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The Retreat at Groenfontein

★★★★★ | Excellent 19 reviews
from R1400 Avg per night for 2 guests
 Sleeps 21
Check-in: 14:00
Check-out: 11:00
Reviews: 19 reviews

About The Retreat at Groenfontein

The rates include dinner, bed and breakfast.Retreat is an old Victorian farmhouse in the lovely Groenfontein Valley conservancy, bordering on the 129.000ha Swartberg World Heritage Site and situated 20kms northeast of Calitzdorp on a scenic, winding gravel road, 59kms northwest of Oudtshoorn, and 48kms southwest of the Cango Caves, on scenic winding gravel roads, just off the magical Route 62. Graded 3 and 4 stars by the TGCSA.This lovely home has four garden rooms in two annexes with magnificent views of the mountains, all with fireplaces, King-size beds, w

Covid Safety Approved: Our property is prepared according to FEDHASA guidelines. Our staff have been trained on Covid19 prepardness, including PPE, hand hygiene, wearing masks, social distancing. We clean our property with all mandatory disenfectants. We are prepared!

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Rooms

Garden Room (Weaving shed 6) Smaller

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Sleeps 2D B & B
This garden room is in a converted weaving shed with a private verandah and wonderful mountain views. It has a king-size bed, which can be made up as twins, a sitting area with a fireplace, and an en-suite bathroom with a shower... More
R0.00
1 room, 2 Adults, 1 night

Garden Family Suite (Milking-shed)

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Sleeps 4D B & B
The large family suites are converted milking sheds, with a verandah and mountain views. There are 2 b/rooms, one with a king-size bed, (twins), combined with the lounge area and a cosy fireplace.The 2nd has 2 single beds. 1 bathroom and 1 toilet... More
R1400.00
1 room, 2 Adults, 1 night
R1400
1 room, 2 Adults, 1 night

Standard Room (Creamery 5)

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Sleeps 2D B & B
This room is in a converted creamery adjacent to the main house. It has a king-size bed, which can be made up as twins, and a lounge area with a sofa and a fireplace. The room opens onto a patio with garden furniture... More
R1900.00
1 room, 2 Adults, 1 night
R1900
1 room, 2 Adults, 1 night

Standard Queen Room

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Sleeps 2D B & B
This room is in the main house and has a queen bed, and an en-suite bathroom with a shower. It opens onto a patio with garden furniture... More
R1900.00
1 room, 2 Adults, 1 night
R1900
1 room, 2 Adults, 1 night

Standard Twin Room

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Sleeps 2D B & B
This room is in the main house, and has twin beds, and an en-suite bathroom with a bath and overhead shower. It opens onto a patio with garden furniture... More
R1900.00
1 room, 2 Adults, 1 night
R1900
1 room, 2 Adults, 1 night

Garden Room (Weaving Shed 7) Larger

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Sleeps 3D B & B
This large garden room is in a converted weaving shed. It has a king-size bed, which can be made up as twins, a lounge area with a cosy fireplace, a romantic victorian bath, and a magnificient mountain view. There is an alcove with a single bed... More
R3280.00
1 room, 2 Adults, 1 night
R3280
1 room, 2 Adults, 1 night

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Important Information

The rates includes a 3-course dinner, bed and breakfast.

Guest Reviews

The Retreat at Groenfontein
4.5 out of 5 stars - 19 votes
4.5 / 5
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ian beere
July 2021
★★★★★ Nothing - the name says it all
bridgid hill
December 2017
★★★★★ Room lovely; food delicious; staff very friendly; surroundings stunning; lovely walks; peacefullness ay its best.
pasquale
April 2016
★★★★★ Wonderful place and great hosts. Probably one of the best places Ive seen in SA to relax and enjoy some time away from city life.
cecco giovannini, south africa
March 2015
★★★★★ Grant,Marie and Casey were all so welcoming and provided for my wife's gluten free requirements . A first stay away for our dog Jo Jo just added to the wonderful experience . We had the sweet which made it that much more special . The walks are splendid the dam is swimable so much so that we made no use of the pool .The evening dinners with all the guests were delightful we had Germans, Belgians... Read more
mrs bold
September 2014
★★★★★ I would recommend this lodge to everyone - especially visitors from other parts of the world. The setting is in a beautiful, tranquil mountain area which ordinary tourists tend to overlook.Our rooms were warm and cosy and the food and company wonderful.

Amenities

Facilities

  • Laundry Facilities*
  • Garden
  • Swimming Pool
  • Pet Friendly*
  • Indoor Fireplace
  • Tourism Graded
  • Wi-Fi
  • Credit Card Facilities
  • Room Service
  • Parking on Premises
  • Kids Stay Free

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • German
  • Afrikaans
  • French
  • Italian
  • Swedish

Grading

  • AA Highly Recommended
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The Retreat at Groenfontein location

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The Retreat at Groenfontein is 15.9km from the centre of Calitzdorp , the nearest airport 91km (George Airport).
*Distances are shown as the crow flies and not necessarily the actual travelling

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The rates include dinner, bed and breakfast.<br /><br />Retreat is an old Victorian farmhouse in the lovely Groenfontein Valley conservancy,