Aandster
This bright and comfortable old Karoo house is stylishly furnished and well equipped for self cateri...
Aandster
This bright and comfortable old Karoo house is stylishly furnished and well equipped for self catering. The house was originally a sculpture studio - some of Clive's original sculpture works remain in the zen-inspired, walled garden. The house is decorated with Braam van Wyk original artworks lending themselves to the Karoo landscapes.
Lying in the heart of Nieu Bethesda, Aandster comprises three bedrooms, of which one is in the garden. There is a shared bathroom, a spacious open-plan lounge, dining and kitchen area and a private garden with a braai and a swing for the kids.
Depending on the season, you can light a fire in the wood-burner in the lounge or sunbathe in the walled garden. Crisp cotton linen keeps you cool in summer and woolen duvets and mohair blankets warm you in winter. Pets are most welcome by prior arrangement.
Life in Nieu Bethesda potters along much as it did 130 years ago, when the village was founded. Stone water furrows still line the wide, dusty streets. Night skycaps are unpolluted by streetlights, and the air is still fresh and clean.
Nieu Bethesda has a working network of furrows, with water supplied daily from a spring on the plateau above the village. Residents channel water into their gardens using smaller gated funnels. Visitors can hike along the furrows up to the spring or prearrange a hike up Kompasberg or through the Canyon on one of the surrounding farms. The area around Nieu-Bethesda is ideal for mountain bikers of any calibre, with two mountain bike trails in the area.
Reviews
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"The Grey cat!"
12 April 2022"It was my second stay at Aandster. Loved it equally as much as my first. Beds are comfortable, linen lovely, well equipped and pretty ,"
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"Perfect stop over off the beaten track"
13 December 2020"We really enjoyed our stay. House was perfect and very central. Had everything we needed."
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"owl house"
03 October 2018"..."
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"Aandtster....A lovely place to visit"
08 May 2018"Beautifully clean and comfortable...within walking distance to The Owl house and Karoo Lamb....such a quaint little village..."
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"Spacious, neat and equipped with everything you could need"
09 July 2017"Aandster is a lovely cottage in the heart of Nieu-Bethesda where you can escape the city lights, trading them for starry skies."
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"Comfortable stay"
14 May 2016"Found the accommodation very comfortable and well supplied to make our visit a memorable one.<br />Many thanks<br />Barry Sylvia & Joe<br /><br />"
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"Very cosy"
04 April 2016"We had a lovely stay at Aandster. Clean fresh bedding. The garden need serious attention but for us that just needed a bed it was good enough."
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"Excellent overnight stay"
06 January 2014"It is the best pet friendly accommodation we ever stayed in! Service is excellent! Very friendly staff! This will be our yearly overnight stay to Kleinmond."
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"Plain and simple"
25 July 2013"Just what you need, would be great for families with children.Fireplace was the highlight."
