Matjiesvlei Guestfarm — Hotel in George

We stayed in Oppie Rant, one of the original farm buildings on a ridge overlooking the valley and spectacular views of the Swartberg. The cottage doesn't have electricity, which adds to its old world charm, but we were given plenty of paraffin lamps and torches. Our hosts, Selma and Bennie were welcoming and hospitable, and this would be a fantastic place to spend a few days walking in the stunning surrounding mountains, or kayaking on the river (they have their own kayaks which they lend guests). It's a long way from England, but we'd...

We stayed in Die Wa Huis at Matjiesvlei Guest Farm. It is up in the hills outside Calitzdorp. The views of the surrounding mountains are stunning. The cottage is a special experience for city people with soft lighting from candles and paraffin lamps. There is gas for the hot plates and fridge and outside is a wood fired donkey for the shower hot water. It was a special experience we will always remember. I left part of my Stanley Flask behind. Selma went to the trouble to send it back to me from PostNet in Oudtshoorn. She went...

We were passing through Calitzdorp and were looking for an affordable but atmospheric place to stay. The Matjiesvlei Guest Farm was about 5 km off the paved road, but easy to drive to. We stayed in the "oupad se kloof," and while not luxurious was quite comfortable. Very nice outdoor seating area on patio with adjacent braai. Nice view of the mountains and countryside, and very peaceful. Watch for the neighbor's giraffe when you drive in, and take the short walk to the old post office (now...