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The Artists Cottage | Sutherland, Northern Cape

The Artists Cottage | Sutherland, Northern Cape

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In the mad, hectic state of the modern world, there is nothing like the peace, vastness, stark beauty and stillness of the Karoo. Sutherland is a small, remote town in the Northern Cape and famous for its crystal-clear night skies and icy winter temperatures. The town is also home to the South African Astronomical Observatory and the impressive SALT telescope, attracting those interested from around the world. Visitors to the town love the peaceful, wide-open spaces and some of the…

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Blesfontein Guest Farm | Sutherland, Northern Cape

Blesfontein Guest Farm | Sutherland, Northern Cape

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Sutherland in the Northern Cape lies in the western Roggeveld Mountains in the Karoo. The area is well known for extreme temperatures, but even during the snowy Winters, you can count on the warm Karoo hospitality, part of which makes Sutherland such a great getaway destination with lots of outdoor activities. Many people are buying property in the area just because of its wonderful tranquility, where you can still come across true salt-of-the-earth people. The clarity of Sutherland’s cloudless, pollution-free…

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Catherine’s Cottage | Sutherland, Northern Cape

Catherine’s Cottage | Sutherland, Northern Cape

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Most people associate Sutherland with icy Winters and crystal clear skies; ideal for star-gazing. Situated in the Roggeveld Mountain area of the Karoo, this town may well be renowned because of its Astronomical Observatory, but it where visitors get a taste of true Karoo hospitality. Sutherland is full of true traditional Karoo homes, and these have been turned into guest houses, self-catering homes and B&Bs to cater for the visitors who love escaping the rat race. One of the sought-after…

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