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Adley House | Oudtshoorn, Western Cape

Adley House | Oudtshoorn, Western Cape

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The lovely sandstone Adley House was built in 1905, and today this magnificent 4-star Victorian mansion is situated in an upmarket residential area. The beautiful English garden is the perfect place to kick off your shoes and relax while listening to the soothing chirping of birds. After exploring this exquisite area with the Swartberg Mountains close by, it can be wonderful to return to this guest house and know that you will be rested and re-energized for the next exciting…

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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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Wilgewandel Holiday Farm | Oudtshoorn, Western Cape

Wilgewandel Holiday Farm | Oudtshoorn, Western Cape

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What a wonderful way to spend time in this magnificent part of South Africa. The exquisite Wilgewandel Holiday Farm is 25km outside of Oudtshoorn and very close to the world famous Cango Caves. When you stay here you’re in for a jolly good time where you’ll be able to enjoy wonderful farmfare. The farm also offers activities and programmes that are specially geared towards schools and church groups. It’s also a very popular venue for children’s parties. There are numerous…

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Queen’s Hotel | Oudtshoorn, Western Cape

Queen’s Hotel | Oudtshoorn, Western Cape

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Fun, romantic, adventurous, relaxing, and exquisite are just some of the words that describe this area of the Western Gate, and to think that The Queen’s Hotel is situated in the centre of the wonderful town of Oudtshoorn. The Queen’s Hotel also happens to be one of the oldest hotels in South Africa, and its beauty, service, graciousness, and location are just some of the reasons why guests who stay here vow to return. Of course the hotel has undergone…

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Swartberg Country Manor – Oudtshoorn

Swartberg Country Manor – Oudtshoorn

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Some places in South Africa are just so darn beautiful that they give you gooseflesh. Swartberg Country Manor is like that. It nestles deep in the  heart of the Klein Karoo on the farm Voorbedacht. The exquistely beautiful Swartberg Mountains are therapy for any stressed-out guests who escape to this farm to regain their equilibrium. Simple country pleasures like long walks, Karoo meals, and lazy hours will have you just wishing that you could just stay a little longer. Who…

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De Zeekoe Guest Farm | Oudtshoorn, Western Cape

De Zeekoe Guest Farm | Oudtshoorn, Western Cape

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We’ve all experienced driving through the Karoo, stopping alongside the road for a snack and marvelling at the farm dam, the sheep  and the windmill as its catches a gust of wind and creaks as it spins. This is the magic of the Karoo, and De Zeekoe Guest Farm is a 2000-hectare bio-diversified farm which is magnificently located between the Swartberg- and Outeniqua Mountains. The farm is just 7 km from the ostrich capital, Oudtshoorn, as is in fact opposite…

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Koedoeskloof Country Lodge | Ladismith, Karoo, Western Cape

Koedoeskloof Country Lodge | Ladismith, Karoo, Western Cape

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Ladismith is a small farming town which nestles below the Towerkop Mountain. The town is in the small Karoo and is abou 300km away from Cape Town.  The lovely town is know for the Ladismith Wine Cellar and its a worthwhile experience to visit the distillery and taste some the fine local wines.  Many visitors from Gauteng and further afield come to the Karoo to enjoy a country getaway; the chance to relax in this vast stillness;  a place where…

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