The Retreat | Groenfontein Valley Conservancy, Calitzdorp, Western Cape

Once you’ve experienced the beauty of the Karoo, you’ll want to return. The lovely Victorian farmhouse, The Retreat, is a luxuriously comfortable 4-star accommodation set in 560 ha of the Groenfontein Valley Conservancy, which borders on the Swartberg Nature Reserve. You’ll love the typical Karoo farmhouse – the wooden floors, the fireplaces, the big verandah, and the mountains. It all makes for a romantic getaway, but it’s super family accommodation as well. A stay here is guaranteed to blow the cobwebs away.

At The Retreat, you’ll also enjoy that wonderful Karoo hospitality as you enjoy your coffee in the morning, taking in that fresh aroma that is part of the wonder of the Karoo. What people appreciate at The Retreat is the sheer break from some 21st-century amenities such as cell phones and TV. There is no cell phone reception and no TV sets in the rooms. The main lounge has a TV.

• The Retreat operates with solar power
• Pet friendly – just check with the owners first
• Four garden rooms in two annexes
• Magnificent mountain views
• Fireplaces
• Victorian bath and shower
• Patio
• True Karoo hospitality – special diets adhered to. Liquor license.
• Covid Safety Approved
• Swimming pool
• Wifi
• Laundry facilities
• Safe parking