Sutherland Guest House

A four-bedroom guest house with countryside charm and atmosphere. Perfect accommodation for up to 10 people. Sutherland is nestled in the Roggeveld Mountains. They say we are the coldest town in South Africa, but at Sutherland Guest House we will warm-heartedly welcome you.

This is a typical Karoo-style house built with stone and sporting a big verandah and thick walls. The house is suitable for two to 10 people and may be hired to a group of people who would like to do self-catering. We can also spoil you with a lovely farm-style breakfast. The rooms have their own bathrooms and the beds have electric blankets for those chilly winter nights.Each room has coffee and tea facilities. In the big lounge and dining room you can relax in front of a warm fire and forget about all your troubles.

Sutherland is known for the Southern Africa Large Telescope at the observatory, a mere 15 km from town. You can do a day or night tour at the observatory, but bookings are essential.The museum, the birthplace of the Afrikaans writers and poets, NP van Wyk Louw and his brother, EG Louw is also worth a visit. The Dutch Reform Church, with its beautiful organ and history of the Anglo Boer War is a must see. Our fauna and flora, the place of the riverine rabbit, rare butterflies, sutherlandia and many more flowers in spring will amaze you.

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Reviews

"Clean, friendly and helpful establishment"

11 September 2023

"Enjoyed our stay. The fireplace was absolutely a bargain in the cold weather and Oom Bertie that chopped the wood for us was greatly appreciated. The stories Oom Bertie told was excellent. We also want to say thank you for the breakfast, it made it very special."
"Baie rustig"

28 August 2017

"Waarde vir geld,ontbyt is nie ingesluit nie maar kan gereel word teen R40 per persoonNie negatief nie maar net vir die wat nie weet nie,gedurende winter tye vries die water in die pype wat veroorsaak dat n mens nie water het tot so 9 uur se kant"
"Below Par!"

18 July 2016

"The Guest House appeared more pleasant on your site than in reality. Our rooms were dark and not serviced daily. The "self-catering" facilities are poor and we ended up going out to eat for all our meals. We had to request a new gas bottle which we then had to change ourselves. All the beds did have electric blankets though and there is a nice braai area outside.<br />"
"Great accommodation"

13 December 2015

"Lovely little place. Clean, comfortable and has all the necessities.<br />"
"Michelle Hartsief"

22 July 2015

"Everything was perfect.  Thanks so much.<br />"
"I would stay here again."

16 June 2015

"Simple accommodation but well executed, friendly staff, clean, neat and tidy. Really good value."
"Our Sutherland getaway"

20 April 2015

"We found the accommodation clean and very comfortable. The staff were pleasant and friendly and the breakfasts were delicious. There was ample and safe parking and the locationiscentral, but quiet. A lovely place togetaway for a weekend"
"Excellent"

09 December 2014

"Fantastic place, clean and excellent food. Staff members and owner very friendly, nice little town.The place was value for money for sure."
"Sutherland Guest House"

10 October 2014

"Absolutely superb! We had everything we needed, and although the owner was ill in hospital at the time, she organised her good friend to greet us and hand over the keys, typical Karoo hospitality!<br>Just note that the petrol station is only open on a Sunday from 11am after the owner has been to Church.The next nearest petrol station is Laingsburg or Touws Rivier. (Matjiesfontein one closed 7 years ago when water got into the tanks)."
"Sutherland Guest House as overnight stop"

05 January 2014

"We are a family of seven and really enjoyed our stay at Sutherland quest house on the 2nd of January 2014. The owner was very friendly and the house was very clean and the bedding very comfortable. We only went to Sutherland to do the star gazing and enjoyed every moment. The breakfast the next morning was just what we needed before we left for home. Thank you Ester. We will definitely recommend Sutherland Guest House."
"Quaint little guesthouse"

26 December 2013

"Smaller than I expected but suited our needs as a base to visit SALT. We received a friendly welcome and breakfast was nice."
"Sutherland"

21 November 2013

"I had a safe, enjoyable stay in Sutherland and will definitely return to visit there. Breakfast was tasty too. Thanks for your hospitality Ester."
"Comfortable stay"

11 September 2010

"We enjoyed our stay at Sutherland Guest House. Electric blankets were provided for the cold nights at that time of year. The breakfasts were very adequate. "
"Comfortable stay"

11 September 2010

"We enjoyed our stay at Sutherland Guest House. Electric blankets were provided for the cold nights at that time of year. The breakfasts were very adequate."
"Sutherland Guesthouse"

05 May 2010

"Uitstekend"
"Sutherland Guesthouse"

05 May 2010

"Uitstekend"
"Clean and quaint"

02 May 2010

"Southerland Guesthouse was clean and quaint.The breakfast was great too. We were not told that we could not view anything through salt SA Largest Telescope) as they were cleaning and doing repairs, which was the main reason for the visit. The restaurant we went to had nothing we asked for on the menu, and lots of people left to go somewhere else. I believe the hotel where better stocked. But it was a experience to remember although we should of made better investigations, where to eat and if SALT is working or not Thank you for your assistance.Ann van Rooyen"
"Clean and quaint"

02 May 2010

"Southerland Guesthouse was clean and quaint.The breakfast was great too. We were not told that we could not view anything through saltSA Largest Telescope) as they were cleaning anddoing repairs, which was the main reason for the visit.The restaurant we went to had nothing we asked for on the menu, and lots of people left to go somewhere else.I believe the hotelwhere better stocked.But it was a experience to remember although we should of made better investigations, where to eat and if SALT is working or notThank you for your assistance.Ann van Rooyen"
"One night stay"

16 November 2009

"Enjoyed the stay -- very friendly people -- will stay there again next time"
" One night stay"

16 November 2009

"Enjoyed the stay--very friendly people--will stay there again next time"