Berghuisie
COMPLETE SECLUSION
Positioned high above the Miertjieskraal dam, Berghuisie is the most secluded cottage on the reserve — a private retreat defined by horizon, water, and uninterrupted Karoo landscape. Designed for two, the cottage opens onto expansive views across the dam, surrounding valleys, and distant mountain ranges, with western-facing decks capturing the changing light through late afternoon and sunset.
A wood-fired hot tub, splash pool, freestanding bath, indoor fireplace, and generous outdoor living spaces create an atmosphere that feels both deeply private and closely connected to the surrounding environment.
2 GUESTs
1 BEDROOM
1 KING-SIZE BED
1 BATHROOM
WOOD-FIRED HOT TUB
BOMA
SPLASH POOL
fireplace
private deck
net deck
CLIMATE CONTROL
wifi & tv
INDOOR & OUTDOOR BRAAI
ceramic grill
KITCHEN
airfryer
A ROMANTIC ESCAPE SHAPED BY STILLNESS, SPACE AND THE RHYTHM OF THE KAROO
Berghuisie is designed around slower living within the reserve — long mornings overlooking the water, afternoons spent outdoors, and evenings gathered around fire and open sky. The cottage balances architectural simplicity with carefully considered comfort, allowing the surrounding landscape to remain at the centre of the experience.
OFF THE GRID
luxury
Completely off-grid yet fully equipped for contemporary living, Berghuisie combines environmental independence with understated comfort. Solar energy, considered infrastructure, and low-impact systems allow the cottage to operate lightly within the landscape while maintaining a refined and effortless stay experience.
immersed
in nature
Located close to some of the reserve’s most scenic hiking and mountain biking routes, Berghuisie provides direct access to the surrounding terrain while remaining entirely removed from the pace of everyday life. The cottage’s elevated position creates a constant sense of openness, solitude, and immersion within the Karoo environment.
Designed to
unwind
The experience of Berghuisie is shaped by water, warmth, and open space — from long soaks in the wood-fired hot tub and cold splash pool to panoramic views from the freestanding bath overlooking the landscape below. Each space is designed to encourage stillness, rest, and time spent within the natural rhythm of the reserve.
Fireside
Evenings
As evening settles across the valley, Berghuisie shifts into a quieter and more intimate atmosphere. Indoor fireplaces, outdoor braai spaces, and uninterrupted night skies create the setting for slow dinners, conversation, and evenings shaped by the simplicity of the Karoo itself.
Naturally included
Fresh bread & wine
firewood & tinder
ice & carbonator
coffee & tea
drinking water
Salt & Spices
toiletries
fresh towels
electric blanket
mosquito net
ACCESS TO HIKING & MOUNTAIN BIKING TRAILS
ACCESS TO SPIRIT OF THE KAROO GALLERY
Escape to berghuisie
Whether for a romantic anniversary, honeymoon, long weekend, or simply a quiet break from the pace of everyday life, Berghuisie offers a rare opportunity to reconnect with nature in complete privacy. From slow sundowners overlooking the dam to fireside evenings beneath the Karoo stars, every stay is designed to feel deeply restorative and unforgettable.
Check availability and reserve your stay in one of the reserve’s most secluded and sought-after cottages.
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