Elandsrus Country Lodge

Reviews

• "Wonderful stay"

  04 January 2020

  "The highlight of road tripping on the N1 is usually the overnight stopover on a farm in the Karoo. In this instance Elandsrus ticked all the boxes - good food, interesting company, comfortable and spacious rooms. The fact that some of the people we spoke to had been return visitors to Elandsrus over the years speaks volumes. And like them, we will definitely return."

• "The friendliness of the owners."

  23 December 2019

  "Very comfortable & attractive surroundings. The approach road is very dusty but the surface is in fairly good condition."

• "Perfect stay over between Gauteng and Cape Town"

  18 August 2018

  "Experience true Karoo hospitality!"

• "The Peace and Quiet"

  19 April 2018

  "If you are looking for peace and quiet and hosts who exactly know when to chat to you and when to leave you alone, this is the place! Also worth mentioning is the beauty of this farm - birds, vegetation, grazing sheep, a homestead with lots of character, down-to-earth hosts, etc. We will always stay at Elandsrus whenever we have to travel the N1 through the Karoo. We highly commend this lodge and its people."

• "Elandsrus to go back again and again."

  06 April 2018

  "After my last visit 10 years ago the lodge has received many improvements making it even better than I remembered it. Our hosts are always very hospitable and it was a pleasure to see them after so many years."

• "Friendly Owners"

  03 January 2018

  "Expected the lodging to be closer to the road, which in hindsight was actually preferred. Unfortunately I had no cellphone reception. The owners were friendly and treated every guest as if they were family visiting. The rooms were comfortable and clean and the staff friendly and helpful. The food was delicious. I have and will recommend this lodging to all my friends and family who want to experience true Karoo hospitality!"

• "Hospitality"

  14 December 2017

  "All of it ,room , hearty meal and the farm .Patrys and JH are lovely couple.Highly recommended."

• "The Karoo's best kept secret"

  10 December 2017

  "The ideal stay from start to finish.- And what a beautiful family."

• "Die stilte en rustigheid."

  29 March 2017

  "Die kos was baie lekker.."

• "Best Lamb Pie in the Karoo"

  18 December 2016

  "Rooms are huge and very clean, we felt safe and had a fabulous dinner, with the very best lamb pie ever, the food alone is worth the stay, oh yes, the hosts were great too!!!"

• "South African Hospitality at its best"

  22 December 2015

  "We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Elandsrus. From the moment we arrived we received personal care and service. If you stay any longer than a night you will most likely leave feeling like part of the family. The rooms are clean and spacious, ideal for when traveling with children. And breakfast is a must-have Thank you Patrys and Jan Hendrik for a lovely stay. We will definitely do it again."

• "Restful overnight stay."

  13 December 2015

  "We've been staying at Elandsrus overnight on our yearly trip to Hermanus, for the last 5 years. We feel like family, knowing what to expect and feeling welcome! We usually have a a quiet and cosy braai,just winding down for the next day, watching thecstars! Patrys and JH give a great Karoo meal as well, should you prefer meeting other guests. The bed is very comfortable and the towels comfy. The communal kitchen/living room is well furnished and stocked."

• "The best overnight stop between Pretoria and Cape Town"

  21 October 2015

  "If you are a light sleeper and wish to be surrounded by nature without any traffic noise; if you prefer to sleep on a very comfortable bed; if you cannot decide between a bubble bath or a lovely shower; if you prefer to feast on the freshest Karoo Lamb and drink good quality wines at a very affordable price, then look no further than Elandsrus.<div>Patrys and MJ have a wonderful farm on which they can host a complete rugby team. The homestead is tucked away behind a hill and is only 4km from the N1 making it very accessible. There are several homes which house the guests in luxury. The homes are surrounded by lovely gardens which are filled with large tortoises (they were breeding whilst we were there).</div><div>We had a wonderful night at their homestead and would definitely consider staying there for a few more days....</div><div><br /></div><div>Many thanks for your kind hospitality</div>"

• "Elandsrus Country Lodge"

  25 March 2015

  "Warm hospitality.<div>Good meals.</div><div>Absolute peace and quiet.</div><div>Spacious, clean, neat and tidy accommodation.</div><div>Definitely worth the stop over.</div>"

• "An oasis in the Karoo"

  29 December 2014

  "We had a wonderful stopover at Elandsrus Country Lodge where we had a superbly comfortable bedroom and a most delicious home cooked meal of lamb pie and bobotie.The tranquility of the lodge after a long, hot journey was just what we needed! Patrys and JH we're charming hosts and assisted us with whatever we needed and gave great advice for to us for the rest of our journey. We will definitely return!"

• "Don't miss supper!"

  14 December 2014

  "Good value for money, beautiful setting and charming hosts. Had the BEST mutton pie ever!"

• "Rustic charm"

  04 January 2014

  "In the absence of the owners, we were warmly greeted by Dom. Manus Duminy, a most entertaining and hospitable host! We enjoyed a good meal in the evening, served in the open-air dining room. The bedroom, in the old, family farmhouse, was charming but had only one small window and was very warm indeed, in spite of the fan provided. Breakfast was good!"

• "Grand"

  29 December 2013

  "Quinn en kie het baie lekker oorgeslaap.<br></br><i>Quinn and company had a very nice overnight.</i>"

• "Fabulous"

  05 January 2013

  "Fabulous dinner, clean and comfortable room, very friendly hosts, great personal service, would return."

• "Baie goed"

  04 January 2013

  "Skoon, die bed was gemaklik, die linne was baie goed. Die eienaars is baie vriendelik en ons het ons oornag geniet."

• "Fantastic"

  19 October 2012

  "Most enjoyable and relaxing. Excellent breakfast."

• "Great lodge off N1 near 3 Sisters"

  10 September 2012

  "My thanx to JH and Patrys. Quiet, relaxing environment, friendly hosts and the best lamb or venison pie. Very comfortable warm beds for those chilly nights. Massive plasma screen. Pity the Boks lost. Homely and I will be back with family and friends."

• "What a pleasant experience!"

  03 January 2012

  "This has been one of the best accommodations I have been to in a long time! The hosts are incredible, the food is amazing and the atmosphere is something unique to the Karoo! I would highly recommend Elandsrus to anyone!"

• "Fantastic"

  26 October 2011

  "The lodge is fantastic. Reception and service was the best. I've rated it 4 Star but if it had a little swimming pool, it would have had a 5 Star rating for sure. Great place and highly recommended!"

• "Very nice"

  19 September 2011

  "Baie lekker gebly. Gasvrou - uitstekend. Sal enige tyd weer daar oorslaap. Had a very enjoyable stay. Hostess - excellent. Will stay over again anytime."