My wife and I were traveling back from the cape side and were looking for a peaceful place to overnight. We found quite a few place on the gps, but on closer examination they were either closed or non derilict. One did not even exist.||We got hold of a guy from glamping and he was full on a Tuesday.||He gave us the details for the lady at Kuierhuis. she said we were welcome as she had space for us.||||It was a bit of a trip on a dirt road, but wow what a quaint little farm house on about 300 Hectar working sheep farm.||The family were so friendly and made us feel very welcome and relaxed.||We got meals boerekos and breakfast the next morning. At very reasonable price.||If you feel like a quiet evening on a farm, I would...
Read moreWe received a recommendation to have dinner at Die Kuierhuis. It is a guesthouse approximately 15km from Ventersburg in the FreeState. Do yourself a favour and turn of from the N1. The farmhouse was built in 1941. We were served a 3 course dinner in the dining room by the host, Amanda. Besides the delicious traditional meal, we were also treated with little snippets about the family history and the granny who managed to hide herself and her children from the British soldiers, thus avoiding the concentration camps. They also serve breakfasts on Saturdays, accompanied by a small market. For further details about this working farm, accommodation, meals and mountain bike activities, visit the...
Read moreWe loved being out on the farm. The warm welcome and Freestate hospitality was such a treat. Amanda served us delicious home cooked meals personally while sharing stories of the century old home and its treasures. Jonas on his trusty old tractor 🚜 escorted us to the main road when we left to ensure we did not get stuck on the dirt road after the rain the night before. They are pet friendly too. Kappe the old farm dog 🐕 entertained and looked after Sarge with such dedication and devotion he loved it. This destination is...
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