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CRANE COTTAGE, GARIEP DAM
Self Catering 
Located in Gariep Dam, Free State, South Africa
 
 
Website:  www.placesforafrica.com/cranecottage/
 
 
CONTACT DETAILS:
 
Contact: Arista de Waal
 
Crane Cottage
On R58 Bultfontein Farm
Near Gariep Dam
Northern Cape / Free State
 
Please visit the establishment's website (see link above) to obtain telephonic and/or email contact details.
 
 
DESCRIPTION:
 
Whether you are a weary adventurer or a lucky holidaymaker, Crane Cottage is the perfect place for you! It is situated in the heart of the Karoo, on the R58 between Gariep Dam and Venterstad.

This magnificent sheep farm will entertain you with a mixture of simplicity and luxury! We have 4 fully furnished self catering cottages that can accommodate from 5 - 7 guests. There are tea / coffee making facilities and fresh linen and towels are provided on a daily basis. Safe, secure parking is also available on the premises.

The Gariep Dam is situated close by, for exiting activities such as fishing and boat trips whilst the farm offers peace and tranquility. In addition we have many birds visiting the farm, so it is definitely a bird lover's paradise!
 
 
FACILITIES AND ATTRACTIONS:
 
  • 4 self catering cottages
  • Fully furnished
  • Linen, towels provided
  • Tea / coffee making facilities
  • Bar fridges
  • Trampoline
  • Safe, secure parking
  • Karoo lamb for sale (by arrangement)
  • Stables are available for guests traveling with horses
  • Peaceful farm atmosphere
  • Bird watching
  • Nearby Gariep Dam
 
 
RATES:
 
4 Farm Self Catering Cottages (sleeps 5 - 7)

R450 per unit per night (1st 4 people sharing).

R90 thereafter for extra persons sharing per night.

100% deposit is required to confirm booking.

Methods of payment accepted: Cash, Deposit / Internet Transfers, Cheques, Credit Cards

** Rates are provided as a guideline only, and are subject to change without prior notice.
Please confirm when booking.
 
 
DIRECTIONS:
 
From Bloemfontein

Coming from Bloemfontein on the N1, take a left turn at the sign board (Gariep Dam, Bethulie, R58 Venterstad) continue to next signboard (Venterstad via Gariep or via Verwoerd Dam) turn left and pass the Aventura Resort on your left. Travel over the dam wall, continue to the next stop sign, turn left at R58 Venterstad. Approximately 14km turn right at the signboard "Crane Cottage". Travel 5km on the dirt road and turn left into the farm.

From Cape Town

From the N1 at Colesburg, take the second off-ramp signboard (R717 Philipolis , R58 Burgersdorp, R369 Petrusville). Turn right at the stop sign R58 Burgersdorp and go under the N1 bridge. Turn left at stop sign at the R58 Burgersdorp. After 55km turn right at "Crane Cottage" signboard, travel 5km on dirt road into the farm.
 
 
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