Onse Rus Guest House
Surround yourself with the nothingness - The Great Karoo is in the middle of nowhere but is the hear...
Onse Rus Guest House
Surround yourself with the nothingness - The Great Karoo is in the middle of nowhere but is the heart of everything. Prins Albert is situated at the foot of the majestic Swartberg Mountain Range. Here time is suspended in the dry crisp Karoo air. It is the place of silence, vast open spaces, and a night sky so full of stars that you can almost reach out and touch them
You will immediately feel at home as you slow down to the relaxed pace of country life and take time to experience simple beauty, the attention to detail, the small unexplained things, the dogs the cat the ducks and the horses the odd shaped rooms - the garden with quirky stone men - the warm and inviting lounge leading onto a large shaded garden with swimming pool, bedrooms with French doors and shutters opening into the garden - the harshness of the Karoo that gives you grace in the evening and gentleness in the morning. Our guest accommodation and facilities are separate from our own, affording our guests a level of privacy not normally associated with a guesthouse.
Accommodation Each of the 5 air conditioned guest rooms has its own special character with en-suite bathrooms. After breathing the fresh country air, youll sleep soundly in the comfortable beds with crisp percale linen.
Breakfast and other meals Breakfast is served in the garden under the trees in summer weather permitting and in winter in the main guest lounge with fire place. The generous Onse Rus farmhouse breakfast is a real treat: homemade muesli, fresh farm dairy products, fruit juice, bacon and eggs with home made preserves. We are fully licensed and cater for large tour groups. Dinner is served upon request with a minimum of 4 guests booking - you might fancy a simple omelette or a three course Karoo dinner. If you prefer to eat out, we can recommend a number of excellent restaurants all within walking distance from the guesthouse.
In summer you might choose to sit in the gazebo next to the swimming pool or in winter the guest lounge with fireplace which doubles as an art gallery. The inviting sparkling pool provides a sanctuary on hot summer days. The shady garden has braai facilities and a bar. The dining room has a large ceramic fireplace for winter, and our library in the guest lounge offers books to suit every taste.
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Reviews
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"Great place!"
10 August 2022"Everything was perfect. Very comfortable and clean accommodation. Perfect location. Leonard was a great host. Thank you!"
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"The attention to detail in the furnishing of our room in keeping with a historic building"
25 July 2022"We loved the size and amenities provided. Neil and Leonard were wonderful hosts. The spotted owls in the trees outside our door a real treat. Can highly recommend Onse Rus!"
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"Very good memory"
19 November 2018"we loved the entite stay"
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"Attention to detail"
22 January 2018"Spacious and Clean. Loved Lisa's attention to detail. Her breakfast was BEAUTIFUL to look at (and eat) . She is the right person in the right job."
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"A perfect night in Prince Albert"
04 April 2017"We could not fault any aspect of our stay! From Lisa's warm welcome to the comfortable, well appointed room, a comfortable guest sitting room with wifi to the beautiful garden with welcome pool! Tea and chocolate cake in the garden on arrival and the perfect breakfast next to the pool in the morning."
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"Wonderful Onse Rus"
21 July 2014"We had the most wonderful stay at Onse Rus. There were 10 of us, two families travelling together, and Onse Rus was a welcome, homely haven after our two week holiday. Lisa was so hospitable, and our stay at Onse Rus was one of the highlights of our trip. We also loved Jackson Browne, Lisa's one year old chocolate Labrador. Will definitely visit again, thanks for a great stay.The Friedrich and Craddock families from Cape Town"
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"Great accommodation"
09 September 2013"Great accommodation and warm hospitality."
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"One night stay"
13 July 2013"Best breakfast of our whole Cape 10 day trip. Lisa was an excellent host."
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"Excellent!"
05 July 2013"We had a lovely stay at Onse Rus. Such a warm welcome, with tea and cake on our arrival. We stayed in the cottage, which was cosy, comfortable and just the right amount of quirky. The balance between attentiveness and privacy was just right. We would definitely recommend a stay here. Thanks Lisa and Di."
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"Wonderful"
07 April 2013"A very nice place to stay with a wonderful hostess and an unforgettable breakfast in the garden."
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"Lovely Lisa"
12 August 2012"We had a fantastic time at Onse Rus and only because Lisa is the most generous, warm and just lovely person. Thank you again for organizing us our very late dinner. We recommend Onse Rus, and we will most certainly go back and take friends. Lisa goes beyond the call of duty."
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"Superb"
20 February 2012"Wirklich win wunderschöner Platz, auch unbedingt zum länger verbleiben. Und Lisa, die Besitzerin ist mehr als bemüht alle Wünsche zu erfüllen. Wir würden sofort wieder bei Ihr buchen und sonst nirgendwo."
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"Excellent"
19 December 2011"Wonderful hospitality and comfortable, spacious accommodation. Highly recommended."
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"Onse Rus"
06 October 2010"Jana welcomed us whole-heartedly and made us feel at home. The room was beautiful and the breakfast a feast. Thank you!Jana het ons hartlik ontvang en tuis laat voel. Die kamer was pragtig en die ontbyt 'n fees! Baie dankie"
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"Onse Rus"
06 October 2010"Jana welcomed us whole-heartedly and made us feel at home. The room was beautiful and the breakfast a feast. Thank you! Jana het ons hartlik ontvang en tuis laat voel. Die kamer was pragtig en die ontbyt 'n fees! Baie dankie"
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"A Great stay at Onse Rus"
23 May 2010"What a great stay at Onse Rus guesthouse in Prins Albert.We had a beautiful room that walks out onto a lovely garden and pool . Beds were great, fresh linen and towels. On arrival we were met with a warm smile from Jana, our host. As we settled in our room, tea and the best chocolate cake were served to us in the garden. A great breakfast served every morning. Onse Rus we will be back. Thank you Johann Theron."
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"A Great stay at Onse Rus"
23 May 2010"What a great stay at Onse Rus guesthouse in Prins Albert. We had a beautiful room that walks out onto a lovely garden and pool . Beds were great, fresh linen and towels. On arrival we were met with a warm smile from Jana, our host. As we settled in our room, tea and the best chocolate cake were served to us in the garden. A great breakfast served every morning. Onse Rus we will be back. Thank you Johann Theron."
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"Onse Rus"
08 December 2009"Lovely stay in a wonderful quiet safe little village. The accommodation was great, an old Cape Dutch farm what we enjoyed very much."
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"Onse Rus"
08 December 2009"Lovely stay in a wonderful quiet safe little village. The accommodation was great, an old Cape Dutch farm what we enjoyed very much."
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"What a wonderfull place!"
07 December 2009"We really enjoyed our far too short stay in both Prince Albert and at Onse Rus. What a heavenly place to be! Lovely reception, the garden is superb and the rooms are also very very nice. Scrumptious breakfast. We will be back!!"
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"What a wonderfull place!"
07 December 2009"We really enjoyed our far too short stay in both Prince Albert and at Onse Rus. What a heavenly place to be! Lovely reception, the garden is superb and the rooms are also very very nice. Scrumptious breakfast. We will be back!!"
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"Excellent"
09 October 2008"Very good value"
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"Excellent"
09 October 2008"Very good value"
