Blesfontein Guest Farm

Reviews

• "Blesfontein all round fantastic experience"

  14 July 2019

  "We had an amazing time at this truly special place. Being on the edge of the escarpment at sunset was incredible. Good place good people"

• "Weekend on the farm"

  08 July 2019

  "Loved the farm animals with there interesting personilties."

• "Stargazing"

  29 July 2018

  "Loved the stargazing experience, the rooms were very neat and the reception a warm welcome! We had one of the take-away meal options and the portions were more than satisfying. All the animals wandering around the yard were such a unique experience. The only thing I would change, is staying longer next time! Can't wait to visit again - thank you Nicol and Marina"

• "The snow and star gazing"

  11 July 2018

  "A lovely little unit."

• "Stargazing with Nicol"

  16 April 2018

  "Nicol and Marina are very welcoming and friendly hosts. Nicol's stargazing was fascinating and he is full of interesting stories."

• "the views"

  04 April 2018

  "great hospitality gfhrstnhrtn jr fs f"

• "The view from the escarpment."

  24 January 2018

  "Friendly host and nice & clean accommodation.We could have stayed definitely longer as the one night!Gerry & Gerard Scheltens,Durbanville.(WC)"

• "Beautiful Farm Style living"

  04 January 2018

  "Wonderful hospitality and friendly owners.Amazing view from the escarpment.Loved the farm animals.Self catering rooms are well equipped with all that you would need."

• "Icy Paradise"

  14 August 2017

  "This was by far the most beautiful farm I've ever seen, the complete silence allows you switch off and unwind. The perfect weather to snuggle up in a cozy bed and share stories and laughs. A romantic getaway for couples and a lovely place for a family to go on adventures. The drive in the farm bakkie to the escarpment was an absolute thrill. The silence is deafening and the view takes your breath away. It is a sight you'll carry with you forever. The stargazing given by Oom Nicol is magnificent, endless knowledge of the skies, which you could sit and listen to all night. Lovely calm horse rides given by Tannie Marina, definitely an experience I'll never forget, the horses on the farm are some of the most gentle I've ever come to meet. The cutest and fluffiest alpaca's I've seen and the most adorable lambs I've seen. Our hosts were incredibly hospitable and made us feel as if we are apart of the family. This is the place to be! Cody and I cannot wait to visit again. Three nights was way too short. Thank you for the most incredible hoilday, beautiful views and memories that'll last forever!"

• "A most wonderful experience"

  17 July 2017

  "We were incredibly fortunate to have a beautifully clear evening for star gazing with the awesome Nichol as well as waking up to gorgeous snowfall in the morning. It would have been great to have some cozier rugs/ wall heaters in our unit- it was freeeezing! It would have also been great to have more of an idea of what the kids could get involved in on the farm- they would have loved to help out but were unsure of how."

• "Llamas! And Nicol and Marina saving us when we ran out of petrol haha"

  25 June 2017

  "Very hospitable hosts."

• "Star Gazing"

  03 March 2017

  "Excellent accommodation, wide open spaces and the stars"

• "Wonderful Stay. Thank you"

  22 August 2016

  "Beautiful, peaceful & quiet. Dark skies & bright stars are the perfect combination for this getaway. Kids can enjoy the farm, freedom & animals.<br/>The accommodation, though rustic, was spacious and had everything we required. <br/>It is a paradise for photographers & star gazers.<br/>Nicol is very knowledgeable, we had a great experience with his informative talk and the telescopic viewing of the stars & planets. <br/>Marina, thank you for the delicious breakfast, those homemade muffins divine. <br/>We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. <br/>Thanks for your wonderful hospitality & friendliness Marina & Nicol. <br/>The only negative for us, was the road to the farm, we had car not a 4 x 4 or SUV, it felt like a never-ending journey!!!<br/>All in all, well worth the visit. <br/>Regards, <br/>Rose, Suzanne,Sharon & Tristan<br/>"

• "Excellent"

  16 June 2015

  "a perfect option to ecperience farm life! Neat snd clean accommodation with friendly hosts!"

• "Massey"

  01 June 2015

  "<p>Nicol and Marina were very hospitable and recommended various routes for us to travel on the way back to Cape Town, we tool there advice and went to the escarpment, what a beautiful view, we then went over the Ouberg Pass, what an experience.</p><p>Unfortunately the weather was overcast, so we did not get to see the stars, which was the main reason for the trip, but on the farm they have a couple ofpot belly pigs and some Lama's which are very tame and kept us occupied.</p><p>The breakfast we hadwas excellent.</p><p>Overall a good weekend.</p>"

• "Thanks Marina and Nicol for a memorable stay."

  29 December 2014

  "Marina and Nicol go out of their way to make sure everyone enjoys their stay and their advice on what to see and do around Sutherland helps the traveller discover even more sights and experiences that will stay with them for a lifetime. Thanks Marina and Nicol for a memorable stay."

• "Most relaxing stay"

  01 May 2014

  "We could not have wished for a better start to our holiday. It is (far) off the beaten track. We stayed for 2 nights - we should have stayed longer!Our hosts, Nicol and Marina, were very hospitable and made us feel so welcome in their wonderful environment.The farm is so peaceful. The view from the escarpment is breathtakingly beautiful. We drove there with snacks and drinks - there are picnic tables to appreciate the view in comfort. (It would be possible to walk there - for keen walkers/hikers).We took long walks on the farm - it is peaceful and quiet.The farmyard is "open" - amazing to experience: potbelly pigs, chickens, lambs, horses, alpacas, koi fish and rabbits.We made our reservation on rather short notice and landed in the "smallest" annex - it was basic but adequate - and did not detract from the surroundings.We booked self-catering accommodation and the kitchen and indoor braai facilities were sufficient to prepare basic meals.I felt like a child and wish I could have shared this with my godchildren. We had lambs in our room!! And the pig visited on occasion too....Nicol is a keen and very knowledgeable "star gazer" and the evening spent around the telescope in the amateur observatory was something to remember forever. His enthusiasm and love of sharing his knowledge is a pleasure to see.I am grateful that we were in a 4x4 and would strongly recommend that you arrive long before dark (to appreciate the environment and not to drive on the unknown roads at night)Most definitely going back. Although only about 3 hours from Cape Town it feels like a different (much calmer) world out there."

• "Fabulous stay"

  07 March 2014

  "The hosts went out of their way to allow us a wonderful stay. Great accommodation and magnificent meals. Such lovely people and would love to go back."

• "Perfect stopover"

  22 December 2013

  "Absolutely love the place. It turned what would otherwise have been a boring drive from JHB to CPT into a memorable adventure. The accommodation was great, but the star gazing was outstanding - unrushed and peaceful. The stars were as they should be. The suggestion to watch the sunset from the edge of the escarpment was inspired and the game spotting on the way out was an added bonus. Driving down Ou Berg pass really made whole trip for me. The warning from the Fortuner driver that he was having problems driving up over the drainage humps only added to the satisfaction of this Englishman in a Land Rover Freelander! So much more fun than a day on a 4x4 course. Thanks for a great stopover."

• "Peace and quiet"

  09 August 2013

  "We wanted peace and quiet, cold weather and snow and all our expectations were met! We'll definitely be back!"

• "Disappointment!"

  07 July 2013

  "I read some reviews of Blesfontein. It all made mention of peacefullness, the hospitality of the hosts and the telescope and star gazing. Exactly what we wanted! We were not fortunate enough to experience any of it! The hosts were on holiday in Botswana(without warning us when we made our booking!),and therefore we could not look at any stars, because the "stand in" host didn't know how to operate the telescope. We were "dumped" into a "sub standard" big house...together with another family who we didn't know at all!!!A family with 3 very noisy impossible toddlers!!No stars, no hospitality, and absolutely NO peace and quite!! Never again!!!"

• "Excellent"

  06 January 2013

  "The most friendly people we've ever met stays at Blesfontein! Stunning views over the mountains and an excellent place to be peaceful and quiet."

• "Lovely"

  15 August 2012

  "Thank you to Nicol and Marina for a lovely snowy break away on their farm. It is an experience that I will remember for a very long time."

• "Clod and wet and very nice"

  10 April 2012

  "Die gasvryheid was ongelooflik vriendelik en altyd gereed met die ietsie ekstra; lammers melk gee, kyk na die maan en meer. Ons het dit baie geniet! The hospitality was incredibly friendly and they were always ready to help with that little extra, lambs milk provided, looking at the moon and much more. We enjoyed it very much!"

• "Wonderlik"

  10 April 2012

  "Wonderlike mense in 'n wonderlike wereld."