About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Karoo Secret in Aberdeen offers family rooms with private bathrooms, kitchen facilities, and garden views. Each room includes a work desk and parquet floors, ensuring a pleasant stay. Outdoor Spaces: Guests can relax in the garden, terrace, or seasonal outdoor swimming pool. The property features an outdoor fireplace, picnic area, and barbecue facilities, ideal for outdoor activities. Convenient Amenities: The guest house provides a lounge, shared kitchen, and outdoor seating area. Additional amenities include luggage storage, a dining area, and a work desk, catering to all guest needs. Activities and Surroundings: Karoo Secret is highly rated for its hiking and cycling opportunities. Guests can enjoy mountain views and explore nearby landmarks, enhancing their stay with outdoor activities.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)


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Number of guests
 
1 double bed
2 single beds
2 single beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Rosemary
    South Africa South Africa
    Location perfect for our birdwatching, however heavy rainfall meant we couldn’t go onto any farm roads
  • Matija
    Slovenia Slovenia
    The guest farm is a real gem - I have not stayed anywhere so serenly beautiful in the Karoo, in my 20 years of criss-crossing the SA. The house we stayed in was beautifully renovated and utterly comfortable in an understated, homely way. The farm,...
  • Monique
    South Africa South Africa
    Location exceptional, natural wonder. Stunning sunset worth the walk. This place is a hidden gem!
  • Louise
    South Africa South Africa
    I loved my stay. One impromptu night turned into two. The many stars, the wide open, the peace in abundance. Leaving was the only downside. The Lark Cottage is sweet, a transformed old farm school house with just the right balance of comfort and...
  • Cate
    South Africa South Africa
    Loved the remoteness of the house, but within access of major roads. The house itself was charming with all the antique-style decor & furnishings. The outdoor shower & bath tub must be awesome in summer.
  • Elna
    South Africa South Africa
    The peaceful surroundings and openness. Margot welcomed us at Karoo Secret. This is the place to be if you want to unwind. We booked for 2 nights, and I am glad that we did. One night would not be enough. Just make sure you take with what you...
  • Maureen
    South Africa South Africa
    The most exquisite views were enhanced by the beautiful sunrise and sunset over the mountains. It was beautifully secluded from everything however we didn’t miss out on any amenities such as clean water and electricity. Chris and Margot are the...
  • Christopher
    South Africa South Africa
    Never ordered breakfast. Great farm stayover. Very hospitable hosts. Also assisted me plug a flat tyre I have picked up elsewhere during the day. Great braai pack and roosterbrood. Very comfortable accommodation. Referred me to shops in...
  • Andrew
    South Africa South Africa
    Very clean environment, and peaceful surroundings.
  • Hercu
    South Africa South Africa
    The Karoo welcomed me with an afternoon thunderstorm and pouring rain echoing the warmth of our host Morgot....only thing missing the day I left was the title deed....for obvious reasons...😄

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.

Hosted by Margot

9.6
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Margot
Karoo Secret offers a peaceful and tranquil farm stay where you can contribute to a unique life style away from the hustle and bustle of the city. You live in the present. There are lots of mapped walks to explore including including watching a stunning Karoo sunset. For the cycling enthusiasts we have mapped 10km, 20km and 30km jeep track routes to ride.A highlight is the night route cycling under the stars. After a busy day in nature, you can relax and enjoy the magnificent mountain view or have a traditional braai on our stoep. Our house boasts 4 rooms,3 en suite decorated to charm you.
We are here to make your stay memorable and enjoyable. Home cooked meals , braai packs and treats by prior arrangement are available.
We are a convenient half way stop from Johannesburg to Cape town or to the southern coast. Karoo Secret is midway between Beaufort West and Graaff Reinet. You can explore the Karoo National Park outside Beaufort West or the Camdeboo National Park or the Valley of Desolation. Graaff Reinet . The award winning Drostdy Hotel charms our historic Graaff Reinet while Aberdeen has the highest church steeple and boasts biblical murals well worth viewing.
Languages spoken: Afrikaans,English

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House rules

Karoo Secret takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 18:00
Check-out
From 08:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Payments by Booking.com
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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

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