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Oom Benna's Self-Catering

Self Catering

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4.5 out of 5from 26 reviews for Oom Benna's Self-Catering
Cleanliness
4.8/5
Service
4.7/5
Location
4.4/5
Safety
4.4/5
Value for money
4.3/5
Jan P - Apr 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Jan P
With friends

Karooplaas, vars lug, stille vrede, rustig, pure plaas.

Ons het dit baie geniet om by die akkommodasie oor te bly. Dit is net mooi halfpad Kgalagadi toe vanuit Kaapstad. Daar is nie 220V nie (wat ons geweet het), maar daar is ligte en 'n fantastiese ys/vrieskas wat klaarblyklik met wind/son/batterykrag werk. Ons het heerlike lamtjops en ribbetjies (het sommer 'n hele lam van De Kraal Slaghuis in Brandvlei gekoop) gebraai in die vars Karoolug. Ons sal graag weer die Karooplaas oorbly geniet.

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Karoo farm, fresh air, quiet peace, quiet, pure farm.

We really enjoyed staying at the accommodation. It is only about half way to Kgalagadi from Cape Town. There is no 220V (that we knew of) but there are lights and a fantastic ice/freezer which apparently runs on wind/solar/battery power. We grilled delicious lamb chops and ribs (just bought a whole lamb from De Kraal Slaghuis in Brandvlei) in the fresh Karoo air. We would love to stay at the Karooplaas again.

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Nina J - Sep 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Nina J
Individual traveller

Wonderlike plaasbestemming.

Die koel dam op 'n warm lentedag was 'n wonderlike bederf. Die huis is heerlik ruim.

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Wonderful farm destination.

The cool pond on a warm spring day was a wonderful treat. The house is wonderfully spacious.

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Leana G - Aug 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
4/5
Leana G
With friends

Baie lekker pitstop.

Heerlik gebly. Daar is geen selfoon ontvangs of kragproppe. Daar is egter 'n motorlaaier waarby 'n selfoon gelaai kan word. Die huis het ligte en toegruste gas geysers, stoof ens. Is teen R27 geleë wat tog 'n gevoel van onveiligheid gee, hoewel dit tog veilig was.

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Very nice pit stop.

Had a wonderful stay. There is no cell phone reception or power plugs. However, there is a car charger where a mobile phone can be charged. The house has lights and equipped gas geysers, stove etc. Is located at R27 which gives a feeling of insecurity, although it was safe.

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Shirley E - Sep 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Shirley E
With friends

Great overnight stay.

The remoteness and quietness is wonderful. Had a lovely overnight stay on the way up to the Kgalagadi.

Pierre N - Dec 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
3/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Pierre N
Family with teenagers

Stil.

Ons het hierdie gekies bo akkommodasie in Brandvlei self. Die stil plaas was 'n baie goeie ontlading. Twee items wat vir ander klante kan tel: 1. Plaasdam was nie skoon vir swem nie. 2. Geen Eskom krag, maw inverter wat ligte en 'n selfoon laaier. Dit was nie 'n probleem nie vir een aand nie, maar ek dink dis nodig om hierdie duidelik op die webwerf te plaas.

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Quiet.

We chose this over accommodation in Brandvlei itself. The quiet farm was a very good discharge. Two items that may count for other customers: 1. Farm pond was not clean for swimming. 2. No Eskom power, ie inverter that lights and a mobile phone charger. It wasn't a problem for one night, but I think it's necessary to put this clearly on the website.

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Marie B - Apr 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Marie B
With partner

Uitgerus.

Na 'n lang dag op die pad, was dit heerlik om vriendelik ontvang te word. Ons het lekker gebraai onder die sterre en goed uitgerus in die gemaklike verblyf.

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Rested

After a long day on the road, it was lovely to be received kindly. We had a nice barbecue under the stars and rested well in the comfortable accommodation.

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Andrew P - Dec 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Andrew P
Family with teenagers

Rustic, but clean.

Accommodation was clean. No power but the gas fridge works well. Kitchen has the necessary cutlery and crockery. Limited water pressure and gas water heating make showers a little difficult but manageable. Overall very pleasant stay. Well positioned for bird watching.

Renier B - Sep 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Renier B
With partner

Als 100%.

Eila het ons ontmoet, toegang verduidelik en als was 100% in plek.

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If 100%.

Eila met us, explained access and everything was 100% in place.

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Stephanie Coetzee C - Apr 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Stephanie Coetzee C
With friends

Gerieflik, ruim en skoon.

Wonderlike ligging vir voëlkykers. Uiters behulpsame gasvrou.

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Comfortable, spacious and clean.

Great location for bird watchers. Extremely helpful hostess.

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Betsie M - Feb 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Betsie M
On business

Altyd lekker!

Dis altyd vir my lekker om by Oom Benna's oor te bly. Die huis is netjies, goed toegerus en lekker groot met 'n massiewe erf en baie privaatheid. Dis naby genoeg aan die dorp en net langs die hoofpad tussen Kenhardt en Brandvlei op 'n mooi Boesmanlandplaas. Oom Benna's is my nommer 1 keuse wanneer ek Brandvlei toe gaan, veral omdat my Scotties ook welkom is.

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Always nice!

It's always fun for me to stay at Oom Benna's. The house is tidy, well equipped and nice and big with a massive yard and lots of privacy. It's close enough to the town and just off the main road between Kenhardt and Brandvlei on a beautiful Boesmanland farm. Oom Benna's is my number 1 choice when I go to Brandvlei, especially because my Scotties are also welcome.

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Beverley M - Jan 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Beverley M
With partner

Excellent location and such a comfortable stop!

Well recommended to all travelers on their way north. We enjoyed the comfort and privacy of "Oom Benna se huis" with a wonderful sense of the past as if you are really "kuiering" with Oom Benna and his family. It is really great to stay in this farm house which has been tastefully restored to its former self lacking nothing with regards to comfort. Swimming in the small farm dam was an added extra to our comfort.

Cathy S - May 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Cathy S
With partner

Spotlessly clean worth good old fashioned friendliness.

Great overnight stop en route to Kgalagadi.

Petrus S - May 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Petrus S
With friends

Lekker oorslaap kampeerplek.

Ons het een nag by Oom Bennas oorgebly op ons reis van noord na suid deur die land. Die fasiliteite is basies, maar baie netjies. Ons is vriendelik ontvang deur die eienaar en is van alles voorsien wat ons nodig gehad het.

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Nice overnight campsite.

We stayed one night at Oom Bennas on our journey from north to south through the country. The facilities are basic, but very neat. We were kindly received by the owner and were provided with everything we needed.

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Hennie V - Dec 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Hennie V
With partner

Die perfekte Karoo-ondervinding.

Ons is baie vriendelik ontvang. Die plaas-swemdam was perfek om in af te koel. Sal weer daar oornag.

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The perfect Karoo experience.

We were received very kindly. The farm swimming pond was perfect to cool off in. Will stay there again.

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Vic B - Mar 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Vic B
Family with young children

Heerlike Karoo-kuier op 'n plaas.

Lekker groot en plaashuis met baie atmosfeer. Na 'n warm dag op pad was inspring in die swemdam eersteklas. Gebraai op die stoep en gekuier. Die ideale oornagplek tussen Kgalagadi en die Sederberge. Sal weer hier wil oorbly.

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Delicious Karoo visit on a farm.

Nice big farmhouse with lots of atmosphere. After a hot day on the road, jumping into the swimming pool was first class. Grilled on the stoep and hung out. The ideal overnight stop between Kgalagadi and the Cedar Mountains. Would stay here again.

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Annemarie D - Sep 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Annemarie D
With partner

Baie mooi skoon. Vriendelike ontvangs. Sentraal vir voëlkykers.

Goeie afskoppunt vir Namakwaland.

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Very nice and clean. Friendly reception. Central for bird watchers.

Good starting point for Namaqualand.

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Sonia C - Oct 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Sonia C
With partner

Interessant

Geskiedenis plekkie met tipiese plaashuis.

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Interesting

History spot with typical farmhouse.

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Bernard S - Oct 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
3/5
Location
3/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
4/5
Bernard S
With friends

Baie gerieflik, skoon en goed toegerus.

Sal definitief aanbeveel en self weer daar tuisgaan.

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Very comfortable, clean and well equipped.

Would definitely recommend and stay there again myself.

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Gerda W - Sep 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Gerda W
With partner

Gasvrye ontvangs, gerieflike verblyf.

Oom Benna's is uiters geskik vir groepe of gesinne. Hartlike ontvangs en gerieflike verblyf!

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Friendly reception, convenient accommodation.

Oom Benna's is very suitable for groups or families. Warm reception and convenient accommodation.

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Ronnie V - Nov 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
5/5
Ronnie V
With partner

Everything was perfect, clean, convenient, helpful and kind hostess.

Now this is not a criticism, but an observation. Coming from a big city we are continually being warned about security issues. Oom Benna's is just off the R27 ─ a major arterial. As cell phone connection is extremely limited ─ non existent in the bedrooms, I think for guests' peace of mind a panic button to the main house should be set up, although I'm sure there has never been an incident! Very comfortable indeed.

Willem B - May 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Willem B
With partner

Big place, friendly owner.

Could sleep in any room. Great.

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Groot plek, vriendelike eienaar.

Sal kon in enige kamer slaap. Great.

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Sarine W - Sep 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Sarine W
With partner

It was like visiting family!

Thank you for a wonderful experience and good service.

Zelda T - Apr 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Zelda T
Large group

Het heeltemal ons verwagtinge oortref.

Ons was heerlik verras met die ruim, netjiese en gerieflike vertrekke. Elke kamer met sy eie badkamer. Dit was beslis meer as wat ons verwag het en sal dit definitief aanbeveel aan ons vriende. Ook net mooi halfpad tussen die Kaap en Kgalagadi. Dankie Heila vir jou moeite en gasvryheid!

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Totally exceeded our expectations.

We were pleasantly surprised with the spacious, neat and comfortable rooms. Each room with its own bathroom. It was definitely more than we expected and will definitely recommend it to our friends. Also just about halfway between the Cape and Kgalagadi. Thank you Heila for your effort and hospitality!

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Betsie M - Feb 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Betsie M
On business

Ek het lekker gebly.

Ek moes in die Brandvlei omgewing werk en het baie lekker gebly by Oom Benna's, veral omdat ek my woewe kon saamvat. Die huis was netjies en ruim en het voldoen aan meeste van my verwagtinge, maar ek was ongelukkig nie bewus dat daar geen elektrisiteit is nie. Ek is dankbaar vir die generator en 12V selfoon charger wat hulle op kort kennisgewing vir my kon leen omdat ek krag nodig gehad het vir werk, maar ek stel voor dat dit iewers op die webtuiste genoem word. Ek was ook baie beïndruk met die oulike versterkertjie wat my in staat gestel het om my foon te gebruik. Ek stel Oom Benna's beslis voor, veral vir vakansiegangers.

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I had a great stay.

I had to work in the Brandvlei area and had a great time at Oom Benna's, especially since I was allowed to bring my doggies along. The house was neat and spacious and had most of what I needed, but I unfortunately I wasn't aware of the fact that there was no electricity. I appreciate the generator and the 12 V cellphone charger that they provided on short notice because I needed electricity for my work, but I suggest you mention the electricity thing somewhere on the site. I was also very impressed with the little amplifier for my cellphone. I recommend Oom Benna's, especially for holidaymakers.

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Keith H - May 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Keith H
With friends

Excellent service from the owner. Very nice and convenient for stop over on our way to the Kalahari.

See stars.

Angelique C - May 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
3/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
2/5
Angelique C
With partner

Back to basics.

Ons was nie bewus dat daar geen krag is nie. Daar nie kragpunt vir chargers. Geen microwave, TV etc. Dus ok vir oornag maar glad nie plek om kinders na toe te neem nie. Alles werk met gas. Daar is 'n selfoonsein versterker maar geen nut as jou battery pap is nie, want daar nie krag om te charge nie en ek gaan nie foon in motor los om te charge nie.

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Back to basics.

We weren't aware that there's no electricity, neither any power points for chargers. No microwave, TV, etc. Therefore okay for spending the night but definitely not for taking your children along. Everything works with gas. There is cellphone signal booster, yet no use if your battery is flat, and I'm not gonna leave my phone in the car to charge.

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  • Capacity: 12 people
  • All ages welcome
  • Check-in: 14:00 to 19:00
    Check-out: 10:00
  • Address: Rietkolk Plaas, Brandvlei, 8915, Northern Cape
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