Nestled in the Karoo, Bethulie Guest Farm offers accommodation within a historic family home in Bethulie. Featuring the original wooden flooring, this restored property offers free WiFi and mountain views. The spacious rooms at Bethulie Guest Farm each have an open-plan bathroom, a mini fridge and coffee-making facilities. They are each equipped with a flat-screen TV, and some offer a fireplace or a spa bath. Home-cooked meals are served in the dining room. There is a TV with satellite channels in the shared lounge, and the fireplace is lit in the colder months. Guests can relax on the traditional South Africa stoep (patio). The town of Bethulie offers several historic sites and small restaurants. Bloemfontein is 184 km from Bethulie Guest Farm, while Colesberg is 103 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
2 single beds
and
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.4
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
9.8
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
9.1
High score for Bethulie
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Ankia
    South Africa South Africa
    Always made to feel so welcome. Extra effort to accommodate every request. All the good vibes here.
  • Louis
    South Africa South Africa
    What a great experience. We were welcomed by the friendly staff and owners of Bethulie Guest Farm. Our rooms were tastefully decorated, clean and super comfortable. The antique decor and quality finishes throughout the property transfers you to a...
  • Salomè
    South Africa South Africa
    It is strikingly beautiful and everything you need, enough powerpoints to charge phones and battery bank! Hostess Jessie went out of her way and far beyond expectation!! I am super impressed. A big thank you to Jessie, Debora and Riana!
  • Antoinette
    South Africa South Africa
    A lovely home in a peaceful area. Everything we needed for an overnight stay. Dinner was delicious- Karoo chops cooked to perfection! Breakfast was ample.
  • Lynn
    South Africa South Africa
    Beautiful & tastefully decorated to honour the fine South African tradition, with high ceilings and hardwood floors, fine imbuia and walnut furniture with accents of brass ornaments, fine china and paintings that take you back to the old times at...
  • Candice
    South Africa South Africa
    Lovely old building. I stepped back in time staying in Bethulie Guest Farm from the furniture and farmhouse to the quaint town. I would definitely recommend to all!
  • Hannelize
    South Africa South Africa
    Was a great place nice and quiet so peacefully lovely hosts awesome dinner. Such beauty
  • Andre
    South Africa South Africa
    Breakfast was great, wide choice, well prepared and served with a friendly smile!
  • Penkem
    South Africa South Africa
    I LOVED this guest farm. Every single thing about it. The building, room, cleanliness, Debbie, the ostriches, dogs, decor, ornaments everywhere. The bed was like sleeping on a cloud. Such a great place.
  • Rebecca
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It is a charming guest house in a little village. The rooms were very comfortable and clean. We enjoyed our stay, breakfast was amazing as was the host who helped us organise a table at the local pub for dinner. Just as we remembered a great place...

Quality rating

This property is rated 4 out of 5 as compared to other homes and apartments on our site. The rating is based on overall quality using factors such as review score, facilities, size, location and service.

Hosted by Deon & Raymond

9.7
9.7
Host review score
Host review score
Deon & Raymond
Bethulie Guest Farm (previously the White House Guest Farm) was built in 1924 by Mr Pellisier ( a descendant of one of the founding families of Bethulie) for his daughter by one of his friends, the renowned architect Sir Herbert Baker, one of the most well-known architects in South African History Sir Herbert Bake, a British architect, is most famous for his work on the Union Buildings, the seat of government in South African completed in 1915 as well as Groot Constantia, the Rhodes Memorial and St George's Cathedral in Cape Town among others. The guest house, now almost 100 years old, is steeped in history. it has been lovingly maintained over the years with may of its original features and decor remaining and offers a truly unique hospitality experience. The farm, a working concern, boosts a pecan nut plantation of just over 300 trees on approximately 8 hectares of land
Languages spoken: Afrikaans,English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Bethulie Guest Farm
Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Living Area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruits
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
    Additional charge
Entertainment and family services
  • Babysitting/child services
    Additional charge
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
Business facilities
  • Business centre
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
General
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Electric blankets
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Wake-up service
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Wellness
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
Languages spoken
  • Afrikaans
  • English

House rules
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Check-in
From 13:30 to 21:00
Check-out
From 10:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 6 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free
13+ years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 180 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

FAQs about Bethulie Guest Farm

  • The prices at Bethulie Guest Farm may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Bethulie Guest Farm offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi

  • Bethulie Guest Farm is 0.9 miles from the centre of Bethulie. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at Bethulie Guest Farm include:

    • Double
    • Family

  • Check-in at Bethulie Guest Farm is from 13:30, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Yes, there is a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Bethulie Guest Farm on this page.