Die Blokhuis

Reviews

• "Enquiry number 10099056"

  23 October 2015

  "We loved the Karoo experience. The Swanepoels are excellent hosts and the house good for its age.<div>A couple of plastic chairs to sit on around the braai fire would be welcome additions. You could then move into shade or sun to read / drink / eat or doze on the chair! Maybe a two plate gas cooker too.</div><div>Kind regards and thanks for the hospitality June and Francis</div>"

• "Stargazer's dream"

  26 January 2015

  "Harsh world outside, the night sky a gem, hospitality is excellent."

• "Good stopover"

  02 July 2014

  "We enjoyed our one night stay...was a bit disappointed because we were not allowed to make a fire in the lovely fireplace in the livingroom...it was freezing and a fire would have made it so much more cosy. The owner did provide extra blankets and warm water bottles though."

• "Stopover"

  10 January 2014

  "We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Blokhuis - a wonderful overnight stop!! The clear skies and shooting stars were just an added bonus. Thanks!"

• "Karoo Experience"

  04 January 2014

  "It was a first time for us; we needed a break and were quite surprised. Thank you for the friendly hospitality."

• "Not so nice"

  03 September 2013

  "We stayed in the 1 Bedroom Cottage. Thank goodness for the extra blankets, else we would have froze to death. No stove, no heater and no hot water at basin or sink. Otherwise clean & neat."

• "Die blokhuis"

  12 July 2013

  "Very comfortable, basics all in place, Karoo simplicity at its finest."

• "Karoo repose"

  12 March 2013

  "Very neat, spacious and comfortable. The provision of the basic utensils for self-catering is adequate. I love the tranquillity of the vicinity."

• "Not very professional hosts"

  30 December 2012

  "My initial impression was favourable despite the location being close to noisy highway and train track. The old house was charming...the wife of the owner not. She took it upon herself to reprimand and threaten my 6 year old for something she did not have all the facts of. I feel that her behaviour was rude and unprofessional. This incident coloured my view of our stay.. I would not stay at the Blokhuis with children. They are not tolerant of kids and there are safety issues they need to address."

• "Enjoyed it"

  26 November 2012

  "Really enjoyed my stay, will book again when passing through. Many thanks."

• "Enjoyed"

  09 September 2012

  "We enjoyed our stay - the place was spotlessly clean. The only suggestion we can make to improve the accommodation is that it would be nice if there was a heater or fire grate in the house. The kitchen does have a hearth but no wood or coal was available to light a fire as it was a cold evening."

• "Blokhuis"

  15 April 2012

  "It was wonderful thank you so much!"

• "Very nice"

  27 March 2012

  "Ons het baie lekker oorgeslaap in die pragtige ou huis. Alle geriewe wat 'n mens nodig het is daar. Alles was mooi skoon en gerieflik. En die sterre was so mooi! We had a very nice stay in the beautiful old house. All the facilities you need is there. Everything was clean and comfortable. The stars were so beautiful!"

• "Not in winter"

  05 September 2011

  "Only heat source a microwave oven, kettle and hot water in the shower. The fireplace may not be used, no heater due to the low electricity supply. Even the kettle dims the light extensively. The coldest night I can remember, except for a tent in winter. We did receive two hot water bottles after asking about a heater. The welcome was good and the old farmhouse clean and neat as can be. The silence was welcome except for the odd train passing nearby."

• "Character"

  14 July 2011

  "The cottage at Die Blokhuis had a lot of rustic charm but was fairly basic. The hosts were very friendly and the breakfast was good."

• "Friendly and welcoming"

  03 May 2011

  "The staff are definitely amazing. They are welcoming, warm and friendly and the accommodation excellent. Our stay at Die Blokhuis was a great way to start a long weekend away and we would definitely recommend it!"

• "Blokhuis"

  07 December 2010

  "Peaceful and the owners were wonderful. Will definitely make use of the Blokhuis again to stay over or even for a longer stay."

• "Die Blokhuis"

  28 October 2010

  "We found the accommodation very good value. The owners were friendly and went out of their way to make our stay pleasant. The cottage we stayed in was very clean and everything worked. Baie dankie Girlie en Andries. Ons sal weer besoek aflê."

• "Heerlik"

  04 October 2010

  "Ons het heerlik oorgebly in 'n wonderlike ou huis, in 'n ongelooflike omgewing.Die sterreprag was iets wat ons stedelinge nooit sien nie.Uitstekende gasheer en -vrou - vriendelik, warm en belangstellend, en die ontbyt was heerlik! Ons kan dit aanbeveel vir enige moeë reisiger!Baie dankie, Andries & Girlie.We had a good stay in a wonderful old house in an incredible environment. The stars were beautiful, was something that our cities never see. Excellent host - friendly, warm... more"

• "Die Blokhuis"

  09 August 2010

  "A beautiful old farm house which is very clean and comfortable.We were made very welcome.The old house was surprisingly very warm. No electric blankets were needed. Once the lights were out we experienced the Karoo darkness."

• "Recommended"

  03 May 2010

  "Easy to find, warm and friendly hosts, cosy room and kitchen in beautiful Karoo surroundings - what more can you ask for!!!Thank you Blokhuis - we'll definitely stay over there again!"

• "Die Blokhuis"

  17 April 2010

  "Although it was for one night only we found it very pleasant and peaceful"

• "Die blokhuis"

  17 March 2010

  "We loved the fresh Karoo air and the fact that we had the freedom to wander about the farm.The facilities were very basic but adequate.You have to make sure that you have everything you need to cook your food as there are no shops close by.We were asked if there was anything we needed"

• "Perfect overnight stop"

  30 January 2010

  "A quaint, well kept well priced place with a friendly owner and perfect for an overnight stop if you are travelling through the Karoo.However, if you stay there over the busy Christmas period, the traffic from the highway fairly close by is a bit intrusive and disturbing through the night.Noordhoek, Western cape"

• "Comfortable"

  15 September 2009

  "Baie gerieflik"

• "A place from the past"

  23 July 2009

  "Staying at "Die Blokhuis" was like stepping back in time to an era long gone.It was wonderful to experience the clean air and the friendly welcome.Thank you to Oom Dries and Tanie Girlie Swanelpoel for a great resting place."

• "Hospitality in the Karoo"

  12 November 2008

  "I stayed with my parents (70+ seniors) in this authentic old house. The atmosphere is fantastic! And the hospitality was great. "

• "Recommended"

  22 August 2008

  "Fantastic couple, never seen stars so clear, absolutely recommended"

• "Little jewel in the Karoo"

  02 June 2008

  "My family and I really enjoyed our stay and would stay there again in future."

• "Recommended"

  22 April 2008

  "Fantastic! "

• "Good"

  06 February 2008

  "Nice & rustic - old world"

• "Enjoyable"

  07 January 2008

  "Well received, relaxed atmosphere. My wife and I did some hiking in the beautiful Karoo and truly enjoyed nature."