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The Retreat at Groenfontein Guesthouse Location

The Retreat is an old Victorian farmhouse in the lovely Groenfontein Valley conservancy, bordering on the 129.000ha Swartberg Nature Reserve and situated 20kms northeast of Calitzdorp on a scenic, winding gravel road, 59kms northwest of Oudtshoorn, and 38kms southwest of the Cango caves, both half gravel, just off the magical Route 62. The property borders on Cape Nature Conservation land, the Swartberg Nature Reserve and is traversed by the crystal clear Nel's River, which rises in the Swartberg mountains and feeds the Calitzdorp dam. We are only 4,5 hours drive from Cape Town and Port Elizabeth, 2 hours from George and 1 hour from Oudtshoorn. The Groenfontein road also continues to the famous Cango Caves and via the Swartberg Pass to the Karoo Town of Prince Albert through breathtaking scenery.

Self Drive Walking Photography Birding Guest House Swimming Pool Price Range - Southern Africa: $050 - $200 Child Friendly

Groenfontein valley is registered as a conservancy comprising of ten land owners on 12,500 hectares. The constitution specifies that not only the flora and fauna must be conserved and protected but the intact vernacular architecture, which puts one back a hundred years in time when travelling through the valley. No electrical pylons mar the beauty of the landscape, all the inhabitants still use alternate energy options. A goal of the conservancy is also to involve local farm labourers and families in upliftment projects.

This lovely home has 5 comfortable en-suite bedrooms in the main house leading onto a patio and 2 new luxury rooms in a converted weaving-shed, both with King-size beds, which can be made up as twins, the larger with a Victorian bath and shower and a magnificent view of the mountains, the smaller with shower and a view from the verandah, while the lounge and dining room - each with fireplaces - lead onto the verandah overlooking the sweeping gardens and majestic Swartberg. We enjoy treating guests to true Klein-Karoo hospitality with hearty breakfasts and traditional home-cooked dinners served with a continental touch. Vegetarians are welcome and we cater for problem diets. We have a full liquor licence and carry a selection of wines from the region.

Enjoy peaceful walks along the charming lanes of the Groenfontein valley, climb into the foothills of the Swartberg along our spectacular trails, or simply relax at the swimmingpool or at the river rockpools and let the peace and silence soak into your soul. German, French, Swedish and Italian spoken.

Nearest City: OUDTSHOORN

Check In Time: 02:00:00 PM

Check Out Time: 11:00:00 AM