Toerboer Cottages  Verified Listing

Toerboer Cottages offers sustainability-minded, activity-centred accommodation in the historic heart of Graaff-Reinet. The stylishly decorated units mix the classic Karoo charm with modern amenities and is within 13 km of the beautiful Valley of Desolation and 500 m from most of the monuments, museums and a stunning selection of restaurants and coffee shops. The self-catering units features a garden and free Wi-Fi throughout the property as well as free private parking.
Our exclusive mobile camping with incredible mountain views and clear skies is located 20 km from Graaff-Reinet and easily accessible.
The tour desk is available to assist guests in planning their days out.
Solar power system as back-up during load shedding.

The rooms are fitted with a microwave, filter coffee, two-plate stove, fridge, a kettle, a shower, a hairdryer and a desk. All the units are fitted with a wardrobe and a private bathroom.
Recycling box available in units.
Please note we use a combination of overhead fans, standing fans and airconditioning as it is difficult to install all of these in our historic units.

Surrounded by the Camdeboo National Park, Graaff-Reinet, the heart of the “Great Karoo” – Place of Thirst – is a boundless and mysterious area covered by vast livestock and game farms, where broad plains roll away to distant koppies and multilayered mountains that seem to touch the indigo sky.

*Tour and Sightseeing Desk
*Braai Facilities
*Parking
*Access to a recreational park
*Bicycle rental
*Shared office space - work remotely

Toerboer Cottages is within 13 km of the Valley of Desolation and close to Church Square, monuments and museums and within walking distance to all the quality restaurants and coffee shops.

The area is popular for hiking, and bicycle hire is available at Toerboer Cottages.
Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Urquhart House Museum, Reinet House Museum and the historic Dutch Reformed Church - Groot Kerk.

Toerboer is a tour operator based in Graaff-Reinet that, apart from our expertly designed small group African tours (southern and East Africa), offer unique local Karoo tours.

These include:

• Starlight dinners (combined with a guided visit to the Valley of Desolation);

• Traditional Karoo lunch (combined with a guided visit to the Valley of Desolation);

• Mobile camping (including our special star-bed);

• Nieu-Bethesda, Richmond and Murraysburg;

• Mountain Zebra National Park, Addo Elephant National Park and the Baviaanskloof Wilderness;

• Graaff-Reinet town and Umasizakhe tours;

• Guided mountain bike tours (with breakfast) or bicycle rental.

Pop in to our office at the popular Our Yard Restaurant (48 Somerset Street) for more information or speak to our staff on site.