Bella de Karoo
Oudtshoorn, Western Cape
This 19th-century barn has come a long way since the days when it housed wagons, ploughs and probably a flock or two of sheep escaping the Karoo death-chill. It's a somewhat different place today - lovingly and tastefully restored, it's a Karoo melting pot ...
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From R640 to R1430, depending on unit, guests and time of year
Karoo View Cottages
Prince Albert, Western Cape
Appointed just outside Prince Albert is Karoo View Cottages - four stylish farmstyle units with an outlook that delivers on the name. With the tin roofs and church spires of Prince Albert in the foreground, and the jagged peaks of the Swartberg cutting the...
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From R1250 to R3050 per unit, depending on number of guests and time of year
Keurkloof Karoo Cottage
Matjiesfontein, Western Cape
Lying just off the N1 and only 10km from the pleasures of Matjiesfontein, Keurkloof is a massive Karoo farm offering a self-catering weekend at its soul-soothing best. A charming cottage, refurbished and decorated with a perfectionist's eye, is provided to...
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R960 for two people sharing per night; R360 per person per night thereafter
Kranskloof Country Lodge
Oudtshoorn, Western Cape
When last did you join the hordes at the Cango Caves, wrestle a croc and snap that obligatory pic of the missus perched upon an ostrich egg - praying for her sake it doesn't shatter under the load? If the kids are itching to see the Caves, and you wan...
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From R1050, depending on unit, guests and time of year
Kruisrivier Gallery Apartment
Calitzdorp, Western Cape
The setting? Gorgeous Klein Karoo, minus the harsh edges: early morning cows on their way to be milked, the sounds of phlegmatic tractors and the occasional farm bakkie; open vistas of tobacco fields and the looming Swartberg peaks. Your hosts? Phyllis, a ...
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R750 nightly for the apartment.
Matjiesvlei Guest Farm
Calitzdorp, Western Cape
Now, here's a farm spilling rich history and Karoo character. Matjiesvlei goes right back to 1821 and has been in the same bloodline ever since - today it's farmed by 5th generation Bennie Nel and his wife, Selma, and judging by their towering sons, the bato...
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From R600 to R1600, depending on unit, guests and time of year
Oaksrest Vineyards Guest Farm
Ladismith, Western Cape
Set amidst a tranquil Klein Karoo setting in the Dwarsrivier Valley, about 15km from Ladysmith, the skyline beyond Oaksrest Vineyards is broken only by the jagged peaks of the Swartberg, with Towerkop itself looking down over the farm. Here you’ve grea...
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From R750 per person nightly for self-catering or from R200 per person for camping.
Snyderskloof Karoo Cottage
Matjiesfontein, Western Cape
Just in from a happy visitor to this diamond in the Karoo dust: “Everything was perfect. If you just want to get away from the city, Snyderskloof’s got it all. No electricity, beautiful surroundings and very romantic.” As far as romantic,...
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From R2200 nightly for two guests. R350 per additional person. Minimum two night stay. Pets by request only.
The Place
Ladismith, Western Cape
One hundred hectares of wide open Karoo vlakte, huge skies, the gentle flow of the Touw River, two finely-tuned accommodation options, your gregarious host Lizelle... The Place ticks a whole lot of getaway boxes that will appeal to a broad range of personali...
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From R800 nightly for the The Studio, and from R1000 nightly for Red Rock Cottage. Specials available for mid-week and off-peak stays.
Wolvekraal Guest Farm
Prince Albert, Western Cape
The Nel family are your typical salt-of-the-earth Karoo sheep farmers. And a stay on their 4000ha spread is your typical Great Karoo experience. Lying just 8km north of Prince Albert, Wolvekraal Farm is a rugged picture of wide open vistas, framed by big A...
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From R600 to R2800, depending on unit, guests and time of year