Doornberg Guest Farm
Doornberg Guest Farm lies nestled in the heart of the Sneeuberg mountains, just outside Nieu Bethesd...
Doornberg Guest Farm lies nestled in the heart of the Sneeuberg mountains, just outside Nieu Bethesda with its well-known Owl House. Relax, soak up the sun, and enjoy the peace and quiet of the Karoo. Go birdwatching or game viewing, or just curl up in front of a log fire on a cold winter evening.Doornberg is a working sheep farm with many fields irrigated by mountain springs, and Peet is the fifth-generation owners of this magnificent family farm. The farm house is hidden among 200-year-old oak trees, with huge gardens creating a true oasis in the Karoo.Guests are free to use all facilities on the farm and experience true Karoo hospitality in safe and secure surroundings.All facilities are equipped for self catering and linen and towels are provided.Please note that the village of Nieu Bethesda has NO FUEL OR PETROL STATIONS, also NO ATM OR CARD FACILITIES and the same is valid for the farm. Bring enough cash for purchases and meals. Please make sure that you fill up before turning off the N9.
"The road from Nieu Bethesda to the farm is spectacular. Stepping onto the old farm house was a blast from the past. Wooden floors, big rooms and high ceilings. We experienced countryside hospitality. Especially from Cindy the Labrador and Sam the Dachshund. Open spaces and beautiful trees."
"We are a family of five and visited for one night. We all had a fantastic time. The hosts are very friendly and very accommodating. The facilities are superb and if you want a farm break away, this is definitely the way to go."
"We always love staying at Vlei Huisie. Its remote, peaceful and is surrounded by mountains. We specifically enjoy cycling thereDont forget your peaceful sleep and ensure to check the beds for bugs before you climb in!"
"Peet and Hanna have created a little piece of nature heaven here! Private and isolated, it will be hard to find a better nature escape than this special place with it's amazing setting in the Karoo! A recharge for the soul - with the wonderful variety of animal and bird life right on your stoep, from giant tortoises to a whole flock of blue cranes, and much more... Very comfortable and tastefully decorated inside with a fire place for the cold evenings. On warmer evenings the star filled sky outside is simply out of this world! Close enough to Nieu Bethesda to explore this beautiful little gem of a village also. A long weekend we will never forget - we hope to return soon!"
"Top class, the Vlei Huisie has everything you need. Great to walk in veld, cozy indoor braai, with all that is needed in the kitchen.Hope to be back soon"
"Beautiful farm, great hospitality, clean and neat rooms."
"Reception very welcoming and attentive of needs which was hugely appreciated. Accommodation spacious and complete with full range of self catering requirements. <br/> Great farm experience with perfect ' Star gazing ' location at night away from the lights of the village.<br/> Road to Guest Farm not all that good but the visit more than compensated !"
"Thank you for a wonderful evening and night. Peaceful and beautiful. Breakfast was more than was expected. Super hosts who went out if their way to make us feel welcome and at home.<div><br /></div>"
"Lovely stay! Very private and quiet, yet Peet and Hanna were just a few km away and very accessible. We enjoyed the "kuier" on the stoep. We will definitely return here.<br />"
"This was by far the best city escape! We could walk around the farm, look at all the animals and enjoy the peace and quiet, far away from any city.<div>Nieu-Bethesda is only a short drive away with great little restaurants and the famous Owl House.</div>"
"Well equipped and comfortable space with a view of the local birds on the dam, makes for a nice private getaway central to the area and owl house."
"Peet and Hanna were very good hosts! We had a very good time there. Hanna cooked dinner for us. Very good! Beautiful area. Thank you Peet and Hanna!"
"What a wonderful place. We had a fantastic home cooked evening meal which was not planned and from the bottom of our hearts we want to thank Hanna for accommodating us. We so enjoyed the family environment."
"The owners were very friendly, helpful and warm hearted. We enjoyed the stay tremendously and the snow as a bonus! Thanks very much."
"Peet and Hanna are fantastic hosts.Made me feel very welcome. The stay brought back memories of my youth, growing up on a farm with us drinking coffee, talking around the kitchen table, next to the coal stove with the food cooking. My room was great,lots of space. Unlike other B&b's where you can barely move around your over crowded room.I will be taking my familly there next time.Thank you very much."
"This was an incredible little spot where I felt more relaxed than I have in a long time. Our hosts were incredibly friendly, and the accommodation very clean and comfortable. I would advise anyone travelling to this area to stay here."
"Thanks very much. Great hospitality, if we are back in the area we will definitely visit again."
"What an experience. Peet en Hanna made us feel like we were staying in our own home. The accommodation is excellent, the food (which Hanna prepared herself) was fantastic. We went for walks, our daughter of 11yrs had a ball of a time swimming, swinging, playing with the 2 dogs and we did not even worry about her, she played and walked everywhere. We went for a lovely 3/4 hr walk in the 'koppies' beautifull. Peet took us on a drive to a neighbouring farm and to the 'vleihuisie'. We are definately going back there, hopefully for longer than 3 nights. Thanks to Peet, Hanna and daughter Nicky. Blessings!!"