Calitzdorp Country House

What a beautiful place and we were surprised. When we took the road out of Calitzdorp towards the guest house I began to doubt whether we had made the right decision. But the moment we passed through the gates and entered, I knew it had been the best choice of our entire trip. The decor is incredibly beautiful old with modern. Rooms are done with detail. The owners Andrew and Nell are incredibly hospitable. Although we only slept there that night, I'm definitely going to come back and bring the whole family to do Nell's masterchef class with them all.

A lovely one-night stay at this comfortable and welcoming guesthouse on the outskirts of Calitzdorp. The owners, Nel and Andrew are hospitable and accommodating and one unwinds upon arrival. The pool is lovely and breakfast was delicious - the best we had on our roadtrip

On our recent 5 week trip abroad, this was our favorite overnight stay, and will remain a treasured highlight of all our South African travels. Located a few kms outside Calitzdorp, this is a beautiful (and safe) setting with 4 star hotel level room and bathroom, as well a lavishly furnished, huge shared dining, sitting and deck space with stunning views of fertile farmlands and Karoo mountains in the distance. Hosts Nell and David combine decades of experience in the hotel and catering industry, brought from Johannesburg to a Klein Karoo setting. They made us feel so welcome, and provided 5 star dining, wining and breakfast, comparable to our best visits at top Western Cape vineyards. (Do not waste your time finding dining in Calitzdorp, this is the expert restauranteur and wine tasting where you want to spend the night.) If you want to escape from a busy city life to peace and quiet in a luxurious Klein Karoo setting, I cannot recommend this too highly.