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Rietfontein Guest Farm

Self Catering

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4.6 out of 5from 20 reviews for Rietfontein Guest Farm
Cleanliness
4.6/5
Service
4.9/5
Location
4.5/5
Safety
4.9/5
Value for money
4.3/5
Larghlushca S - Feb 2025
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Larghlushca S
With partner

Pragtige uitkyk op die berge, pragtige sterre kyk.

Mooi skoon, lekker privaat. Was 'n wonderlike plekkie net om so bietjie te rus.

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Beautiful view of the mountains, beautiful stargazing.

Nice and clean, nice and private. Was a wonderful place just to rest for a while.

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Nadia F - Dec 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Nadia F
Family with young children

Stokbrood onder die sterre en laataand afkoel in die swembad na 'n heerlike dag.

Ons het 'n heerlike wegbreek geniet. Al was dit baie warm, kon ons afkoel in die swembad. Die staproete was lekker en 'n moet, asook diere kyk op die reservaat.

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Baguette under the stars and a late-night cool-off in the pool after a wonderful day.

We had a wonderful break. Even though it was very hot, we were able to cool off in the swimming pool. The hiking trail was nice and a must, as was watching animals on the reserve.

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Magareta D - Dec 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Magareta D
Family with young children

Very welcoming stay. Tranquility at its best! Highly recommended!

Wow, what a great experience for mind, body, and soul at Rietfontein Guest Farm. My kids enjoyed the pool and hot tub so much. The crisp white linen and ample towels were such a personal touch. The hosts were so warm and welcoming. The attention to detail was very special, from the 2 grates of wood to the bottle of wine as gifts. Our stay at Rietfontein was truly tranquility at its best! .

Chereen P - Jan 2025
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Chereen P
Large group

Holiday at Grysbok and Springbok cottages was peaceful, quiet, serene and healing!

The warm hospitality that we received from Anatjie and Tony when we arrived made us feel welcomed immediately. The staff at Rietfontein went above and beyond to ensure that our 5-day stay was comfortable throughout. Their willingness to assist with any request was truly admirable. The farm is absolutely lovely, idyllic setting, breathtaking views. The cottages are very well maintained and run on solar power and gas. There's WiFi, but cellphone reception is limited. Each cottage has a wood-fired tub for the cold winter months and you can make use of the communal swimming pool during the hot summer months. There's a nice outdoor braai/fire pit to sit around in the evening and gaze at the stars. Sitting on the stoep you get a magnificent view of the sunset and a breathtaking view of the mountain range. I would recommend Rietfontein Guest Farm to anyone wanting to get away from the hustle and bustle of the big city.

Yolande F - Jan 2025
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Yolande F
Family with teenagers

Fantasties.

Dit was absoluut 'n fees om by Rietfontein gasteplaas vakansie te hou. Die huisie was baie goed ingerig, baie prakties. Die slaapgeriewe was fantasties, dalk kan hulle net vir elke bed 'n afsonderlike bo-laken verskaf in die hitte. Alles was skoon en daar is meer as genoeg handdoeke en beddegoed voorsien. Die kombuis is gerieflik. Die gasyskas was nie baie warm nie, hou dit net in gedagte, maar die gasvrieskas het perfek gewerk. Ons kon met 'n geruste hart op die stoep sit en kyk hoe die kinders in die swembad baljaar. Daar is goed deurgedink al die kuier areas. Jy kan gerieflik in die son sit, maar daar is ook meer as genoeg koelte om uit die hitte te bly. Die hitte is 'n uitdaging as jy 'n persoon is wat maklik warm kry, daar is net een USB gelaaide waaiertjie, maar jy kan jou eie battery gedrewe waaier saamneem. As jy nie sukkel met hitte in die nag nie, dan sal dit nie 'n uitdaging wees nie. Ons het in elk geval heeldag in die swembad of houtwarmbad (sonder verhitting natuurlik) spandeer, so daar is meer dan genoeg om jou af te koel. Die swembad is heerlik. Die natuur is pragtig. Wat ook vir my uitgestaan het, is dat elke huisie 'n afdak het vir jou voertuig, hoe wonderlik dat dit ook in ag geneem word. Ek voel vir die prys wat ons betaal het, sal ek 100 maal teruggaan na Rietfontein eerder as na ander plekke wat dubbeld die prys oor die feesseisoen gevra het. Ons gaan beslis weer terug. Die enigste nadeel was die baie vlieë - maar dit is mens te verwagte op 'n plaas, dit kan wel 'n uitdaging raak wanneer jy die deure en vensters wil oopmaak vir koel wind - dalk kan die eienaar aan iets meer prakties dink om vlieë te probeer uithou soos gaas voor die vensters - maar hierdie was iets baie klein en al die positiewe dinge oorskry die bietjie uitdaging by verre. Die gasehere is baie vriendelike mense wat uit hul pad gegaan het om vir ons als heerlik te maak. Hulle maak seker als is reg en is baie bereid om te help. Gaan kuier asb. op Rietfontein.

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Fantastic.

It was an absolute feast to have a holiday at Rietfontein guest farm. The cottage was very well appointed, very practical. The sleeping facilities were fantastic, maybe they could just provide a separate top sheet for each bed in the heat. Everything was clean and there were more than enough towels and bedding provided. The kitchen is comfortable. The gas fridge was not very hot, just keep that in mind, but the gas freezer worked perfectly. We could sit on the stoep with peace of mind and watch the children play in the swimming pool. All the social areas have been well thought out. You can sit comfortably in the sun, but there is also more than enough coolness to stay out of the heat. The heat is a challenge if you are a person who gets hot easily, there is only one USB charged fan, but you can bring your own battery-powered fan with you. If you don't struggle with heat at night, then it won't be a challenge. We spent the whole day in the pool or wood-fired hot tub (without heating of course), so there is more than enough to cool you off. The pool is lovely. The nature is beautiful. What also stood out to me is that each cottage has a carport for your vehicle, how wonderful that this is also taken into account. I feel that for the price we paid, I would go back to Rietfontein 100 times rather than to other places that charged double the price over the festive season. We will definitely go back again. The only downside was the many flies - but this is to be expected on a farm, it can be a challenge when you want to open the doors and windows for a cool breeze - maybe the owner could think of something more practical to try to keep flies out like mesh in front of the windows - but this was something very small and all the positive things far outweigh the little challenge. The hosts are very friendly people who went out of their way to make everything wonderful for us. They make sure everything is right and are very willing to help. Please go visit Rietfontein.

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Nita V - Jun 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Nita V
Family with teenagers

N moet-herhaal- word -kuier!

Pragtige omgewing, lekker staproetes, vriendelike en hulpvaardige bestuur, en fantastiese hot tubs!

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A must-repeat visit!

Beautiful surroundings, nice hiking trails, friendly and helpful management, and fantastic hot tubs!

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John And Glenda V - Dec 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
John And Glenda V
With partner

Fabulous, peaceful and very restful!

Lovely place. Great to just be there to "charge one's batteries again". We will definitely visit again. Sad we didn't get to 4x4 due to our vehicle having a problem, but know we will get to do it. Such incredible hosts, informative, friendly and just made you feel at home. We will recommend Rietfontein Guest Farm definitely. Thank you for a beautiful stay!

Nathan B - Dec 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Nathan B
Family with young children

Freaking amazeballs!

Our start was amazing, management made us feel right at home. Constantly checking on to make sure we are sorted! Will definitely be back. My only critique is there could be a better fan provided for the heat over summer.

Melissa R - Jan 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Melissa R
With friends

Wonderlik rustig.

Ons het heerlik gekuier by Rietfontein. Mooiste area en alles was gerieflik. Die swembad en warmbaddens het baie goed gewerk in die hitte. Sal hoogs aanbeveel.

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Wonderfully peaceful.

We had a great time at Rietfontein. Most beautiful area and everything was convenient. The pool and hot tubs worked very well in the heat. Would highly recommend.

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Rietfontein Guest Farm 's response

Baie dankie vir u terugvoerig, ons waardeer dit regtig. Ons is so bly dat julle 'n wonderlike tyd gehad het.

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Susan A - Dec 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Susan A
With friends

Fabulous stay.

Fantastic stay. The farm manager was so welcoming. Nothing was too much trouble and we had a wonderful stay. Highly recommended.

Ruth D - Jan 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
3/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Ruth D
Family with teenagers

Lovely place, need a 4X4 on property, hot water and stove did not work for 2 of our 3 day stay.

We did not plan on staying on property, but lucky enough to see zebra and a few deer.

Rietfontein Guest Farm 's response

Dear Ruth, thanks so much for your review and feedback. Such a pity, that you did not bring your challenges, with the hot water and stove to our attention immediately. I know we replaced your gas cylinder, during your stay and all should have been working perfectly after the cylinder replacement. We hope you and your extended family, enjoyed the Rietfontein Guest Farm - Route 62 The Little Karoo Xperience. Warm regards Mark and Pearl

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Lize C - Aug 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Lize C
Family with teenagers

Tranquility.

Loved the peace and quiet, the variety of birds visiting. Teenagers had a lot of fun in the hot tub. Quality linen and everything you need.

Rietfontein Guest Farm 's response

Dear Lize, thank you so much for your review. We are delighted you enjoyed the Xperience here at Rietfontein Guest Farm and that your kids could tear themselves away from social media, to enjoy a little digital detox in your private hot tub.

It would be an absolute pleasure to welcome you back in the future.

Warm regards and appreciation, your Hosts - Mark and Pearl.

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Anonymous Guest - Oct 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Anonymous Guest
With friends

Quiet environment and good content in the cottage. The beds and bedding are of excellent quality.

The bathroom is not up to standard. The shower over the bath just doesn't work. I suggest removing the tub and replacing the tub with a walk-in shower. We were also put in a unit that we had not booked and according to the photos I booked the unit on it is much bigger than the unit we were given to stay in.

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

Love the Klein Karoo semi-desert scrubland. The chalet was beautiful placed next to a kloof looking over thorn trees etc. with lots of birds.

Will come visit again.

Jacques L - Apr 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
3/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Jacques L
Family with young children

Oulik, maar...

Oulike plek, netjies en so aan. Die jacuzzi was baie lekker en kinders het die ervaring baie geniet. Ek is nie seker dit was gepas vir die prys nie maar was nie totaal ongelukkig nie. Die bergfiets roete is glad nie goed gemerk nie en my arme vrou het baie verdwaal. Ons het ook gesukkel met aanwysings vir die staproete. Verder is daar nie 'n 4x4 roete soos aangedui nie.

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Cute but...

Cute place, neat and so on. The jacuzzi was very nice and children really enjoyed the experience. I'm not sure it was appropriate for the price but wasn't totally unhappy. The mountain bike route is not well marked at all and my poor wife got very lost. We also struggled with directions for the hiking trail. Furthermore, there is not a 4x4 route as indicated.

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Rietfontein Guest Farm 's response

Hi Jacques,
Ek is bly julle het die hot-tubs geniet en dat die huisie na julle smaak was. Die bergfiets roetes is op publieke paaie. Niemand het nog ooit verkeerd gestap op die uitgemerkte roete nie. Nerens word geadverteer dat ons 4x4 roetes doen nie.
Bly veilig.
Groete

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Bernice K - Dec 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
2/5
Bernice K
With partner

'n Lekker bestemming in die natuur met meeste wat jy benodig.

Die swembad en 'hot tub' was presies soos foto's gewys het en ons het dit baie geniet. Ons gasvrou en gasheer was baie vriendelik. Dit was wel sleg dat daar geen voorsiening gemaak was om 'n foon in die huis te kon laai nie, maar dit moes in die ontvangslokaal gedoen word. Alhoewel die verblyf baie netjies was, benodig dit 'n opgradering vir die prys wat gevra word. Die prys maak sin vir 4 mense, maar vir 2 mense is dit te duur vir wat jy kry. Ons sal voorstel dat daar een kragprop met 'n USB port in die huisies geïnstalleer word, sodat gaste wel 'n foon kan herlaai in die huis.

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A nice destination in nature with most of what you need.

The pool and hot tub were exactly as the photos showed and we really enjoyed them. Our hostess and host were very friendly. It was bad that no provision had been made to be able to charge a phone in the house, but it had to be done in the reception room. Although the accommodation was very neat, it needs an upgrade for the price being asked. The price makes sense for 4 people, but for 2 people it is too expensive for what you get. We would suggest that one power plug with a USB port be installed in the cottages, so that guests can recharge a phone in the house.

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Rietfontein Guest Farm 's response

Baie dankie vir u terugvoering, ons waardeur dit opreg. Ons is bly julle het jou tyd by Rietfontein Gaste Plaas geniet. Ons is in die process, om een vir een, al 5 van ons kothuisies te opgradeur, insluiting 'n USB kragprop in buide kamers, vir die herlaai van digitaale toerusting. Dankie ook vir u komentaar oor onse pryse (vir 2 x volvasse persoone) in vergelyking tot die volle kothuise se kapasiteit, ons is in die process om dit te ondersoek, om die waarde vir geld, te handhaaf. Weerens baie dankie vir u terugvoering.

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Johan P - Jan 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Johan P
Family with young children

Rus vir die siel!

Charl is 'n ongelooflike gasheer. Hy het ons baie tuis laat voel. Die plekkie was lieflik. Die kinders het dit vreeslik geniet.

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Rest for the soul!

Charl is an amazing host. He made us feel very much at home. The place was lovely. The children enjoyed it immensely.

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Rietfontein Guest Farm 's response

Hi Johanndi,
Ek is bly julle het dit geniet hier by ons.
Ek sien uit daarna om julle weer op Rietfontein te verwelkom.
Voorspoed.
Groete

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Adele R - Apr 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Adele R
Family with young children

Wonderlike omgewing, wonderlike ontvangs en lekker 'off-the-grid' wegbreekplek.

My man wou graag 'n rustige naweek op 'n plaas in die Klein-Karoo spandeer. En ons verblyf op Rietfontein was presies dit en nog meer! Die feit dat jy deur 'n 'Eco-estate' moet ry om by die plaas uit te kom en die wildsbokke, swart wildebeeste en selfs kameelperde wat ons kon sien op pad was 'n onverwagse bonus. Die huisie was baie gerieflik, met genoeg gastoestelle en 'n heerlike vuurherd in die oopplan-kombuis/leefarea dat die gebrek aan elektrisiteit op bewolkte dae ons glad nie gepla het nie. Ons gasheer was baie vriendelik en behulpsaam met raad en feite oor die omgewing en sy mense. En natuurlik was die heerlike knus spierwit beddegoed en gemaklike beddens die kersie op die koek. My man vertel almal van die wonderlike naweek by Riefontein, ons sal beslis binnekort weer kom met familie of vriende.

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Wonderful area, wonderful reception and lovely "off the grid" breakaway.

My husband wanted a peaceful weekend on a farm in the Little Karoo. Our stay at Rietfontein was exactly that and more! The fact that you have to drive through an Eco Estate to reach the farm, and the buck, black wildebeest, even giraffes we saw on the way were an unexpected bonus. The house was very comfortable, with enough gas appliances and a lovely fireplace in the open plan kitchen living area, so that the lack of electricity on cloudy days didn't faze us. Our host was very friendly and helpful with advice and facts about the area and its people. And of course the wonderful, fluffy, clear white bedding and comfortable beds were just the cherry on top. My husband tells everyone about the wonderful weekend at Rietfontein. We would love to return there soon with family or friends.

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Hi Adele,
Baie dankie dat julle by Rietfontein bespreek het. Dit was 'n plesier om julle hier te ontvang en ons sien uit daarna om julle weer hier te verwelkom.
Groete

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Louise V - Feb 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Louise V
Family with young children

Baie rustig en stil.

Gemaklik, huisie is baie goed toegerus. Swembad is fantasties. Ons het die stilte ongelooflik baie geniet.

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Very peaceful and quiet.

Comfortable, house is well equipped. Pool is fantastic. We enjoyed the silence a lot.

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Thea R - Jul 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
3/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Thea R
Family with teenagers

Baie lekker.

Heerlik gebly. Alles wat jy nodig het. Net nie vir ons vooraf gesê dat daar nie kragproppe of 'n mikrogolfoond is nie. Asemrowende natuurskoon, rustig. Baie netjies, mooi en skoon.

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Very nice.

Had a wonderful stay. Everything you need. Just didn't tell us in advance that there were no power plugs or a microwave. Breathtaking scenery, peaceful. Very neat, beautiful and clean.

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  • Capacity: 20 people
  • All ages welcome
  • Check-in: 14:00 to 17:00
    Check-out: 10:00
  • Address: Farm Rietfontein, Off the R62, Ladismith, 6655, Western Cape
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