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Budget Getaways Review
Situated on a quiet street away from the R62 cutting through Calitzdorp, Atara Cottage is a tidy little Karoo number in a shady garden.
Good for a small family or couples who would like to be in the dorp itself, Atara is close to the local action: brekkie and coffee shops, historic buildings, a gallery or two, the Port offerings of Bo Plaas and De Krans winery. It's also a good base to return to after a day on the Swartberg Pass, Prince Albert, Oudtshoorn, or Rooiberg Pass.
Looking through Atara, you’ve got a simple and well-furnished interior and two bedrooms - a double and twin.
The kitchen is fully equipped; the dining room seats six; the living room is kitted with air-con (essential in summer).
The outdoor braai area is shaded by trees and vine-covered pergola.
The front porch is your typical covered stoep of old - a spot to while away with a cup of moerkoffie while local life trundles slowly by. Alongside is your shaded double carport.
A simple Karoo stay in town that's also pet-friendly, Atara serves as a useful R62 stop-off for couples and small families alike.
"The house is warm, friendly, and tidy, with facilities as if I was in my own home. And the best was that the place was pet-friendly. I rate all as "fantastic!" and the scenery is so beautiful."
(visited May 2015)
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