Karoorest Farm
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Andre S - Mar 2023
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Lovely hosts. As a SA braaier the braai facilities were bad. The portable braai is too heavy to move out of sun and rain.
Clare T - Dec 2023
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Spacious and quiet, but don't recommend.
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The fridge has been replaced.
Stefan F - Dec 2022
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Ons kan nie wag om terug te gaan nie.
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We can't wait to go back.
We cannot recommend this place enough. The environment, the silence, the tranquility and hospitality of Paula and her husband are almost unprecedented in today's times. The Sheppard Cottage has everything you need and you get the feeling that you are back with grandpa and grandma on the farm. The farm products for sale are honestly some of the best and it's especially the sausage that can be packed extra. We explored the area and were lucky enough to experience rain. Unfortunately, the region went through massive storms and washouts and the route between the farm and Nieu-Bethasda was not really suitable for even a 4x4, but a detour could be used. We are definitely going back.
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Mario F - Oct 2022
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Mooi omgewing.
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Nice environment.
Apart from the clinking in the kitchen and broken glass in the yard, we appreciated the natural beauty and farm environment. No cell phone reception. Wifi allows data text messaging.
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Zayne U - Sep 2019
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All the peace and quiet we needed in a beautiful setting.
Annette L - Mar 2019
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Totaal afgesonder in die natuur.
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Totally secluded in nature.
Here you just have to enjoy the beautiful scenery! Far from nearest town so take everything with you. The cottage has everything you need. If it is cloudy or cold, no hot water as it has solar geyser.
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Pierre L - Jul 2018
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Nêrens anders sal jy die sterrie sien soos hier.
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Nowhere else will you see the star like here.
It is a very old Karoo house, but when the cold bit and the snow started to fall on the mountains, it was the Bosca wood deer that came to our rescue. Very clean and tidy, but like everywhere in the Karoo, you have to be able to think ahead in winter. Pipes freeze, but just a few scoops of snow in the kettle on the wood stove makes for a true Karoo winter experience. A place that few will see and experience in their lifetime. It is here where the silence rages and the stars burn out like embers in the light.
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Karoorest Farm 's response
Thanks for your lovely review. You definitely got the cold snap!
Great hosting you.
Robin B - Mar 2018
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Karoo tranquillity, peaceful break-away into nature.
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Thank you, and we hope you do come back.
Talita N - Dec 2018
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Baie mooi, maar vuil.
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Very beautiful, but dirty.
The area was beautiful and very peaceful, but the cottage inside was very dirty. As you sat on the sofa you could see that under the cupboards and tables had not been cleaned in years. The water in the geyser had probably not been tapped for years, the smell was unbearable when we first used it. But after that no problem. The beds were pretty clean, but the place smelled badly of moth poison. The hostess was lovely and the people very accommodating and friendly. The area is so quiet and peaceful. I wouldn't just stay there again, but I would like to visit the area again in the future.
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Karoorest Farm 's response
Thank you for your feedback Talita. The cottage is regularly given a thorough spring clean. We did have some staff issues in December which may have resulted in some dust under the cupboards. The cottage is in regular use so the water in the geyser is constantly in use. The water is pumped from an underground stream, in the drought the water may have a slightly stronger smell but it is still safe for use. The drought means that there is much more dust around at this time of year than usual which means that even a thorough clean the day before can mean that within some hours there is dust on the surfaces again. I think the smell you refer to may have something to do with the carpet, we will remove it and replace it.
Jaco G - Sep 2018
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Pragtige omgewing maar slordige verblyf.
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Beautiful surroundings but sloppy accommodation.
The Rest Farm has a lot of potential with minor improvements. The dishes were dirty and the braai facilities bad. There is no place to sit outside, and only 2 old garden chairs for a house where 6 people live. Suggest they build a boma to be able to sit outside and enjoy the scenery. The yard can also be cleared.
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Karoorest Farm 's response
We have now built a small veranda area. Please note your booking was for three people in this house and there was sufficient seating for you. If you request extra seating for visitors for the other cottage we can provide it for you no problem.
Mignon S - Jan 2018
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Afgeleef.
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Abandoned
I would suggest that a standard be set for accommodation. Dilapidated bedding, home that has been cobbled together for extra income is an absolute no. I can understand that it was cheap but cheap doesn't have to mean shabby. I was extremely disappointed in the distance, as there was no way I could drive back and forth to town. We cut our visit short. I informed the hostess what type of holiday I was looking for, and did not find it. No water, no pool - frog pond with dead rabbit in it. There is one cow on the farm that is milked, if it is milked. No coolness at home, and no safety. I would not suggest this to anyone in the country in light of farm attacks.
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Roecha D - Dec 2017
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Droom wegbreek.
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Dream break away.
Fantastic experience. I went as a single parent with 3 children (15, 12 and 5) and apart from the signal, we had a fantastic 2 nights. The silence took us to places we had never been before, the scenery had my children in awe and full of questions. On our arrival, Paula offered to make us Shepherd's pie, unforgettable to eat traditionally so in the middle of nowhere with a fireplace cloth to keep you warm! Worth the effort for those who like silence, calmness, natural beauty and want to completely disconnect from the too-fast-moving life in which we can trap ourselves like this!
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Karoorest Farm 's response
It was lovely to host you. We hope to have you back one of these days.
- Free cancellation up to 1 week before your stay!
- Capacity: 5 people
- All ages welcome
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Check-in: 11:00 to 19:00
Check-out: 12:00 - Address: The Rest, Nieu Bethesda, 6286, Eastern Cape