Trailblazing at Trail's End!

There’s a trailblazer in town and it’s Trail’s End in Grabouw, nestled in the orchards of the Overberg. This brand new bike hotel, the first of its kind in Africa, is the brainchild of Pieter Silberbauer, a local businessman with a reputation for building top-notch timber homes across the Western Cape. Retirement didn’t suit him and, together with two partners, he converted his factory building into a light, airy, practical space for bikers, hikers and the like. Every convenience and need is catered for, without over-the-top frills.
There is a bike wash for the bikes, a mud wash for the bikers, and a long pool (heated) for those who didn’t get enough exercise on the trail (or chose to lounge on the verandah with a good book, chosen from the shelves of the thoughtfully and well stocked library). Inside the spacious open-plan dining, reading, relaxing area (the décor skilfully detracting from yet adhering to the factory shed atmosphere), you can enjoy a large cup of the best cappuccino I have ever had, accompanied by a generous slice of warm blueberry cake straight from the oven of the well-equipped kitchen, run under the skilful hand of Canadian chef, Brenna Coupland. I can only imagine that mealtimes are something to really look forward to at Trail’s End.
The entire hotel is eco-friendly, with solar power for the lighting, pristine groundwater supplying all water needs and everything recycled (apt for a bike hotel). Local craft beer and ciders are served, vegetables are locally grown and a community project is supported in the small retail section of the hotel.
Facilities are suitable for families, groups and solo guests, with a choice of private en-suite rooms or dormitory accommodation for serious teambuilding! A total of 60 beds are available. A secure indoor area is provided for bicycle storage, as these babies can cost the same as a small car!
Coaching clinics are held relating to training for triathlons, nutrition, cycling, etc. and there is a chiropractic, massage and Pilates facility, as well as a physiotherapist on hand for those strained muscles after a day on the trail. The hotel is perfect for conferences and teambuilding  outings, as well as weddings or other special occasions. A kiddies’ pump track provides energy-burning entertainment for the youngsters, and a climbing wall will keep them occupied while mom and dad enjoy a sundowner in the comfort of the courtyard, while maintaining a watchful eye.
Find Trail’s End at www.trailsend.bike  You won’t regret it!