Restored with care
Original floors, high ceilings and period details, with modern comforts added.
A Victorian home away from home in Graaff-Reinet
Six rooms, a farm-style breakfast and a pool garden under the old pepper trees. Come and stay a while, we will keep the kettle on.
Hello from your hosts
We fell in love with this old house and spent years restoring it, one creaky floorboard at a time. Now we share it with travellers. Expect warm hellos, good advice on the town and a front stoep made for sundowners.
Original floors, high ceilings and period details, with modern comforts added.
Cool off after a day of exploring, or read in the shade.
We live nearby and love helping you plan your stay.
Six rooms, each with its own character
Rates are per night in rand and include breakfast.
Queen bed, en-suite shower, air conditioning and a window onto the garden.
Queen bed, en-suite bathroom, ceiling fan and a small writing desk.
Two single beds, en-suite shower, air conditioning and tea station.
Two single beds, en-suite shower, fan and a view of the pool garden.
Two bedrooms, one bathroom, sleeps four, with a cosy lounge corner.
Private cottage with a king bed, kitchenette and its own patio.
The house and the town
A few glimpses of the rooms, the garden and the streets of Graaff-Reinet.
Gables, shutters and a long shady stoep.
Lawn, loungers and cool water for hot days.
Cape Dutch cottages a short stroll away.
A proper farm-style breakfast, every morning
We cook it ourselves and serve it on the stoep or in the dining room. Come hungry, and tell us about any dietary needs when you book.
Fresh from the pan, done how you like it.
Served with jams and preserves from local kitchens.
Seasonal fruit and a pot of good coffee or tea.
Things to do around Graaff-Reinet
Dolerite pillars and huge views, best at sunrise or sunset.
Game drives, walks and birdlife right around the town.
Stories of the Karoo, in historic buildings close by.
Return to the pool garden and tell us all about it.
Kind words from our guests
Notes left in our guest book, shared with thanks.
Read moreThe breakfast alone was worth the drive. The hosts felt like old friends.
Read moreWe stayed in the garden cottage. Quiet, comfortable and the pool was perfect.
Read moreGreat tips on the Valley of Desolation. The family suite suited us well.
Before you arrive
The things guests ask us most.
Check-in is from 2pm and check-out by 10am. Tell us if you will arrive late and we will wait up.
Yes, safe off-street parking is available for guests at no extra charge.
Please ask us first. We can sometimes host well-behaved pets in the garden cottage.
Get in touch as early as you can. We will work out a fair solution and explain our terms when you book.
Send us a booking enquiry
Tell us your dates, the room you would like and how many are travelling. We will reply personally.