The River of Joy Country Guest House is a peaceful nature hideaway situated on the Modder River, just 1 km from the N1 and approximately 25 km north of Bloemfontein in the Free State. The property offers six spacious self-catering units, camping facilities, and a conference or function centre, all set in a secure, family-friendly environment. Guests can enjoy a relaxing farm-style atmosphere with small animals, a trampoline, and open spaces ideal for unwinding after a long journey.
Perfectly positioned for travellers along the N1, the guest house is within easy reach of Bloemfontein’s shopping malls, golf course, zoo, theatres, and sports facilities. Nearby attractions include game farms, a lion park, Soetdoring Nature Reserve, Florisbad, historic Anglo-Boer battlefields, and the Boyden Observatory. With scenic surroundings and convenient access to both nature and city attractions, the River of Joy Country Guest House offers a restful stopover with plenty to explore.The River of Joy Country Guest House is a nature hideaway situated on the Modder River, 1km from the N1. Six spacious self-catering units, camping and a conference / function centre. Family friendly environment with small farm animals, trampoline, etc.
Ideal for travellers along the N1, 25 km North of Bloemfontein in the Free State. A resting place with a view in a secure and peaceful environment. Bloemfontein City with its shopping malls, golf course, zoo, ten pin bowling, stadium and theatre is within 20 km reach. A game farm and lion park is 4 km away.
Also on the Florisbad route lies a lion predator park and the Soetdoring Nature Reserve, a haven for many game species associated with grassland plains. Also visit the salt pan where raw salt is extracted with the help of traditional windmills.
Some 13 km east of the River of Joy Country Guest house is the Boyden Observatory which originally was located in Arequipa, Peru. In 1927 the entire observatory was moved to its current location outside of Bloemfontein, known for its excellent weather and atmospheric stability. A number of Anglo-Boer battlefields are within easy reach of the River of Joy Country Guest House.
The Glen Agricultural College (a 3km drive) has been a model farm for agricultural education in the Free State since 1913.
Directions
Travel 25 km North, turn left at the Glen off-ramp 213. Turn left towards Glen. Take the first turn-off right. Follow the River of Joy signs.
