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About this property

Elegant Accommodation: Big Sky Ranch in Colesberg offers a guest house with a sun terrace, garden, tennis court, and a year-round outdoor swimming pool. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Comfortable Amenities: Guests enjoy air-conditioning, private bathrooms with walk-in showers, and amenities such as tea and coffee makers, refrigerators, and TVs. Free on-site private parking is provided. Outdoor Activities: The property features hiking trails and scenic views of lakes, gardens, and mountains. Tennis equipment hire is available for those who wish to play. Exceptional Service: Highly rated for its attentive staff and excellent service support, Big Sky Ranch ensures a comfortable and memorable stay.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

    • Breakfast info

    • Continental, Full English/Irish

    • Free private parking available on-site


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1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Karien
    South Africa South Africa
    We have stayed at Big Sky Ranch on many occasions. This trip was as wonderful as always - warm hospitality, very pet friendly, delicious food, and luxurious comfort
  • Marikie
    South Africa South Africa
    An authentic gem that is worth to earmark as a destination...not a stopover.
  • Cindy
    South Africa South Africa
    Beautiful property! They were so accommodating with our dogs! Thank you! The food was amazing! Honestly, the best stopover between Pretoria and Cape Town. And if you can, stay longer!
  • George
    South Africa South Africa
    As usual, this is the best stopover for the long trip to the southern ocean .
  • Rish
    South Africa South Africa
    The staff were most welcoming! It was immaculate! The room was perfectly set up for us. It was the attention to detail. Before we got back to the room, the turndown service had put on our electric blankets, heaters etc and it was the perfect...
  • Stephen
    South Africa South Africa
    Warm friendly and so much to see on the farm. A bonus was that when we visited the horse stables which you as a guest can go to we saw about six fouls that were days old. As you have access to all parts of the farm you have more than enough...
  • Monique
    South Africa South Africa
    Our 3rd stay here. Very comfortable and well appointed rooms. Excellent food and service and all the little touches-like scones for tea and electric blankets.
  • Laura
    South Africa South Africa
    Everything, the staff all very friendly,the food delicious and I love the fact that my yorkies were welcome cause after all they my little babies.
  • Celeste
    South Africa South Africa
    It is a beautiful location. Luxury and calm. It's really worth every penny.
  • Gareth
    South Africa South Africa
    Beautiful part of South Africa, definitely stay longer

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Catherine Slade

Company review score: 9.8Based on 628 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property information

Situated 4.5km off the N1 and 22km from Colesberg Centre. Big Sky Ranch (formerly the Gary Player Stud Farm) situated in the Karoo is ideally suited to those travelling between Johannesburg and Cape Town. For those wanting to have a “get-away”, our luxurious accommodation, teas and meals are all prepared with love and intended to make you enjoy the best the Karoo can offer. By arrangement we do horse riding, sun set drives, and can take you on a tour of one of South Africa’s oldest thoroughbred stud farms. For those who enjoy trail running, mountain biking or a walk in the fresh Karoo air this is all available to you. Our rooms are air conditioned with the appropriate amenities to meet your needs. Our Team at Big Sky Ranch are proud of their rating and welcome the opportunity to share the experience with you.

Languages spoken

Afrikaans,English,Xhosa

Property surroundings

House rules

Big Sky Ranch takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 19:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 05:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 4 years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 450 per child, per night
Cot upon request
Free
5 - 17 years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 450 per child, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Big Sky Ranch in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.