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Aarfontein Karoo Hoogland

Self Catering

Review Summary

4.9 out of 5from 27 reviews for Aarfontein Karoo Hoogland
Cleanliness
4.8/5
Service
4.9/5
Location
4.9/5
Safety
4.9/5
Value for money
4.9/5
Marais L - Apr 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Marais L
With spouse/partner

Panoramic Karoo stay.

The Aarfontein Karoo Hoogland was the perfect getaway. The remote location and quietness of the Karoo was exactly what we wanted for the weekend. The spectacular views from the Glashuis exceeded our expectations. Make sure to take a couple of walks during your stay; the panoramic views over the Karoo are amazing. The host was a great communicator and always ready to help. Just a mention - make sure you have an off-road vehicle when booking the Glashuis. You might need an elevated vehicle to reach Aarfontein farm, but from there it is another 6km, very close to a 4X4 road up the mountain to the Glashuis.

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Hugo S - Mar 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Hugo S
With friends

Vreedsaam.

Fantastiese plekkie om na toe weg te breek vir rus en vrede. Baie vriendelike mense! Sal vir seker weer gaan.

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Peaceful.

Fantastic place to break away to for peace and quiet. Very friendly people! Will go again for sure.

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Erina W - Mar 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Erina W
Family with young children

Gelukkig het ons 'n baie goeie 4x4 voertuig! Die pad is rof!

Die plek was seker een van die mees asemrowendste plekke waar ons nog gebly het. Die uitsig, die konsep van die glashuis, die omgewing - alles slaan jou asem letterlik weg.

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Luckily we have a very good 4x4 vehicle! The road is rough!

The place was probably one of the most breathtaking places we have ever stayed. The view, the concept of the glass house, the environment - everything literally takes your breath away.

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Conrad D - Feb 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Conrad D
With spouse/partner

Awesome place, horrible bed, bring extra food to share with rodent family.

The offering is absolutely incredible, no complaints except for two. A sleeper couch as the main bed should never be offered. It was so uncomfortable that we considered leaving early. Please put in a proper bed. Also, we had to share the house and our food with a family of rodents, which also kept us awake at night.

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Hentie M - Jan 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Hentie M
With friends

Dit was 'n ongelooflike lekker ervaring.

Ongelooflik mooi en unieke bestemming.

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It was an incredibly nice experience.

Incredibly beautiful and unique destination.

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Linda D - Dec 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Linda D
With spouse/partner

Sal beslis weer soontoe gaan.

Die ligging is perfek. Geen geraas, geen mense. Net ek en die natuur met die mooi son- en maanopkomste.

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Will definitely go there again.

The location is perfect. No noise, no people. Just me and nature with the beautiful sunrises and moonrises.

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Wilma D - Dec 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Wilma D
With spouse/partner

Dis 'n uiters unieke plek vir as mens nodig het om stil te raak.

Dis ongelooflik en onbeskryflik mooi. Die uitsig, die stilte en die sterre. Was gaaf genoeg om ons op te neem met sy bakkie toe ons motor nie die pad kon ry nie. Ek kan dit regtig aanbeveel.

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It's an extremely unique place for when you need to get quiet.

It's incredible and indescribably beautiful. The view, the silence and the stars. Was kind enough to pick us up with his pickup truck when our car couldn't drive the road. I can really recommend it.

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Anél J - Dec 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Anél J
Family with young children

Betowerend.

Dit was asemrowend. Die wind kom van 30 pole af partykeer, maar die uitsig is besonders en die moeite werd. Een ding is jy moet 'n 4x4 voertuig hê, of vooraf reël dat jy opgehaal word.

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Enchanting.

It was breathtaking. The wind comes from 30 poles sometimes, but the view is special and worth the effort. One thing is you must have a 4x4 vehicle, or prearrange to be picked up.

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Yolandi B - Nov 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Yolandi B
With spouse/partner

Rejuvenate in nature - an experience like no other!

What an absolutely amazing place! The wind was rough, but it definitely added to the experience. Just a warning with regards to the road, a high clearance vehicle is an understatement and fill up in Sutherland - the road is quite far in with no signal en route. But all in all, one of the best we've had. The host was wonderful; we missed the message about bringing wood, but the host sorted us out quickly! 10/10 would recommend.

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Maryna P - Nov 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Maryna P
With spouse/partner

Die hele ervaring het ons grootste verwagtinge oortref.

Die hele ervaring het ons grootste verwagtinge oortref. Dit was heerlik om uit die koue, die wind en die son te wees, maar nog steeds te voel asof ons buite was. Die stilte en afsondering was presies wat ons nodig gehad het. Die huis is goed toegerus, maar die bed slaap glad nie lekker nie. Ons sal volgende keer 'n ekstra matras saambring.

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The whole experience exceeded our highest expectations.

The whole experience exceeded our highest expectations. It was lovely to be out of the cold, the wind and the sun, but still feel like we were outside. The quiet and seclusion was exactly what we needed. The house is well equipped, but the bed does not sleep well at all. We will bring an extra mattress next time.

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Lezanne V - Oct 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Lezanne V
Family with teenagers

Ongelooflike avontuur!

Die glashuis is 'n plekkie uit die hemel, met die kranse en mooi natuurskoon reg onder jou voete. Die stilte en sterre in die aand is net onbeskryflik! Wees net gereed en gereed vir 'n lang grondpad en 4x4-roete tot by die huisie!

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Incredible adventure!

The glass house is a little place from heaven, with the cliffs and beautiful scenery right under your feet. The silence and stars in the evening are just indescribable! Just be ready and prepared for a long dirt road and 4x4 trail to the cottage!

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Kobie V - Aug 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Kobie V
With spouse/partner

Ver Huisie was was skoon, netjies en knus teen die gure weer buite.

As jy hou van die ooptes en wegbreek van die besige stad, is dit die plek vir jou. Ons het heerlik voor die kaggel gekuier. Die takkraaltjie bied beskutting teen die wind en die braaiplek het 'n heerlike 'oondjie' gevorm vir broodbak. Daar was probleme met die sonkragsisteem, maar ons vriendelike gasheer het dit vinnig kom uitsorteer. Julle kan miskien net aandag gee aan die badkamer, want as mens stort, loop die water onderdeur die sinkplaat tot in die slaapkamer. (Al stel mens die stortkop heeltemal weg). Verder was alles heerlik!

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Ver Huisie was clean, tidy and cozy against the inclement weather outside.

If you like the open spaces and break away from the busy city, this is the place for you. We had a wonderful time in front of the fireplace. The branch shed provides shelter from the wind and the braai place has formed a delicious 'oven' for baking bread. There were problems with the solar system, but our friendly host quickly came and sorted it out. Perhaps you can only pay attention to the bathroom, because when you take a shower, the water runs under the corrugated iron into the bedroom. (Even if you completely remove the shower head). Other than that, everything was delicious!

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Baie dankie, ons waardeur die terugvoer. Ons is bly julle het dit geniet. Kom gerus weer.

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Helena P - Aug 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Helena P
With spouse/partner

Naweekwegbreek.

'n Heerlike naweek van niksdoen en rus. Uitsigte en sterre om van te droom. Dit was voorwaar 'n heerlike ervaring. Wees net voorbereid dat die laaste stuk pad na die huisie toe verkieslik met 'n 4x4 of voertuig met hoë grondvry hoogte moet aangepak word. Annalene en Antonie, dankie vir julle gasvryheid en moeite met aanwysings.

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Weekend getaway.

A wonderful weekend of doing nothing and resting. Views and stars to dream of. It was truly a wonderful experience. Just be prepared that the last stretch of road to the cottage should preferably be tackled with a 4x4 or vehicle with high ground clearance. Annalene and Antonie, thank you for your hospitality and trouble with directions.

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Elizma H - Jul 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Elizma H
With spouse/partner

Hemel bo-op aarde.

Stunning view en 'n romantiese opset.

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Heaven on top of earth.

Stunning view and a romantic setting.

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Retha O - Jul 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Retha O

Die Glashuis is 'n plek van stilword en asemrowende uitsigte.

Ons was aangenaam verras met die Glashuis. 'n Pragtige skoon en netjiese 'huisie" met alles wat mens nodig het vir 'n paar dae se kuier. Hier bewonder mens nie net die pragtige uitsig nie, maar ook die stilte. Die binnebraai en die houtkaggel sorg vir heerlike warmte op yskoue wintersaande. Ons sal vir seker weer terugkom. Ons gasheer en gasvrou was vriendelik en baie behulpsaam.

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The Glashuis is a place of silence and breathtaking views.

We were pleasantly surprised with the Glashuis. A beautiful, clean and tidy "house" with everything you need for a few days' visit. Here you not only admire the beautiful view, but also the silence. The indoor barbecue and the wood-burning stove provide delicious warmth on freezing winter evenings .We will definitely come back again.Our host and hostess were friendly and very helpful.

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Esme C - Jul 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Esme C
With spouse/partner

Die glashuis was 'n belewenis!

Ons het ons tyd in die glashuis vreeslik baie geniet! Dit is baie ver weg van alles, en wanneer jy daar bo is voel jy baie afgesonder (op 'n goeie manier). Die uitsig slaan jou asem weg! Die huisie self het alles wat jy nodig het en die kaggel maak dit sommer vinnig snoesig. Die gastehuisbestuurders, Annalene en Antonie, het uit hulle pad uit gegaan om ons te help - hulle bereidwilligheid was regtig besonders!

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The glass house was an experience!

We really enjoyed our time in the glass house! It's very far away from everything, and when you're up there you feel very secluded (in a good way). The view takes your breath away! The cottage itself has everything you need and the fireplace just makes it cozy quickly. The guesthouse managers, Annalene and Antonie, went out of their way to help us - their willingness was truly exceptional!

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Anonymous Guest - Jun 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Anonymous Guest
With spouse/partner
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Liezl T - Jun 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Liezl T
With spouse/partner

Lekkerste lekker!

Die mooiste kliphuisie. Ons het lanklaas so lekker ontspan. Die weer was nat, koud en winderig maar dit het ons nie gekeer om kaggel aan te steek, te braai en net gesellig te wees nie. Ons gashere was verskriklik oulik en het elke dag kom inloer of alles okay is. Sal dit beslis aanbeveel.

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Most delicious!

The most beautiful stone house. We haven't relaxed so much in a long time. The weather was wet, cold and windy but that didn't stop us from lighting the fireplace, barbecuing and just being cozy. Our hosts were very nice and checked in every day to see if everything was okay. Would definitely recommend it.

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Michael P - May 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Michael P
With spouse/partner

Special place.

Absolutely amazing and tranquil glasshouse on the top of a mountain in total solitude. Just what my wife and I were after. We loved our 4 days here and recommend it to everyone. Thanks to the hosts Annalene and Anthonie for hosting us.

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Christelle L - May 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Christelle L
With spouse/partner

Gasvry, stilte en baie rus.

Ons het so lekker tuis gevoel en heerlik gekuier. Ons huisie het alles gehad wat ons nodig het en ons wou net rus en afpak. Die lapa was heeltemal windbeskut en ons het ure by die vuur gekuier.

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Hospitality, silence and a lot of rest.

We felt so at home and had a great time. Our little house had everything we needed and we just wanted to rest and pack up. The lapa was completely sheltered from the wind and we spent hours visiting the fire.

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Johan F - Apr 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Johan F
With spouse/partner

'n Unieke ervaring wat aanbeveel kan word.

Die feit dat die plaas afgeleë is en die reis daarheen 'n uitdaging is, ontneem niks aan die wonder van die Glashuis op die rand van die kloof nie. Gasvryheid en moeite om alles gerieflik te maak, is hoog!

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A unique experience that can be recommended.

The fact that the farm is remote and the journey there is a challenge does not take anything away from the wonder of the Glass House on the edge of the gorge. Hospitality and effort to make everything comfortable is high!

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Stiaan B - Apr 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Stiaan B
With spouse/partner

Besonderse natuurskoonheid.

Ek en my vrou het die naweek weg verskriklik geniet op Aarfontein. Ons het ons 3 honde saamgevat en was eers skrikkerig gewees vir Glaskas se hoë kranse, maar as jou honde gehoorsaam is en nie dwalers is nie, kan dit werk. Die afstand vanaf Sutherland via die grondpad tot op die plaas en dan vanaf die plaas self na die Glaskas-huis het ons wel bietjie onderskat. Dit neem beslis bietjie langer as wat Google maps voorstel, dit het ons tussen 3 tot 4 ure geneem vanaf Sutherland. As jy rustig ry op die grondpaaie omrede dit wel 4x4-paaie is. Neem in ag dat jou voertuig goeie grondklaring moet hê op die plaas self en jy dalk 'n spaarband gaan gebruik. As mens wel die ekstra reistyd in ag neem en voorsiening daarvoor maak, is hierdie nogsteeds 'n besonderse bestemming wat mens nie in woorde eintlik vir iemand kan beskryf nie. Dit is wel 'n belewenis wat ek enige tyd sal aanbeveel vir iemand en ons sal beslis wel weer gaan. Die huis gee jou sielsrus en die stilte is perfek met 'n Springbokkie of bokkie wat in die veld wei.

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Outstanding natural beauty.

My wife and I really enjoyed the weekend away at Aarfontein. We took our 3 dogs with us and were scared at first of Glaskas' high cliffs, but if your dogs are obedient and not strays, it can work. We underestimated the distance from Sutherland via the dirt road to the farm and then from the farm itself to the Glaskas house. It definitely takes a bit longer than Google maps suggests, it took us between 3 to 4 hours from Sutherland. If you drive calmly on the dirt roads because they are 4x4 roads. Take into account that your vehicle must have good ground clearance on the farm itself and you may be using a spare tyre. If you do take the extra travel time into account and make provision for it, this is still a special destination that you can't really describe to anyone in words. It is an experience I would recommend to anyone anytime and we will definitely go again. The house gives you peace of mind and the silence is perfect with a Springbok or kid grazing in the field.

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Pieter S - Mar 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Pieter S
With friends

Ongelooflik en onvergeetlik.

Lekker uitdagende roete tot daar. Offroad motorfietse kan daar uitkom. Baie mooi natuur. Rustig en genoeg stilte. Huis het alles wat jy nodig het.

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Incredible and unforgettable.

Nice challenging route to get there. Offroad motorcycles can get there. Very beautiful nature. Quiet and enough silence. House has everything you need.

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Debbie K - Feb 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Debbie K
With spouse/partner

Peace and tranquility. View priceless.

Beautiful location for quiet getaway.

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Byron M - Feb 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Byron M
Individual traveler

Fantasties. Weg van almal en als. Net wat die hart nodig het.

Wonderlike, asemrowende views. Ver weg van enige mense. As mens 'n wegbreek van die besige lewe nodig het is die plekkie vir jou.

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Fantastic. Away from everyone and everything. Just what the heart needs.

Wonderful, breathtaking views. Far away from any people. If you need a break from the busy life, this is the place for you.

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Debra S - Dec 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Debra S
With spouse/partner

A glass house with a view!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Aarfontein. From the generous hospitality to the out of this world location, Aarfontein is a must for anyone looking for solitude and rest. We will be back!

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Amanda K - Nov 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Amanda K
With friends

Amazing, unforgettable.

What a hidden gem! The glass house is beyond amazing! You are on top of the world, not another human in sight. A wonderful place to reflect and unwind. Thank you to the host and hostess, for getting us up the mountain and for the friendly welcome. I will be back. Soon.

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Thank you Amanda. We look forward to the next time.
Take care
Antonie and Annalene

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  • Check-in: 14:00 to 19:00
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  • Address: Aarfontein Farm, Fraserburg, 6960, Northern Cape
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