"The Karoo makes one realise many so-called important things are really insignificant, so many insignificant things are important.” So, when the city’s starless nights and cordial, cramped offices become too much, I try to recall the dusty solitude of the Karoo to gain some perspective.
– Story of an African Farm, Olive Schreiner
”The Karoo makes one realise many so-called important things are really insignificant, so many insignificant things are important.” So, when the city’s starless nights and cordial, cramped offices become too much, I try to recall the dusty solitude of the Karoo to gain some perspective.
– Story of an African Farm, Olive Schreiner
*All cottages are minimum 2 night stay
BERGHUISIE
2 guests
1 bedroom
1 king-size bed
1 bathroom
Private wood-fired hot tub
Bathtub with panoramic views
Mountain, valley & dam view
Indoor fireplace
Indoor braai/BBQ area
Fully equipped kitchen
Wifi & AC
Splash pool
Pre-order your organic farm-to-table basket of fruit, vegetables and fresh herbs.
*subject to seasonal availability
2 guests
1 bedroom
1 king-size bed
1 bathroom
Private wood-fired hot tub
Bathtub with panoramic views
Mountain, valley & dam view
Indoor fireplace
Indoor braai/BBQ area
Fully equipped kitchen
Wifi & AC
Splash pool
Pre-order your organic farm-to-table basket of fruit, vegetables and fresh herbs. *Subject to seasonal availability
THE SPACE
The “Berghuisie” is by far our most unique and romantic accommodation. This one-bedroom cottage is very private, situated on a hill overlooking the Miertjieskraal dam. The unit has a spectacular view – from your bed, the bathtub or the braai/barbeque area. You have a large indoor fireplace, a fully equipped kitchen and a private wood-fired hot tub. Words simply don’t do justice to this special cottage.
GEMSBOK COTTAGE
4 guests
2 bedrooms
3 beds
2 bathrooms
Private wood-fired hot tub
Mountain & valley view
Covered braai/BBQ area
Indoor fireplace
Fully equipped kitchen
Wifi & AC
Separate bicycle shack
Pre-order your organic farm-to-table basket of fruit, vegetables and fresh herbs.
*subject to seasonal availability
4 guests
2 bedrooms
3 beds
2 bathrooms
Private wood-fired hot tub
Mountain & valley view
Covered braai/BBQ area
Indoor fireplace
Fully equipped kitchen
Wifi & AC
Separate bicycle shack
Pre-order your organic farm-to-table basket of fruit, vegetables and fresh herbs.
*subject to seasonal availability
THE SPACE
The Gemsbok cottage has two bedrooms, a large stoep/patio and a fully equipped kitchen. This cottage also has its own bicycle shed and storeroom. It is located on the western section of Aardvark Bioreserve, near the main entrance and our mountain biking and hiking trails. Wifi is available but general phone reception can be intermittent. Your cottage overlooks one of our waterholes and is fenced to keep our hungry Zebras out. You have your own private, wood-fired hot tub!
ZEBRA COTTAGE
4 guests
2 bedrooms
3 beds
2 bathrooms
Private wood-fired hot tub
Mountain & valley view
Covered braai/BBQ area
Indoor fireplace
Fully equipped kitchen
Dedicated workspace
Wifi & AC
Pre-order your organic farm-to-table basket of fruit, vegetables and fresh herbs.
*subject to seasonal availability
4 guests
2 bedrooms
3 beds
2 bathrooms
Private wood-fired hot tub
Mountain & valley view
Covered braai/BBQ area
Indoor fireplace
Fully equipped kitchen
Dedicated workspace
Wifi & AC
Pre-order your organic farm-to-table basket of fruit, vegetables and fresh herbs.
*subject to seasonal availability
THE SPACE
Our Zebra cottage has two bedrooms with a study/TV room (that can accommodate another single bed). The stoep/veranda is spacious with a braai/barbeque and cosy fireplace. The kitchen is fully equipped with a range of amenities, including an ice maker and a Nespresso coffee machine. The cottage is located near the main gate and adjacent to mountain biking and hiking trails.
SPRINGBOK COTTAGE
2 guests
1 bedroom
1 bed
1 bathroom
Private wood-fired hot tub
Mountain & valley view
Braai/BBQ area
Private lapa for two
Indoor fireplace
Fully equipped kitchen
Wifi & AC
Pre-order your organic farm-to-table basket of fruit, vegetables and fresh herbs.
*subject to seasonal availability
2 guests
1 bedroom
1 bed
1 bathroom
Private wood-fired hot tub
Mountain & valley view
Braai/BBQ area
Private lapa for two
Indoor fireplace
Fully equipped kitchen
Wifi & AC
Pre-order your organic farm-to-table basket of fruit, vegetables and fresh herbs.
*subject to seasonal availability
THE SPACE
Our Springbok cottage is a romantic single-bedroom unit. The cottage is uniquely situated on the border of the game reserve and working farm, allowing you to see both wildlife and grazing sheep. The cottage also overlooks the Miertjieskraal dam wall, a spectacular site when the dam overflows. The stoep/veranda is spacious and features a private wood-fired hot tub and a romantic lapa/boma for two.
DIE OPSTAL
8 guests
4 bedrooms
8 beds
3 bathrooms
Private wood-fired hot tub
Mountain & valley view
Designated braai/BBQ area
Indoor fireplace
Fully equipped kitchen
Dedicated workspace
Wifi & AC
Separate bicycle shack
Splash pool
TV room
Pre-order your organic farm-to-table basket of fruit, vegetables and fresh herbs.
*subject to seasonal availability
8 guests
4 bedrooms
8 beds
3 bathrooms
Private wood-fired hot tub
Mountain & valley view
Designated braai/BBQ area
Indoor fireplace
Fully equipped kitchen
Dedicated workspace
Wifi & AC
Separate bicycle shack
Splash pool
TV room
Pre-order your organic farm-to-table basket of fruit, vegetables and fresh herbs.
*subject to seasonal availability
THE SPACE
Die Opstal is the largest of our cottages, comfortably hosting 8 people. This quirky but romantic old farmhouse has been meticulously restored to its former glory. Where the other cottages are situated within the game reserve, Die Opstal is on the commercial side of the farm surrounded by fruit trees, sheep and chickens. The large stoep/patio has a comfortable braai/barbecue area and wood-fired hot tub. Die Opstal is located near our mountain biking trails and within walking distance of the Miertjieskraal Dam.
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MOUNTAIN COTTAGE
2 guests
1 bedroom
1 king-size bed
1 bathroom
Bathtub with panoramic views
Mountain, valley & dam view
Indoor fireplace
Indoor braai/bbq area
Fully equipped kitchen
AC
Ask about our seasonal
farm-to-table produce.
2 guests
1 bedroom
1 king-size bed
1 bathroom
Bathtub with panoramic views
Mountain, valley & dam view
Indoor fireplace
Indoor braai/bbq area
Fully equipped kitchen
AC
*Minimum of 2 nights stay
Ask about our seasonal
farm-to-table produce.
THE SPACE
The “berghuisie” is by far our most unique and romantic accommodation. This one bedroom cottage is very private, situated on a hill overlooking the Miertjieskraal dam. The unit has a spectacular view – from your bed, the bathtub or the barbeque area. You have a large indoor fireplace and fully equipped kitchen. Words simply don’t do justice to this special cottage.