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About this property

Historic Charm: Blue Lily Retreat in Oudtshoorn offers a unique stay within a historic building. Guests enjoy a swimming pool with stunning views, a sun terrace, and a lush garden. Comfortable Accommodations: The bed and breakfast features family rooms, private bathrooms, and free WiFi. Additional amenities include an outdoor fireplace, outdoor seating area, and a children's playground. Delicious Breakfast: A continental buffet breakfast is served daily, including juice, cheese, and fruits. Guests can also enjoy a picnic area and barbecue facilities for outdoor dining. Local Attractions: Located 68 mi from George Airport, the property is near Cango Wildlife Ranch (27 mi) and Groot Swartberg Nature Reserve (14 mi). Activities such as hiking and cycling are available. Highly rated for its friendly host and scenic location.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 10 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

    • Breakfast Info

    • Continental, Buffet


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 full bed
Bedroom 2
1 full bed
Bedroom 3
1 full bed
and
1 king bed
and
2 bunk beds
1 king bed
and
2 bunk beds
and
1 sofa bed
or
2 twin beds
and
2 bunk beds
and
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Jan
    Canada Canada
    Tranquility serenaty and authenticity is what we found. Juan and Lischen was the perfect hosts. The location is perfect for a visit of the Cango caves and Swartberg Pass area. The beautifully restored old farmhouse with its 12 foot ceilings and...
  • Leon
    Denmark Denmark
    Fabulous location overlooking the Swartberg mountains. Fully equipped facilities at this tranquil retreat. Comfortable and quiet location. Fantastic hosts.
  • Murray
    South Africa South Africa
    3rd generation farmers - such amazing people, makes you proud to be South African. Beautiful jewel looking onto the majestic Swartberg mountain. Peacefully relaxing, birds and nature all around. One of our favourites. We are returning with our...
  • Mark
    South Africa South Africa
    Beautiful location, very welcoming and lovely attention to detail and cleanliness
  • Roger
    South Africa South Africa
    We loved the tranquility and quietness of the area. The hosts and staff are super friendly and helpful. One just has to ask and they provide. The absolute highlight for me was the complete absence of a television.
  • Victoria
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Liked EVERYTHING! Lieschen and Juan were wonderful hosts and made us feel totally welcome. Having arrived, we didn’t want to drive again so pre-booked with them a delicious lasagne and salad and also took them up on their offer of breakfast…...
  • Darryl
    South Africa South Africa
    Quiet and peaceful location, pool with excellent views of the Swartberg mountains, walk around the farm, comfortable accommodation and wonderful hosts. Patat restaurant down the road is also very good.
  • Peter
    Sweden Sweden
    The Blue Lily Retreat is amazing and and a great value-for-money stay if you want to experience the real, off-the-beaten- track Swartberg mountains. This is a real family stay and the hosts extremely accommodating and kind. Our daughter didn’t...
  • Brendantdp
    South Africa South Africa
    Amazing Hosts. Juan insisted on having my car cleaned and upon hearing that we were en route to Sutherland gave us two bags of wood to take with. Lieschen was wonderful, caring and friendly. The views are magnificent and the gardens are a little...
  • Endri
    South Africa South Africa
    Beautiful rural setting and cottage. Juan and Lieschen were great hosts and most helpful.

Hosted by Juan and Lieschen Lategan

10
Host Review Score
Juan and Lieschen Lategan
Situated in the Matjiesriver Valley in Oudtshoorn. We offer comfortable accommodation and a breath of fresh air in beautiful natural surroundings. In summer, Blue Lily Retreat is surrounded by abundant Agapanthus, also known as the blue lily. Guests can enjoy the peaceful farm house suited for individuals, couples, families or a small group of friends. Blue Lily Retreat offers three charming en-suite guest rooms in the historical farm house, originally built in 1886. The lounge, with fireplace for winter days, small library and homely dining room and kitchen offer a home away from home with a nostalgic farmhouse feeling. The veranda/ “stoep” offers a beautiful view of the mountains and surrounding farm where you can relax around a braai, lounge in a stoep chair or gaze at the splendour of the Klein Karoo dawn and sunset, or the stars and Milky Wa You can experience Klein Karoo Country Life on a working dairy farm. For those who like to explore the Klein Karoo, exciting venues in the area can be discovered.
Juan and Lieschen welcome you at Blue Lily Retreat and invite you to enjoy the beautiful natural surroundings and comfortable stay in our luxury farmhouse and cottage .
Situated at the foot of the Swartberg Pass , a World Heritage site , near the Cango Caves , Wilgewandel holiday farm , Patat Restaurant , Karusa Wineries , Cango Ostrich farm , Buffelsdrift Game Lodge and Surval Olive Estate as well as favourite bicycle routes on the nearby gravel roads .
Languages spoken: Afrikaans,English

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House rules

Blue Lily Retreat takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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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.
Cards accepted at this property
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners Club Cash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Blue Lily Retreat 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.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

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