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DE AAR
 | Potfontein Farm Holidays & Hunting
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Some 55km North of De Aar is Potfontein, the farm of Peter and Gail
Ferreira, where an old school built around 1900 had functioned for about forty years. The
kids arrived on foot and donkeys, and all came from the area, many living nearby at the
once flourishing but now disused Potfontein station on the main railway line between
Johannesburg and Cape Town.
The school and adjacent 1920 school master’s residence, have been
revamped to form a Guest House. The single classroom of 60 square metres became a dining
area with a massive 12-seater sleeper-wood table, and a geselsplek complete with cosy
lounge furniture arranged around a fireplace. The store room at the back was divided for a
bathroom and a kitchen, and the badly rotten wooden floors were replaced with slate tiles.
A new coat of paint, plus better windows and shutters rescued from
another old dwelling, gave the school master’s house quite a facelift. Then it was
filled with Victorian and art decor furniture that offer old-world comfort in the formal
lounge, diningroom, farm kitchen with its AGA, three bedrooms and two bathrooms. If you
want to experience this nice setup, and the vast eco-friendly farm with its rich bird and
game life, contact Gail Ferreira on - Tel :
053 631 0092 or via e-mail at potfontein@cybertrade.co.za
| Slingershoek Guest Farm - Tel : 053-6310504
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| Nooitgedacht (Hunting) - Tel : 053-6310241
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BRITSTOWN
| Transkaroo Country Lodge
Established in 1907, the Central Hotel in Britstown remained in the
hands of the Klass family for 66 years. In the beginning the building was just a
corrugated iron structure that catered as a stopover for the diggers traveling to and from
the diamond fields at Kimberley. The current building was erected in 1945 and it became a
favourite vacation place, drawing mainly Jewish clientele from both the Reef and Cape
Town.
Then in 1973 the old place along the N12 was bought by current owners
Rian and Adlene Potgieter, who later gave the building a full facelift, and made quite
extensive alterations to accommodate a sparkling pool and better function areas. The
number of rooms stayed at 40, but some were enlarged and others received en suite
bathrooms, and now there is a choice of luxury, standard or budget.
A few years ago the place was renamed to Transkaroo Country Lodge, and
the decor gradually changed to an elegant and comfortable homely atmosphere. Now guests
are pampered by hosts Rian and Adlene, and spoiled with wholesome Karoo food from a
restaurant that has twice received a coveted international award for cuisine excellence.
This lodge is a wonderful area from where to explore the Britstown
region, including the magical star gazing tours conducted by local Dutch Reformed Dominee
Nico Kriek, whose knowledge of astronomy is quite remarkable. To stay over call Rian or
Adlene
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– both elegant, budget and suite rooms equipped with air conditioners and uniquely
designed – tastefully decorated. The
ambience is Karoo, mixed with a little Mediterranean.
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| Small executive meetings
and lunches can be held in a conference facility – up to 40 persons. Come and enjoy a
relaxing weekend.
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| TV Lounges – SABC
and DSTV.
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| Swimming Pool and garden. |
| Contact details - Mark Street - Tel :
053-6720027/0222 - Fax : 053-6720363 tklodge@cybertrade.co.za
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| Maritzdam Farm Holiday & Hunting
Lodge - Tel : 053-6724111/3
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| Rietpoort Guest Farm & Farm
Holidays
| The farm Rietpoort is
situated halfway between Cape Town and Johannesburg on the N12 route, in the Britstown
district. Rietpoort is the ideal overnight stop for going north in the winter to the
Kruger National Park or in the summer when you go down to the sea.
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| We offer you:
 | A cottage with the necessary facilities.
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| Swimming pool.
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| Fireplace in winter.
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| Tennis all year round.
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| Climbing of koppies.
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| Walking trails.
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| Bushmen engravings.
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| You stay in a fully equipped cottage where you are private. You can enjoy
an English or Continental breakfast. |
| Contact details - Cell : 0834686166- Tel : 053-6721303
- Fax : 053-6720378 |
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| Wild 'n Woes Guest Farm - Tel : 053-6721402
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| Barendsfontein (Hunting) - Tel : 0536712 ask for 1631
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| Doornfontein (Hunting) - Tel : 0536712 ask for 1611
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| Holdakkies (Houwater) (Hunting)
- Tel : 0536712 ask for 4702
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| Holpan ( Hunting) - Tel : 0536712 ask for 1812
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| Maritzdam Hunting Lodge - Tel : 053-6724111/3
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| Twyfelhoek (Hunting) - Tel : 0536712 ask for 2130
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| Britstown Country
Lodge(Country Kitchen)
| Wholesome karoo fare with
an established reputation for excellence.
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| Enjoy farm produce and
home baked bread and vetkoek. Country Kitchen can comfortably seat 77 persons and operates
from 07:00 to 21:00. Fine wine are available from our cellar.
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| Barbeque facilities available. |
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HANOVER
| New Holme (Hunting) - Tel : 053-6430170 or 053-6431093 (a/h) - Fax : 053-6430020
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| Dwaalfontein Lodge Guest Farm and Overnight Facilities
 
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| Halfway between Cape Town and Johannesburg, just outside
Hanover, 16km off the N1 and 2.5km of the N10
| Affordable quality accommodation
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| Interior braai & Lapa facilities
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| Peaceful and safe environment
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| Birdwatching
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| Meals on request
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Contact Van Zyl & Jolene Venter at Tel : 053-6421103 or cell : 082 583 0036 and 082 783 0800
| Wortelfontein Guest Farm
| Come and enjoy the Karoo tranquility at its best. Stay
for the night or the whole weekend. Beautiful sunsets, the call of a Fish Eagle, a
mountain hiking trail and the healing cool waters of a farm dam as well as campfire nights
in the Lapa beneath the Karoo stars...
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| Overnight accommodation
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| Hunting
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| 4x4 routes
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| Hiking
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| Birdwatching
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| Angling and much more...
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For bookings contact Christiaan & Magdel Venter at Tel : 0536912 ask for 1504 or cell : 082 931 3274 or 082 378 3601 or
mail at P.O Box 79, Hanover, 7005
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