About this property

Historic Setting: Cypress Cottage in Graaff-Reinet is housed in a historic building, offering a unique and charming atmosphere. Exceptional Facilities: Guests enjoy a beautiful garden, a cozy bar, and free WiFi, ensuring a comfortable and relaxing stay. Comfortable Accommodations: The guest house features family rooms, a shared kitchen, and a children's playground, catering to all ages. Local Attractions: Nearby attractions include Graaff-Reinet Railway Station (15-minute walk), Reinet House Museum (1.1 mi), and Valley of Desolation (8.7 mi).

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

    • FREE parking!


Availability

Select dates to see this property's availability and prices

Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
2 twin beds
1 full bed
1 king bed
2 twin beds
1 king bed
Something went wrong – please try again later.
Something went wrong – please try again later.
Something went wrong – please try again later.
Something went wrong – please try again later.
Something went wrong – please try again later.
Something went wrong – please try again later.
Something went wrong – please try again later.

Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
Facilities
Cleanliness
Comfort
Value for money
Location
Free Wifi

Select topics to read reviews:

Guests who stayed here loved

  • Shaun
    South Africa South Africa
    What a truly lovely warm welcome from Vicky. Thank you for your lovely warm welcome and was so lovely meeting you. The accommodation is set in these wonderful old homes with wooden doors and lovely touches of years gone by. All rooms and bedding...
  • Wentworth
    South Africa South Africa
    Convenient quiet location in a beautifully restored property. Pet friendly with easy private access to a nice lawned back yard. Eat check in and check out with super comfortable and clean room.
  • Paula
    South Africa South Africa
    The accommodation was excellent, the staff were friendly and accommodating and the food was exceptional.
  • Carmen
    South Africa South Africa
    The location is perfect. Although everything is close, this spot puts you in the middle of town. Very safe and secure (I was traveling alone this time). Absolutely everything you need is there! Fully equipped kitchen, bathroom had ur necessary...
  • Michael
    South Africa South Africa
    Wonderful property and grounds, with a view of the surrounding mountains. Quiet location, walking distance from town centre.
  • Stephenson
    South Africa South Africa
    Before we even arrived ,staff reached out via whatsap and were very friendly. They accommodated us beyond our expectations. It was beautiful, clean, comfy and homey. Thank you!
  • Marian
    South Africa South Africa
    An absolute gem! Very comfortable, home from home. Breakfast was a real treat. The facilities are a treasure trove of old style with beautiful wooden floors and furniture, and the bathrooms are so beautifully finished. Thank you for a wonderful...
  • Karin
    South Africa South Africa
    Nikki and Trish made us feel SO welcome! Beautiful setting. Loved the antiques ! Near restaurants and little shops! We had a wonderful time. Thank you again!
  • Russell
    South Africa South Africa
    The location is delightful and the breakfast was outstanding
  • Gary
    South Africa South Africa
    Everything was good, well run, clean, friendly, comfortable, secure & central The breakfast was really tasty & well presented. All round a a lovely place to the spend the night , even a couple more!..😁

Managed by Cypress Cottage

Company review score: 9.8Based on 165 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

Cypress Cottages are managed by the Guest House Manager, Nicky Swanepoel who will welcome you and assist you during your stay. The staff are friendly, helpful and will go out of their way to ensure that your stay is enjoyable. Please ask our staff if you need assistance with anything.

Property info

Cypress Cottages Guest house offers 4 star luxury accommodation in the heart of the “Great Karoo”, Graaff- Reinet, Eastern Cape, South Africa. These two charming cottages date back to the 1800s and combine authentic Karoo style and ambience with every modern comfort. Beautifully restored and furnished with antiques, they face each other across the shady quiet of one of the most picturesque streets of the town. GENERAL FACILITIES Complimentary WI-FI in all areas Private garden Off Street secure parking Fresh water reservoir Laundry service offered Braai Facilities Clean linen and towels daily Tea and Coffee facilities available Honesty bar available Restaurants and shops less than 1.5 km away Guided tours to the Valley of Desolation and Camdeboo National park can be arranged In Room Facilities Self-controlled Air-conditioning White percale linen En-suite bathroom Flat screen Television with bouquet DSTV

Neighborhood info

The property is centrally located in a quiet, residential area with restaurants and shops less than 1.5 km away. It is a easy picturesque and safe walk into town. Guided tours to the Valley of Desolation and Camdeboo National park can be arranged. There is an excellent choice of trails through the surrounding countryside and mountains, which may be undertaken independently or in organized parties with a guide.

Languages Spoken

Afrikaans,English

Area info

House rules

Cypress Cottage takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
Free
Crib upon request
ZAR 400 per child, per night
3 - 4 years
Crib upon request
ZAR 400 per child, per night
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 300 per child, per night
5 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 300 per child, per night
13 - 17 years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 400 per child, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Cypress 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.

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