Katryn's B&B
Come and experience true Karoo hospitality with a unique style of new things, old things, funny thin...
Come and experience true Karoo hospitality with a unique style of new things, old things, funny things and good things. Come experience the restfulness, tranquility and beauty of wonderful Calvinia. Be amazed by the unique Hantamberg.
We are equipped with everything needed for a breathtaking experience, for a tourist that wants to breathe in the beauty, or for guests that only want to admire the silence during a busy work schedule. Escape from the hustle and bustle of the city to experience pure nature.
Katryns B&B is your halfway stop between Upington and Cape Town. Akkerendam Nature Resort is within walking distance of Katryns B&B. Our restaurant, Pots & Pans, is something new where our guests will be spoiled with genuine South African dishes of culinary style. We bake and we cook - preparing meals is in our genes.
Listen to the sound of birds and wildlife, and enjoy breathtaking views over a mountain range. It is an ideal getaway for nature lovers, hikers, star gazers, photographers and those longing for a truly Hantam Karoo experience. You will feel like you have discovered the place in South Africa you have always been looking for; where peace and tranquility reign.
"We arrived at 8pm at Katryn's and found that our booked and payed rooms had been given to other guests!!!! It seems that their booking system is non-existent, because they had no bookings for the night according to the book and the other guests also said that they had confirmed bookings.We had to find other accommodation in Calvinia at the Calvinia Hotel, which I can recommend with great confidence. People who plan to stay at Katryn's beware!!!"
"Comfortable cottage, however we could not find a restaurant to eat, all fully booked, as loadshedding was on the way! Had to make do with the Hotel, not too great, but we survived!"
"Spacious and clean. Excellent value for money. Only stayed for one night and left before breakfast. On-suite bathroom door only closed halfway."
"We stopped at Katryns on the way from Namibia to George. What a lovely overnight stay. The rooms were clean and well equipped. We opted for dinner which was delicious and breakfast was superb. Nothing was too much trouble."
"We had a wonderful stay at Katryn's, Chantelle was excellent, breakfasts were amazing and rooms were just gorgeous with little extras to be found, would recommend Katryn's to everyone, we should not forget to mention the adorable dogs whom greet you on your arrival and everyday, should we venture to the area in the future we will surely be requesting accommodation at Katryn's, thank you again Chantelle.<br />"
"If you are looking for a quiet and peaceful place to stay Katryn's is the place for you. The room we stayed in has it's own entrance, was quite spacious and has air condition. It had an extra single bed for a third person which made the room more spacious for two guests. The interior of the room and bathroom is modern and the lighting was perfect. The spacious bathroom has a shower - and an open "cupboard" to hang some clothing which I appreciated. Everything we needed for our overnight stay was looking after; we had a comfortable stay. We felt welcome the moment we arrived, although we were a bit early. Breakfast is good."
"Great stay! Spacious, modern room with lovely features and tasty breakfast. Very reasonably priced with great hostess! Will definitely recommend this B&B!"
"Dit was 'n heerlike gasvrye ondervinding. Die kamers is pragtig. 'n Definitiewe "must stay" wanneer jy in Calvinia oorbly!"
"Pleasant room and facilities, with a very approachable and sociable host, making the stay most enjoyable"
"Ek is baie vriendelik ontvang. Die gastehuis is gele op n ruim, lowerryke erf aan die buitewyke van die dorp en die kamer was mooi en wonderlik ruim. Enigeen wat plattelandse gasvryheid wil ervaar, kan gerus hier kom oorbly."
"It was a lovely apartment. We appreciated the well protected stoep where we could relax with our coffee and read and admire the garden."
"Very good more than what expectec. Veel like home. They do go out of their way doing extra stuff like warming up the room bevore arrival. Thank you Katryns your the best"
"We stayed at Katryn's 2 nights and enjoyed our stay very much. The room was elegant, spotlessly clean, quiet, and comfortable, and the breakfast was tasty and abundant. This level of comfort surpassed my expectations of a B&B in the countryside. And best of all was Katryn and her friendly dogs: they all made us feel very welcome. I asked if I could use the garden hose to rinse off some of the mud from the car (result of a drive on the very muddy road to Tankwa Karoo NP), and Katryn offered me bucket, sponge, towel, and some dish soap to work with!Calvinia itself is a lovely town surrounded by a spectacular blossoming display. We really enjoyed our stay and would love to come back to this place next time we travel through the area."
"We stayed over on 3 September 2013. On arrival Karen welcomed us and made us feel at home immediately. The accommodation was clean,well organised and homely. It was cold outside, but the aircon already warmed the room.Everything was to satisfaction - from the warm and comfortable bed to the excellent breakfast in a unique dining room.We strongly recommend Katryn's and will surely return."
"Karen runs Katryn's with a firm and friendly hand, she goes the extra mile to make your stay a pleasure.Made a sumptuous meal for us and chatted to make us feel at home.Recommended!"
"We spend 2 nights at Katryn's B&B. We were warmly welcomed even if we arrived very late.The rooms are clean and big, the beds are very good!"
"Our wildest expectations were exceeded! Beautifully decorated with antiques - what a pleasure to experience such creativity."
"Excellent stopover between Cape Town and Kalahari. The rooms are very comfortable with attention to the smallest details. They serve the most amazing coffee at breakfast!"
"We were treated with a wonderful dinner (arranged beforehand) and had a perfect rest in a well-equipped room. The best value for money of all the overnight places we stayed in during our 2 week vacation."
"Heerlike slaapkamer, heerlike beddens en badkamer. Baie lekker geslaap."
"Nice peaceful, quiet and relaxing atmosphere. Did not expect this oasis with modern furniture and equipment in the middle of the Karoo. Thanks for the lovely stay."
"I stayed for about two weeks and enjoyed good dinners every night. There was no noise but the lovely voices of birds. I strongly recommend Katryn's B&B."
"Fantastic, friendly, a definite must!"
"Thank you very much. The stay was wonderful. Excellent accommodation when you want to experience the "platteland". Keep up the good work!"
"We enjoyed our overnight stop in a very comfortable, spacious, newly decorated and well appointed room. We were made to feel very welcome and would highly recommend to any travellers."
"It was truly a welcome sight after a weary trip! From the superbly equipped and spaciously, most comfortable unit, through the heart-warming hospitality to the scrumptious breakfast, it was truely wonderful!"
"We had a short but lovely stay. The room was really nice and we felt like we were at home. I can really recommend this place!"