Once you arrive at Trymore Cottage, a sumptuous tea awaits you and then you can go on a tour of the farm’s fossil collection. It’s difficult to say which time of the year is best to visit Wellwood Farm, but one thing is for sure, nature has got some wonderful surprises for you whenever you’re there. The Merino stud farm itself is a true South African Karoo farm, which is 30km north of Graaff Reinet. It is an ideal stop-over…
Graaff Reinet is known as the gem of the Karoo, and for good reason, after all it lies on the curve of the Sundays River and its that beautiful 1886 Dutch Reformed Church in the centre of the town which attracts travellers like a beacon to the town. But that isn’t all, and visitors to the town are in for a treat with all that’s offered here. The good restaurants, monuments, museums and nature reserves will have you wishing you…
Once you’ve discovered Graaff-Reinet, you’ll know why this fascinating town is known as the ‘gem of the Karoo’. Lying peacefully along the Sundays River, this town, established in 1786, is one of South Africa’s oldest towns, and anyone interested in old architecture will love the interesting old architecture and some of the history attached to it. The town is famous for is majestic 1886 Dutch Reformed Church and has many provincial heritage sites in it as well. Apart from the…
There are many people who just can’t get enough of the beauty and stillness of the Karoo and more so intrigue of the Karoo farms. Being able to stay on a South African farm, especially one that dates back to the 1840s is a sure treat, and Weltevreden Guestfarm, a working sheep farm, is just 12.6km from Nieu Bethesda is highly sought after. People with children love coming to the farm because many times the children have never experienced life…
De Kothuize offers its visitors several types of accommodation and the interesting thing is that De Kothuize cottages have all been restored and many of them are actually national monuments. You will be delighted with the furniture too which is in keeping with their historical character. The cottages all have modern amenities to ensure that guests have a comfortable, relaxing and extraordinary experience. Between the different cottages, you will find lots of features. Pet lovers will be delighted to discover…
When you arrive at Country Village Guest House in Graaff Reinet, you get the feeling of something good; that these are salt of the earth people who want to ensure that your stay in Graaff Reinet is as comfortable and welcoming as possible. One thing is sure, you will love the peace and quiet and feel utterly rested by the time you leave again. Some people stay for a night at Country Village and are on their way again while…
Anyone who has travelled from the far northerly provinces will be delighted to know that travelling down to the coast there is a farm close to Graaff Reinet; some 30km away that is like a guiding light, guiding you to a time of relaxation before you set off on your journey again. Schoemans Cottage or Schoemans Huisie is a lovely cottage which was built in the time of 1870 on Waterval Farm near Graaff Reinet. Waterval is a working sheep,…