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In and Around Rose Cottage


City
  Bloemfontein 182.9km

Towns
  Gariep Dam 3.4km
  Venterstad 40.2km
  Philippolis 44.9km
  Colesberg 44.9km
  Springfontein 45.3km

Gallery and Museums
  Colesberg Kemper Museum 46.1km


Nearby Accommodation
  Bokpost Guest Farm 5.3km
  The Glasgow Pont Hotel 5.3km
  Orange Valley Guest Farm 6.1km


From R255 p/person
From R170 p/person sharing
Maximum guests:  14 

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Good stay


This was a good overnight stay, midway between Cape Town and Johannesburg. The place was neat and had everything we needed. Thanks!
Asheena Budhai, South Africa - 29 April 2009
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Overnight stop


Good overnight stop halfway between Cape Town and Jo'burg
Anonymous, South Africa - 20 September 2008
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Very pleasant


Children enjoyed swimming pool. THANK YOU
Rita Albrecht, South Africa - 08 December 2007
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Description



Rose Cottage is a luxury self catering and B&B Guest House situated in the Gariep Dam village about 5 minutes from the Gariep Dam.
Situated approximately half way between Johannesburg and Cape Town, it is an ideal place to break your journey and enjoy the most beautiful surroundings as well as the crisp clean air of the Great Karoo.



Rose Cottage is ideal for the one night stay over guest looking to break their journey or the guest wanting to spend more than one day and enjoy the activities offered on the Gariep Dam.
Some of the activities include superb fresh water fishing, gliding, and game viewing.  
Also enjoy a game of tennis, bowl, and put-put or simply laze around one of the two international length swimming pools in the Avontura complex.
Gariep Dam village has multiple stores and supplies are readily available.

The Hotel has a superb restaurant that serve up excellent food at reasonable prices.
The “Green Door” pub & grub is a well known watering hole for the guest wanting to step out and enjoy a cold one or two. They serve inexpensive bar type meals available till late.




Rose Cottage is divided into three establishments:



Rose Cottage “Hammerkop” has 2 bedrooms with two new double sleeper couches in a double size lounge, can sleep up to 8 guests. Some features include a brand new pool, all rooms have new modern “Samsung” air conditioners, new luxury “Simonz” beds with all "ice" white linen. Secure undercover parking, long “stoep” leading to a pool and a most fantastic Lapa and braai. Let Anène serve you her “Dallas” style breakfast in the morning or sip a cold nightcap or two while you watch the 5p/m bird feeding. Breakfasts on request.
Strictly NO SMOKING in the house and rooms.



Rose Cottage “Rooibekkie” is a modern “oak styled” quaint self contained “Granny Flat” with a unique en suite featuring artistic sea view murals with actual shells. Light up a candle while taking a relaxed bath and let you imagination take you to a sea side wonderland! Brand new “Simonz” beds and bedding, new “Samsung air conditioner. Secure undercover parking. Private braai area and access to the pool and Lapa. Breakfast is available from Anène on request. Strictly NO Smoking in the “Granny Flat”




Rose Cottage Swallow:
Swallow is a self standing Granny flat which is able to sleep up to four guests. It has an open plan lounge and Kitchenette that includes a sleeping area with two new “Simonz” beds with a brand new Samsung air conditioner.
This is a non smoking inside the establishment
DSTV with the four SABC channels.
Modern kitchen equipped with new cutlery and crockery.
This accommodation is suitable for people wanting a over night stay or for guests wishing to extend their stay to enjoy the Gariep Dam and surrounding area.
There is also a separate bedroom which also has a brand new luxury “Simonz” double bed and has an en-suite toilet and shower.


Safe private undercover parking.



Private entertainment area which has a four seater “Lapa” and braai area.
Guests have access to communal pool and bird feeding area. All linen and towels are supplied.
Breakfasts (if required) should be arranged with the local manager.











 Check-In 02:00 PM Check-Out 10:00 AM

Rooms and units


Hammerkop 1


Includes: Room\Unit Only

Luxury 2 bedroom home can sleep 8 guests. Bedrooms consists of 2 single beds in each room and 2 double sleeper couches in the double size lounge. Shower with basin and a separate toilet, large fully equipped kitchen and small dining room. The double size lounge consists of a T.V (DSTV available but you must bring own Smart Card), DVD Player, Hi-Fi and a sliding door that leads to the long Stoep, garden, swimming pool, braai and 8 seater Lapa. All rooms have their own modern air conditioners. Rates are inclusive of electricity, linen, towels, toiletries and coffee/tee/sugar in each unit. All guests have access to the garden, swimming pool and secure undercover parking. Please note that the rates for Hammerkop differ to the rates of Rooibekkie and Swallow. High Season: 26/03/10 - 12/04/10 23/09/10 - 04/10/10 Minimum of 4 guests = R960.00. R960.00 if only 2 guests. R960.00 if only 3 guests. 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th person will be charged R240.00 per person. R960.00 per single person per night. Additional High Season: 10/06/10 - 31/07/10 Minimum of 4 guests = R1400.00. R1400.00 if only 2 guests. R1400.00 if only 3 guests. 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th person will be charged R3500.00 per person. R1400.00 per single person per night.


Features available


Rooibekkie 1


Includes: Room\Unit Only

Quaint “Granny Flat” that consists of 2 single beds that form a double bed with an open plan fully equipped kitchen, Very neat and clean. T.V (DSTV available but you must bring own Smart Card) and an on-suite bathroom. The bathroom consists of a bath, toilet and basin. Have its own private braai area and a quaint 2 seater, romantic “Lapa”. Modern Samsung Air conditioner, heating and cooling. Private!! Rates are inclusive of electricity, linen, towels, toiletries and coffee/tee/sugar in each unit. All guests have access to the garden, swimming pool and secure undercover parking.


Features available


Swallow 1


Includes: Room\Unit Only

Swallow can accommodate 4 guests. It consists of 2 separate bedrooms. There is a double bed and an on-suite bathroom (shower, basin & toilet) in the main bedroom and 2 single beds with an open plan fully equipped kitchen, dining room, Hi-Fi, T.V (DSTV available but you must bring own Smart Card) and 2 sliding doors that leads out to the private braai, 4 seater Lapa and a private bathroom (shower and toilet only). Private!! Rates are inclusive of electricity, linen, towels, toiletries and coffee/tee/sugar in each unit. All guests have access to the garden, swimming pool and secure undercover parking.


Features available



2009 Base Rate
UnitSingle FromSingle ToPer Person Sharing FromPer Person Sharing ToUnit FromUnit To
Hammerkop  R255 -- R170 -- -- --
Rooibekkie  R255 -- R170 -- -- --
Swallow  R255 -- R170 -- -- --

Year Round: 10 January 2009 - 03 December 2009
UnitSingle FromSingle ToPer Person Sharing FromPer Person Sharing ToUnit FromUnit To
Hammerkop  R255 -- R170 -- -- --
Rooibekkie  R255 -- R170 -- -- --
Swallow  R255 -- R170 -- -- --

December High: 04 December 2009 - 09 January 2010
UnitSingle FromSingle ToPer Person Sharing FromPer Person Sharing ToUnit FromUnit To
Hammerkop  R330 -- R220 -- -- --
Rooibekkie  R330 -- R220 -- -- --
Swallow  R330 -- R220 -- -- --

2010 Base Rate
UnitSingle FromSingle ToPer Person Sharing FromPer Person Sharing ToUnit FromUnit To
Hammerkop  R285 -- R190 -- -- --
Rooibekkie  R285 -- R190 -- -- --
Swallow  R285 -- R190 -- -- --

March High: 26 March 2010 - 12 April 2010
UnitSingle FromSingle ToPer Person Sharing FromPer Person Sharing ToUnit FromUnit To
Hammerkop  R960 -- R240 -- -- --
Rooibekkie  R360 -- R240 -- -- --
Swallow  R360 -- R240 -- -- --

World Cup: 10 June 2010 - 31 July 2010
UnitSingle FromSingle ToPer Person Sharing FromPer Person Sharing ToUnit FromUnit To
Hammerkop  R1,400 -- R350 -- -- --
Rooibekkie  R525 -- R350 -- -- --
Swallow  R525 -- R350 -- -- --

September High: 23 September 2010 - 04 October 2010
UnitSingle FromSingle ToPer Person Sharing FromPer Person Sharing ToUnit FromUnit To
Hammerkop  R960 -- R240 -- -- --
Rooibekkie  R360 -- R240 -- -- --
Swallow  R360 -- R240 -- -- --

December High: 01 December 2010 - 09 January 2011
UnitSingle FromSingle ToPer Person Sharing FromPer Person Sharing ToUnit FromUnit To
Hammerkop  R960 -- R240 -- -- --
Rooibekkie  R360 -- R240 -- -- --
Swallow  R360 -- R240 -- -- --


Please remember that rates are a guide and subject to change. Please re-confirm rates when booking.

Nearby Attractions


Colesberg 44.0 km
Bloemfontein 186.0 km
Game Reserve 2.0 km
Gariep Dam 1.0 km
Hotel 1.0 km
Airport 400.0 km


Facilities and Services
Fax, Airport Shuttle Service, Parking Available, Laundry Service, Garden, Braai / Barbecue, Swimming Pool, VCR, No Pets Permitted

Facilities in Rooms/Units
Air-Conditioning in Rooms, Television in Rooms, No Smoking in Rooms, Fan in Rooms, Tea and Coffee in Rooms, Heater in Rooms, Bar Fridges in Rooms

Activities Nearby
Bird Watching, Fishing, Golf, Fishing - Fly, Fishing - Freshwater, Gliding - Traditional, Hang Gliding, Jet-Skiing, Paddling - Canoeing, Sailing - Yacht Charters, Yachting, Walking

Environment
Countryside, Game Reserve, Nature Reserve, National Park, Great Outdoors, Dam

Languages Spoken
English, Afrikaans


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