This Karoo Victorian-style home, in the shade of Jacaranda trees, was built in 1840 by a transport carrier and is now a national monument. Buiten Verwagten has a reputation of providing luxurious modern comfort.

Your own private, elegant and spacious house on a 15,000ha Karoo Farm. Rates per person, excellent food and old-fashioned hospitality. Malaria-free. Amazing African views, wildlife and vegetation. 25 min from historic Graaff-Reinet. Guests wish they could stay longer.

De Kothuize consists of three lovingly-restored classic Cape Karoo houses (5 & 4-star) in historic Graaff-Reinet. All three are national monuments and have been furnished and equipped in a manner which is harmonious with their historical character. The 4-star properties are situated in Parsonage St, Graaf-Reinet's most historic street (stretching from Reinet House at one end to the Drostdy Hotel at the other). The 5-star house is situated in Cradock St, sometimes described as "a mile of history", being full of historic houses.

Perfect overnight and short holiday location. Centrally situated on beautiful, secure estate. Cosy, open-plan cottages, sleeping 2 to 6. Fully equipped with microwaves, TV, braai, etc. Also luxury en suite rooms. Safe, off-street, covered parking for total peace of mind. Access to swimming pool. Breakfast on request.

This historical building (1774) ensures exclusivity to all our guests with 3 luxury en suite bedrooms, a family room and one family unit with private patios and air-conditioning. Tucked into a bend in the Sundays River with a majestic backdrop of mountains. Ideal for weddings and conferences. Lunch and dinners available with sunset drives on request.