest are home to many bird species. We offer fishing along the river, which is ho... More
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