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About this property

Historic Charm: Kandelaars Cottage in Oudtshoorn offers a farm stay experience within a historic building. Guests enjoy garden and terrace views, complemented by mountain and river vistas. Outdoor Spaces: The property features an outdoor seating area, picnic spot, and barbecue facilities. Free on-site private parking is available for convenience. Comfortable Living: The cottage includes four bedrooms and three bathrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, and a spacious living room. Amenities include a dining area, TV, and tiled and parquet floors. Local Attractions: Located 48 mi from George Airport, nearby points of interest include Oudtshoorn Golf Course (9.9 mi), Cango Wildlife Ranch (11 mi), and CP Nel Museum (8.7 mi). Highly rated by guests.

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

    • Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 full bed
Bedroom 2
1 bunk bed
Bedroom 3
2 twin beds
Bedroom 4
2 twin beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Monica
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    Beautiful view of the sunset from the front porch! Everything was clean and comfortable in the house. We only stayed over one night but everyone in the family said they would have loved to stay an extra night!
  • Marais
    South Africa South Africa
    Staying at this charming farm-style house was an absolute delight. The home was in fantastic shape—immaculately clean, well-kept, and tastefully decorated. The beds, duvets, and pillows were cozy and high-quality, and the bathrooms were spotless....
  • Donna
    South Africa South Africa
    A Perfect Secluded Getaway Near Oudtshoorn We had a fantastic family stay at Kandelaars Cottage! Just a 10-minute drive from Oudtshoorn, it feels wonderfully secluded and peaceful — perfect for a relaxing retreat. But close enough to the many...
  • Germarie
    South Africa South Africa
    We were spoilt with freshly baked bread, a bottle of wine - and flowers - in the cottage. Charming.
  • Buys
    South Africa South Africa
    Lovely farm location. Quietness, mountain, nature and ostriches. Elmarie is an excellent hostess and spoiled us with fresh flowers, wine and a homebaked bread. She went the extra mile to organise us a fan for the one room. The furniture, bedding...
  • Annemarie
    South Africa South Africa
    It is a marvelous cottage. Nice seating outside. We so much enjoyed the treats (bread and wine) and the lovely flower bouquets. For foreigners, this is what we think about South Africa's countryside. The trees in front with the birds nests, the...
  • Fourie
    South Africa South Africa
    Loved the finer touches: fresh home-baked bread on the table, a bottle og good Chenin Blanc and fresh roses in every room.
  • Truidie
    South Africa South Africa
    The bed felt like sleeping in a dry cloud, and we especially appreciated the small details like the fresh flowers in several of the rooms, the wine and loaf of fresh bread in the kitchen, the basket of blankets for when it's cold, and piles of...
  • Nadia
    South Africa South Africa
    Lovely, clean, peaceful and relaxing! Would recommend!
  • Miller
    South Africa South Africa
    Received such an amazing and insightful tour of the farm and how the ostrich chicks are raised by the farmer.

Hosted by Elmarie Coetzee

9.5
Host Review Score
Elmarie Coetzee
Kandelaars Cottage is nestled between the hills of the beautiful, serene Karoo valley of Kandelaarsrivier which is just under 10 minutes drive from Oudtshoorn on the main route to Mossel Bay. The Cottage is tucked away just far enough to have the remote country-side feel yet it is easily accessible for guests to and fro their desired destinations. Kandelaars Cottage is lovingly restored with its original farm-stay touch still celebrated. The surroundings of hilltops, the Kandelaars River, neighbouring farmlands and ostrich farms all add to this quaint cottage's unmistakable charm. The nature-lover and outdoor enthusiast can enjoy hiking and biking trails when stepping off the veranda, set out through the untouched Karoo landscapes where bird-life and small antelope are in abundance. The Cottage was designed to be enjoyed by guests old and young, for a relaxing holiday, weekend getaway or a quick sleepover - it will leave a lasting impression regardless of the reason for the stay. Nature, beauty, privacy and the simpler things in life are at the core of the experience when visiting Kandelaars Cottage.
The Coetzee family cordially invite you to enjoy their hospitality. The owner and his son, are 5th generation commercial ostrich farmers. . A private, intimate tour of the farm is offered to guests at a set price. The surrounding country side and farm life can be seen and felt all around and an authentic Klein Karoo experience is guaranteed. The warmth and charm of Kandelaars will leave a lasting impression on any guest and a return visit is inevitable.
The small country-side valley of Kandelaarsrivier is just under 10 minutes' drive from the Klein Karoo town of Oudtshoorn, which is along the popular Route 62. The Kandelaars River can be seen from the veranda of the cottage and the neighbouring lucern farmlands and ostrich farms complete the Karoo country-side experience. Safari & Highgate Ostrich Show Farms are a short 5 minutes' drive. The beautiful Swartberg Mountains can be seen as soon as you get onto the open road, with the world-renowned Swartberg Pass and Cango Caves being a 35 minutes' drive away. Around March-April you can enjoy the annual Klein Karoo National Arts Festival in Oudtshoorn as well as the Klein Karoo Klassique in August. Oudtshoorn and its surroundings boast of the best hiking, biking and running trails in the country, with numerous marathons and events being held throughout the year. The area also has exciting adventurous attractions for the thrill-seekers like the Cango Wildlife Ranch and Crocodile Farm, while wine farms such as Karusa, Grundheim and Black Mountain Breweries are on offer for the more relaxed.
Languages spoken: Afrikaans,English

Area info

Amenities of Kandelaars Cottage

Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens

View

  • River view
  • Landmark view
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Living Area

  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Sitting area

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • TV

Internet
No internet access available.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

    Safety & security

    • Security alarm
    • Key access

    General

    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Smoke-free property
    • Hardwood or parquet floors
    • Tile/Marble floor
    • Ironing facilities
    • Non-smoking rooms

    Accessibility

    • Entire unit located on ground floor

    Languages Spoken

    • Afrikaans
    • English

    House rules

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    Check-in
    From 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM
    You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
    Check-out
    From 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
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    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

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    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    Age restriction
    The minimum age for check-in is 18
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Payments by Booking.com
    Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed

    The fine print

    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Please inform Kandelaars Cottage of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

    This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

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