Blesfontein Guest farm
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Nicolize D - Aug 2024
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Was wonderlik om weer met moeder aarde te konnekteer.
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Was great to reconnect with mother earth.
It had been soulful.
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Riekie W - Aug 2024
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As jy wil wegbreek en rus in gemak - besoek Blesfontein!
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If you want to get away and rest in comfort - visit Blesfontein!
I chose a particularly wet weekend for my visit to Blesfontein, but it was still a special experience. Nicol and Marina are excellent hosts. The entire area was without power for about 24 hours, but still they made an effort to make sure that the WiFi stayed up, that guests could charge necessary equipment, that everyone had gas equipment and light, and that everyone was comfortable. Fireplaces provide heat and furthermore there is the incredible tranquility, safety, natural beauty and for the energetic, various activities.
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Blesfontein Guest farm 's response
Hallo Riekie
Dankie vir jou lieflike gesindheid te midde van die kragonderbreking.
Kom gerus weer!
Anneke V - Mar 2024
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Asemrowend.
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Breathtaking.
Incredible experience. Owners are extremely hospitable. Ideal getaway if you are looking for silence in nature.
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Hallo Anneke
Ek besef nou eers 'n mens kan op resensies antwoord.
Baie baie dankie - ons sien julle graag weer!
Maryna S - Jan 2024
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Asemrowend.
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Breathtaking.
Excellent stay.
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Hallo Maryna
Baie dankie dat julle ons plaas ondersteun het.
Beste wense vir julle en kom asb. weer kuier.
Groete
Marina
David H - Jan 2024
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Was 'n hoogtepunt van ons vakansie.
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Was a highlight of our holiday.
Blesfontein Guest farm is beautiful, the accommodation is clean, comfortable, well equipped and the hospitality of the host and hostess, Marina and Nicol, is extremely pleasant. Sunset at the escarpment viewpoint is a must. We also had fun swimming in the farm pond. Would love to go back in the winter time to stargaze.
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Ons hoop ons sien julle gou weer! Kom in die lente, dan sien julle hoe pragtig ons veldblomme is.
Tessa A - Sep 2024
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Great stay.
Annelou V - Jul 2024
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Gesin wegbreek met ons 4-jarige.
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Family getaway with our 4 year old.
'Rustic' farm visit in a breathtakingly beautiful place.
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Hallo Annelou
Dankie vir jou review. Ons hoop ons sien julle weer!
Beste wense
Marina
Julinda V - Mar 2024
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Baie mooi uitsig by die Escarpment.
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Very nice view at the Escarpment.
The bathroom of house no. 5 does not smell good. Look at the outflow of the water. R160 for a chop and chips is way too expensive.
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Hallo Julinda
Ek sien nou eers jou review. Ons het intussen die probleem by eenheid 5 se badkamer gevind en uitgesorteer - baie dankie dat jy dit ook genoem het.
Jy het my laat skrik met die nota dat die chops te duur is. Ons porsie chops weeg rou 350 g. Ek het gaan kyk wat 'n mens by Spur vir lam chops betaal:
200 g porsie kos R 141.90
400g porsie kos R 208.90
Ons moes ons lam chops en chips prys selfs nou op stoot tot R 170 per porsie. Dis eenvoudig wat dit moet kos om aan ons uitgawe kant tred te hou met inflasie. Ek besef dis duur, maar alles is so duur deesdae.
Dankie in elk geval dat jy my op my tone hou. Dit het my laat seker maak.
Beste wense
Ons hoop ons sien julle weer.
Groete en alles van die beste
Marina
Welmarie L - Jul 2023
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Presies wat nodig is om uit die besige lewe van die Kaap te kom.
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Exactly what is needed to get out of the busy life of the Cape.
Was so nice and peaceful, clean air and people are so friendly and helpful. My dad and I will definitely go back and stay longer.
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Hallo, Welmarie
Dis amper lente! So, middel tot einde Sept, verwag ons die mooiste mooiste veld blomme. Tys om weer te kom kuier!
Francois J - May 2023
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Uitstekend.
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Outstanding.
We spent a lovely time on the farm. It is incredibly beautiful on the farm. The host and hostess went out of their way to teach us what was happening on their farm and nothing was too much trouble for them. Feel free to go stargazing on this farm, Nicol can tell nice stories and likes to share his knowledge about the stars.
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Hallo Francois
Dis amper lente! Kom kyk so middel September hoe mooi kan die Roggeveld se veld blomme raak as ons soveel winter reëns gehad het.
Beste wense vir julle!
Magda C - Mar 2023
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Ontvangs baie vriendelik, sal enige tyd weer teruggaan, sterrekyk - wou hulle sommer almal pluk en saambring huis toe.
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Very friendly welcome, would go back any time, stargazing - just wanted to pick them all and bring them home.
Thanks for a great overnight stay, won't easily forget. Stars and moon look through the telescope - what an experience. A visit to the escarpment is a must and make your mark by packing a small pile of stones and remember to take your location when you go back for the next visit.
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Hallo Magda
Ek wil net laat weet:
Blesfontein kry nou soveel lieflike reën dat ons 'n asemrowende skouspel van veldblomme verwag in September.
Kom maak weer 'n draai!
Stienie N - Jan 2023
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Heerlik rustig en ontspanne, kon lekker swem in die dam.
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Wonderfully peaceful and relaxed, could enjoy swimming in the pond.
Everyone was excited to be able to go stargazing with Nico. Put all our vanity into perspective.
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Blesfontein Guest farm 's response
Hallo Stienie
In teenstelling met die heerlike warm swem weer toe julle laas keer gekuier het, het ons 'n koue, papnat winter gehad. Dit beteken ons verwag 'n lieflike lente. Kom kyk bietjie in die lente hoe mooi raak ons veld blomme!
Beste wense
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Jan G - Aug 2023
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Spectacular.
Blesfontein Guest farm 's response
Hallo Jan
Kom kuier gerus weer in die komende Lente. Blesfontein verwag lieflike blomme.
Dankie vir julle ondersteuning van ons besigheid.
Beste wense
Marina
Ramona A - May 2023
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Asemrowende mooi omgewing! Sonsondergang op die platorand, plaasdiere en soveel meer!
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Breathtakingly beautiful surroundings! Sunset on the escarpment, farm animals and so much more!
Nicol and Marina are hospitable and very friendly. Stargazing in the evening was a highlight and you just realize your insignificance once again. The peaceful farm life with chickens that wake you up in the morning and even the teenager never complained once that she was bored. I would definitely recommend the guest farm and will definitely come back for "peace and tranquility".
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Hallo Ramona
Dis al meer as 'n jaar sedert julle Blesfontein se peace and tranquility beleef het. Ons verwag 'n lieflike lente met oorvloed blomme na al hierdie winter reen.
Kom maak gerus weer 'n draai!
Beste wense
Marina
Trudi B - Aug 2023
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Baie gerieflik en rustig.
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Very comfortable and peaceful.
Very warmly received and welcomed by Marina and immediately and fully informed about all the activities on the farm. We had a great time and stay. Electric blanket was a bonus. When you turn off the main road to Sutherland the road is a challenge, but doable with our Suzuki S-Presso. Thanks for the tip on the best route. The stargazing session with Nicol was so informative. Drive and view from Eskarp for sure worth it. Feeding lambs and interacting with alpacas was unique. Good luck to you there on your "fat spot" in the Karoo. Never knew you had a flower season too, would love to experience it.
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Hallo Trudie
Dis amper weer blomme tyd. Kom kuier so einde September of begin Oktober. Ons dink die blomme behoort dan pragtig te wees.
Beste wense
Marina
Philip L - Aug 2023
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Heerlike verblyf ver van die beskawing.
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Wonderful stay far from civilization.
Since it was just me and my companion, we chose the rondavel. Very suitable for 2 people, but 4 can sleep here. Our stay at Blesfontein far exceeded our expectations. The 4 km drive to the escarpment is absolutely worth it! A fantastic view of the Tankwa. Nicol's free presentation of the sky was very good, more intimate and better than at SALT. Highly recommended. The road between Sutherland and Blesfontein was only "rough" due to the very recent rains and washouts. A 260 km Sightseeing Circle Route that includes the Ouberg Pass, Tankwa Nature Reserve and Gannaga Pass can be driven comfortably within a day.
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Hallo Philip
Dankie vir julle ondersteuning van ons besigheid.
Kom kyk bietjie hierdie lente hoe mooi gaan ons veld blomme raak!
Francois K - May 2023
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'n Belewenis!
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An experience!
Nicol and Marinda are very friendly and make you part of the farm with all its activities.
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Hallo Francois
Dis amper lente! Met al hierdie winterreen verwag ons 'n lieflike vertoning van veldblomme so middel tot einde Sept.
Kom kuier gerus weer!
Anneke D - Sep 2023
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Spectacular views, warm hospitality and magnificent display of spring flowers.
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Hallo Anneke
Ons verwag vanjaar weer pragtige veld blomme. Hou yr.no blesfontein dop. Dan kom kuier julle in goeie weersomstandighede om pragtige sterre te kan kyk.
Beste wense
Marina
Piet T - Jul 2023
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We enjoyed the stay. Avoiding a few niggles could have made it even better.
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Hallo Piet
Dis amper lente! Met al hierdie lieflike winter reen verwag ons asemrowende veld blomme. Ek het geen idee hoe jy dit so swak getref het met ons diens nie. Kan ons asb. volgende keer opmaak daaroor met ons gebruiklike fantastiese diens - asb.?
Beste wense
Marina
Sydney Ray D - Dec 2022
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Wat 'n belewenis.
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What an experience.
Friendly, genuine, fantastic stay. Loving people, down to earth.
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Hallo Sydney
Ons wil net laat weet:
Blesfontein word geseen met die lieflikste winter reën. Gewoonlik beteken dit ons verwag asemrowende veldblomme in die lente.
Kom maak gerus weer 'n draai!
Groete
Nicol en Marina
Ruan V - Dec 2022
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Overnight.
Blesfontein Guest farm 's response
Hallo Ruan
Just to let you know: we are being blessed with lots of winter rain. That means we look forward to a beautiful spring time. We expect spectacular wild flowers this year. We hope to see you then!
Best regards
Marina
Michel V - Nov 2022
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Die kuier was fantasties, ons het iets van alles gehad oor die kort tydjie wat ons daar was.
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The visit was fantastic, we had something of everything in the short time we were there.
Beautiful farm life full of healthy animals, 30 mm of rain with thunderstorms, beautiful sunsets and one night over a short period saw all the beautiful stars. For our first visit to the Karoo, we brought a lot of rain with us over the 3 days we were there, but every moment it rained we enjoyed the farm, the smell of rain coming, the sound of thunderstorms, the various cloud, sky and landscape colors had been breathtaking and at night there were periods when we could see the stars in between the various rain fronts that came in. All the farm animals were friendly and funny to watch all day. Nicol and Marina were very kind to us. We will definitely visit the farm again.
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Wiltrud F - Oct 2022
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Ongelooflik mooi! Sterrekyk, die sonsondergang op die eskarpment met die mooiste uitsig, vriendelike mense, lekker kos. soveel om te doen!
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Incredibly beautiful! Stargazing, the sunset on the escarpment with the most beautiful view, friendly people, good food. so much to do!
Nicol and Marinette received us warmly and made us feel very welcome. There is a lovely farm atmosphere with zebras, alpacas, horses (big horses and a little pony that keeps up too cutely when they run), chickens, geese, dogs, cats, a springbok and even Peppa the (big) pig. I might have forgotten something! The sheep were still on another part of the farm. And the flowers! People, they do not stand back for Namaqualand, it is so beautiful! Watching the sunset from the escarpment is a fantastic experience. It overlooks infinite mountains and the Tankwa. Then Nicol has his star talk and we looked through the big telescope at Saturn and many more, it was very interesting. We also saw other wildlife while driving around the farm.
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Amanda C - Jan 2022
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Baie lekker plaas-atmosfeer!
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Very nice farm atmosphere!
Children did not want to leave. They enjoyed the animals on the farm so much. Stargazing in the evening was a highlight! Nicol and Marina are great hosts. Thank you very much for a wonderful visit!
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Maria C - Aug 2021
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Netjies, gerieflik.
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Neat, comfortable.
Marina and Nicol are incredibly friendly, the house was comfortable, tidy and the fireplace helped to keep out the cold from the snow. The stars were amazing.
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Robert H - Jun 2021
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Fantasties.
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Fantastic.
Had a great time and will definitely be back.
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Deon V - May 2021
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Ons het 'n wonderlike tyd daar gehad.
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We had a wonderful time there.
Nicol and Marina went out of their way to make our stay as pleasant as possible. Stargazing was special and interesting with Nicol. The sunrise and the sunset are beautiful from the plateau. It was a pleasant experience.
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Piet V - Mar 2021
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Wat 'n heerlike ondervinding.
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What a wonderful experience.
Upon arrival, you think: "What have I gotten myself into?" But with every minute the place grows on you. The ancient way of life, the clock that stands still, the owners who share all their knowledge with so much love! Nicol van der Merwe who hand-picks you to learn about stars. To drive away from there, you leave a great longing behind. The only truth is, you'll want to go again!
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Charmaine S - Apr 2021
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Baie insiggewend.
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Very informative.
Hendrik and Rinkals spoke highly of their experience with you, it was very instructive and informative for them. They were also very satisfied with their stay, Rinkals said (as the teenagers speak) it was "legit".
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Cindy B - Jul 2021
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Mooi omgewing, lekker plaaservaring en ongelooflike sterrekyk!
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Beautiful area, nice farm experience, and incredible star-gazing!
Nice for kids to experience the farm, very good star-gazing experience and good hospitality.
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Carel V - Jan 2021
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Sien sterre.
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See stars.
Very hospitable and in a peaceful environment. The Stargazing session very nice - all on one premises.
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Jan & Trechia A - Dec 2020
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Rustig, skoon, ruim, netjies.
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Quiet, clean, spacious, neat.
Marlene welcomed us and quickly made us feel at home. The farm is a must-stop-over place. Soon you are swallowed up by the beauty of the farm and tranquility and you just regret not sleeping more days. Stargazing world with the open sky and fresh air. Would recommend anytime and go back for a few more days.
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De Villiers B - Dec 2020
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Great.
Lizette V - Nov 2020
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Skoon, wye, ontspannende uitsigte.
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Clean, wide, relaxing views.
Nice walking, cycling and farm life with good stargazing and information and very friendly people.
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Elize B - Aug 2020
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Wonderlike plaasvakansie-atmosfeer.
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Wonderful farm holiday atmosphere.
It was a wonderful place to stay. We will definitely go again. There are many animals to see, and the owners are very friendly and hospitable.
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Neil V - Jan 2020
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Ongelooflike Karoo-ervaring saam met Duitse vriende wat ons vir 2 weke besoek het.
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Unbelievable Karoo experience with German friends who visited us for 2 weeks.
Typical Karoo experience with incredible hospitality.
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Marina B - Dec 2020
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Heerlik gebly! Baie vriendelike ontvangs.
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Great stay! Very friendly reception.
The owners are very friendly and helpful. The accommodation is clean and tidy. Nice breakfast. The swimming pool is a winner and the Alpacas too cute! Would stay there again anytime.
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Kuaan V - Dec 2020
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Die plato is onbeskryflik.
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The plateau is indescribable.
Very friendly service. Stargazing is worth it.
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Rikus B - Oct 2020
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Blesfontein is net so bietjie buite die dorp op 'n pragtige plaas waar jy die stilte en rustigheid van die platteland kan geniet. Die kliëntediens was uitstekend en die akkommodasie was netjies en veilig. Ek sal dit definitief aanbeveel.
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Blesfontein is just a little outside the town on a beautiful farm where you can enjoy the silence and tranquility of the countryside. The customer service was excellent and the accommodation was neat and secure. I would definitely recommend it.
It was one of the best weekends of the year for me. Blesfontein will see me again in the future.
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Tinus G - Dec 2020
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'n Heerlike ondervinding.
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A wonderful experience.
A must for nature lovers.
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Wihan B - Dec 2020
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Lekker plaasatmosfeer.
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Nice farm atmosphere.
Thanks for the nice visit and talk about the sky. Had a great time in the old farmhouse.
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Karin H - Dec 2019
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Best place in the Karoo tot enjoy nature and stars.
Margo D - Dec 2019
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Lekker ervaring.
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Nice experience.
Had a great time. View is special. The owners go to great lengths to make you feel welcome. Would love to come back.
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Marius L - Jul 2019
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Rustig, kon heerlik ontspan.
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Calm, could relax.
Was warmly received. Slept warmly. Everything was neat and clean. Marina went out of her way to make us feel at home as well as to come and show us the new chicks. So appreciated. Nicol made the star gazing very interesting. We sat warm under blankets and enjoyed it very much. Driving to escarpment is a must. We'll definitely see Blesfontein again. Definitely recommend it for those who love quiet farm life.
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Derick C - Jun 2019
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Veelsydige verblyf onder die sterre.
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Versatile accommodation under the stars.
We had a fantastic stay at Blesfontein. We were initially a bit uncertain about the distance from the town with the gravel road, but the versatility of Blesfontein surprised us. We spent more time on the farm. Cycling, game viewing, farm animals and breathtaking vistas ensured incredible accommodation. Nicol's stargazing sessions in the evenings were also informative. The breakfast is very nice and the staff friendly. The cottages are clean and tidy and the braai/fireplace in the cottages is perfect for winter evenings.
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Dit was ook n ware voorreg om julle op Blesfontein te kon ontvang.
Kom gerus weer.
Seth V - Jun 2019
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What a fantastic place to visit and lovely hosts too!
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And you and Alveira were super, super guests. Come again!
Willy S - Mar 2019
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The true Karoo farm experience we were seeking and more.
Deon J - Jan 2019
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Baie lekker rustig, wonderlike mense, heelwat om te doen.
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Very nice and peaceful, wonderful people, a lot to do.
Lots to do, great horses, people, the pond's water is very refreshing. Plenty of room to jog, walk, the stars are special.
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Blesfontein Guest farm 's response
Dis is gaste soos julle wat ons werk net 'n plesier maak, kom gerus weer!
Hannes V - Aug 2019
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Fantastic spot with real hospitality.
Blesfontein Guest farm 's response
It was a pleasure to host your Sutherland stay.
Come again.
All the best.
Wiehann B - Jun 2019
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Baie lekker gebly by baie goeie gasheer en gasvrou.
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Very nice stay with very good host and hostess.
See stars.
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Jean A - Sep 2019
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Bel endroit.
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Call endroit.
Call endroit. Mais le Rondavel n'avait pas d'eau chaude à cause d'une fuite. Pas facile quand il ne fait que 3°C la nuit.
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Blesfontein Guest farm 's response
Good day Jean-Andre
Thank you for your review.
We apologize for poor customer service on our side. You visited while I suffered from a severe sinus infection. I ran into a sliding door and broke my nose. Our other staff members were on leave to attend a funeral. The young couple staying in our house at the time was also just visiting and standing in, but we realize you did not get the service you needed and we apologize for that.
We hope you generally enjoyed South Africa.
Best wishes,
Marina
Wynand V - Jul 2019
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Baie rustig.
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Very calm.
Visitors should only be informed about slippery road if it has rained. Had a great time.
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Die boere is baie dankbaar oor die reen. Ons hoop ons sien julle weer!
Vanessa B - Dec 2018
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Heerlike sterre gekyk op die dak van die Karoo!
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Great stargazing on the roof of the Karoo!
Friendly owners and comfortable accommodation. View of the Karoo breathtaking! Telescope extra bonus! Very nice time among the stars and planets.
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Agnes M - Nov 2018
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Wonderful experience.
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Incredible views and very friendly hosts.
Trilby K - Feb 2018
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Truly amazing stay. Friendly hosts and animals. Will return.
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You are more than welcome to return. Your meercat friend is missing you.
Schalk M - Aug 2018
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Stil en rustig.
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Quiet and peaceful.
I really enjoyed it. Will come again if I'm in the area. The quiet and the stars make it peaceful for someone to recharge. The host and hostess make it warm and welcoming with the farm animals. I enjoyed my chat with Nicol as well as the stargazing.
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De Wet L - Jul 2018
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Regte plaas sonder enige sein!
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Real farm without any signal!
Nice and quiet between the ground and the stars, switched off from the hustle and bustle of life! The stargazing was special and we had so much fun, the aunt and uncle are incredibly friendly and go the extra mile to make the children feel "at home"!
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Coba S - Jan 2018
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Heerlike, rustige ervaring.
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Lovely, peaceful experience.
Very neat units. The conversation about the stars and the stargazing was definitely the highlight of the experience. Will stay there again when possible. Will recommend it to others too. Thank you for the hospitality.
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Hallo Coba
Baie dankie vir jou positiewe kommentaar. Ons het ook julle kuier baie geniet. Kom gerus meer, daar is elke keer nog iets nuuts wat Nicol julle deur sy teleskoop kan wys.
Vriendelike groete en alles wat mooi is vir die jaar.
Nicol en Marina
Hermanus A - Dec 2018
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Waarde vir geld.
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Value for money.
Was top shelf for real farm life, children really enjoyed swimming in farm pond, horse riding and feeding lambs. Star gazing on the farm was very instructive with Nico. Just dirt road to farm lots of corrugated iron.
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Was lekker om julle te ontvang.
Hoop ons sien julle weer.
Fanie B - Jun 2018
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Vryheid.
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Freedom.
It was a home away from home. The farm is stunning and the hospitality was real.
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Hallo Fanie
Dis maklik om gasvry te wees met lekker gaste soos julle. Geniet julle toer verder.
Vriendelike groete
Marina
Chris G - Sep 2017
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Skoon, gerieflike wooneenheid, eienaars is baie vriendelik en doen alles moontlik om 'n mens gerieflik te maak en welkom te laat voel.
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Clean, comfortable unit, owners are very friendly and do everything possible to make you comfortable and feel welcome.
The owners, Nicol and Marina, do everything possible to make their guests feel welcome. We experienced a wonderful sunset at the "lookout" point on their farm and thoroughly enjoyed the evening under the stars in Nicol's company. We will definitely stay there again, this time in the winter!
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Dit was n voorreg om julle te ontvang. Ek is bly om te lees dat julle weer kom kuier.
Tamara D - Jul 2017
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Rustige natuurskoon en menswees waardeer.
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Appreciate the natural scenery and becoming 'human' again.
What a great experience, clean and neat accommodation. We learned so much about the stars and gained perspective on our insignificance in the greater universe. Strongly recommended. Thank you also to our host and hostess.
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Sebastian M - Jul 2017
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'n Wonderlike belewenis: natuur, sterre, mense en diere ... 'n lekkerte om voor terug te keer! Belofte van sneeu is ook 'n trekpleister!
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A wonderful experience: nature, stars, people and animals...something to return for! Promise of snow is also an attraction!
We will come back for the stars and company in the dark about things that are bigger and further than we can ever think! In daylight the farm life is nice with the animals around every corner! Marina and Nico are wonderful hosts and we can just praise them for such a wonderful establishment!
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Mense soos julle maak ons werk net 'n plesier! Kom gerus weer!
Suné P - Jul 2017
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Uiters besonders!
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Extremely special!
This is the 2nd year we visited Blesfontein, and it still remains the most beautiful place in the world. Marina and Nicol are the friendliest people you will find and nothing is too much trouble. They will definitely see us again next year!
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Herman W - May 2017
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Ongelooflik! Sterre, mense en plaas!
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Unbelievable! Stars, people and farm!
Blesfontein is one of the most beautiful places that I have ever been. The farm is perfectly situated. Nicol does a stargazing night with you when you stay there. The rooms are beautiful. Blesfontein will see me again before the end of the year. But this time I am staying longer.
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Beste Herman,
Dis gaste soos julle wat ons opgewonde maak oor ons plaas en ons werk. Kom rus gerus weer!
Groete,
Nicol en Marina
Adele K - Apr 2017
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Ongelooflik!
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Unbelievable.
Wow, this is a jewel! We had a lovely stay and Nicol and Marina are very hospitable. The stars was unbelievable and Nicol told and showed us some fantastic things about the sky. It was a n unbelievable experience to see all the different stars and planets through the telescope. We really enjoyed it and can't wait to go back! There a lot of different animals and we had a nice jog to the plateau. The view of the Tankwa is breathtaking. Would definitely recommend it.
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Surette M N - Dec 2017
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Uitstekend.
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Outstanding.
Very good, excellent value for money, very friendly.
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Blesfontein Guest farm 's response
Kom gerus weer. Ons het julle kuier geniet. Mense soos julle maak ons bly om n gastehuis te hê.
Nico E - Jan 2017
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Blesfontein is 'n pragtige plaas en egte Karoo, maar die verskil is die warmte en ervarings as gevolg van die insette van Nicol en Marina. Puik!
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Blesfontein is a beautiful farm in the real Karoo. Nicol and Marina's contributions made it a wondeful, warm experience. Wonderful!
We had a great time on this real Karoo farm and there is so much to see and do. Star gazing with Nicol was such a highlight and the horse ride was also very nice. The kids had so much fan in the dam and they helped to feed the lambs. The road is a bit rough but if you have a bit of patience it is definitely worth it. And they spoiled us with a huge farm breakfast! The few days we spend there was so special.
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Ons het ook julle teenwoordigheid op die plaas geniet. Kom gerus weer.
Danie K - Aug 2017
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Baie lekker op die plaas.
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Very nice on the farm.
We had a great time at Blesfontein and looked at the stars.
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Was lekker om julle te ontvng, Danie - kom gerus weer!
Groete
Marina
Jarries V - Mar 2017
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Wonderlike, nuwe perspektief op die Karoo.
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Wonderful new perspective on the Karoo.
This guesthouse offers the ideal accommodation to influence anyone's perception of the Karoo. The Roggeveld offers so much to see and if you're on the escarpment you can look down on big parts of the Tankwa Karoo. Accommodation completely satisfied our needs and we could even look at the stars through the host's telescope. This is the ideal place for those who want to fully experience the Karoo.
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Ons het julle teenwoordigheid op die plaas ook geniet. Kom gerus weer.
Gary H - Mar 2017
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Farm life was great.
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Hallo Gary
We enjoyed your company on the farm. Thanks for your patience when the drain got blocked. Thank also for helping us take care of the new orphan lamb. In your wheelchair you are such an inspiration. I hope your "perde tande" succulent grows.
See you again.
Take care
Marina
Anneke C - Jul 2017
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Wonderlik maar koud.
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Wonderful but cold.
We had a great time and you are very friendly and helpful people.
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Calie J - Apr 2017
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Heerlike plaasatmosfeer tussen die diere, sterre en fantastiese Karoo-landskappe.
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Lovely farm atmosphere with the animals, stars and fantastic Karoo landscapes.
The host and hostess make a lot of effort to make you feel at home. The lecture on the stars by the host is an absolute must and was the highlight of my visit to Sutherland and surrounding area.
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Beste Callie,
Baie dankie, dis gaste soos julle wat ons werk lekker maak. Kom gerus weer!
Johanna H - Sep 2017
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Baie netjies, skoon, veilig en goed toegerus.
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Very neat, clean, safe and well equipped.
For someone interested in stars, this is the ideal place to spend the night. The owner offers a special stargazing session for visitors, which is very interesting. The approximately 26 km dirt road to the farm is in fairly good condition, but not suitable for hunting devils.
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Eben C - Jan 2017
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Ons verblyf was baie lekker en die sterre kyk was baie interessant.
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Very nice accommodation and we found the stargazing interesting.
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Ons is bly julle het die sterre geniet. Kom gerus weer.
Elmarie V - Dec 2017
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Teleurgesteld.
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Disappointed.
On arrival we waited for more than 5 min for someone to come and help us at reception, a young man who was there informed the housekeeper and she took us to our accommodation. We also had to sort out the gas stove ourselves and pay for braai wood which was not discussed with us in advance. The farm animals are at a pile of "scrap metal" at the back of the accommodation, which is not pretty to the eye.
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Hallo Elmarie,
Dankie vir jou eerlike kommentaar. Na maande van net positiewe komentaar, ruk 'n resensie soos die ons terug op ons tone. Meeste gaste geniet die feit dat dit nie 'n oor gekommersialiseerde opset is nie. Ons is 'n werkende plaas waar ek en my man tussen normale plaas werk deur gaste verwelkom en deel maak van ons lewe. Enige plaas het 'n afvalplase. Daar is ook plaas diere oral anders op die 3000 ha plaas, beslis nie net langs die scrap yard nie. Verbasend baie van die besoekende pappas bou kreatiewe skeppinge saam met hulle seuns in die scrap yard.
Ons was nog mooit in 'n gaste huis waar gratis braai hout uitgedeel is nie.
Almal steek met gemak die gas stoof aan en indien julle net hulp sou vra, sou ons met graagte wou help.
Aan ons kant het ons julle besoek geniet en ons hoop ons sien julle weer om te kan opmaak vir die ervaring.
Vriendelike groete,
Marina
Andre E - Jul 2017
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Wat 'n plesier!
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What a pleasure!
Nicol and Marina simply went out of their way to make you feel at home and to help. Our vehicle broke down in town. They came to pick us up and were prepared to take us back to town the next day where we could get transport back to the Cape, but then it snowed and the pass was closed. Nicol didn't hesitate to take us to the bottom of the pass so we could get on other transport to go home. And the way he presents the "stargazing session" is also very interesting and to be recommended. The view at the escarpment was fantastic. Here we go again!
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Uriel G - Dec 2017
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Verblyf was bespreek en betaal, maar met aankoms was dit nie na wense nie, het nie oorgeslaap nie. Is daar weg so vinnig as moontlik.
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Accommodation was booked and paid for, but on arrival it was not as desired, did not sleep over. Get out of there as fast as possible.
Accommodation is part of an old barn. Roof is made of reeds, right next to the area where the sheep are dipped. Bedding and curtains are made of the same material, nothing matches, and the upholstery seems to be coming out of the beds underneath. Was extremely disappointed.
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Goeie dag Uriel
Ons gaste se geluk is werklik vir ons 'n groot prioriteit.
Dit het vir my gelyk dat julle slegte nuus ontvang het toe julle in die bereik van selfoon sein kom, en daarom moes julle vinnig vertrek.
Die eenhede waarin julle sou bly is direk langs die skuur, maar skape word nie meer gedip nie - boere gebruik nou opgiet middels en die enigste dip gat, oud en nie meer in werkende toestand op Blesfontein, is seker 3 km van die huis af by 'n kraal in die veld.
Die meeste gaste is baie opgewonde dat hulle deur die venster kan kyk na my pragtige Appaloosa perde wat net agter die gebou wei.
Die gordyne en beddegoed pas wel bymekaar en is hoegenaamd nie uit dieselfde materiaal gemaak. Die beddegoed en die gordyne word by 'n bekende handelsmerk aangekoop.
Die plavon is wel van riete gemaak, iets waarvoor ons nogal baie komplimente ontvang by ons gaste oor die "rustic" plaas atmosfeer wat dit skep.
Ek het nou groot geskrik en gaan kyk of daar iewers stoffeersel uitkom, maar niks, nêrens. Daar kom op geen plek in enige van die 2 eenhede waarin julle moes bly, enige stoffeersel uit nie dus moet dit 'n verwarring wees.
Ons is baie spyt dat julle nie die plaas geniet het nie, maar baie bly dat feitlik almal anders so gelukkig is dat hulle jaar na jaar terugkom.
Vriendelike groete
Marina
Theuns T - Dec 2016
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Wonderlike plek met gawe mense.
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Wonderful place with nice people.
Will recommend it to anyone!
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Hallo Theuns,
Ons het julle kuier ook baie geniet. Kom gerus weer.
Ons wens jou alles wat mooi is vir 2017.
Vriendelike groete,
Nicol en Marina.
Charlene C - Dec 2016
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Voorwaar 'n belewenis in alle opsigte!
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Definitely an experience in all aspects!
The accommodation was spacious and comfortable, with every necessary amenity. The owners made us feel at home and Nicol's star performance impressed everyone, even the kids. The kids really loved the animals and feeding the lambs. It was an incredible experience to go jogging on the farm.
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Renate C - Dec 2016
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Heerlike plaasverblyf met diertjies wat die kinders geniet het.
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Lovely farm stay with animals that the children enjoyed.
The hostess is welcoming and helpful. She let our boy help milk the lambs. Excellent stargazing facilities. The accommodation is 'rustic' and peaceful. Nice indoor barbecue for bad weather. The view point has the most breathtaking view of the Tankwa karoo and is definitely worth the effort. We will go back again for sure.
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Dankie vir die goeie review, Renate. Julle was ster gaste!
Elmarie E - Jun 2016
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Rustige plaasatmosfeer om volkome af te skakel!
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Peaceful farm atmosphere to switch off completely!
The goal of our visit was to switch off after a busy period. The peaceful farm atmosphere and lovely, comfortable accommodation made this possible. The little house where we stayed was extremely clean, very comfortable with everything that we needed for our stay. Marina and Nicol are excellent hosts for their guests. We will definitely go and visit again.
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Pieter V - Mar 2016
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Lekker.
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Nice.
We had a nice stay, but I just think future guests who drive regular sedan cars should be warned if the condition of the dirt road is poor.
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Hallo Pieter
Dankie vir jou review.
Hoop ons sien jule weer.
Groete
Marina
Anonymous Guest - Jul 2016
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Rest for the soul. Good break.
What an incredible experience to be able to experience the stars in such a way. It was a nice outing and we will definitely come back for a visit!
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Nikette L - Dec 2015
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'n Belewenis!
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An experience!
The owners went out of their way with their hospitality and time for their guests. The clean air, sitting on the escarpment and topping off a stargazing session through a telescope was more than we expected. The horses, chickens and birds also made you feel at home. In summary: take the road to Blesfontein and see where lies Karoo beauty, fresh air and beautiful people. Would we go again: definitely!
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Hi Nikette,
Ons het ook julle kuier baie geniet.
Sien julle graag weer.
Willie V - Jul 2015
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Ons het net een nag daar geslaap en was meer as gelukkig en tevrede!
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We only slept there one night and were more than happy and satisfied!
Als was great. Will visit again!
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Johan S - Aug 2015
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Heerlike stil plaasverblyf!
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Lovely quiet farm stay!
Very nice stay. Convenient and comfortable. Real people-people.
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- Capacity: 35 people
- All ages welcome
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Check-in: 14:00 to 22:00
Check-out: 11:00 - Address: Blesfontein Guest Farm, Bo Vis Road, Sutherland, 6920, Northern Cape