Ganora Guest Farm Nieu-Bethesda, Eastern Cape

Ganora Guest Farm is a sheep farm situated just outside Nieu Bethesda in the foothills of the majestic Sneeuberg Range sixty kilometres north of Graaff-Reinet in the Karoo Heartland. The farmstead and guest cottages nestle deep in the slopes of a depression carved into the bedrock by ancient rivers in pre-historic times. The surrounding rock formations and rich fossil beds on the farm bear testimony to the events that contributed to the formation of this vast and beautiful land.

Accommodation

Ou Kraal – Room 1

Originally this room was a sheep kraal but later renovated to become a single workers’ housing until about 1930. Constructed with packed mud and stone it has now been renovated for your comfort. This room has a queen size bed and an open plan unique round shower. The ceilings are of Agava poles.

Ou Kraal – Room 2

Like room 1, it was also originally built as a sheep “kraal” and later renovated for a single labourer’s housing. It is now a very comfortable, charming room with two single beds and an en-suite bathroom.

Ou Kraal – Room 3

This room was added on when the others were renovated and is built next to the uneven wall of the “kraal”. It is an ensuite twin room.

Ou Kraal – Room 4

There is a choice of two single beds or one king size bed in Room 4. The bathroom has the largest shower in the Kraal units.

Khoisan Cottage

This cottage was originally the “kraal” where they worked with sheep. It was then changed to the 4 room labourers’ cottage and has been empty since the 1930’s. Jan-Peet renovated it and added another room and bathroom. The cottage now consists of one double en-suite bedroom, one twin room, one room adjacent to main bedroom with a bunkbed, lounge with fireplace and kitchen. The kitchen is equipped with a stove, microwave, fridge and all the utensils you will need for self-catering. You will also be able to braai on the patio area if you wish. All meals are available if you do not feel like the self-catering option.

The Workshops – Room 6 (Blacksmith Room)

Featuring some antique furniture with a big, lovely shower. It has two single beds – either separate or next to each other. You can enquire if it can become a king at the time of your booking.

The Sheds – Room 8 (Engine Room)

This has a small lounge area that was used for the generator to provide electricity for the homestead in the old days, while the bedroom area used to be the chicken room. For your comfort you may choose between either twin beds or a king size. The antique furnishing fits in well with the rough packed stone walls that are part of the garden wall.

The Sheds – Room 9 (Coal Room)

Although this was used to keep the antrasite and coal for the Aga stove in the old days, it has been tastefully renovated and enlarged for your comfort. As with the engine room, you may choose between either twin beds or a king size. The large shower is a special experience with the stone filled floor area. The antique furnishing enhances the room as do the paintings, mostly done by Hester herself, depicting scenes of the farm that you will experience in your time visiting Ganora.

The Sheds – Room 10 (Shed Room)

Originally an open shed, it has been beautifully renovated and a bathroom added to the area. The tastefully decorated room has two single beds and a sleeper couch.

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“We camped in this little piece of paradise last week. Clean and nice bathrooms. The best place to have a very quiet night in the karoo.”

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“JP ‘ s fossil talk and museum.
beautiful scenery .
wonderful campsite.
delicious dinner .
congratulations to JP and Hester on a magnificent guest farm
thank you”

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“Beautiful surroundings, friendly staff, very clean and nice accommodation and very tasty food”

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“Once again we had an awesome stay at Ganora. A real gem in the Karoo with the most beautiful sunrises and sunsets. The hospitality was great, the rooms was neat & clean and the food was excellent. Thank you JP, Hester, Denise and Jimmy. You definitely get a 5-star rating.”
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