Holiday Stays

Rooikloof Guest Farm

Self-catering Sutherland · North West
White house with a grey roof surrounded by yellow flowers and greenery
Cozy living room with wooden ceiling leather sofa and dining area in background
Small white house with green door two windows and potted plants outside
Wooden kitchen with yellow tablecloth purple flowers and dark green walls
Cozy bedroom with a bed bench and bedside tables with lamps

About

Self-catering guest farm accommodation 2.8km from Sutherland in the Karoo. The property comprises four separate farm houses and cottages sleeping between 2 and 10 guests, set on a working farm that guests are free to explore.

Accommodation

Four units sleep between 2 and 10 guests. Huis Harpuis has 4 bedrooms with double and single beds and a fireplace. Renosterbos Cottage has 3 bedrooms. The two Koesnaatjie Cottages each have one double bedroom and a pull-out sleeper sofa, and run off-grid on gas, oil lamps, and candlelight.

Facilities

All units are self-catering with fully equipped kitchens or kitchenettes. Bedding and towels are provided, and beds have electric blankets. Mobile braai facilities are available at each unit. Huis Harpuis includes a games room with a table tennis table, dart board, foosball table, and pool table.

Location & Surroundings

The farm is 2.8km from Sutherland. Nearby attractions include the South African Astronomical Observatory and SALT telescope, the Sutherland Planetarium, and Rogge Cloof private game reserve, where guests can view cheetahs and go on game drives. Farm hiking and a scenic picnic spot near fresh water springs are available on the property.

Rooms

Huis Harpuis & Spekbossie Annex

Beautiful old stone homestead sleeping up to 10 guests (8 in main house, 2 in Spekbossie Annex). Huis Harpuis features an open-plan lounge and dining room with fireplace and 10-seater dining table, fu

Double x 3 Single x 2
From
R2,875

Renosterbos Cottage & Mossienes Annex

Restored historical homestead sleeping up to 8 guests (6 in main cottage, 2 in Mossienes Annex). Renosterbos Cottage features an open-plan sitting and dining room with fireplace and 4-seater dining ta

Double x 2 Single x 3
From
R2,300

Koesnaatjie Cottage 1

Quaint, stylish off-grid cottage powered by gas, oil lamps, and candlelight. Open-plan sitting, dining, and kitchenette area with an open braai/fireplace and working Dover coal stove (bread baking cap

Double x 1 Sofa x 1
From
R1,600

Koesnaatjie Cottage 2

Cosy cottage with the same luxuries as Koesnaatjie Cottage 1. Open-plan sitting, dining, and kitchenette area with an open braai/fireplace and a second traditional Karoo workers' house fireplace. Kitc

Double x 1 Sofa x 1
From
R1,600

Location

Address

Rooikloof Pass, Sutherland, Northern Cape, 6920, South Africa

Get Directions → Sutherland Guide →
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Directions

Located near Sutherland, accessible via the R354. The entrance is marked by a distinctive Red Bicycle elevated above the gate post, visible from the R354. Situated at the bottom of the Rooikloof Pass, just after the town of Sutherland. Approximately 4 hours' drive from Cape Town.

Full directions →

Features

Working Farm Setting Historic Stone Homestead Restored Historical Homestead Off-grid Accommodation Option Remote Karoo Location Multiple Self-catering Units Clear Dark Skies For Stargazing Adjacent To Rooikloof Pass

Activities

Bird Watching Sutherland Planetarium Shows Ng Church Visit Louwhuis & Museum Visit Sutherland Walking Tour Spring Flowers Viewing Tankwa Karoo 4x4 Adventure Driving Ouberg Pass Scenic Drive Salpeterkop Hike At Rogge Cloof Nature Reserve Rogge Cloof Nature Reserve Game Drives Sterland Stargazing Nightly Sessions Saao & Salt Telescope Tours Silhouette Route On Farm Ezeljaht Enchanted Forest Walk Boules At On-farm Braai/picnic Area The Farm And Surroundings Farm Hiking Workshops Stargazing

Amenities

Braai Facilities Fireplace Games Room Electric Blanket Billiard Table Lawn Table Tennis Outdoor Patio Dart Board Foosball Table Coffee-making Facilities Bedding And Towels Provided Boules

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