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Huis Oppie Rant

83 reviews

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.

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Room Arrangements

Sleeps up to 6 people • 3 Bedrooms • 1 Bathroom

Bedroom

1 x Double Bed

Bedroom

1 x Double Bed

Bedroom

2 x Single Bed / Three-Quarter Bed

Bathroom

Shower, Bath, Toilet

Features

Braai Area

Pets by Arrangement

More facilities

Facilities

24 Hour Reception
Braai Area
Kitchen Facilities
Malaria Free
Pets by Arrangement
Self Catering

Activities Onsite

Fishing
Bird Watching
Cycling
Game Viewing
Mountain Biking
Swimming

Activities Nearby

Fishing
Wine Tasting
Cycling
Game Drives
Game Viewing
Mountain Biking

Languages Spoken

Afrikaans
English

Payments Accepted Onsite

Cash

Reviews

4.7/ 5

Based on 83 reviews

Excellent

Cleanliness

4.8

Location

4.7

Value for money

4.6

Service

4.6

Safety

4.9

Guest highlights

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...

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...

Jul 2024

Louis K

With partner

5.0

Absolute hemel! Was very nice, most beautiful scenery with silence and stars that hold a concert in the evening.

Apr 2024

Anne B

With friends

5.0

Farm stay near Calitzdorp. Beautiful drive from the R62 to a comfortable, spacious cottage with views over the farm and valley. Happily recommend this...

Jul 2023

Pieter V

Family with young children

5.0

Wonderful scenery. Our accommodation was everything we could have asked for, neat and clean with beautiful scenery.

Jul 2023

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