Frieda Paton Pilgrim’s Rest now boasts a lavish, authentically Victorian guest house after months of renovation and refurbishment during the COVID lockdown. Mona Cottage is situated towards the top of Main Street in Uptown Pilgrim’s Rest with a breath-taking view over the valley from the terraces leading up to the building. The building is constructed […]
Pilgrim’s Rest
Discover your own backyard and support tourism
Frieda Paton Just like those who live in towns at the seaside seldom visit the beach, people all over are less inclined to visit the tourist attractions which are right on their doorstep. Intra-provincial travel is allowed which provides residents in the Lowveld with the ideal opportunity to explore the scenic Panorama Route. At the […]
Two popular Pilgrim’s businesses change hands
Frieda Paton Right in the middle of the lockdown the sale of two well-known businesses in Pilgrim’s Rest was finalised after about a year of negotiations. While it will probably be some time before this tourist town sees a stream of visitors again, the new owners say that it will give them time to make […]
Highwayman’s Garage in Pilgrim’s reopened
Frieda Paton After more than four years, locals and visitors can once again fill up in Pilgrim’s Rest at the Highwayman’s Garage after it reopened for business on August 2nd. The garage was closed down in April 2015 by the previous owners. Like all the other vacated business premises in Pilgrim’s Rest, it had to […]
Pilgrim’s resident from long ago returns to offer traditional treats
Frieda Paton A mouth-watering new business opened in Pilgrim’s Rest at the beginning of August at the premises of Pilgrim’s Place in Downtown. The proprietor, Dirk Swart and his wife are returning to the village after many years. The building now known as Pilgrim’s Place was originally a residence but has been a general dealer since […]