The Stables Tea Garden

Tuesday, April 28th, 2015

Reviewed by Veralda Schmidt

On Saturday 25 April we were en route the Village of Rhodes in the North Eastern Cape. It is a long drive from Gauteng with Bloemfontein being halfway. We had padkos, but felt for a good cup of coffee or tea and something sweet before the last stretch. Just before we crossed the mighty Orange River into Aliwal North, we saw a signboard "The Stables" and made a quick left turn. The best decision of the weekend as far as food was concerned. A haven on the bank of the river with charming gardens, the Stables offer stylish, but relaxed light meals and given by the comments from the diners: worth writing home about. We settled for lemon meringue and cheese cake and it was delicious. I will look for an excuse to go back and the accommodation looks spectacular too.