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From R2 000 per night, for 4 ppl
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1 Plein Street
Sutherland
6920
Northern Cape
021 344 2440
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Sterland Skrywershuisie
Sterland Skrywershuisie
Sterland Skrywershuisie
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Ideal for 4, each of the 2 rooms are furnished with a double bed and shares the use of a bathroom containing a bath and a shower. The cottage has a kitchen that is equipped with a fridge-freezer, a microwave, a stove and oven as well as tea- and coffee-making facilities.
The lounge is comfortably furnished and has a cosy fireplace as well as a TV with M-Net and sports channels. An undercover braai area is available for use, and parking is provided on the property.
Bookings are essential for stargazing events that are hosted by Jurg between 20:00 and 22:00 almost every night. A short lecture is given, after which Jurg takes guests to the 6 x 11-inch telescopes. Visitors can also take a tour of the Dutch Reformed Church, the NP van Wyk Louw Museum, visit the observatory house to view the largest telescope in the Southern Hemisphere, or drive the scenic Ouberg Pass.
Ideal for 4, each of the 2 rooms are furnished with a double bed and shares the use of a bathroom containing a bath and a shower. The cottage has a kitchen that is equipped with a fridge-freezer, a microwave, a stove and oven as well as tea- and coffee-making facilities.
The lounge is comfortably furnished and has a cosy fireplace as well as a TV with M-Net and sports channels. An undercover braai area is available for use, and parking is provided on the property.
Bookings are essential for stargazing events that are hosted by Jurg between 20:00 and 22:00 almost every night. A short lecture is given, after which Jurg takes guests to the 6 x 11-inch telescopes. Visitors can also take a tour of the Dutch Reformed Church, the NP van Wyk Louw Museum, visit the observatory house to view the largest telescope in the Southern Hemisphere, or drive the scenic Ouberg Pass.
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Reviews (56)
56 guests' feedbackVery nice stay. House has everything one needs.
Very nice - Jurg and his wife are very helpful and hospitable. We regret not attending Jurg's stargazing - think it would be better than SALT presentation. Jaco is a treasure trove of paleontology knowledge - will want to attend next time.
Stargazing delight. Accommodation lovely.
Had a great stay, enjoyed watching the stars, it was just damn cold.
Yes, comfortable fireplace and gas options, as well as stand alone unit.
We had a lovely home here and lacked nothing. In the cold winter, the beds were cozy and the fireplace a winner! It was a pleasant choice for our stay.
See stars.
It was a lovely little place, with everything you need for a peaceful holiday in Sutherland. Stargazing with the owner was also very interesting. We really enjoyed it.
We had a wonderful stay in the Writer's House with its thick walls and beautiful wooden floors. We were also able to take nice pictures of the stars from the street in front of the house.
Lovely cottage, well equipped for winter.
The house lends itself to hours of fun on the stoep with braai and early morning coffee.
The silence and tranquility make the place a gem. Our 3 days were too little. Very nice stay, thank you. Canopy for a vehicle would have been a bonus.
Very nice place. Nice quiet and tidy. The location is good.
Arrived in the cold and dark (power was out in Sutherland). The bag of wood given was appreciated, even though it quickly disappeared in the cold to warm the place. Furthermore, the accommodation was very comfortable and convenient.
Would recommend anytime.
Very nice stay. Just never knew that a wind could blow so strong.
The accommodation was excellent, great value for money, everything you need.
Lovely and well furnished cottage. Thank you for the privilege of being able to spend the night and grill a Karoo chop on the stoep.
Very nice and clean neat accommodation. Jurg very pleasant and knows his stars. Recommend his stargazing night with him.
The cottage is fully equipped for everything needed. The electric blankets, bedding, heaters, fireplace and hot water bottles make the cold nights bridgeable.
All the amenities one could hope for were there.
Well equipped cottage, everything you need. It is on the side of the town with open fields beside and opposite. Incredibly quiet and peaceful. It was bitterly cold, but the rooms each have a wall heater and electric blankets on the bed, it was wonderfully cozy inside. I was a bit worried because there are no high fences for the car's safety, but coming from the North West it is always a concern. Kitchen is well equipped with everything you need, bedding was fresh and nice. Definitely recommended for a quiet getaway.
House is central. Sleeping facilities are comfortable. Kitchen could be equipped more.
Quiet with a nice starry view.
It would be good to warn guests that the dirt road from Williston is very bad. The stargazing was excellent!
The tranquility of the surroundings and the pampering with all the stars necessitated a return visit.
Cute place and you learn a lot about the stars.
Everything you need is there. Beautiful rural village with delicious places to eat out. We had a great stay without any problems.
The accommodation was everything one could want from a stay. Would love to stay there again.
The fresh morning air is food for the soul, and for our karoo children a secret experience.
The cottage is a classic old fashioned building. The rooms are very comfortable. Nice fireplace. Secure parking. The owner had put the heaters on before we came. On the edge of town so one can experience the Karooveld and silence.
Sterland Skrywershuisie is a very cute place. Nice quiet environment and in the evening went stargazing with Jurg - it was an experience. Would definitely recommend the stay and stargazing. Would like to spend the night there again and stay longer.
Old Karoo feel. Can imagine writers being inspired by quiet surroundings and landscape.
Huis en tuin was mooi skoon. Mooi op die koek van die dorp en naby die hotel.
Well equipped cottage. The WiFI and DSTV were a big plus for us.
On the edge of town and nice and quiet. Very neatly cleaned upon our arrival.
Our 1 night stay was very comfortable, easy to find and safe. The house was nice and clean and the heaters helped against the cold.
Spacious house and a nice rural feeling. Uncle Jurg was very helpful.
Lovely overnight house to be able to admire the stars with Jurg.
Skrywershuisie has everything you need for self-catering accommodation. The stoep is a lovely place to relax. It's quiet and peaceful and the farm pond with the fish is wonderful. There is a lot of attention to fine detail in the house: there are fans in every room, flashlights if there is load shedding, extra blankets for the winter. Here you can escape from the city's noise.
As good as you can expect it to be in the middle of the Karoo. The accommodation was neat and comfortable.
See stars.
Pleasant stay, quiet environment. Neat and clean. Enjoyed our visit in Writers' House.
Very easy to communicate with Jurg in advance & who assisted with SALT booking. Overall a very pleasant experience that lived up to all our expectations.
Cozy and warm. A very neat place. Well equipped for overnight stay. We really felt at home and I regretted that I couldn't just stay for a week. The fish pond is a cute thought.
Neat place. Everything well taken care of and we had a wonderful stay, despite the cold.
The place is beautiful and clean. Definitely recommendable.
We really, really enjoyed the Writers' House. It was very well furnished (down to a pincher for salad) and clean and you feel right at home. Jurg was a wonderful host and the breakfast at the Whitehouse Inn was unbeatable. Treat yourself and book this stay. Don't even think twice!
The cottage is the perfect self-catering breakaway accommodation. We didn't need anything more. Even the creaking of the beds were part of the experience and the fireplace worked nicely without smoking up the cottage. Perhaps it would not be a bad idea to put a rooster on the chimney. The wind from the north pushes the smoke outside. Thanks to Oom Jurg for his kindness and the confidence they put in strangers - says a lot about their good character.
The house is spotlessly clean, had everything that was needed. Slept warm and had a good time with the fireplace. Would stay there again anytime. Sutherland was a unique experience.
There is nothing in the Writers' House that you could possibly miss. If the Writer's House doesn't suit you, you're a spoiled brat who is never satisfied with anything.
We were kindly received. Everything was neat and clean in a beautiful Karoo house!
Excellent service from LekkeSlaap. The whole of Sutherland, from beginning to end, was an unbelievable experience. There is so much to see and to do! We will definitely go back again.
Sufficient for a short time. Had what we needed.
Beautiful little house with enough blankets for everyone.
Very cute 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom house with a fireplace. We had a pleasant stay and slept warm.
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The balance of the booking is to be paid 7 days before arrival.Please note, the petrol station is only open from 11:30 to 12:00 on Sundays. Please refill on a Saturday before 17:00, if planning to leave early the next morning.
Children aged between 0 and 11 pay R198.00.
Children aged between 12 and 18 pay 100% of the sharing rate.
Ideal for 4, each of the 2 rooms are furnished with a double bed and shares the use of a bathroom containing a bath and a shower. The cottage has a kitchen that is equipped with a fridge-freezer, a microwave, a stove and oven as well as tea- and coffee-making facilities.
The lounge is comfortably furnished and has a cosy fireplace as well as a TV with M-Net and sports channels. An undercover braai area is available for use, and parking is provided on the property.
Bookings are essential for stargazing events that are hosted by Jurg between 20:00 and 22:00 almost every night. A short lecture is given, after which Jurg takes guests to the 6 x 11-inch telescopes. Visitors can also take a tour of the Dutch Reformed Church, the NP van Wyk Louw Museum, visit the observatory house to view the largest telescope in the Southern Hemisphere, or drive the scenic Ouberg Pass.
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