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Rates From: Unit R500.
Location: Parys
Category: Self Catering   (definitions)
Customer Rating:
75%

Guest Comments

60%
- Charming - 07 April 2008
We had a restful weekend in lovely surroundings. Will definitely consider returning. The cottage was basic but charming and adequately equipped. The natural environment is surprisingly beautiful and the farm atmosphere was very pleasant.
 — Mike Mortimer, South Africa
80%
- Restful - 02 January 2008
We had a wonderfully restful stay in beautiful surroundings.
 — Gwen Heathfield, South Africa
90%
- Very Pleasant - 23 December 2007
Very pleasant accommodation and views with everything that you need right there. Location is perfect for a quiet getaway. The hosts, GP, Hesme and their dog, were friendly without being intrusive.
 — Hannes Vos, South Africa
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Description

At the historic farm Nooitgedacht, on the banks of the Vaal river, 20km from Potchefstroom in the well known Vredefort dome world heritage area, you can wake up in the morning with the call of the fish eagle and really get peace of mind away from the city rush to enjoy the beautiful African nature.
GP and Hesmé Schoeman are the proud owners of this beautiful family farm that belongs to the Schoeman family since 1856. Some of the original buildings survived the test of time and the war of 1899 to 1902, when nearly every building in the old Transvaal and Free state was burned down. Evi...

Rates

'Kollegerus' - Self-catering River Cottage (1)Rates Include : Room\Unit Only
1 to 4 People - “Kollegerus” is a small, self catering cottage, on the bank of the Vaal river. It sleeps two people (an extra bed and another mattress is available in the same room) and there is a beautiful African style lapa and outside bathroom on the bank of the river to relax in. The little house was build in 1947 when the Potchefstroom Teachers College used the site as a camping site for their students. The house is beautifully restored and the atmosphere is superb with the sound of the water rumbling over the nearby rocks in the river. Open plan three beds, kitchen, fire place and separate bathroom.
Year Round
(01 January 2008 to 30 November 2008)
Unit from R500 to R650      
Features in these Rooms/Units:
  BedsTwin
  Bathroom FacilitiesPrivate
  ViewsMountain
  OtherFireplace, Balcony/patio, Self-catering
'Kruisbessie' - Self-catering River House (1)Rates Include : Room\Unit Only
Up to 14 people - 'Kruisbessie' is a luxury house build of natural stone under a thatched roof. A large wooden deck with a braai overlooks the Vaal river which is only a few meters away. For cold winter nights there is a fireplace. There are two bathrooms and five rooms sleeping two people each as well as four extra beds. If you are looking for a private breakaway in nature this is the place.
Year Round
(01 January 2008 to 30 November 2008)
Unit from R1,600 to R2,000      
Features in these Rooms/Units:
  BedsTwin, Double
  Bathroom FacilitiesShared Bathroom
  ViewsMountain
  OtherBalcony/patio, Upstairs, Self-catering, Fireplace

* Please note: Rates are a guide and subject to change. Please re-confirm rates when booking

Nearby Attractions and Landmarks

River Rafting3.0 km
Mampoer and Witblits tasting1.0 km
Historic Venterskroon Mine Town10.0 km
Totius Farm House12.0 km
Vredeford dome0.0 km
Aardklop25.0 km
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Facilities and Services

 Braai / Barbecue
 Fireplace on the Premises

Facilities in Rooms/Units

 Satellite TV in Rooms
 No Smoking in Rooms
 Radios in Rooms
 Heater in Rooms
 Fireplace in Rooms

Activities Nearby

 Bird Watching
 Fishing
 Caving
 Fishing - Fly
 Fishing - Freshwater
 River Rafting/Expedition
 Walking
 Camping

Environment

 Countryside
 River

Languages Spoken

 English
 Dutch
 Afrikaans

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