Hotel Description

Ganora Guest Farm is a sheep farm situated just outside Nieu Bethesda in the foothills of the majestic Sneeuberg Range sixty kilometres north of Graaff-Reinet in the Karoo Heartland.

The farmstead and guest cottages nestle deep in the slopes of a depression carved into the bedrock by ancient rivers in pre-historic times. The surrounding rock formations and rich fossil beds on the farm bear testimony to the events that contributed to the formation of this vast and beautiful land.

Accommodation: offers 3 star accommodation with four options. Groups of up to 26 persons can be accommodated in B&B rooms. There is also a self catering cottage available.

The Old Kraal:

Ou Kraal – Room 1 Constructed with packed mud and stone it has now been renovated for your comfort. This room has a queen size bed and an open plan unique round shower. The ceilings are of Agava poles.

Ou Kraal – Room 2 Like room 1, it was also originally built as a sheep “kraal” and later renovated for a single labourer’s housing. It is now a very comfortable, charming room with two single beds and an en-suite bathroom.

Ou Kraal – Room 3 Added on when the others were renovated and is built next to the uneven wall of the “kraal”. It is an ensuite twin room.

Ou Kraal – Room 4 A choice of two single beds or one king size bed in Room 4. The bathroom has the largest shower in the Kraal units.

The Sheds:

The Sheds – Room 8 (Engine Room) This has a small lounge area that was used for the generator to provide electricity for the homestead in the old days, while the bedroom area used to be the chicken room. For your comfort you may choose between either twin beds or a king size. The antique furnishing fits in well with the rough packed stone walls that are part of the garden wall.

The Sheds – Room 9 (Coal Room) Although this was used to keep the antrasite and coal for the Aga stove in the old days, it has been tastefully renovated and enlarged for your comfort. As with the engine room, you may choose between either twin beds or a king size. The large shower is a special experience with the stone filled floor area. The antique furnishing enhances the room as do the paintings, mostly done by Hester herself, depicting scenes of the farm that you will experience in your time visiting Ganora.

The Sheds – Room 10 (Shed Room) Originally an open shed, it has been beautifully renovated by JP and a bathroom added to the area. The tastefully decorated room has two single beds and a sleeper couch.

The Workshops – Room 5 (Tuc Room)
This room has an open plan bathroom with a shower and a double bed.

The Workshops – Room 6 (Blacksmith Room)
Featuring some antique furniture with a big, lovely shower. It has two single beds – either separate or next to each other. You can enquire if it can become a king at the time of your booking.

The Workshops – Room 7 (Tool Room)
A smaller room that has a double bed in but can rather be used as a single room.

Khoisan Cottage : Consists of one double en-suite bedroom, one twin room, one room adjacent to main bedroom with a bunkbed, lounge with fireplace and kitchen. The kitchen is equipped with a stove, microwave, fridge and all the utensils you will need for self-catering. You will also be able to braai on the patio area if you wish. All meals are available if you do not feel like the self-catering option.

Accommodation Features

• Bedding
  Towels
  Dining
  Dinner available on request
  Breakfast included
  Additional Bunk Beds can be provided at additional cost.
  Coffee/Tee
  Daily Cleaning
  Parking
  Free Wifi
  Bar on premises

Dining: Depending on the number of guests, Meals are either served in the Homestead Dining room, the Verandah, The Shed, the big Dining Hall or sometimes in the Garden under the shady trees..

Activities: Hiking / Swimming / Biking / Birding At Ganora / Wildlife At Ganora – View HERE

Weddings: Ganora is the ideal Karoo Wedding Venue for couples that are looking for the unusual.

The real farm feel and the rustic beauty make for a great venue. Every wedding is unique and we are open to suggestions to help make your wishes come true. For our latest wedding, we had the pleasure of using our popular bush as the venue, after they enjoyed tea in the wool shed.

Ganora Guest Farm Offers “3 Nights pay for 2” Or 20% Off Best Rates for Crewconnected Members

Make your booking request here ganoraguestfarm@gmail.com Quote CREWCONNECTED Airline Staff Rates

Tel:  +27 049 841 1302