Calitzdorp Country House

We have just had a wonderful stay at Calitzdorp Country house Hotel. Andrew and Nell are very welcoming. We had a delightful three course diner which included delicious Springbok, not the easiest thing to cook. The place was very relaxed and comfortable. We had a big room ensuite with a wonderful view and a terrace to sit out on. the hotel has outdoor seating and a very pleasant colourful and interesting garden. at diner we had entertaining conversations with other guests. There was no rush to leave after a delicious breakfast. t was lovely chatting to Andrew and Nell too. i am sure we will return.

Having been disappointed with the attitude of the hostess at another lodge in Calitzdorp, we chose to stay at Calitzdorp Country House for the night...and WHAT a good decision that was! From the moment we arrived, we were treated like family! Noticing how hot and exhausted we were, Andrew (the owner) poured us a very welcome drink while his darling wife, Nel, showed us around! Nel's offer to prepare us a light supper to save us driving into town was gratefully accepted and what a SUPERB meal she prepared...fresh salmon salad for my partner and a filet steak salad for me. We cannot speak highly enough of our (all too short) stay with Andrew and Nel. Our room was perfect, the view across the valley breathtaking and the pool was a welcome relief from the heat! Thank you, Andrew and Nel!

Vielleicht hatten wir Pech, jedenfalls war das Zimmer in dem wir übernachtet haben, einfach nur groß, aber total ungemütlich und simple, ein wildes Sammelsurium an Möbeln, Bad ohne Fenster. Wir hatten eine kleine Terasse, die man ständig verschlossen halten musste, da ansonsten die beiden aufdringlichen Hunde der Gastgeber ins Zimmer gelaufen wären. Der Riegel war defekt, so dass wir einen Stuhl davor stellen mussten. Das Frühstück war extrem basic !

A lovely one-night stay at this comfortable and welcoming guesthouse on the outskirts of Calitzdorp. The owners, Nel and Andrew are hospitable and accommodating and one unwinds upon arrival. The pool is lovely and breakfast was delicious - the best we had on our roadtrip

We were made to feel very welcome and when we departed, felt as if we had left good friends behind. Casual and comfortable accommodation. Delicious breakfast and dinner, which was loving prepared and served by the wonderful owner/s. Stunning views and peaceful. I would definitely recommend a stay there and look forward to returning

On our recent 5 week trip abroad, this was our favorite overnight stay, and will remain a treasured highlight of all our South African travels. Located a few kms outside Calitzdorp, this is a beautiful (and safe) setting with 4 star hotel level room and bathroom, as well a lavishly furnished, huge shared dining, sitting and deck space with stunning views of fertile farmlands and Karoo mountains in the distance. Hosts Nell and David combine decades of experience in the hotel and catering industry, brought from Johannesburg to a Klein Karoo setting. They made us feel so welcome, and provided 5 star dining, wining and breakfast, comparable to our best visits at top Western Cape vineyards. (Do not waste your time finding dining in Calitzdorp, this is the expert restauranteur and wine tasting where you want to spend the night.) If you want to escape from a busy city life to peace and quiet in a luxurious Klein Karoo setting, I cannot recommend this too highly.