KAROO VIEW COTTAGES

Destination

Prince Albert

JULIE & RICHARD would like to welcome you, your family and friends to their KAROO VIEW COTTAGES. Luxurious 4 star self catering accommodation in the heart of the Karoo, Prince Albert, Western Cape. Our 4 cottages are uniquely positioned on an elevated koppie with magnificent views of the village and Swartberg Pass, 350m off the main street and only 4.5 hours from Cape Town. Relax and unwind after your travels, with a sun downer on your private stoep or our boma overlooking the village, whilst watching the moon rising over the Swartberg, and relishing in the peace and tranquillity that surrounds you as the nights sky draws your eye to the heavens as the sun sets. Wake up and enjoy your provided health breakfast provisions on your stoep, shared with Familiar Chats, Cape Buntings and various sunbirds, as well as being in the enviable position to watch the sun rising up over the Swartberg whilst listening for the call of owls before dawn. The name KAROO VIEW says it all A true Karoo Destination . . . which we would love to share with you. "In the middle of nowhere, close to everywhere."

KAROO VIEW COTTAGES Amenities

Karoo View Cottages offer you luxurious self-catering accommodation in modern Karoo style cottages, with lots of extras, attention to detail, as your comfort is our priority. Choose from our Kanon, Ferox, Krans or Striata Suites, each measuring 72sqm, with beautiful double volume natural reed ceilings, large window views, and individually decorated to compliment your surroundings. All suites offer the following: * Various bed sizes from which to choose; double, queen, king, twin extra length and extra length singles available * Crisp, white 200 thread count poly cotton percale linen and loads of pillows * All weather duvet inners, oversized and anti-allergenic, encased in 100% cotton percale * 100% Cotton cellular blankets and bed throws, and electric blankets with individual controls * Airy mosquito nets ensure you of a peaceful night sleep - Mozzie sprays and coils provided * Remote controlled Hot/Cold Air conditioners enable ambient temperatures * Large Karoo fireplaces with complimentary firewood and firelighters * Vanity area with good lighting, mirrors, hairdryer and lots of hanging space and extra coat hangers * Electronic safe, flat screen TV as well as use of DVD player on request * Lounge and dining areas with cosy, comfortable, ample seating En-suite fully tiled Bathrooms complete with: * Full sized bath and twin hand basins or oversize shower with grab rail and extra shower mixer * Trigger shower * Grab rails* Overhead heater for those chilly nights * Bath sheets, hand towels and bath robes of an excellent quality, extra absorbent and fluffy * Beautiful natural Karoo Olive bathroom products to enhance your senses and emergency pack of goodies * International shaving point Fully equipped and tiled Kitchens: Fitted with everything in your home from home kitchen: * Four plate gas stove with electric oven except Krans suite which has an electric stove * Microwave, kettle, toaster, snack which maker * Refrigerator with freezer section * Full self-catering inventory including crockery, plus lots of extras * Salt, pepper, spray n cook, serviettes and paper supplied for your convenience * Emergency kitchen basket * Two suites have a dishwasher Each suite has its own private Karoo Stoep, on which to sit and enjoy your unique and magnificent view, offering you your choice of relaxation. Direct access to the natural indigenous gardens, leading you to the stone boma, complete with stone fireplace, braai facilities, including all braai utensils and firewood, cuddle puddle, umbrellas and pool lounger, from which you can laze away the glorious Karoo day. Each suite has its own private entrance on separate sides of each cottage, and own covered, sheltered, secure and off street parking. Extra parking is also available for your trailer, boat or caravan with overnight plug-in facilities.

Directions To KAROO VIEW COTTAGES

From the N1 - for the less adventurous who want a more direct route or stop over: 476 km South of Colesburg 180 km South of Beaufort West 125km South of the Karoo National Park 45 km off the N1 from Prince Albert Road 155 km North of Matjiesfontein 400 km North of Cape Town via the N1 and the Hex River Valley All roads are tarred, in good condition with spectacular views of the Karoo veld and mountains. From the East Coast - perfect for the more adventurous who wish to explore poorts and mountain passes: * 400 km from Port Elizabeth 332 km from Barrydale and 162 km from Calitzdorp along Route 62 245 km from Knysna via George / Oudtshoorn 185 km from Mossel Bay via Robinson Pass 175 km from George via Oudtshoorn / Meiringspoort 115 km from Oudtshoorn via N12 / Meiringspoort 67 km from Oudtshoorn via the Swartberg Pass 45 km from the Cango Caves via the Swartberg Pass 77 km from De Rust via Meiringspoort 55 km from Meiringspoort and Klaarstroom 157 km from Uniondale and the entrance to the Langkloof valley 148 km from Willomore and the entrance to the famous Baviaanskloof via Klaarstroom and the Prince Albert Valley. All roads are tarred, with the exception of the Swartberg Pass, which is in good condition, unless it has been snowing. (There will be notices to advise you on either side of the mountain advising if the pass is closed.) NB: No caravans allowed over the Pass. * GPS: 33 degree symbol 13 08.60S / 22 degree symbol 01 26.09E * KAROO VIEW COTTAGES * MAGRIETA PRINSLOO PAD IN THE MIDDLE OF NOWHERE, CLOSE TO EVERYWHEREï

Area Attractions

As the dawn awakens . . .wait . . . draw back your curtains . . . and what a sight to behold awaits you . . . LIKE NO OTHER in our village, Your very own unique KAROO VIEW. Enjoy our natural stone Plunge pool, with lounger and umbrellas a perfect way to end a summers day with your glass of vino or two. Enjoy the natural stone Boma with lovely large braai, equipped with all your firewood, firelighters, with our compliments, braai grids and utensils, and for those extra chilly nights a Mexican chimineya to huddle round, as well as 3 private braai and viewing spots, all individually designed to blend into the natural vegetation, equipped with your firewood and firelighters with our compliments. Braai grids and tongs also supplied for your use - really special to view our magnificent night sky to end off your Karoo day. A real treat to end off your Karoo day, is to take a short walk or cycle at dusk along our road leading into the far distance where you may be fortunate to spot a Karoo Hare, Tortoise, or a Spotted Eagle Owl perched on one of the farm fences and if you are very very lucky you may see an Aardvark, silhouetted against the setting sun.

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Specials

VALENTINE'S LONG WEEKEND SPECIAL

VALENTINE’S LONG WEEKEND SPECIAL @ Karoo View Cottages: Valid long weekend 14th, 15th & 16th February 2013 Pay R2400.00 for a 3 night stay, 2 adults sharing, inclusive health breakfast provisions as well as Romantic Dinner & complimentary bottle of wine @ Mix on 14th, as well as entry into lucky draw for a Pamper Hamper to be drawn at dinner Cottages are serviced at no extra charge.

Valid

0000-09-15 - 0000-12-31

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General Policies & Disclaimers

In order to guarantee your reservation we require a deposit of 50% of the total accommodation, as reservations may only be kept for 24 hours without a secured deposit and will be cancelled automatically if not confirmed by receipt of the required deposit. Rates are subject to change without notice. Full payment must be made if booked less than a week before the start of the reservation. Confirmation of the reservation will be issued upon receipt of the deposit. Please use your name as reference and either scan / email julie@karooview.co.za, we unfortunately do not have credit card facilities at present Our cancellation policy: Within 7 days of arrival will not be entitled to a deposit refund. Between 7 and 14 days prior to arrival will be entitled to 50% of the deposit refundable. More than 14 days prior to arrival will be entitled to 75% of the deposit refundable