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About this property

Nestled in the Karoo, Bethulie Guest Farm offers accommodation within a historic family home in Bethulie. Featuring the original wooden flooring, this restored property offers free WiFi and mountain views. The spacious rooms at Bethulie Guest Farm each have an open-plan bathroom, a mini fridge and coffee-making facilities. They are each equipped with a flat-screen TV, and some offer a fireplace or a spa bath. Home-cooked meals are served in the dining room. There is a TV with satellite channels in the shared lounge, and the fireplace is lit in the colder months. Guests can relax on the traditional South Africa stoep (patio). The town of Bethulie offers several historic sites and small restaurants. Bloemfontein is 184 km from Bethulie Guest Farm, while Colesberg is 103 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

    • Breakfast info

    • Continental, Full English/Irish, Buffet

    • Free private parking available on-site


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
2 single beds
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1 double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Jacqueline
    South Africa South Africa
    It was unexpectedly beautiful and unique, like staying in a museum. Lush period furniture, beautiful antiques, interesting collections. The welcome was warm, and the food outstanding. What an unexpected gem!
  • Bianca
    South Africa South Africa
    It’s is full of history and each piece is so beautiful. Each room is beautiful and I could stay there forever
  • Rouvier
    South Africa South Africa
    Peaceful overnight stay. Beautiful surroundings. Friendly, helpful host.
  • Nicol
    South Africa South Africa
    We loved the charm of the place. The Karoo always surprises one with little spots and magical and mythical treasure troves. The history of the town is unsettling, as is most SA history. This stay allowed us to visit pieces of SA's bloody history,...
  • Peter
    South Africa South Africa
    Fantastic home-cooked meals, old-world charm, and the most helpful, knowledgeable hosts! What a treasure this property is. You can feel the history!
  • Marlo
    South Africa South Africa
    Warm welcoming atmosphere. Lovely staff that assisted with everything.
  • Sharon
    South Africa South Africa
    It’s absolutely charming and is a living museum filled with so much history.
  • Philip
    South Africa South Africa
    Everything about this lovely place is memorable. Deborah and her sister will treat you, and the owner is also around. The friendliness and luxury, not to mention the amazing dinner they cooked, added to an overall experience not to be missed....
  • Pollock
    South Africa South Africa
    What an amazing surprise! The place is beautifully decorated—like stepping into a museum. We were warmly welcomed by Deborah, such a lovely person. The room was spotless, extremely clean and cozy, with electric blankets and air conditioning to...
  • Chris
    South Africa South Africa
    This place is a gem to be discovered! Old-world charm, new-world amenities.

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Wayne and Riana

9.9
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Wayne and Riana
Bethulie Guest Farm (previously the White House Guest Farm) was built in 1924 by Mr Pellisier ( a descendant of one of the founding families of Bethulie) for his daughter by one of his friends, the renowned architect Sir Herbert Baker, one of the most well-known architects in South African History Sir Herbert Bake, a British architect, is most famous for his work on the Union Buildings, the seat of government in South African completed in 1915 as well as Groot Constantia, the Rhodes Memorial and St George's Cathedral in Cape Town among others. The guest house, now almost 100 years old, is steeped in history. it has been lovingly maintained over the years with may of its original features and decor remaining and offers a truly unique hospitality experience. The farm, a working concern, boosts a pecan nut plantation of just over 300 trees on approximately 8 hectares of land
Languages spoken: Afrikaans,English

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House rules

Bethulie Guest Farm takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 13:30 to 21:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 10:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 6 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free
13+ years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 180 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Bethulie Guest Farm in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

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