As you enter this estate in the middle of Graaff–Reinet, the first thing that strikes you is the air of tranquility that pervades the grounds – a secure haven where you can leave your worries behind.
Country Village is a place to unwind, get those kinks out after a long journey, and relax. It is an ideal place for an overnight stay or a short holiday, close to all the major attractions, schools, coffee shops and restaurants.
In Room Facilities:
* DSTV & MNet
* Tea & Coffee Facilities.
* Fridge.
* Microwave oven.
* Air-conditioned lounge: Dove.
* Roof fans in other units.
* Private entrance.
* Fully serviced, daily.
* Wireless internet.
Area Information:
The oldest town in the Eastern Cape, the fourth oldest in South Africa and certainly one of the most atmospheric, Graaff-Reinet lies enclosed by a bend in the Sundays River, overshadowed by the rocky Sneeuberg Mountain within the Camdeboo National Park.
With over 200 buildings claimed as National Monuments and an entire street restored, including its slave cottages, Graaff-Reinet has retained much of the character of a typical 19th century town and is well worth a visit because of it. Known as the ‘gem of the Karoo’, Graaff-Reinet was founded in 1786 by the governor Cornelius Jacob van de Graaff, whose wife’s name was Cornelia Reinet. Her namesake - Reinet House - was originally built as a parsonage and is now a museum with one of the largest living grape vines in the world in its garden. This still bears fruit today.
Although Graaff-Reinet is in the heart of the Karoo Heartland with its flat, sandy plains and incredibly hot summers, it is encircled by the Camdeboo Park, which breaks the sandy monotony with its rich greenness and mountains. Within the park are the Nqweba Dam and the Valley of Desolation, providing some of the best examples of the unique jointed pillars formed by dolerites, which rise to heights of 120 metres in places. This ‘cathedral of mountains’ provides many visitors with an incredible spiritual experience at best and one of environmental awareness at least.
Because of the diverse geography of the area, there is a rich bird and animal life. Within the Camdeboo Conservancy are some 22 farms, providing visitors with a range of accommodation and hikers with some amazing trails. There is trout fishing, horse riding, Graaff-Reinet’s bird club and the national park is stocked with game. There are also specialised tours in Graaff-Reinet for game viewing, rock art, fossil study, township walkabouts and Boer War monuments. A visit to the area would be incomplete without a visit to the little hamlet of Nieu-Bethesda and the Owl House.
Property Facilities:
* Secure off–street parking.
* Braai facilities have been provided for those who enjoy relaxing around a fire with the sound of crickets and experiencing a meal under the Karoo night sky. Staff are always on hand to offer assistance to ensure your comfort, as well as to provide information about our wonderful town and environment.
* Pets allowed but MUST be arranged with the owner before arrival.
Attractions:
* Bruintjieshoogte Pass.
* Fonteinbos Nature Reserve.
* Mountain Zebra Wilderness Corridor.
* Obesa Cacti Nursery.
* uMasizakhe.
* Pioneers Restaurant.
* The Coral Tree Restaurant.
* Birding with the Graaff-Reinet Bird Club.
* Great Fish River Museum.
* Hester Rupert Art Museum.
* Spandau Kop Walks.
* Visit the Graaff Reinet Museums.
