Sterboom Self-catering Cottage
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Petrus R - Dec 2023
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Rustig en genotvol.
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Peaceful and enjoyable.
The accommodation was lovely, quiet and beautiful. The dirt road wasn't too bad either.
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Christa S - Oct 2023
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Mooi uitsig.
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Nice view.
Peaceful atmosphere and wonderfully quiet.
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Liezl V - Sep 2023
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Ons derde ongelooflike kuier daar!
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Our third incredible visit there!
Each visit to the Theron's farm brings new exciting surprises! This time we were greeted with the most beautiful array of wildflowers and were so lucky to spot a spoonbill, copper ducks and a heron by the pond! The sheep and lambs (running back and forth in a group like naughty children) entertained us. Like the previous times, we only stayed one night on our way to a "bucket list" destination, this time Ouberg Pass. It was sad to leave on Saturday morning and realize that a few days are essential. We will be back again soon. Thank you very much for everything Tossie! We appreciate you so much!
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Corrie U - Aug 2023
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Rustige atmosfeer.
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Calm atmosphere.
Home away from home.
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Baie dankie Corrie, bly jul het dit geniet, kom gerus weer.
Liesl S - Aug 2023
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Oorslaap en sterrekyk.
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Sleep over and stargaze.
We had a nice overnight stay at Sterboom.
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Baie dankie, bly jul kon so bietjie sneeu ervaar. Waardeer jul aanbeveling, hoop ons sien weer.
Christo B - Jul 2023
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Ongelooflike lekker ervaring gewees.
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It was an incredibly nice experience.
Sterboom was an experience for our family of four and is very well equipped for the cold. We were spoiled with snow on Saturday and so our family was able to play together in the snow. Can really recommend Sterboom. Thank you very much!
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Baie dankie, is bly ons kon vir jul iets beteken, hoop ons sien weer.
Michelle B - Jul 2023
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Rus vir die siel in die stille Karoo, met duisende sterre saans van bo. Sterboom het alles wat jy nodig het.
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Rest for the soul in the quiet Karoo, with thousands of stars at night from above. Sterboom has everything you need.
Breathtaking stay!
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Wow, baie dankie. Bly julle is tevrede en jul verblyf geniet, kom gerus weer.
Ludi E - Jul 2023
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Stilte en pragtige sterre.
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Silence and beautiful stars.
Definitely the break we needed, the silence and breathtaking starlit evenings and hospitality from the owners was top quality. Bring just enough wood to keep your fireplace or campfire going in the cold winter evenings. Will definitely go there again in summer during dark moon.
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Baie dankie Ludi, bly jul het 'n goeie ervaring gehad. Ons kyk uit in die somer. Groete
Liezl V - Jun 2023
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Uitstekend!
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Outstanding!
Tossie and Dawid welcomed us warmly and kept us informed about the condition of the roads in the area before our arrival. We were pleasantly surprised with the beautiful surroundings and spacious accommodation. The fireplace soon warmed the living area and the indoor braai was put to good use. Without doubt the best place to enjoy the starry sky. After the white fairytale world that greeted us the next morning, we were only too grateful for the hot shower. Thanks again, Tossie and Dawid, we will be back soon.
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Was lekker om jul te ontvang en sommer nog n keer met sneeu. Jul is altyd welkom. Baie dankie vir jul positiewe indrukke en resensie.
Estelle V - Jun 2023
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Sufficient.
Gerhard D - Apr 2023
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'n Absolute rustige wegbreek uit die stad.
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An absolute peaceful getaway from the city.
The house was super clean and tidy. Experienced the Karoo as it should be. Many thanks to Tossie and Dawid, will definitely do so again.
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Baie dankie, waardeer.
Hoop ons sien gou weer.
Gerrie B - Dec 2022
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Baie rustig en stil.
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Very calm and quiet.
Very peaceful and quiet, with more facilities than one would need for a break from the city. Beautiful world! Unfortunately it was overcast so I couldn't experience the full beauty of Sutherland's starry sky. Will definitely go back again with my family.
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Baie dankie, Gerrie. Julle is meer as welkom en hoop ons sien julle weer binnekort. Mooi 2023.
Jacques D - Aug 2022
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Baie lekker gekuier en die stilte waardeer.
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Had a great time and appreciated the silence.
We had a great time in the heart of winter. There are enough blankets on the beds to sleep comfortably and warm. Feel free to pack enough wood or order from the owners so that the fireplace can run constantly. The house was very neat and clean and the hot water was more than sufficient to enjoy the stay.
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Baie dankie, lekker om sulke terugvoering te kry. Kom gerus weer.
Angela K - Jul 2022
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Besonderse plek.
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Special place.
Call ahead to ensure a double booking has not been made, get it in writing. We really enjoyed it. The house was very clean and tidy. If you want to be away from the city noise and light pollution to enjoy the stars this is perfect. Our first night we even forgot to lock the door with the key on the outside of the door.
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Neville B - Jul 2022
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Goeie familietyd saam deur gebring.
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Brought good family time together.
Our children enjoyed the farm weekend incredibly much and especially in the evenings when they could see the beautiful stars. The owner of the guest house definitely has a real star of a guest house and we as a family will definitely visit there again.
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Baie dankie, ons sien uit na jul volgende kuiertjie.
Dave M - Jul 2022
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An interesting adventure off the main route, lovely and remote.
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Hi Dave
It was a pleasure having you here. Because we use solar power, microwave can only be use in day light. Hope to see again.
Rachel M - Jun 2022
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Voorwaar die beste familietyd wat ons in 'n lang tyd gehad het.
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Truly the best family time we've had in a long time.
It was absolutely wonderful. Sterboom well equipped. We forgot to reserve wood, but owner and workers quickly sorted us out. We made wonderful memories. Didn't turn on the TV at all.
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Baie dankie, bly jul het dit geniet as familie.
Roxy T - Apr 2022
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Lovely, warm cottage just outside Sutherland! Very safe, peaceful and quiet.
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Glad you have a nice stay. Dirt road is 15km as stated and a public road. We also struggle.
Carel O - Jan 2022
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Lekker behalwe warm water.
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Nice except hot water.
Problem with gas geyser - only hot for 1 minute then shuts off.
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Baie dankie maar niemand het dit aan ons rapporteer nie.
Annerie T - Dec 2021
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Baie lekker gewees.
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It was very nice.
It's nice that the place is out of town and there are no people or noise around you.
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Sw M - Dec 2021
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Lekker gebly by Sterboom soos altyd.
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Nice stay at Sterboom as always.
Nice guest farm outside Sutherland. The indoor braai and fireplace are always welcome in the cold weather.
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Christie C - Oct 2021
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Rustig, sielsverreikend.
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Peaceful, soulful.
Had a great time. Neat and quiet. Will definitely visit again.
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Carien V - May 2021
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Baie lekker gekuier, sal beslis weer kom.
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Had a great time, will definitely come again.
Was food for the soul, between somewhere and nowhere, I relaxed wonderfully and took the most amazing photos of the milky way.
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Koos V - Aug 2019
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Netjiese wegbreekplekkie omring met stilte en rustigheid.
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Neat getaway spot surrounded by silence and tranquility.
We enjoyed a lovely weekend without the influences of TV, radio or mobile phones. The house was very neat and clean and we really lacked nothing. The indoor grill saved us from the cold and we were thankful that we had ordered wood ahead of time.
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Lizelle K - Jul 2019
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Dit was fantasties, baie rustig en skoon.
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It was fantastic, very peaceful and clean.
My kids were so excited about the snow! It was definitely a highlight! We were there in the heart of winter and did not get cold in the unit, there were enough blankets! We were very comfortable! Will definitely go again!
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Christa V - Jul 2019
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Gerieflik met binnebraai, geen krag.
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Comfortable with indoor braai, no power.
Cottage is cute, in winter it is just very cold and the hot water is not very hot. We stayed lovely, made a nice fire.
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Goeie dag Christa,
Baie dankie, wil net byvoeg dat daar wel sonkrag(ligte) is met gas geyser, gas yskas en gas stofie.
Lizette B - Jul 2019
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Gesellige, sonderlinge verblyf.
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Cozy, quirky stay.
I expected our stay to be remote. I think the picture sums it up very well. What I didn't realize is just how remote it is. It did not change my experience of the stay in any way, on the contrary it added to the niceness of the guest house. However, this affected our plans for our arrival and route for the next day. The guest house was wrongly indicated on Google Maps and we ended up at Sutherland Cemetery (we reported this on Google Maps). At least we could all see the humor in this and just adjusted our plans and went first to the S.A.L.T telescope and then to the guest house. The guest house was much further from the town than expected and the route we had planned. It's terribly cold - which we expected - but exactly how cold you just can't properly prepare yourself for. The guest house is cosy, beautiful and rustic. The large braai is absolutely essential for heat and if you haven't brought your own wood you can buy two bags of wood from the owners. Remember your own flash! We forgot to buy in town, but at least we tracked down the newspapers to start the fire with. There are matches that are also used for the gas stove and candles. The new fireplace that we could see being put in will be very welcome for future winter guests. The guest house is solar powered so there is power, but no cell phone reception, although the WiFi made it possible to keep our neighbors informed. The candlelight is so appropriate for the house and we chose to use it, especially with the solar power in mind. There is delicious hot water in the bathroom and kitchen, enough kitchenware and a lovely fridge. There was water stored in bottles which we suspect is because the water in the pipes can freeze due to the cold One really has to bring your warmest warm clothes, because there is a draft through the house when the wind blows, inviting the bitter cold. We camped it out by closing the bathroom and bedroom doors. There are cuddly blankets on the beds to ward off the cold which we were very grateful for. If I could make a wish list I would definitely want a heating pan (warming pans) from Toeka's days to warm up the bed a bit and drive away the cold. We had a cozy time in the kitchen/living area and walked away with good memories.
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Lizette baie dankie vir boodskap. Wil ook net graag die volgende noem. Afgelee is Sterboom beslis nie alhoewel dit baie privaat is en nie ander mense naby is nie. Sterboom is slegs 15km vanaf teerpad, ongeveer 10min se ry. Het hul ingelig oor eie Blitz vir vuur en die bottels water is suiwer water soos wat jy in winkel koop. Sommige gaste verkies suiwer water en ek gooi in my ketel om aanpak van kalk te voorkom. Die feit dat daar nie selfoon sein is nie, kan ek ongelukkig nie voor help nie. Wifi maak dit moontlik om met almal te korrespondeer. Dankie vir die goeie gradering.
Dirk J - Mar 2019
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Mooi en gerieflik.
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Beautiful and convenient.
Very pleasant accommodation if you just want to relax and enjoy the surroundings and beautiful starry sky. The house was clean and everything worked. Solar power was sufficient for lights and mobile chargers etc.
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Baie dankie, hoop ons sien julle weer.
Chantal H - Jan 2019
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Wonderlik, rustig, veilig.
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Wonderful, peaceful, safe.
Beautiful, peaceful and fully equipped house. Will definitely go back.
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Hansie V - Dec 2018
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Asemrowend.
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Breathtaking.
It was a good place for a stopover. The stars at night were amazing. The place is neat.
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Elize V - Dec 2018
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Wonderlike oorslaapplek vir die stilte van die Karoo en die sterre.
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Wonderful place to sleep for the silence of the Karoo and the stars.
The facilities are basic with most essentials.
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Baie dankie, hoop ons sien weer.
Charlene G - Sep 2018
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Amazing.
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Amazing.
We loved the house, big enough for my family and friends. Getaway from the city, quiet and peaceful.
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Coenraad S - Jul 2018
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Lekker rustig in die natuur.
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Nice and quiet in nature.
Gas and candles wherever you look, but no matches. Couldn't cook.
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Rene H - Jul 2018
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Heerlik.
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Delicious.
True Karoo hospitality. Very nice stay.
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Charl W - Jun 2018
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Lekker koud en fantasties, rustig en genotvol.
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Nice and cold and fantastic, peaceful and enjoyable.
Sterboom is extremely peaceful and the house is well equipped with everything you need. Take lots of wood with you! The indoor barbecue saves you from the cold in winter!
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Gerhard G - Mar 2018
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Baie lekker.
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Very nice.
See stars.
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Piet P - Feb 2018
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Baie lekker stil en rustig.
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Very quiet and peaceful.
Very nice and well maintained place, especially for that person who wants to get away from all the hustle and bustle for a few days.
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Marzaan V - Aug 2017
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Ontspannend.
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Relaxing.
Is definitely very quiet and peaceful and nice and cold and lots of stars! Definitely the place to recharge your batteries!
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Hannes S - Jul 2017
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Ongelooflike ervaring!
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Amazing experience!
Closest to Heaven you can be! Thanks for the hospitality and neat place! Can't wait to go again!
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Elize V - Jul 2016
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'n Koue rustige ligging om batterye te herlaai.
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A cool peaceful location to recharge batteries.
Quiet, beautiful and tidy accommodation with a nice view. Was all that was needed to rest and stargaze while in Sutherland.
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Nico M - Jul 2016
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Rus en vrede in ongelooflike natuurskoon!
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Rest and peace in amazing scenic beauty!
An unforgettable family getaway. Will definitely stay there again. Can't think of anything we needed, but if anything was amiss, Tossie is on hand to sort it out!
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Inge T - Oct 2015
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Dit was interessant.
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It was interesting.
The directions were good and we found the place easily. However, it must be seriously noted that there is no electricity/power plugs. There are room lights that work (via solar power we suspect) and the geyser (gas heated) was nice for the shower. It was indeed inconvenient to think that we could charge mobile phones, boil the kettle or blow dry our hair and when we got there only to find out that there are no such facilities. The owner was very helpful. She informed us ahead of time about mobile phone signal being bad and also opened for us ahead of time to save time on the way to our friends wedding. The thoughtfulness is much appreciated.
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Carl M - Sep 2015
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Ons was so ietwat teleurgesteld met die plek.
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We were somewhat disappointed with the place.
Although it was clean, it had been uncomfortably cold even with the fire in the hearth.
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Samantha O - Jun 2015
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Lovely break away - value for money.
Sterboom Self-catering Cottage 's response
From the tare road it is only 15 km gravel road, about 10 min driving. I always mention to guest to bring "Blitz" to light the fire. In all my adds guests were ask to bring towels. If they forgot they were more then welcome to ask me for towels.
Wimpie M - Dec 2014
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Goeie ligging, stil omgewing.
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Good location, quiet environment.
Kitchenware looks old - should consider replacing. Some crockery is damaged. Doesn't make a good impression.
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Dorothy V - Nov 2014
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Ons was beïndruk met die kwaliteit van die geriewe, en alles was netjies en skoon.
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We were impressed with the quality of the facilities, and everything was neat and clean.
Very quiet with only sheep and the wonderful sky! Will definitely go again.
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Anria E - Dec 2013
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Sterboom gastehuis is huislik, afgeleë en goed ingerig.
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Sterboom guest house is homely, remote and well furnished.
We had a wonderful stay, the surroundings are wonderfully quiet and the road to get there is a good dirt road. The cottage is well furnished like a farmhouse with gas and solar power.
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- Capacity: 5 people
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Check-in: 14:00 to 18:00
Check-out: 10:00 - Address: Farm Theronsrust, R354, Sutherland, 6920, Northern Cape
- All ages welcome