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Cape Karoo Guesthouse / French Karoo Guesthouse
Cape Karoo Guesthouse caters for families, business travellers as well as honeymooners searching for accommodation in the heart of the Central-Karoo: Beaufort West. This elegant oasis has five en-suite rooms, each with its own entrance. Rooms lead to a refreshing country atmosphere in the enchanted garden. Our guesthouse is pet and child friendly. The main house is an original Sir Herbert Baker, built in 1902, and each garden room has a rich history. We are a small guesthouse which is owner-operated; therefore we offer individual attention to all of our guests. Traditionally Cape Karoo Guesthouse offers bed and breakfast accommodation, but self-catering units are also available. We serve a full English breakfast and dinner (on request) in the communal dining area during winter or in the garden during summer. We also have braai facilities and braai-packs are available for those who want to enjoy the famous organic A-grade Karoo lamb chops.
Area Info
Beaufort West lies between the Gamka and Kuils Rivers, just south of a ridge of hills and north of the Nuweveld Mountains in the Central Karoo, where rocks date back some 230 million years.
This quirky town - the oldest in the Central Karoo - is rich in history that holds intrigue for the scientist, the historian, and the eco-tourist.
Not only was the first reptile fossil discovered near here, in what has subsequently been described as the world's richest collecting ground for these fossils, but the town's historic centre displays an eclectic mix of historical architecture that makes a stop-over here essential
Beaufort West lies in an area that might be semi-desert today but was initially a swamp. Some of the world's most interesting Stone Age sites have been discovered near here and a legacy of rock engravings has been left by Bushmen on farms in the area and at Nelspoort
Collections of ancient reptile fossils now grace exhibitions in museums all over the world and they form the basis of work set to uncover the truth about life when the earth was young
Beaufort West displays flamboyant Victorian, elegant Georgian, Edwardian, Romanesque, Cape Dutch, Neo-Gothic, Neo-Classic and Contemporary styles of architecture in an easy walk through the centre of town
Some of these are national monuments today, such as the old town hall, mission church and the Barnard House (heart-transplant pioneer Professor Chris Barnard, considered the town's famous son, is honoured here as part of the museum).
Included here is the Anglican Church, built-in 1850 in a Romanesque style and designed by Sophie Gray, the wife of Robert Gray, the first Bishop of Cape Town.
The north end of the street houses a local jail, built-in 1873 but obviously not very functional as its first jailer, also jailed for negligence on duty, managed to escape never to be seen again
Restaurants in Beaufort West:
Dine at Suretta's Eatery:
Suretta's menu is exotic and very different ranging from Arabian chicken with couscous, Moroccan lamb and dates to tender, tasty German beef olives
Karushi Sushi Bar:
If you love sushi, then Karushi is a place you need to visit when making your way through Route 62. A bar, lounge and deli, Karushi also offer Tramezzini, Ciabatta, Pasta and Pizza in the evenings.
Units and Rooms
Sir Baker Room
Guests: 3
Max Adults: 2
This room is part of the man building with its own private entrance. king size bed and the ensuite bathroom has a bath and a shower.
Lady Baker Room
Guests: 3
Max Adults: 2
This room is part of the main building with own private entrance, Twin beds with en-suite bathroom with shower.
Garden Cottage
Guests: 6
Max Adults: 5
The garden cottage has a double bed and two single beds, a perfect family unit. The unit has a walk-in shower and a separate toilet. The cottage is perfect for garden lovers and bird watchers as it has a verandah which leads out into the garden
Windpomp Room
Guests: 3
Max Adults: 2
This is one of the newly renovated rooms. Old stables were converted into luxury rooms and decorated with our take on Karoo-chic. This luxurious room has a king-size bed and en-suite bathroom with a shower
Dei Gratia Luxury Room
Guests: 4
Max Adults: 3
This luxury room is brand new and consists of a king-size bed and a sleeper couch, making it perfect for a family. En-suite bathroom with corner bath/shower combination
Afri-Karoo
Guests: 2
This room has two single beds which can easily be converted into a luxury king-size bed. The en-suite bathroom has a shower. No extra beds are available for this room, it can accommodate a maximum of 2 adults
French Karoo Room 1
Guests: 4
Max Adults: 3
This room has twin single beds and a beautiful sleeper couch that converts into a double bed. The en-suite bathroom has a shower. Two Morris chairs outside on the veranda
French Karoo Room 2
Guests: 4
Max Adults: 3
This room has a King size bed and a beautiful sleeper-couch that converts into a double bed. The en-suite bathroom has a shower. Two Morris chairs outside on the veranda.
French Karoo Room 3
Guests: 4
Max Adults: 3
This room has a King size bed and the en-suite bathroom has a shower. Two Morris chairs outside on the veranda.
French Karoo Room 4
Guests: 4
Max Adults: 3
This room has a King size bed and the en-suite bathroom has a shower. Two Morris chairs outside on the veranda.
French Kaoro Room 5
Guests: 2
This room has a King size bed and the en-suite bathroom has a shower. Two Morris chairs outside on the veranda. No children below 12 years old allowed
French Karoo Room 6
Guests: 2
This room has a King size bed and the en-suite bathroom has a shower. Two Morris chairs outside on the veranda. No children under the age of 12 years allowed.
Karoo Huys
Guests: 6
A charming and fully furnished 3-bedroom house with a small garden and Braai area.
