Eselfontein Gasteplaas
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Jan N - Nov 2024
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Hier kan jy weer mens word.
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Here you can become human again.
What a gem of a place in the heart of the Karoo. Pieter was an excellent host, down to earth, sincere and friendly. Will definitely stay here again.
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Tyrone P - Oct 2024
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Beautiful, restful and serene.
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Hello Tyrone. Baie dankie vir julle kuiertjie. Dit was wonderlik om julle by ons in die Karoo te ontvang.
Glo ons sal mekaar weer eendag sien.
Gerrie S - Aug 2024
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Naweek wegbreek van die gewoel.
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Weekend getaway from the hustle and bustle.
We had a great time at Eselfontein, the wind was a bit strong and cold on Friday when we arrived, but AGA made up for it. Thanks for fueling AGA. The 30 km dirt road to guest farm is very beautiful and can be driven with a normal sedan car. Thanks again for als, the nice chat, and I'll see you again soon. This time I'll come with the motorcycle, then we can go for a ride.
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Jaco V - Jul 2024
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Rustige plaas wegbreek met vriendelike mense.
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Peaceful farm getaway with friendly people.
We were spoiled with a pure white snowy weekend on Eselfontein. The owner and his wife made sure that the AGA stove was nice and warm all weekend, and we were properly spoiled. I would definitely recommend it!
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Estie R - Jun 2024
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Mooiste Karooplaas!
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Most beautiful Karoo farm!
We had a lovely stay in the characterful farmhouse with everything you need. The house is neat and everything is spotless and comfortable. Freshly baked buns were a delicious treat!
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Paul D - May 2024
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Hartsmense van Karoo.
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Heart people of Karoo.
Was a real farm experience with warm, freshly baked bread.
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Ilze K - May 2024
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Rustig, pragtig, lekker plaas verblyf.
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Quiet, beautiful, nice farm stay.
The farmer and his wife were extremely friendly. My dog and I had such a nice stay. After a long day on the road and coming home to freshly baked farm bread. I will hide there again for sure. The place is super clean, everything you need and more. Thank you very much for the most beautiful evenings in the Karoo. Have fun, have a nice walk!
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Hallo Ilze. Dit was baie lekker om jou en vir woef te ontmoet. Hoop om jou weer op 'n dag te sien. Sterkte met die studies. Karoo groete.
Ninette D - Jan 2024
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Stil, rustig, met baie karakter en gasvryheid.
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Quiet, peaceful, with lots of character and hospitality.
We had a very nice stay here. Pieter is so hospitable and the house has so much character. Quiet, peaceful and stargazing is amazing. Nice barbecue and bike ride.
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Eselfontein Gasteplaas 's response
Hello Ninette. Baie dankie vir julle kuiertjie in die Karoo. Dit was baie lekker om ons hartswêreld met julle te deel. Hoop julle droom om eendag self te boer, word waar. Intussen is julle baie welkom om by ons op die plaas te kom kuier soveel as wat julle wil. Karoo Groete
Francois S - May 2024
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Baie lekker ontspan.
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Very relaxing.
Lovely house with all the necessities. Perfect place to switch off a bit.
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Joubert U - Dec 2023
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Bederf-kuier in die Rante.
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Pampering visit in the Rante.
Words are too few to describe this incredible diamond in the heart of the Nêrens Karoo. Not only is the hospitality of the owners exemplary, they feel like family you haven't seen in a long time. The guest farm receives the Michelin award for creating an extremely clean and functional oasis in my beloved world. I'm trying to come up with excuses to visit again.
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Hello Joubert.
Dit was vir ons baie lekker om julle hier in die Karoo te ontvang. Sien baie uit na julle volgende besoek aan ons.
Karoo Groete.
Magriette D - Dec 2023
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Interessant, vriendelik, uitsonderlik.
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Interesting, friendly, exceptional.
This was the highlight of our visit in the Karoo. We only booked one night but would definitely go back for longer. Here we experienced Karoo hospitality like no other place. The view is breathtaking and the house is a beautiful old farmhouse that reminds me of my childhood on my grandfather's farm. Even delicious fresh sandwiches received on arrival. The price is no indication of what you can expect. It's really dirt cheap for what you get. Thank you very much for your hospitality and the nice chat and visit. You really have a gem in the Karoo.
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Hello Magriëtte.
Dit was vir ons 'n baie groot voorreg en 'n plesier om die stukkie Karoo waarvoor ons rentmeesterskap het met julle te deel. Ons sien daarna uit om julle weer eendag hier te ontvang.
Karoo groete.
Schalk P - Dec 2023
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N basis waarvan ons die Fraserburg omgewing "explore" het.
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A base from which we "explored" the Fraserburg area.
Hospitality and friendliness as you only get in the heart of the Karoo!
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Hello Schalk.
Dit was vir ons so lekker om julle as ons gaste te ontvang. Jammer julle verblyf was so kort, maar dalk is daar 'n volgende keer.
Karoo Groete.
Gerdalize K - Dec 2023
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Beste plek om te wees in Karoo.
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Best place to be in Karoo.
Wonderful. Beautiful surroundings, perfect house, well equipped, beautiful view. Karoo hospitality at its best. Very friendly and helpful farmer who knows the area and showed us the most beautiful ridge road.
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Hello Gerdalize.
Baie dankie vir julle kuiertjie by ons in die Karoo. Dit was regtig 'n voorreg om julle te leer ken en het julle geselskap baie geniet.
Karoo Groete
Chris L - Jun 2023
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Pragtige plek en puik en vriendelike diens.
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Beautiful place and great and friendly service.
The owners are always friendly and the place is very beautiful and takes you back many years.
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Christine S - Jun 2023
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Perfection.
Christine F - May 2023
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Altyd lekker om terug te kom.
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Always nice to come back.
Fresh, clean carol air. Great farm experience. Eselfontein is well located on the Karoo Highlands Route, only 32 km from the town of Fraserburg. If you want peace and quiet this is the place. Away from traffic/city noise and all-pervading technology.
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Doreen A - Oct 2022
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Karooplaas uit die boonste rakke.
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Karoo farm from the top shelves.
Neatly and comfortably furnished, against a fantastic mountain backdrop. Completely safe and peaceful. The host was extremely helpful and returned my lost items to me. I am very grateful! It's on the Rantepad, the alternative route between Sutherland and Fraserburg - a wonderful mountain landscape. Something special. Will definitely visit again! The WiFi is strongest at the windmill, but it was such a "Karoo experience" that we quite enjoyed it!
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Hello Doreen, dit was wonderlik om julle hier te ontvang. Baie dankie vir lekker gesels en kuier.
Karoo Groete
Jeremy D - Jul 2022
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Onvergeetbare naweek. Kosbare mense van die Karoo.
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Unforgettable weekend. Precious people of the Karoo.
We are so thankful that we decided to stay at this farm out of town for the weekend of a wedding in Fraserburgh. Unbelievably beautiful area and hospitality of the people here. Do yourself a favor and stay for a day or two more than planned and enjoy the Karoo at its best. I hope to see Pieter them and especially his father, Oom Piet again soon.
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Henko V - Dec 2021
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Baie lekker rustig en baie mooi.
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Very nice and quiet and very beautiful.
See stars.
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Johann F - Dec 2021
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Absolute eerlikheid en betroubaarheid.
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Absolute honesty and reliability.
Highly recommend driving the ridge road to Sutherland.
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Johan V - Sep 2021
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Heerlike wegbreek in die pragtige Groot Karoo.
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Great break in the beautiful Great Karoo.
The hospitality of our host and wife, and the silence of the Karoo, keep us going back again and again for more.
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Johan & Maretha baie dankie vir julle besoek aan Eselfontein Gasteplaas. Ons deel graag hierdie wonderlike landskap met almal.
Hoop om julle spoedig weer te sien!
Marlene D - Jul 2021
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Afgeleë, pragtig en rustig.
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Remote, beautiful and peaceful.
Wonderful place to experience the tranquility and natural beauty of the Karoo.
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Hello Marlene. Baie dankie vir julle kuier by Eselfontein Gasteplaas. Dit was regtig 'n voorreg om julle hier te ontvang. Hoop om julle eendag weer te sien.
Karoo Groete.
Ernie B - Jul 2021
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Pragtige area, pragtige Karoo-grondpad in en verby plaas, baie aangename en gasvrye gasheer.
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Beautiful area, beautiful Karoo dirt road in and past farm, very pleasant and hospitable host.
Nicest Karoo house with everything you need, feel free to recommend it.
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Ernie, dit was lekker om julle te ontmoet. Hoop om julle weer eendag te sien.
Karoo Groete,
Pieter.
Ingrid R - Dec 2021
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Rustige en pragtige omgewing. Karoogasvryheid op sy beste!
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Peaceful and beautiful surroundings. Karoo hospitality at its best!
Just a note, from the town it is a 30 km dirt road to the farm. There is no cell phone signal from the town to the farm. Limited WiFi in the farmhouse itself.
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Karen M - Sep 2020
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Rustige kuier in die middel van die groot Karoo. As jy hou van stap en koppies klim is hierdie die ideaale plek vir jou basis.
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Peaceful visit in the middle of the great Karoo. If you like walking and climbing hills, this is the ideal place for your base.
Pet friendly and there is a swimming pool/pond for the summer and a beautiful old Aga in the winter which Pieter will be happy to light for you. The cottage is fully equipped.
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Anscha Z - Sep 2020
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Gasvrye Karoo wegbreek
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Hospitable Karoo getaway
Karoo house with very thick walls, nice view over a small valley and braai area in the forest. Heard interesting stories and information about the environment from Pieter. Here one makes friends easily.
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Johan V - Aug 2020
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Tranquil retreat away from cell phones and the hustle and bustle of city live.
Eselfontein Gasteplaas 's response
Baie dankie vir julle kuier. Hoop dit gaan 'n instelling raak.
Karoo Groete
Willem V - Jan 2020
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Volkome ontsnapping van die wêreld. Wêreld van nederigheid.
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Escape from the world. World of humility.
We enjoyed our stay at Eselfontein. There is a story here that needs to be told. Of a quiet strength and love for the ground. From the nature that makes you marvel in a farmyard and watch the stars as you wait for the new decade. What was also nice for me was the little treat that awaits you when you arrive there. Delicious filter coffee, fresh bread rolls, farm milk and homemade jam. The strangest thing is the chickens that sleep high in the tree and are your alarm clock to get up. However, it is best to talk to Pieter and share his world that he loves for a while.
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Juliet M - Dec 2019
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Perfect for what we needed.
Annetjie L - Mar 2019
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Plattelandse gasvryheid, netjiese plaashuis met 'n baie mooi uitsig.
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Rural hospitality, neat farmhouse with a very nice view.
Wonderful accommodation in a very beautiful part of the Karoo. Very neat and well-equipped farmhouse with a large kitchen table for nice long visits. Wish we could stay longer.
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Hello Wessel. Dit was 'n groot voorreg om julle te ontvang. Hoop daar gaan 'n volgende keer wees.
Karoo Groete.
Ryan B - Feb 2019
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Beleef die Karoo-gasvryheid op sy beste.
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Experience Karoo hospitality at its best.
The farm house is beautifully looked after, clean and tidy. Maresa's bread rolls the first night were a hit! It's a working farm, with sheep, lambs, swimming pool and nice chats. The sundowners at peak time were an experience. Thank you very much for a wonderful Karoo getaway weekend. See you again soon.
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Henko V - Dec 2018
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Lieflik.
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Lovely.
Very nice and clean and peaceful.
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Ian A - Aug 2017
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Vyfster in die verlate Karoo.
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Five star in the deserted Karoo.
Warm reception. Top-notch accommodation. Lots of interesting things on he farm for city slickers. You have to come here to experience true rest for your soul.
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Hello Ian
Ek hoop om julle eendag weer te sien, dit was goed om julle te ontmoet. Karoo Groete.
Brandt B - Aug 2017
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Presies wat ons wou hê.
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Exactly what we wanted.
We only spent the night, but Pieter made an effort so that we could see how the sheep were "showered" the next morning. Nice and warm sitting in front of the coal stove and playing games with a bottle of red wine. Highly recommend it.
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Hanlie M - Jun 2017
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Kos vir ons siel.
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Food for the soul.
Perfect place if you just need to forget about all your worries and get some new energy in nature. Pieter kept the AGA sove nice and hot. The rusks, warm bread and jam was such a nice treat. Unforgetable walking triail on the farm.
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your stay!
- Capacity: 6 people
- All ages welcome
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Check-in: 12:00 to 22:00
Check-out: 10:00 - Address: Rante Pad, Eselfontein, Fraserburg, 6960, Northern Cape