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Family Self-catering Cottage 1  From R500 /night

 

Sleeps 4 people, 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom.

Opening onto a verandah, the open-plan cottage contains a queen-size ... bed and 2 single beds, and an en-suite shower. The kitchenette is fully equipped with a stove and dining area. Braai facilities are available in the garden, overlooking the mountain.

Rate Basis: Self catering (no meals included)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen, 2 Single

From R500 /night

 

 

Family Self-catering Cottage 2  From R500 /night

 

Sleeps 4 people, 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom.

Large open-plan cottage contains a queen-size bed and 2 single ... beds, a cosy lounge, and an en-suite shower. The kitchen is fully equipped with a stove. Braai facilities are available in the garden, overlooking the mountain.

Rate Basis: Self catering (no meals included)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen, 2 Single

From R500 /night

 

 

Standard Self-catering Cottage 3  From R500 /night

 

Sleeps 2 people, 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom.

The open-plan cottage is furnished with 2 twin beds and ... has an en-suite bathroom with a shower. Tea and coffee facilities and small fridge are provided. The cottage opens onto and shares a verandah with Cottage 1.

Rate Basis: Self catering (no meals included)

Bedroom 1

2 Twin bed

From R500 /night

 

 

Standard Self-catering Home  From R2000 /night

 

Sleeps 6 people, 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms.

The spacious house offers 3 bedrooms with queen-size or single ... beds, sharing en-suite bathrooms with showers. There are extra beds available on request. The kitchen is equipped with a stove and dining area, and guests can relax in the cosy lounge.

Rate Basis: Self catering (no meals included)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen

Bedroom 2

1 Queen

Bedroom 3

2 Single

From R2000 /night

 

 

Cute Karoo Tower  From R400 /night

 

Sleeps 3 people, 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom.

Our unique little tower offers an upstairs bedroom with double ... bed, and a single bed bedroom downstairs with en-suite bathroom, ready to accommodate up to 3 guests.

Rate Basis: Self catering (no meals included)

Bedroom 1

1 Single

Bedroom 2

1 Queen

From R400 /night

 

 
TV
Kitchenette
Private Bathroom
Garden
Bath towels
Linen
Parking on Premises
WiFi
Communal Braai Area
No smoking

Starry Nights Guest House is situated in the lovely and artistic Karoo town of Nieu-Bethesda, and is perfect for our guests to unwind and enjoy the iconic Compassberg mountain view and surrounds.

The Guest House offers guests a choice of self-catering units with verandahs and braai areas opening onto the lovely garden. Cottages 1 and 2 can accommodate 4 people each. Cottage 1 is furnished with a queen-size and a single bed, with an extra bed available on request, and Cottage 2 contains a queen-size bed and 2 single beds. Each open-plan cottage has a kitchen that is equipped with a microwave, a kettle, a toaster, a stove, a small fridge, cutlery and crockery, and the cottages have shower-only bathrooms.

Located adjacent to Cottage 1, Cottage 3 can be booked on its own or with Cottage 1 for a group or family. The cottage contains twin beds, an en-suite shower, and is equipped with a fridge and tea and coffee facilities. Cottage 1 and 3 share a verandah.

The spacious house offers 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, and a lounge. Two of the rooms each contain a queen-size bed, while the third is furnished with 2 single beds. Extra beds can also be provided on request, and the en-suite bathrooms are fitted with showers. The kitchen is fully equipped with a stove and oven, microwave, tea and coffee facilities, as well as a dining area, and the lounge has comfortable seating.

Starry Nights Guest House has a large garden with uninterrupted views of the Compassberg and the valley to the north of Nieu Bethesda. The garden is a birders’ paradise with a variety of Karoo species nesting in the trees and bushes. At night, guests can indulge in the starry skies above while enjoying a braai with friends and family.

The lovely Guest House is within walking distance of galleries, shops, restaurants, and The Owl House. It is the perfect base from which to explore the village. Your hosts will happily assist with planning and recommendations. Day trips to Graaff-Reinet and the Valley of Desolation or Cradock and the Mountain Zebra National Park are easy options and are located within driving distance.

In Room Facilities:

Family Self-catering Cottage 1:
* 2-plate stove
* Bathroom amenities
* Wi-Fi
* Coffee/Tea maker
* Colour Television
* Complimentary high-speed internet in room
* Patio
* Oven
* Outdoor furniture
* Kitchenette
* Microwave
* Non-smoking
* Refrigerator
* Shower only
* Sitting area

Family Self-catering Cottage 2:
* 2-plate stove
* Bathroom amenities
* Wi-Fi
* Coffee/Tea maker
* Colour Television
* Complimentary high-speed internet in room
* Patio
* Oven
* Outdoor furniture
* Kitchenette
* Microwave
* Non-smoking
* Refrigerator
* Shower only
* Sitting area

Standard Self-catering Cottage 3:
* Bathroom amenities
* Wi-Fi
* Coffee/Tea maker
* Colour Television
* Complimentary high-speed internet in room
* Patio
* Outdoor furniture
* Non-smoking
* Refrigerator
* Shower only
* Sitting area

Standard Self-catering Home:
* Bathroom amenities
* Wi-Fi
* Coffee/Tea maker
* Colour Television
* Complimentary high-speed internet in room
* Full Kitchen
* Patio
* Oven
* Outdoor furniture
* Microwave
* Non-smoking
* Refrigerator
* Shower only
* Sitting area

Area Information:

Some 60 km from Graaff-Reinet, Nieu-Bethesda is in essence completely isolated, with only two roads in and out of the village. Established in 1875 and named by the preacher Andrew Murray, Nieu-Bethesda was eclipsed by larger towns during the 1930s and ‘40s and became quite impoverished. It lies in a narrow valley, has no street lights and is only about one mile wide and two miles long - home to less than a thousand people.

Nieu-Bethesda, New Bethesda or ‘Betesda’ to the locals in the Eastern Cape, has been set very firmly on the map in recent years, largely due to the Owl House and Helen Martin’s very special and unique artwork. Her intriguing sculpture in concrete and glass, assisted by Koos Malgas who became her hands in later years, the mythical and fantastic figurines and use of bright paint and multi-coloured panes of glass, fascinate visitors from all over the world and have been responsible for converting the sleepy hollow of Nieu-Bethesda into a tourist attraction. It was only after her death that the full implication of what ‘Miss Helen’ had been doing in her childhood home during the 1940s was discovered. Largely a recluse, she was regarded as an eccentric by the village and the true value of her contribution was misunderstood.

Property Facilities:

* Braai/Barbecue
* Secured Parking
* Garden
* Wi-Fi

Attractions:

* Stargazing
* Bird watching
* Owl House
* Kitching Fossil Exploration Centre
* Hiking
* Mountain biking

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Property Type Guest House, Self Catering
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Check-out before 10:00 AM
Cancellation Policy Moderate
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Nieu Bethesda Reviews

Karen Battaliou
23 December 2020

Such a quaint little village. Make sure to arrive earlier in the day if you’re only staying for one night so that you have time to explore the village and quirky spots.

Superb. 5 out of 5
Marina Schmidt
26 March 2020

Owl house, Fossil Route, Labyrinth.

Fabulous. 4 out of 5
Andrew Pierce
28 December 2019

Recommended by a colleague and knowledge of The Owl House.

Superb. 5 out of 5
Valerie Sinason
30 November 2018

The Bushman Heritage Museum is a world class museum in addition to perfect quality gifts of quilts, pictures, amazing pillow cases and bags. The Tower B and B is excellent accommodation and food in quiet surroundings with remarkable landscape. Descendants of the bushmen tell you their amazing myths. Unforgettable.

Superb. 5 out of 5
Sonette Lategan
04 September 2018

Gem hidden in the Karoo! Take the trip, you will love it!

Superb. 5 out of 5

Nearby Attractions & Landmarks

Owl House, Kompasberg