Fiddlewood Fields

Fiddlewood Fields is a beautiful guest house, set in quiet, lush gardens in the city of Makhanda (Grahamstown) in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa. Owned and managed by Kurt & Ros Schwechheimer, since January 2023, the accommodation options are suitable for individuals, couples, friends and families. We are located close to St Andrew's College, St Andrew's Prep, DSG and are a short drive away from Kingswood College and Rhodes University. Accommodation comprises three separate cottages or a large spacious guest room that is attached to the house. Each has separate access through the garden. Each accommodation option features a private bathroom, and a well-equipped kitchenette; the family cottages have a wood-burning fireplace. Fiddlewood Fields boasts free Wi-Fi access and secure off street parking. Corporate Breakfasts and Dinner vouchers available on request.

Area Info

Grahamstown is a city of approximately 70,000 people in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa. It is situated about 110 kilometres northeast of Port Elizabeth and 130 kilometres southwest of East London. Grahamstown is the largest town in the Makana Local Municipality, and the seat of the municipal council. It also hosts Rhodes University, the Eastern Cape Division of the High Court, and a diocese of the Anglican Church of Southern Africa and 6 South African Infantry Battalion.

Units and Rooms

Blueberry Cottage

Guests: 3
Max Adults: 2

This unit contains an extra-length king-size bed that can be converted into twin beds if required. There is also a sleeper couch, sitting area and a kitchenette. The en-suite bathroom contains a shower and a bath.

Rose Cottage

Guests: 3
Max Adults: 2

This unit contains an extra-length king-size bed that can be converted into twin beds if required. There is also a sleeper couch and the en-suite bathroom contains a shower and a bath. The unit has a TV, and a well-equipped kitchenette.

Butterfly Cottage

Guests: 5
Max Adults: 3

This cottage contains a king-size bed on the ground floor with three single beds in a loft area upstairs. There is a downstairs sitting area, kitchenette with a fireplace, and an en-suite bathroom which contains a shower and a bath.

Sunbird Cottage

Guests: 5
Max Adults: 3

This cottage contains a king-size bed on the ground floor with three single beds in a loft area upstairs. There is a downstairs sitting area, kitchenette, and an en-suite bathroom which contains a shower and a bath.

Garden Cottage

Guests: 2

Our beautiful new Garden Cottage has a King size, kitchenette and full bathroom. Electric blankets and gas heater to keep you warm during the chilly winter evenings. Relax on the cosy patio looking over the garden and watch the abundant bird life.