Description
Verkykerskop Plaasdorp (Country Village) lies nestled amongst the table topped sandstone mountains of the Klein Drakensberg escarpment in the eastern Free State province of South Africa. Where five roads from all directions meet, the farms Verkykerskop and Aansluit were the logic point of contact during the Boer War, and the subsequent establishment of a police outpost, one room school, grain mill, blacksmith shop, post office, and auction kraal brought about the birth of this village.
The village layed dormant for a century until city folks, Matt and Beth Hoffman, yearning for their roots, bought the village and started reviving it to its yesteryear glory. An old farm shed now serves as a carpentry workshop, and together with the “Boeresaal”, has hosted regular festivals with performers such as Chris Chameleon, Valiant Swart, Ollie Viljoen, Karen Zoid, Frank Opperman and Shawn Else; the well-known De la Rey musical by Bok van Blerk was shot nearby.
Original homesteads as well as the old school and blacksmith shop were converted into guest houses and cottages. The old general dealer was revived into a pub, tea garden, antique shop and Smileys Restaurant. New facilities that were added include the Central Motel, a deli butcher shop, agricultural shop with fuel, and the modernisation of the police station.
Matt subsequently convinced his friends Louis Grobler and Chris Cameleon to join him in buying the 700 hectare farmland surrounding the village on which the original Aansluit Estate is now being rebuilt as a working farm and conservation area, boasting antelope, an Nguni herd, and the Aboukir Arab Stud.
Our accommodation at Verkykerskop is three star graded and covers the full spectrum including camping, farm and village cottages, guest houses, and the fully en suite motel. We cater for quiet farm stays, family get togethers, tour bikers, mountain bikers and other adrenaline junkies, as well as for weddings and corporate conferences.
With over 30 km of trails on the estate we offer horse, mountain bike and quad bike rides, as well as fishing, wing and game hunting, and wetland birding. The Witkoppen Gymkhana Club has one of their venues on the estate for your enjoyment, with our neighbours the Oakdale Polo Estate half an hour's drive down the road. We are one of only a few establishments who welcomes you with your pets, including your horse.
Its this winning combination of country village and outdoor living that makes this destination so unique. Our country hospitality and the pleasures of farm life will surely see you return.
Check-In 02:00 PM Check-Out 11:00 AM
Character: South Africa's only village on a farm. It's this combination of country living and farm getaway that is unique to Verkykerskop.
Food & Gastronomy: We have a fully equipped modern bakery, deli butcher, pizza oven and old time country cuisine restaurant on site, under the experienced hand of chef Matt Hoffman. Our Sunday farm buffet is the best in the land.
Great Outdoors: Unique offerings of 30 km of trails with mountain biking, horse safaris and leisure out rides, hiking, birding, hunting, fishing, quad biking and much more.
Wedding Venues: Contact us to plan and arrange your wedding, including everything from catering to lodging of guests.
Conference venue: Our venue caters for a group of up to 40 people. Our very unique character of a village on a working farm in a pristine environment is a very interesting and enticing alternative for a corporate indaba.
Pets Permitted: You may even bring your own horse and lodge it with us during your stay.
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Afsluit GuesthouseX 1
Includes: Self-catering
The interior of Afsluit is befitting the homestead of a typical Afrikaner farm at the beginning of the previous century, but with all the luxuries of modern time. The guesthouse includes a fully equipped kitchen with a coffee machine, gas, electrical, microwave ovens,wireless internet connectivity and DStv (please bring your own card). Two double rooms each with an extra single bed, one family suite with a double room and an extra single bed plus annexed children's room with two single beds.
Bathroom Facilities Shared bathroom
Beds Double beds, Queen beds, Single beds
Other Fireplace, Balcony/patio, Self-catering, Heater, Radio, Tea and Coffee Facilities, Wi-Fi, Safe, No Smoking in Rooms
TV DStv
Views Garden
Afsluit Guestho ..
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Old School CottageX 1
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The old one man school dating from 1940 was renovated and is now being used as a self catering tourist cottage. Within the cottage there is one double room and one children's room with bunk beds. An open plan lounge and kitchenette, no electricity but gas stove, wood stove and gas geyser.
Bathroom Facilities Shared bathroom
Beds Double beds, Bunk beds
Other Fireplace, Balcony/patio, Self-catering, No Smoking in Rooms
Views Mountain, Dam
Old School Cott ..
Sleeps 4 Price: p/p sharing - R200
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Outpost InnX 1
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One double room and one family suite with double room and children's room with two single beds.
Bathroom Facilities Shared bathroom
Beds Single beds, Double beds
Other Fireplace, Balcony/patio, Self-catering, No Smoking in Rooms
TV DStv
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Outpost Inn
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The Central MotelX 1
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Three double rooms and one family suite with a double room plus annexed children's room with two single beds. All units en suite with bar fridge and satellite TV, no self-catering, dining in Smileys Restaurant next door.
Bathroom Facilities Bath only
Beds Single beds, Queen beds
Other Fireplace, Balcony/patio, Heater, Tea and Coffee Facilities, Wi-Fi, No Smoking in Rooms
TV DStv
Views Mountain, Garden, Dam
The Central Motel
Sleeps 10 Price: p/p sharing - R400
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Townsview CottageX 1
Includes: Self-catering
One double room and one family suite with a double room and children's room with two single beds.
Bathroom Facilities Shared bathroom
Beds Single beds, Double beds
Other No Smoking in Rooms, Fireplace, Balcony/patio, Self-catering
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Townsview Cottage
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Afsluit Guesthouse x 1
Includes: Self-catering
The interior of Afsluit is befitting the homestead of a typical Afrikaner farm at the beginning of the previous century, but with all the luxuries of modern time. The guesthouse includes a fully equipped kitchen with a coffee machine, gas, electrical, microwave ovens,wireless internet connectivity and DStv (please bring your own card). Two double rooms each with an extra single bed, one family suite with a double room and an extra single bed plus annexed children's room with two single beds.
Features available
| Bathroom Facilities Shared bathroom |
| Beds Double beds, Queen beds, Single beds |
| Other Fireplace, Balcony/patio, Self-catering, Heater, Radio, Tea and Coffee Facilities, Wi-Fi, Safe, No Smoking in Rooms |
| TV DStv |
| Views Garden |
Old School Cottage x 1
Includes: Self-catering
The old one man school dating from 1940 was renovated and is now being used as a self catering tourist cottage. Within the cottage there is one double room and one children's room with bunk beds. An open plan lounge and kitchenette, no electricity but gas stove, wood stove and gas geyser.
Features available
| Bathroom Facilities Shared bathroom |
| Beds Bunk beds, Double beds |
| Other No Smoking in Rooms, Fireplace, Balcony/patio, Self-catering |
| Views Mountain, Dam |
Outpost Inn x 1
Includes: Self-catering
One double room and one family suite with double room and children's room with two single beds.
Features available
| Bathroom Facilities Shared bathroom |
| Beds Double beds, Single beds |
| Other No Smoking in Rooms, Fireplace, Balcony/patio, Self-catering |
| TV DStv |
| Views Dam |
The Central Motel x 1
Includes: Self-catering
Three double rooms and one family suite with a double room plus annexed children's room with two single beds. All units en suite with bar fridge and satellite TV, no self-catering, dining in Smileys Restaurant next door.
Features available
| Bathroom Facilities Bath only |
| Beds Queen beds, Single beds |
| Other Fireplace, Balcony/patio, Heater, Tea and Coffee Facilities, Wi-Fi, No Smoking in Rooms |
| TV DStv |
| Views Mountain, Garden, Dam |
Townsview Cottage x 1
Includes: Self-catering
One double room and one family suite with a double room and children's room with two single beds.
Features available
| Bathroom Facilities Shared bathroom |
| Beds Double beds, Single beds |
| Other No Smoking in Rooms, Fireplace, Balcony/patio, Self-catering |
| TV DStv |
Verkykerskop Country Village & Farm Retreat
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