Karoopark Guest House
Guest House, B & B and Self Catering Accommodation
Graaff-Reinet, Eastern Cape, South Africa |
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Karoopark Guest House is situated at 81 Caledon Street, in the centre of Graaff-Reinet. It is an ideal location to soak up the relaxed ambience of the Karoo. Graaff-Reinet is the fourth oldest town in South Africa and definitely worth a visit.
Cradled in a meander of the Sundays River, Graaff-Reinet is an oasis in the desolate surrounding landscape, practically every visitor remarks on its unique old-world character.
Graaff-Reinet is situated en route from Johannesburg to Cape Town in the Eastern Cape Province. Many people stop over while traveling to or from the Garden Route. Graaff-Reinet also boasts with the Valley of Desolation, which is a geographical phenomenon that has been declared a National Monument. Other highlights include, game viewing and numerous museums in town. For the more adventurous there’s quad bikes and micro light flights.
This historical town is well-known within South Africa for the role it played in the Anglo Boer War and for its broekie lace verandahs
Accommodation at Karoopark Guest House is available in the Colonial-style manor house that was built at the end of the 19th century. Today as a guesthouse, bed-and-breakfast accommodation and self-catering cottages are available that are within walking distance of shops, banks and historical places of interest. It's a great place to experience the homely hospitality of the Karoo.
Accommodation & Facilities
Bed & Breakfast en-suite rooms
Self-catering units
FACILITIES:
A’la Carte Restaurant & Bar
Conference facilities
Braai facilities
Swimming pool
Secure parking
Outdoor Facilities
ATTRACTIONS (nearby):
200 national monuments
Karoo Nature Reserve – Game Viewing
Hiking trails
Valley of Desolation
Agave Factory
Town of Nieu-Bethesda & Owl House
Horse Riding
Swimming Pool
Sport Facilities
Organized Tours to Baviaanskloof and other places of interest
Sporting & Leisure Activities
Explore the Heartland of the Karoo landscape.
Enjoy 4x4 Trails in the Camdeboo Region
Get lost in the wilderness of the Baviaanskloof
Come enjoy an unforgettable exprience
Cultural & Historical interest
Graaff-Reinet grew slowly in the late 1700's as the carpenters, smiths, wagonwrights, saddlers and pedlars (smouse) brought their trade to the outpost of the colony. By the middle 19th century Graaff-Reinet become the most important trading centre in the interior. The first farmers who had settled in the area in the 1770's had recorded disputes between them and the Sun (Bushmen).
Graaff-Reinet has also strong connections with the Great Trek (1834-1837).
Graaff-Reinet is a little town that allows visitors the time to explore the past at a leisurely pace. One can wander freely around day or night admiring the historical buildings and museums, have a meal and a drink and a stroll.
| These prices are quoted Per room/suite per night |
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| Peak season |
R280.00
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R450.00
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| Off-peak season |
R260.00
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R400.00 |
Children under 6 Free of Charge
Groups rates available upon request
Additional Adults and Children charged per person. |
