De Oude Kraal Country Estate & Spa
About
Accommodation
Luxury and self-catering options for romantic getaways, business stays, and families. Garden suites and Merino family and standard rooms have king or twin beds, lounges, en-suite bathrooms, fireplaces, and private patios. Family rooms can add loft space or extra single beds. Breakfast included on B&B.
Facilities
Owner-chef Marie Lombard serves farm breakfasts, high tea, lunches, afternoon tea, picnics, and fine dining dinners. Venues include fine dining and the Marie-Louise Bistro. Facilities include a pamper spa, curio shop, and function venues for weddings and small gatherings. Activities cover walking trails, horse riding, sundown rides, and farm safaris.
Location & Surroundings
On a 5th-generation, 3000-hectare Merino farm in the central Free State, about 35 km south of Bloemfontein on the N1 (6 km off the highway, towards Cape Town). Wild grasses, ancient trees, birdlife, and wildlife feature on the farm. Private airstrip and helicopter landing pad available.
House Rules
Rooms
Garden Room 2 – Family Room (Ox Wagon Room)
Family suite converted from the original ox-wagon and implement parking area, with high ceilings, loft space, and room for parents and children. Breakfast included. Rates: R3,100 for two guests B&B; R
Wild Olive Tree Room (Garden Suite 10)
Luxury suite with king-size or twin beds and a lounge. Room centred on a hand-picked Wild Olive tree salvaged after a farm fire. Breakfast included. Rates: R3,900 for two B&B; R2,450 single B&B.
Rose Room (Garden Suite / Room 11)
Spacious suite preferred for honeymoons, with unhindered farm views and an open-plan bathroom. Décor draws on rose curves and shapes. Breakfast included. Rates: R3,900 B&B for two; R2,450 B&B single.
Bluegum Room (Garden Suite 12)
Spacious luxury suite with lounge. West-facing windows overlook Bluegum trees and the farm. Breakfast included. Rates: R3,900 for two guests B&B; R2,450 single B&B.
Merino 16 Family Farm Room
Spacious family room with lounge, en-suite bathroom with shower, fireplace, private patio, and outside seating. Self-catering setup with kitchenette and outside braai. Rates: B&B two guests R2,300; B&
Merino 17 Standard Room
Spacious standard room with lounge, en-suite shower bathroom, private patio, fireplace, and garden setting. Self-catering facilities available (kitchenette and braai). Rates (B&B): 1 Oct 2025 – 30 Sep
Merino 18 Standard Room
Spacious standard room with lounge, en-suite bathroom with shower, private patio/outside seating, and outside braai. Self-catering option available. Rates (1 Feb 2026 – 30 Sep 2027): B&B R2,300 for tw
Merino 19 Standard Room
Spacious standard room with lounge, en-suite bathroom with shower, fireplace, and private patio/outdoor seating. Self-catering available. Rates (1 Feb 2026 – 30 Sep 2027): B&B R2,300 for two guests; R
Merino 20 Standard Room
Spacious standard room with lounge, fireplace, private patio/outside seating, and en-suite bathroom with shower. Self-catering setup. Rates (1 Feb 2026 – 30 Sep 2027, B&B): two guests R2,300; single R
Merino 21 Family Room
Spacious family room with lounge and two extra single beds. En-suite bathroom with shower. Rates (self-catering / B&B, 1 Feb 2026 – 30 Sep 2027): R2,300 for two guests (B&B); R1,650 single guest (B&B)
Merino 22
Spacious Merino 22 room (Standard or Family). Family configuration has two extra single/bunk beds. En-suite shower, fireplace, private patio/outside seating. Self-catering option listed. Rates (1 Feb
Merino 23 Standard Room
Spacious standard room with lounge, en-suite shower, private patio, and outside seating. Suitable for self-catering. Rates (1 Feb 2026 – 30 Sep 2027): R2,300 for two guests B&B; R1,650 single B&B.
Merino 25 Standard Room
Spacious standard room with lounge and one sleeper couch. En-suite bathroom with shower. Fireplace indoors; private patio with outside seating and braai. Self-catering setup. Rates (1 Feb 2026 – 30 Se
Merino 26 Standard Room
Spacious standard room with lounge and a sleeper couch. En-suite bathroom with shower. Private patio and outdoor seating; outside braai. Self-catering setup. Rates (1 Feb 2026 – 30 Sep 2027): R2,300 f
Merino 27 Family Room
Spacious family room with lounge, fireplace, and private patio/outside seating. King-size bed (or 2 singles) plus two extra single/bunk beds. En-suite bathroom with shower. Rates (1 Feb 2026 – 30 Sep
Henry's Room (Garden Suite / Room 3)
Spacious garden suite with lounge, named after Henry, a former farm manager. Breakfast included in the room price. Rates (1 Feb 2026 – 30 Sep 2027, B&B): two guests R3,100; single R2,050.
Garden Room 4 (Perdestal)
Spacious garden room with lounge, open fireplace, and private patio/veranda. Breakfast included. Rates (1 Feb 2026 – 30 Sep 2027, B&B): R3,100 for two; R2,050 single.
Garden Room 5 (Judge's / Judges Room)
Spacious garden suite with lounge, open fireplace, and private veranda/patio. Some descriptions note a larger-than-king four-poster. Bathroom finishes draw on local sedimentary iron-ore stone. Breakfa
Kliprand Room (Garden Suite 6)
Romantic garden suite with French-style décor in white, ivory and gold. Named in honour of Judge Smit; historically hosted sitting judges from Bloemfontein. Breakfast included (B&B). Rates (1 Feb 2026
Zebra Room (Garden Suite / Room 7)
Spacious garden suite near the Main House. Named after a farm zebra. Breakfast included (B&B). Rates (1 Feb 2026 – 30 Sep 2027): R3,100 for two guests B&B; R2,050 single B&B.
Garden Room 8 (Buhrmann Room)
Spacious room with lounge, open fireplace, and private veranda/patio. More traditional décor and fine woodwork. Breakfast included. Rates (1 Feb 2026 – 30 Sep 2027): R3,100 for two B&B; R2,050 single
Springbuck Room (Garden Suite / Room 9)
Spacious garden suite with lounge, open fireplace, and private veranda/patio with garden views. King-size bed (or 2 singles) or four-poster bed. Bathroom rock sourced from local koppies. Room theme in
Garden Room
Five luxury Garden Rooms with king beds (some twin options), en-suite spa bath, shower, private outdoor shower, air-conditioning, tea/coffee, free Wi-Fi. Included: Buffet breakfast, sunset drive with
Garden Suite
Suites: Five luxury suites with king bed, lounge, open fireplace, private veranda, en-suite jet bath, WC, indoor/outdoor shower. Included: Buffet breakfast, sunset wagon & tractor drives & much more
Merino Farm Family Room
Four standard family rooms with king or twin beds, bunk bed (kids under 12), kitchenette, undercover parking, braai area, farm views. Included: Buffet breakfast, sunset wagon & tractor drives & more.
Merino Farm Room
Eight Merino Farm rooms (500m from main house), self-catering, king or twin beds, private braai area, stunning farm views. Included: Buffet breakfast, sunset wagon & tractor drives & much more.
Location
Directions
Located 35 km south of Bloemfontein on the N1 towards Cape Town (6 km off the highway). Guests can arrive by private aircraft via the estate's private airstrip, or by helicopter using the on-site landing pad.
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