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Sarah Baartman District Accommodation at Ganora Guest Farm & Excursions | Viya

Ganora Guest Farm & Excursions

Ganora Guest Farm & Excursions

Guest House in Nieu-Bethesda, Nieu-BethesdaEastern Cape

Ganora Guest Farm & Excursions

Guest House in Nieu-Bethesda, Nieu-BethesdaEastern Cape
Sarah Baartman District Accommodation at  | Viya
Sarah Baartman District Accommodation at  | Viya
Sarah Baartman District Accommodation at  | Viya
Sarah Baartman District Accommodation at  | Viya
Sarah Baartman District Accommodation at  | Viya
Capacity 22
Children All ages
Rooms 9
Check in 14:00 to 22:00

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Check out 10:00
Experience true Karoo hospitality on Ganora Guest Farm, a working sheep farm 7 km from the world-renowned hamlet of Nieu Bethesda. Nieu Bethesda is set in the foothills of the majestic Sneeuberg Range 60 km from Graaff-Reinet in the Karoo Heartland. The farmstead and guest cottages are nestled deep in the slopes of a depression carved into the bedrock by ancient rivers in pre-historic times. The surrounding rock formations and rich fossil beds on the farm bear testimony to the events that contributed to the formation of this vast and beautiful land.

Accommodation is offered in bed and breakfast rooms, a self-catering cottage, and a bush campsite for off-road caravans and tents.

The self-catering cottage, the Khoi San Cottage, is a rustic yet comfortable cottage that can accommodate up to 6 guests and contains 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and a kitchen and lounge area as well as a patio and braai facilities.

Bed and breakfast accommodation is offered in Ou Kraal which offers standard double or twin rooms, and The Shed which offers larger double or twin rooms. All the rooms have their own en suite facilities. These rooms, like the cottage, at first were used as sheep kraals, coal and engine rooms. Now these rooms, with their thick, uneven stone walls provide very comfortable accommodation, full of rustic charm. Breakfast is included in the rate for these rooms.

The large Bush Campground features 6 sites with electricity and 6 non-electrified sites. The sites have braai facilities. The large ablution facility has hot water showers. A high clearance or 4x4 vehicle and/or off-road caravan is recommended.

Meals can be provided on request, at an additional fee, and can be served in the homestead dining room, on the verandah, in the big dining hall or sometimes in the garden under the shady trees. After dinner, you will have the privilege to enjoy one of the best star gazing opportunities in the country. There is a swimming pool, a farm reservoir and a farm dam to take a dip and cool off in the hot weather.

Ganora is a working dohne merino sheep stud farm so guests can enjoy watching farm activities like shearing and livestock herding. Children can enjoy feeding the orphaned lambs. Guided tours are available to the Bushman rock art. Fossil talks in a private museum, fossil walks and medicinal plant walks can also be arranged. For the more adventurous there are mountain bike routes, hiking, swimming in river pools, bird watching, or try to climb Compassberg. Furthermore, you can explore Nieu-Bethesda, visit the Owl House and Camel yard of Helen Martins, enjoy the coffee and craft shops or take a donkey cart tour. You will also be able to experience the magnificent Karoo sunsets in the vast open spaces.
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Experience true Karoo hospitality on Ganora Guest Farm, a working sheep farm 7 km from the world-renowned hamlet of Nieu Bethesda. Nieu Bethesda is set in the foothills of the majestic Sneeuberg Range 60 km from Graaff-Reinet in the Karoo Heartland. The farmstead and guest cottages are nestled deep in the slopes of a depression carved into the bedrock by ancient rivers in pre-historic times. The surrounding rock formations and rich fossil beds on the farm bear testimony to the events that contributed to the formation of this vast and beautiful land.

Accommodation is offered in bed and breakfast rooms, a self-catering cottage, and a bush campsite for off-road caravans and tents.

The self-catering cottage, the Khoi San Cottage, is a rustic yet comfortable cottage that can accommodate up to 6 guests and contains 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and a kitchen and lounge area as well as a patio and braai facilities.

Bed and breakfast accommodation is offered in Ou Kraal which offers standard double or twin rooms, and The Shed which offers larger double or twin rooms. All the rooms have their own en suite facilities. These rooms, like the cottage, at first were used as sheep kraals, coal and engine rooms. Now these rooms, with their thick, uneven stone walls provide very comfortable accommodation, full of rustic charm. Breakfast is included in the rate for these rooms.

The large Bush Campground features 6 sites with electricity and 6 non-electrified sites. The sites have braai facilities. The large ablution facility has hot water showers. A high clearance or 4x4 vehicle and/or off-road caravan is recommended.

Meals can be provided on request, at an additional fee, and can be served in the homestead dining room, on the verandah, in the big dining hall or sometimes in the garden under the shady trees. After dinner, you will have the privilege to enjoy one of the best star gazing opportunities in the country. There is a swimming pool, a farm reservoir and a farm dam to take a dip and cool off in the hot weather.

Ganora is a working dohne merino sheep stud farm so guests can enjoy watching farm activities like shearing and livestock herding. Children can enjoy feeding the orphaned lambs. Guided tours are available to the Bushman rock art. Fossil talks in a private museum, fossil walks and medicinal plant walks can also be arranged. For the more adventurous there are mountain bike routes, hiking, swimming in river pools, bird watching, or try to climb Compassberg. Furthermore, you can explore Nieu-Bethesda, visit the Owl House and Camel yard of Helen Martins, enjoy the coffee and craft shops or take a donkey cart tour. You will also be able to experience the magnificent Karoo sunsets in the vast open spaces.
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Features

24 Hour Reception
Bar
Swimming Pool
Braai Area
Serviced Daily
Free Wifi
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Reviews (78)

78 guests' feedback
Cleanliness
9.6
Location
9.4
Value for money
9.2
Service
9.6
Safety
9.6
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Ganora Farm, Nieu-Bethesda, 6286, Eastern Cape
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Rooms

 5 Available

Ou Kraal - Standard Double/Twin B&B Rooms

  • Sleeps 2 people
  • All ages welcome
  • Unit Separate from Guesthouse/B&B
  • Single or 3/4-bed
From
R 1 400
per night, for 2 ppl
 3 Available

The Sheds - Larger King/Twin B&B Rooms

  • Sleeps 2 people
  • All ages welcome
  • Unit Separate from Guesthouse/B&B
  • King-size bed
From
R 1 790
per night, for 2 ppl
 1 Available

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More than 1 month
before check-in
100% deposit refunded
More than 1 week
before check-in
50% deposit refunded
Less than 1 week
before check-in
0% deposit refunded
Features
24 Hour Reception
Bar
Swimming Pool
Braai Area
Serviced Daily
Free Wifi
Facilities
  • 24 Hour Reception
  • Bar
  • Swimming Pool
  • Braai Area
  • Games Room
  • Kitchen Facilities
  • Laundry Service
  • No Smoking Indoors
  • Restaurant On Premises
  • Self Catering
  • Serviced Daily
  • Free Wifi
  • WiFi
Activities Onsite
  • Bird Watching
  • Cycling
  • Guided Walk
  • Mountain Biking
  • Swimming
Activities Nearby
  • Bird Watching
  • Cycling
  • Game Viewing
  • Guided Walk
  • Mountain Biking
  • Tennis
Meal Types Offered
  • Room Service
  • Breakfast
  • Dinner By Arrangement
  • Lunch
  • Picnic Baskets By Arrangement
  • Teas
  • Meals By Arrangement
Parking Facilities
  • Secure Parking
  • Off Street Parking
Payments Accepted Onsite
  • Visa
  • Mastercard
  • Cash
  • Electronic Bank Transfer
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Price Includes
Ou Kraal - Standard Double/Twin B&B Rooms
Rates displayed are on a bed and breakfast basis.
The Sheds - Larger King/Twin B&B Rooms
Rates displayed are on a bed and breakfast basis.
Khoi-San Self-catering Cottage
Rates displayed are on a self-catering basis.
Check-in/check-out details
Check-in: 14:00 to 22:00
Check-out: 10:00
House rules
- Please note that there is a gravel road leading to the accommodation. Guests are required to enquire from the establishment about the condition of the gravel road before booking.
- Children aged between 0 and 12 pay 50% of the sharing rate.
- Children aged between 13 and 18 pay 100% of the sharing rate.
- Dinner is available if booked in advance.
- Guests in the Khoi-San Cottage and the campsites can book meals at an additional fee, if they do not wish to self-cater.
- A high clearance or 4x4 vehicle and/or off-road caravan is recommended for the Bush Campsite.
 5 Available

Ou Kraal - Standard Double/Twin B&B Rooms

  • Sleeps 2 people
  • All ages welcome
  • Unit Separate from Guesthouse/B&B
  • Single or 3/4-bed
From
R 1 400
per night, for 2 ppl
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Description

The Ou Kraal Rooms are standard side-by-side bed and breakfast rooms, each with their own private entrance. Room 1 contains a queen-size bed and an open-plan shower en suite with an enclosed toilet and washbasin. Rooms 2, 3 , 4 and 6 each contain twin single beds. Rooms 3, 4 and 6 can be converted to a king-size bed on request. These rooms each contain a shower en suite with a toilet and washbasin. Each room has tea- and coffee-making facilities. The rooms open to a covered patio with picnic benches.

Room Arrangements
Capacity: 2 Number of rooms: 1 Number of bathrooms: 1
Bedroom 1 Sleeps 2
2 x Single Bed / Three-Quarter Bed
Bathroom 1 En-suite
Shower, Toilet
Rates
About This Room
  • Non smoking
  • Patio
  • Private entrance
Services
  • Room serviced daily
  • Wake up call
  • Wireless internet
Bathroom
  • En suite
  • Shower
  • Soaps
  • Toiletries
Room Facilities
  • Electric blanket
  • Fan
  • Safe
Appliances
  • Hair dryer
Extras
  • Tea and coffee tray
Entertainment
  • Books and magazines
Price Includes

Rates displayed are on a bed and breakfast basis.

House Rules

- Please note that there is a gravel road leading to the accommodation. Guests are required to enquire from the establishment about the condition of the gravel road before booking.
- Children aged between 0 and 12 pay 50% of the sharing rate.
- Children aged between 13 and 18 pay 100% of the sharing rate.
- Dinner is available if booked in advance.
- Guests in the Khoi-San Cottage and the campsites can book meals at an additional fee, if they do not wish to self-cater.
- A high clearance or 4x4 vehicle and/or off-road caravan is recommended for the Bush Campsite.

Cancellation policy
More than 1 month
before check-in
100% deposit refunded
More than 1 week
before check-in
50% deposit refunded
Less than 1 week
before check-in
0% deposit refunded
Description

The Ou Kraal Rooms are standard side-by-side bed and breakfast rooms, each with their own private entrance. Room 1 contains a queen-size bed and an open-plan shower en suite with an enclosed toilet and washbasin. Rooms 2, 3 , 4 and 6 each contain twin single beds. Rooms 3, 4 and 6 can be converted to a king-size bed on request. These rooms each contain a shower en suite with a toilet and washbasin. Each room has tea- and coffee-making facilities. The rooms open to a covered patio with picnic benches.

 3 Available

The Sheds - Larger King/Twin B&B Rooms

  • Sleeps 2 people
  • All ages welcome
  • Unit Separate from Guesthouse/B&B
  • King-size bed
From
R 1 790
per night, for 2 ppl
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Description

Breakfast included. 3 Larger king or twin en-suite bedrooms that are very comfortable in the renovated old engine, chicken and coal rooms. Overlooking lands that at times have sheep grazing. There is a sleeper couch in some where small kids can stay at a small extra cost. Each has their own private entrance and is not inter leading. Each room has a shower in the en-suite bedroom and has Coffee and tea facilities. Guests can enjoy the swimming pool, garden area, marked hiking and biking routes or go on some of the guiding tours available to Rock Art, Fossils or Medicinal plants.

Room Arrangements
Capacity: 2 Number of rooms: 1 Number of bathrooms: 1
Bedroom 1 Sleeps 2
1 x King Bed
Bathroom 1 En-suite
Shower, Toilet
Rates
About This Room
  • Non smoking
  • Patio
  • Private entrance
Services
  • Room serviced daily
  • Wake up call
  • Wireless internet
Bathroom
  • En suite
  • Separate toilet
  • Shower
  • Soaps
  • Toiletries
Room Facilities
  • Electric blanket
  • Fan
  • Lounge area
  • Safe
Appliances
  • Hair dryer
Extras
  • Tea and coffee tray
Entertainment
  • Books and magazines
Price Includes

Rates displayed are on a bed and breakfast basis.

House Rules

- Please note that there is a gravel road leading to the accommodation. Guests are required to enquire from the establishment about the condition of the gravel road before booking.
- Children aged between 0 and 12 pay 50% of the sharing rate.
- Children aged between 13 and 18 pay 100% of the sharing rate.
- Dinner is available if booked in advance.
- Guests in the Khoi-San Cottage and the campsites can book meals at an additional fee, if they do not wish to self-cater.
- A high clearance or 4x4 vehicle and/or off-road caravan is recommended for the Bush Campsite.

Cancellation policy
More than 1 month
before check-in
100% deposit refunded
More than 1 week
before check-in
50% deposit refunded
Less than 1 week
before check-in
0% deposit refunded
Description

Breakfast included. 3 Larger king or twin en-suite bedrooms that are very comfortable in the renovated old engine, chicken and coal rooms. Overlooking lands that at times have sheep grazing. There is a sleeper couch in some where small kids can stay at a small extra cost. Each has their own private entrance and is not inter leading. Each room has a shower in the en-suite bedroom and has Coffee and tea facilities. Guests can enjoy the swimming pool, garden area, marked hiking and biking routes or go on some of the guiding tours available to Rock Art, Fossils or Medicinal plants.

 1 Available

Khoi-San Self-catering Cottage

  • Sleeps 6 people
  • All ages welcome
  • Free Standing Unit
  • Single or 3/4-bed
From
R 2 600
per night (sleeps 6)
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Description

The Khoi-San Cottage is a rustic yet comfortable self-catering cottage that can accommodate up to 6 guests. The first bedroom contains a double bed and a shower en suite with a toilet and washbasin. This room interleads to a children’s room with a bunk bed. The other bedroom contains 2 single beds. The second bathroom contains a shower, a toilet and a washbasin. The kitchen is well equipped for making your own culinary delights and is fitted with a stove and oven, fridge and a microwave. The small cosy lounge contains a fireplace to keep you warm during the cold winter nights. The living area opens to a covered patio with a picnic bench and built-in braai.

Room Arrangements
Capacity: 6 Number of rooms: 3 Number of bathrooms: 2
Bedroom 1 Sleeps 2
1 x Queen Bed
Bedroom 2 Sleeps 2
2 x Single Bed / Three-Quarter Bed
Bedroom 3 Sleeps 2
1 x Bunk Bed
Bathroom 1 En-suite
Shower, Toilet
Bathroom 2
Shower, Toilet
Rates
About This Room
  • Non smoking
  • Patio
  • Private entrance
Services
  • Room serviced daily
  • Wireless internet
Bathroom
  • En suite
  • Separate toilet
  • Shower
  • Soaps
  • Toiletries
Room Facilities
  • Dining area
  • Electric blanket
  • Fan
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchenette
  • Lounge area
Appliances
  • Fridge
  • Hair dryer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Stove
Extras
  • Tea and coffee tray
Entertainment
  • Books and magazines
Price Includes

Rates displayed are on a self-catering basis.

House Rules

- Please note that there is a gravel road leading to the accommodation. Guests are required to enquire from the establishment about the condition of the gravel road before booking.
- Children aged between 0 and 12 pay 50% of the sharing rate.
- Children aged between 13 and 18 pay 100% of the sharing rate.
- Dinner is available if booked in advance.
- Guests in the Khoi-San Cottage and the campsites can book meals at an additional fee, if they do not wish to self-cater.
- A high clearance or 4x4 vehicle and/or off-road caravan is recommended for the Bush Campsite.

Cancellation policy
More than 1 month
before check-in
100% deposit refunded
More than 1 week
before check-in
50% deposit refunded
Less than 1 week
before check-in
0% deposit refunded
Description

The Khoi-San Cottage is a rustic yet comfortable self-catering cottage that can accommodate up to 6 guests. The first bedroom contains a double bed and a shower en suite with a toilet and washbasin. This room interleads to a children’s room with a bunk bed. The other bedroom contains 2 single beds. The second bathroom contains a shower, a toilet and a washbasin. The kitchen is well equipped for making your own culinary delights and is fitted with a stove and oven, fridge and a microwave. The small cosy lounge contains a fireplace to keep you warm during the cold winter nights. The living area opens to a covered patio with a picnic bench and built-in braai.

Experience true Karoo hospitality on Ganora Guest Farm, a working sheep farm 7 km from the world-renowned hamlet of Nieu Bethesda. Nieu Bethesda is set in the foothills of the majestic Sneeuberg Range 60 km from Graaff-Reinet in the Karoo Heartland. The farmstead and guest cottages are nestled deep in the slopes of a depression carved into the bedrock by ancient rivers in pre-historic times. The surrounding rock formations and rich fossil beds on the farm bear testimony to the events that contributed to the formation of this vast and beautiful land.

Accommodation is offered in bed and breakfast rooms, a self-catering cottage, and a bush campsite for off-road caravans and tents.

The self-catering cottage, the Khoi San Cottage, is a rustic yet comfortable cottage that can accommodate up to 6 guests and contains 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and a kitchen and lounge area as well as a patio and braai facilities.

Bed and breakfast accommodation is offered in Ou Kraal which offers standard double or twin rooms, and The Shed which offers larger double or twin rooms. All the rooms have their own en suite facilities. These rooms, like the cottage, at first were used as sheep kraals, coal and engine rooms. Now these rooms, with their thick, uneven stone walls provide very comfortable accommodation, full of rustic charm. Breakfast is included in the rate for these rooms.

The large Bush Campground features 6 sites with electricity and 6 non-electrified sites. The sites have braai facilities. The large ablution facility has hot water showers. A high clearance or 4x4 vehicle and/or off-road caravan is recommended.

Meals can be provided on request, at an additional fee, and can be served in the homestead dining room, on the verandah, in the big dining hall or sometimes in the garden under the shady trees. After dinner, you will have the privilege to enjoy one of the best star gazing opportunities in the country. There is a swimming pool, a farm reservoir and a farm dam to take a dip and cool off in the hot weather.

Ganora is a working dohne merino sheep stud farm so guests can enjoy watching farm activities like shearing and livestock herding. Children can enjoy feeding the orphaned lambs. Guided tours are available to the Bushman rock art. Fossil talks in a private museum, fossil walks and medicinal plant walks can also be arranged. For the more adventurous there are mountain bike routes, hiking, swimming in river pools, bird watching, or try to climb Compassberg. Furthermore, you can explore Nieu-Bethesda, visit the Owl House and Camel yard of Helen Martins, enjoy the coffee and craft shops or take a donkey cart tour. You will also be able to experience the magnificent Karoo sunsets in the vast open spaces.
This place is highly rated!
This place is highly rated!
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