Albert is a small Karoo town at the foot of the Swartberg Mountains. The town is known for its olive farms and warm Karoo hospitality, offering visitors a wonderfully peaceful escape. The town appeals to nature lovers and many road trippers stay for a day or two or longer to enjoy all that the town offers. There are many super accommodation options and Koppie Cottage is a popular choice, offering travellers a peaceful retreat. We take a look at what…
Who doesn’t want to stop over in Prince Albert for a day or two? After all, it’s in an exquisite part of South Africa. The beauty of the Olive Thrush Cottage is that it is beautifully positioned on the edge of town instead of right in the town. That’s what makes it so special as it is still within walking distance of the shops and restaurants. Olive Thrush Cottage is known for its splendid birdlife and freshwater dam. What can…
The Weltevrede Valley in the area of Prince Albert is surrounded by the Swartberg Mountains and every year in Prince Albert, which is an exquisite and enchanting Karoo village, holds the olive festival. There is so much to see and do in this wonderful area, that you will wish you had discovered it much earlier. Prince Albert self catering accommodation is always a sought after option for holidaymakers wanting to experience a true working South African farm holiday. Heaps of…
What a wonderful village Prince Albert is in the western Cape, with splendid views over the Swartberg Mountains. People love overnighting in the village, whether they’re en-route to George or Cape Town or they’re making Prince Albert their actual holiday accommodation. There’s so much to do in the beautiful surroundings, especially for outdoor enthusiasts. It’s for this reason that there is so much accommodation in the village, and the Karoo View Cottages are a fabulous choice. Let’s see what kind…
In our mad world more and more people are looking at the Karoo in a new light; the Karoo farmers, ostriches, the Karoo churchers, windmills, the silence and the wonderful food: lamb chops, babotie, sugared pumpkin, beans and a good red wine. Volstruisvlei Guest Cottage is excellent self catering accommodation close to the wonderful small town of Prince Albert. The guest cottage is found on a working fruit farm with magnificent views of the Swartberg Mountains. Guests get the chance…
Just outside of the gorgeous Karoo town of Prince Albert, is Oudekloof Guest House. Oudekloof is on a working export fruit farm, with the homestead actually being surrounded by fruit trees as well as the magnificent Swartberg Mountains. City dwellers escape to the Karoo to have their equilibrium restored and Oude Kloof Guest House offers you wonderful tranquility surrounded by nature. Guests who stay here love the experience of a true South African farm and guests can explore this wonderful…