Matjiesvlei Guestfarm

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Scored 9.3
Rated superb

Staff

9.7

About this property

Historic Charm: Matjiesvlei Guestfarm in Calitzdorp offers a unique farm stay experience housed in a historic building. Guests enjoy mountain views and a serene environment. Comfortable Accommodations: The property features family rooms with private bathrooms, balconies, and tiled floors. Each room includes a kitchen, dining area, and modern amenities. Outdoor Amenities: Guests can relax in the garden, enjoy the outdoor fireplace, and utilise the picnic area. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Activities and Attractions: Activities include fishing, walking tours, canoeing, hiking, and cycling. Nearby attractions include Calitzdorp Railway Station (13 km), Ladismith Golf Club (49 km), and Oude Postkantoor (26 km). George Airport is 126 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Free private parking available on-site

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We have no availability here between Fri 24 Oct 2025 and Mon 27 Oct 2025

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2 single beds
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Living room
1 sofa bed
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1 double bed
Bedroom 2
1 double bed
Bedroom 3
1 double bed
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1 double bed
Bedroom 2
1 double bed
Bedroom 3
2 single beds
Living room
1 sofa bed
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2 single beds
Living room
1 sofa bed
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Living room
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Margie
    South Africa South Africa
    “What a wonderful stay! Beautiful drive through breathtaking scenery took us to Cloete House.... exactly as in the pictures. We loved the cottage, huge fireplace, parrafin lamps and a glimpse back to the simple life.”
  • Nic
    South Africa South Africa
    “Amazing location and only electricity in the kitchen. Candles and lamps in a historic valley in the Karoo. Not to mention the Gamka River.”
  • Annette
    South Africa South Africa
    “It was like a step back in time - no wi-fi at the cottage, beautiful oil lamps, a donkey for hot water, amazing scenery and a general 'slowing down' - fabulous!”
  • Lezanne
    South Africa South Africa
    “Magical, nested in the mountains, quiet and peaceful and amazing. Planning our next booking already.”
  • Christine
    South Africa South Africa
    “The location is breathtakingly beautiful. The Host Selma was absolutely wonderful.”
  • Tim
    South Africa South Africa
    “Peaceful surroundings, well equipped house, very comfortable”
  • Jacobs
    South Africa South Africa
    “The location is beautiful. I had the pleasure of meeting the owner, and I have to say what a friendly person Mrs. Nel. She really takes very good care of the place.”
  • De
    South Africa South Africa
    “Hostess Selma' friendliness and warm welcoming.”
  • Bryan
    South Africa South Africa
    “From the location to the vistas, the evening and morning sounds, the comfortable bed, creaking floors, paraffin lamps, warm, friendly, open hosts - everything was perfect. Thank you!”
  • Anthony
    South Africa South Africa
    “An escape to a time that was , completely off the grid... nothing to do but relax”

Managed by Selma Nel

Company review score: 9.7Based on 64 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

My name is Selma Nel. I married my husband Bennie in 1981 and then move to Matjiesvlei. From the first time I visited Matjiesvlei it was a special place for me. I was a Grade One teacher for 30 years at a rural school in the district of Calitzdorp but stop teaching at the end of 2013. Now the cottages keep me busy and I enjoyed it to share our beautiful valley with people from all over the world.

Property information

Matjiesvlei is an unique and beautiful valley in The Little Karoo. Under the Swartberg mountains and with the Gamka River flows through the valley makes it more special. This valley belongs to my husbands family since 1821. We still owns a part of it. Some of the houses are built before 1860. Three of the houses are without electricity but fully equipped. Gas and solar for cooking, refrigeration, lights and hot water. Three houses with electricity and also fully equipped. This old houses are cool in summer and nice and cosy in the winters. All with fireplaces in the houses for our cold winters. Definitively a farm stay with a difference. Every thing you need is there. Your are only 7 kilometers away from the R62 and 13 km away from Calitzdorp but in totally different environment. Nice gravel roads to all the houses. We have hinking trails on the farm and some of them take you into the Swartberg mountains. For the hot summer days there is the Gamka river to swim or go with a canoe. Also fishing for those who likes it. Need a break come to Matjiesvlei. I have also a small museum where the guests can read more about the rich history and info of our valley.

Neighbourhood information

Calitzdorp is our nearest town. In Calitzdorp there are nice restaurants and wine cellars. You can buy some of the best wines here in Calitzdorp. Lots of other activities like horse riding, visit the museum and fruit picking at some of the cellars. Near Calitzdorp is nice places to visit and see. Seweweekspoort, Gamka Poort Dam, Swartberg pass and a visit to Gamkaskloof. Calitzdorp is near Oudsthoorn and there are also lots of places to visit. Near Mossel bay, George and The Gardenroute. Nice for day trips to all of those places.

Languages spoken

Afrikaans,English

Property surroundings

House rules

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Check-in
From 14:00 to 19:00
Check-out
From 09:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 16 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Dear Visitor, this region is currently experiencing drought conditions. Please be aware that certain properties are subject to comply with local water usage restrictions.