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Huis Oppie Rant

Self Catering
  • Capacity: 6 people
  • All ages welcome
  • Check-in: 14:00 to 19:00
    Check-out: 10:00
  • Address: Matjiesvlei Guest Farm, Calitzdorp, 6660, Western Cape
  • From R1 700 per night, for 6 ppl

Description

Huis Oppie Rant is a free standing cottage situated on Matjiesvlei Guest Farm, offering an authentic Karoo stay in a self-catering homesteads dating back to the 1800s, imbued with family history documented by the current owner. These cottages don't offer the standard fancy decor or Wi-Fi. Instead, guests are provided with a breakaway from city life through a humble and nostalgic experience

This unit has a sleeping capacity of 6 guests and comprises 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. The main and second bedroom are each furnished witha double bed, while the third bedroom has 2 single beds. They share the use of a bathroom fitted with a bath, shower, basin, and toilet. Linen and towels are provided.

The unit has a kitchen equipped with a fridge, stove, oven, microwave, basic cutlery, crockery, and tea- and coffee-making facilities. There is also a indoor braai area and a dining space for guests to enjoy their meals. The lounge is furnished with comfy couches. The cottage does not have electricity but has oil lamps, solar panel and donkey boiler for hot water.

For the nature enthusiasts, the Damrivierkamp is situated on the picturesque shores of the Gamka River. It's an angler's paradise, offering a wide variety of fish species, including yellowfish, black bass, eel, and carp. There are also fantastic waterholes perfect for swimming and rowing. Guests can also experience the Bôjaankop 4x4 route which takes you to the top of Bôjaankop, from where you can enjoy stunning views of the Little Karoo.

Room Arrangements

3 Bedrooms 1 Bathroom

Bedroom

2

1 x Double Bed

Bedroom

2

1 x Double Bed

Bedroom

2

2 x Single Bed / Three-Quarter Bed

Bathroom

Shower, Bath, Toilet

What you'll find here

Pets by Arrangement
Full Kitchen
Braai

Reviews

4.7/ 5

Based on 88 reviews

Excellent

Cleanliness
4.8
Location
4.8
Value for money
4.6
Service
4.6
Safety
4.9
Guest highlights
Corne M
With partner
5.0
Exactly what we were looking for. Enough silence, peace and no crowds. Incredible experience. Just what the soul needs.
Jul 2025
Andre V
With friends
5.0
Old-fashioned bliss among the mountains. Once again a wonderful, blissful visit to my Great-Grandfather's house in some of the most beautiful scenery ...
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Jun 2025
Stefan K
Family with young children
5.0
Quiet getaway surrounded by the beauty of the Klein Karoo. House on the edge is well located for a break in the quiet nature. Beautiful hiking trails ...
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Apr 2025
Dieter P
With friends
5.0
Extremely relaxing and rejuvenating. The views from Huis Oppie Rant are stunning, and it is super quiet and peaceful. The cottage is completely off-gr...
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Jul 2024
Yolandi L
With partner
5.0
A wonderful break from the world. We stayed at Cloete House (built 1876), which is like stepping into the past with the paraffin lamps, outside and in...
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Jul 2024

Location

  • Matjiesvlei Guest Farm, Calitzdorp, 6660, Western Cape
  • Guests think Huis Oppie Rant is in an excellent location
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From
From R 1 700
per night, for 6 ppl
From
From R 1 700
per night, for 6 ppl
Reserve
  • Capacity: 6 people
  • All ages welcome
  • Check-in: 14:00 to 19:00
    Check-out: 10:00
  • Address: Matjiesvlei Guest Farm, Calitzdorp, 6660, Western Cape
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