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…
Wouldn’t you love to stay in a national monument? You can do exactly that at Villa Reinet Guest House in lovely Graaff Reinet. There is so much to see and do in this area, that many travellers plan on overnighting en-route down to Cape Town, and end up staying on for a few extra more days. A visit to the Camdeboo National Park with the Valley of Desolation, is high on the list of must-sees in this area. Villa Reinet…
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…
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…
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…
It isn’t surprising that Graaff Reinet is known as the gem of the Karoo, because the surrounding Karoo mountains and farms are exquisitely beautiful and peaceful. People often use Graaff Reinet as a stop-over place for a night or two en-route to Cape Town or one of the other coastal cities. They often end up staying far longer and plan on returning to Graaff Reinet to a much longer getaway. When people are looking for accommodation in Graaff Reinet, they…