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~ Calitzdorp ~ Western Cape ~ South Africa ~

The Retreat is an old Victorian farmhouse in the lovely Groenfontein Valley conservancy, bordering on the 129 000 ha Swartberg Nature Reserve and situated 20kms northeast of Calitzdorp on a scenic, winding gravel road, 59kms northwest of Oudtshoorn, and 38kms southwest of the Cango caves, both half gravel, just off the magical Route 62.

This lovely home has 4 comfortable en-suite bedrooms with French doors leading onto a patio, and 3 luxury rooms, 2 in a converted weaving-shed with magnificent views of the mountains, and the smallest in a converted milking-shed, all with sitting-areas by a fireplace, king-size beds, which can be made up as twins, the larger with a Victorian bath and shower and the 2 smaller with shower, ;while in the main house, the lounge and dining room - each with a fireplace - lead onto the verandah overlooking the sweeping gardens and majestic Swartberg.

We enjoy treating guests to true Klein-Karoo hospitality with hearty breakfasts and traditional home-cooked dinners served with a continental touch. Vegetarians are welcome and we cater for problem diets. Please let us know if you have any allergies or intolerances. We have a full liquor licence and carry a selection of wines from the region.

Enjoy peaceful walks along the charming lanes of the Groenfontein valley, climb into the foothills of the Swartberg, or simply relax by the pool and let the peace and silence soak into your soul. German, French, Swedish and Italian spoken. Children welcome.

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