Self-Catering
Almond Valley Manor & Cottages
Almond Valley has a family heritage that dates back to the beginning of the 1900. Starting out as a thriving Ostrich farm, the land has evolved and now hosts 20 000 Almond trees, goats, sheep and some chickens for pest control.
During the spring of 2020 an extensive refurbishing project commenced. Whilst retaining the old-world charm and uniqueness of each of the buildings, great care was taken to incorporate comfort and many lush details. Infusing each home with an elegantly rustic style.
With each of the homesteads, the broad outline of the renovation included en-suite luxury bedrooms, dining area and well-equipped kitchen. Each home has access to a patio with a built in BBQ and wood-fueled hot tub in the garden.
The Manor House, in addition, has a comfortable lounge, a wonderful Victorian wrap-around-patio, an outdoor entertainment area with a pizza oven and large BBQ, manicured gardens, a full-size tennis court and sparkling swimming pool.
Almond Valley Manor & Cottages
Contact: Elanda Gibson
Phone: 044 001 0073 or 076 027 0586
Email: bookings@almondvalley.co.za
Website: www.almondvalley.co.za
Celebratio Pomegranate Farm
23 km from Calitzdorp
Celebratio is an export pomegranate farm halfway between Calitzdorp and Oudtshoorn on the “Old Cement Road”. It is perfect for day excursions to the many attractions of the Klein Karoo. Expect spectacular sunsets, starlit skies and a relaxing atmosphere.
Several accommodation options are available on the farm- we have two cottages (Sias and Lilly) sleeping 4 each and the beautifully restored old farmhouse (Mannie and Marie), sleeping 8.
All face the communal swimming pool and have views of the pomegranate orchard. The cottages and farmhouse all have fully equipped kitchens, open plan living areas and private braai areas.
De Wawielhuis
Welcome to De Wawielhuis in Calitzdorp – where history meets hospitality.
Here, the rustic charm of the past blends seamlessly with the warmth of contemporary hospitality. Whether you seek a moment of reflection, a place to gather, or a space to create new memories, De Wawielhuis offers an atmosphere steeped in heritage and the enduring human spirit of adventure.
Come join us and experience a setting that honours history while embracing the present—where every guest is part of the journey. We look forward to welcoming you!
We offer 2 Self Catering Cottages. Each cottage contains a bedroom, shower en-suite, a kitchen and a covered patio area. Both cottages are fully furnished and fitted with all necessary utensils. The property is fully walled with a 2-meter brick wall, entirely electric fenced, and has a motorised gate and shade parking.
E-mail address: dewawielhuis@yahoo.com
Contact Person: Shadley Hercules
Contact Number: +27645147539
Die Poort Private Nature Reserve
An ideal retreat, for peaceful and isolated tranquility in a magnificent mountain and river environment. It borders onto the Greater Swartberg Protected Area (a World Heritage Site) and is situated within three international biodiversity hotspots, (the Succulent Karoo, the Cape Floristic Region and Thicket). The farm overlooks and includes the Gamka River where it leaves the Swartberg Mountain after its journey of 23 km through Gamkapoort, the last 5 km of which fall within the boundaries of Die Poort. We are the southern neighbors of Gamkaskloof, also known as “The Hell,” although separated by a tough 14 km hike. In addition to the main house, there are 3 historic, self-catering guest cottages, resembling the type of dwellings in Gamkaskloof. Each has its own charm and beautiful view of the wonderful surrounding mountains and river.
Die Stoep
Die Stoep is a heritage house that sleeps 8 – 10 guests and is let out as a single unit – no sharing.
Die Stoep offers:
3 bedrooms/3 bathrooms
Additional sleeper couch in the dining room
Aircons in bedrooms
Fireplaces in the lounge and kitchen
Alarm system
Off street secure parking
Wi-fi
Pet friendly
Netflix
Splash pool
Two outdoor entertainment areas with braai facility
Daniel’s Kraal
Where tranquility meets luxury in the heart of the Klein Karoo.
Set between the Rooiberg mountains near Calitzdorp within an area of pristine landscapes, the enchanting, exclusive use farmhouse sleeps 10 guests and dates back to 1836.
Goose House Cottage is a charming newly renovated abode, perfect for a couple. Surrounded by kopjes, succulents and aloes, with an outdoor shower, Hot Tub, indoor fireplace, a “ball and claw” bath and beautiful linen.
Exquisite night sky, private, peaceful, with the comfort of old-world charm, explorative walks, and the outdoor living on offer all intertwine to revitalize the senses.
Email: celia@haywardsafaris.com
Website: www.danielskraalfarm.co.za
Cell: 082 354 1182 or 083 600 4453
Du’SwaRoo Cottage
The Du’SwaRoo Cottage is situated on the Du’SwaRoo Wine and Olive Farm approximately 2 km outside Calitzdorp on the Groenfontein road. The cottage is directly next to the Du’SwaRoo wine cellar. The cottage is ideally suited for a family and comprises of a bedroom with a double bed and a full ensuite bathroom, a bedroom with two single beds, an extra bathroom with shower and toilet, a study with a sleeper couch if needed, a lounge and dining area with an aircon, TV and gas heater, fully equipped kitchen. Linen and towels are provided. The veranda is private with a beautiful view over the valley. Free Wi-Fi is available.
Small pets are welcome.
Telephone: +27 (0)44 213 3137
Kallie: 082 826 2419 | kallie@duswaroo.co.za
Pat: 082 570 9955 | pat@duswaroo.co.za
Groenfontein Accommodation
Groenfontein, ±15km from Calitzdorp or in town
Contact: Gerrit Wessels
Cell: 0722402007
Email: wessels.ghw@gmail.com
4 cottages—1 and 2 bedr. King/Queen/Double/Single, en-suite/non-en-suite.
Off street parking, Wi-Fi in all cottages except one, Moira’s cottage have a television – bring own DSTV login details.
Some cottages have electric blankets, most units have fireplaces, fans in two cottages, swimming pools at two cottages, private braai facilities available, cycling friendly, pet-friendly, birding, hiking, access to horse riding.
Karoo Nest
A family guest suite with its own entrance and garden. Karoo Nest is located in the town of Calitzdorp, close to award-winning wineries and unique restaurants.
The guest suite is ideally suited to a family and comprises a bedroom with a queen-size bed and kitchenette, a bathroom with a shower, toilet and basin, and a second sleeping area with 2 small single beds. The kitchenette is equipped with a small fridge, a microwave, and a kettle and toaster. The guest suite is air-conditioned, and has a TV with selected DStv channels. Guests have access to their own private garden, seating area on the deck and braai facilities. There is a generator to provide power during load-shedding
Kruisrivier Gallery Apartment
A ROMANTIC, SELF-CATERING BEDSIT. Fully equipped kitchen with microwave; Baby Belling table-top stove and oven plus a gas twin plate. A cosy seating area surrounds a Welcome Dover. The bed is Queen sized, linen and towels provided. Behind a latte screen is a beautiful Victorian bath. The private veranda has a superb view is accessible to the garden and barbeque. There is abundant bird life and safe walking.
A place to find peace, a place to which to return.
Klaus River Guest Accommodation
A quiet getaway in the foothills of the Swartberg Mountains
where you can recharge your batteries surrounded by nature and wildlife.
Mountain hiking, birding or just peaceful solitude away from the hustle and bustle of modern-day life. Privacy is guaranteed, with no houses nearby. Solar power and solar hot water with an outdoor shower and bath or a full modern inside bathroom. A warm fireplace inside for the cold and a great stoep and braai for the warm weather. Close to Calitzdorp and its wine farms and the Swartberg pass over to Prince Albert.
Contact: Alex Atkins
Phone: 083 375 3747 (WhatsApp only)
Email: alexyaya61@gmail.com
Karoowater
(19km from Calitzdorp)
Situated in the Little Karoo countryside with its free-roaming springbuck and an abundance of trees, lies a guest farm filled with fun for the whole family.
We are a popular holiday destination and offer activities such as a play & animal park, waterslide and cold swimming pool. We have an onsite restaurant and bar and various animals such as macaws, parrots, squirrel monkeys and cockatoos.
Our natural hot spring baths ,with rejuvenating mineral water, is waiting to gently wash away and remove all stress that work and city life may cause.
We offer self-catering chalets as well as overnight accommodation and a honeymoon suite, isolated enough to be private, yet close enough to enjoy on-site resort activities.
Matjiesvlei Guest Farm
16 km from Calitzdorp
Discover fully-furnished, self-catering vacation homes nestled in Matjiesvlei, at the base of the Swartberg Mountain Range, just 16km from Calitzdorp. Enjoy breathtaking mountain vistas and the serenity of a valley brimming with mixed farming activities.
As a secluded, dead-end locale, Matjiesvlei offers an escape from urban chaos—a haven for relaxation and rejuvenation. Our cottages come complete with linens and towels, and fully equipped kitchens for your convenience.
Matjiesvlei Cottages
16 km from Calitzdorp
Matjiesvlei Cottages offer a peaceful farm stay experience in the heart of the beautiful Klein Karoo, just outside Calitzdorp.
Surrounded by the Swartberg Mountain Range and tranquil riverbanks of the Gamka River, these self-catering cottages are ideal for families, couples, or nature lovers seeking an authentic countryside escape.
As much as we adore animals, we unfortunately do not allow pets. Each cottage is fully equipped, blending rustic charm with modern comforts. Guests can enjoy activities like hiking, birdwatching, fishing, and stargazing. With breathtaking views and warm hospitality, Matjiesvlei Cottages is a perfect base to explore Route 62 and the surrounding attractions.
Mountain River House
Take the road less travelled to where the pace of life is slower, more authentic, and beautiful.
Mountain River House is built on the banks of the winding Gamka River in the Gamka Private Eco Reserve only 8km away from Calitzdorp. The house rests at the base of a rugged spekboom-covered hill with magnificent views of the river and Swartberg mountains.Enjoy the spacious and open plan interior, a fireplace, sweeping deck and outdoor shower. A fishpond and succulent gardens complete the picture.
Our deep, shaded verandah – with ceiling fans – is the place to be in summer. Relax on the couches, watch for otters in the river, read, take a nap, or prepare fire-cooked meals at leisure. Or you could fish in the river, hike, mountain bike, or hunt for marine fossils which dot the area. In winter, take a luxurious soak in the bath.
You are surrounded by wildlife – from eland, red hartebeest, and kudu to klipspringer, duiker, caracal, jackal, bush pig, porcupine, and even the occasional Cape leopard. Birdlife is plentiful in the valley too.
Oude Huis innie Klein Karoo
33 Andries Pretorius Street
2 Self-Catering units, sharing the living room, dining room, kitchen, stoep, garden and Smart TV/Netflix.
One unit has one bedroom with airconditioning and the other unit has two bedrooms with fans.
Off-street parking available. Regular cleaners, wi-fi, laundry facilities.
Electric blankets are available. Two fireplaces in the house. Splash pool.
BBQ facilities available. Pet friendly. Gift/décor shop inside the house.
Red Stone Hills Guest Farm
20 km from Calitzdorp
A guest farm near Calitzdorp is nestled within what must be one of the most spectacular geological landscapes in the whole South Africa. The striking reddish-hued koppies which surrounds the farm are constructed from iron-rich conglomerates which were deposited by turbulent rivers in the Cretaceous Period, some 130 millions years ago. In a sense these blood-red rocks reflect the painful and energetic birth of the new African continent. Come experience genuine Karoo hospitality, spectacular view and breathtaking tranquility at our guest farm.
Thea’s Cottage
Thea’s cottage is an old, beautifully restored cottage overlooking the valley of the Nels river and the Gamka river. It also has a lovely view of the town, the Swartberg mountain and the Rooiberg/Gamkaberg range. Boplaas, De Krans, Calitzdorp Cellars as well as several smaller wineries are within 2 kilometers from the cottage. The center of Calitzdorp with its beautiful churches, old houses, restaurants and artists’ studios is just one kilometer away. The cottage consists of two bedrooms, both en suite (one with a shower and the other with a bath). The main bedroom has a double bed, air conditioning and a ceiling fan, while the second bedroom has two single beds (which may be converted to a queen size bed on request) and a ceiling fan. The kitchen is fully equipped for self catering, with an electric stove, refrigerator, microwave oven, toaster and ceiling fan. Braai facilities are also available. The lounge is comfortable and spacious with a television set (bring your own decoder and smart card) and radio/cd player.
Contact Email: verlindejj@gmail.com
The Station Calitzdorp
The Station Calitzdorp is nestled between the vines of the amazing De Krans Cellars and an actual krantz. This unique venue offers the traveler an idyllic space to rest and then venture forth to explore colourful Calitzdorp.
We offer self-catering campsites with electricity, water, and braai areas, caravan stands, and spacious Safari-style permanent tents with hotel quality beds and crisp white linen – sharing modern ablution facilities. Here one also has the opportunity to overnight in a quaint, converted heritage ticket office. The Station offers accommodation to suit all pockets. It has the facilities for hosting a variety of functions, weddings, weekend workshops, and birthday parties. Lounge in our licensed bar area or on the stoep, whilst enjoying your favourite tipple or ice-cold beer to quench your thirst.
The Station is five minutes’ walk from Calitzdorp center, the Port Wine Capital of South Africa. it is an idyllic spot for campers, caravanners and bikers. The “dorp” has a wide variety of must-visit restaurants and lovely cellars for wine tasting weekends. Ideally located the historic ticket office and loading shed, with its sprung wooden floors, is an excellent choice for those searching for a country functions venue, having hosted film shoots, Art on Track, weddings, and many festivals.
Thys Huis
Insika Farm – 8.5 km from Calitzdorp
Thys Huis is a self-catering, off-the-grid, environmentally friendly, restored labourers’ cottage. It is located on Insika Farm on the R62, 8km outside Calitzdorp on Gamka Private Farm Estate.
It sleeps 4 people in two bedrooms, both are en-suite and both have access to an outdoor shower. It has an open plan living/kitchen area which leads out onto a verandah with views onto an olive grove, mountain range and the R62 in the distance. Two braai areas are available. It is a unique combination of a working farm and a wildlife environment. Wi-Fi and braai wood are included. Unique experiences are offered on request.
Tula Retreat
Klein Karoo Gateway
Tula Retreat offers a unique tented experience in the Klein Karoo, featuring a spacious tent with a King XL bed, a private deck, and a Wood-Fired Hot Tub. The environment is pristine, with clean air, vibrant Spekboom, and starry nights. It’s a technology-free zone with rechargeable LED lights and solar power points at the hub. Facilities include a kitchenette, outdoor kitchen, and additional bathrooms. Activities range from fishing to SUP and canoeing. Please note it’s an adults-only destination, accessible by boat, with secure parking at Fish Eagle Private Resort. Experience nature, tranquility, and purpose at Tula Retreat.
Watersong Cottage
15 km from Calitzdorp
Situated 15km outside Calitzdorp in the heart of the spectacular Groenfontein Valley at the foot of the Swartberg mountains.
Our cottage offers contemporary style and comfort in a completely off-grid setting. Meander along the river, take a dip in a secluded pool, follow historical irrigation furrows or take a hike in the foothills to enjoy uninterrupted views of the Swartberg Mountains.
Our farm and the cottage are completely off-grid and thus require a more aware and conscious lifestyle. The cottage is set apart from the main homestead and offers contemporary comfort. Various comfortable sitting areas offer different views and aspects of the surroundings.