Featuring garden views, The Ranch Guesthouse features accommodation with patio, around 700 metres from Potchefstroom Country Club. There is a private entrance at the guest house for the convenience of those who stay. There is an outdoor fireplace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking. The units are equipped with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a microwave, a kettle, a shower, a hair dryer and a desk. The guest house provides certain units that include a safety deposit box, and every unit has a private bathroom and a wardrobe. At the guest house, units are equipped with bed linen and towels. Buffet and Full English/Irish breakfast options with warm dishes, fruits and juice are available daily at the guest house. If you prefer to cook in the comfort of your own place, you can make use of the kitchenette facilities, which include a fridge and kitchenware. Guests can also relax in the garden or in the shared lounge area. Goetz Fleischack Museum is less than 1 km from The Ranch Guesthouse, while Potchefstroom Museum is a 9-minute walk away. The nearest airport is Lanseria International, 130 km from the accommodation, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Buffet

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.9
Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.9
Value for money
9.9
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
9.9
High score for Potchefstroom
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Lahney
    South Africa South Africa
    Everything was perfect. Tastefully decorated. Spacious, modern high quality appliances and fittings, Perfect bathroom with large shower. Spotless. Fast Internet. Quiet and private. Highly recommended!
  • Chris-p
    South Africa South Africa
    Attention to detail and friendlyness of the owners
  • Lania
    South Africa South Africa
    Erika and Brent are wonderful hosts. Everything was just perfect. I highly recommend this guest house and will definitely stay here again when visiting Potchefstroom.
  • Keeland
    South Africa South Africa
    The gardens are spectacular. Theres a peaceful and tranquility one experiences, absolutely amazing. The rooms are immaculate! From the awesome showers, to the lovely linen and dont forget the full bouquet of streaming services.
  • Robin
    Australia Australia
    Great location, the room and facilities were excellent. The bed was very comfortable and the room was servised daily with fresh towels, sweets and biscuits. The breakfast and coffee was the best. Brent and Erika are wonderful hosts, we felt very...
  • Reed
    South Africa South Africa
    Asome friendly people, making me feel part of a new family. Thank you
  • Susanna
    South Africa South Africa
    Erika and Brent are amazing hosts. Our room had everything we wanted. The gardens are beautiful and the breakfast was fantastic. We enjoyed our stay and will definitely stay there again.
  • Zelda
    South Africa South Africa
    Not only are the rooms beautiful, but it’s clean as well.
  • Stan
    South Africa South Africa
    Wonderfully decorated, warm rooms with everything a traveller needs. Breakfast was amazing!
  • Shu
    South Africa South Africa
    As soon as you check in you can feel that the owners have used alot of care and heart to set up and maintain the guest house. From suggestions of nearby restaurants and also being so accommodating for any requests, it was such a pleasure to stay...

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.

Property questions and answers
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  • Hi, I see you do not allow children, my son is 14 years old, will you account him?

    Good evening, thank you for your message. Unfortunately we do not allow children under the age of 16
    Answered on 29 September 2024
  • Good day do you perhaps have rooms with baths?

    Good day The Ranch Guesthouse is a water saving and ecofriendly establishment. We have many drought stricken areas in SA and by offering large, luxurious walk in showers, we try to raise awareness of our water shortages. Ranch greetings
    Answered on 15 September 2021

Managed by Brent and Erika Smith

Company review score: 9.9Based on 183 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property information

The Ranch Guesthouse welcomes all patrons and strive to meet all our guests needs. We were graded by the South African Tourism Council and was awarded a 4 Star grading. At The Ranch Guesthouse guests can enjoy all our services offered even during loadshedding as we are off the grid. All our Queen size suites offer the following amenities: Private entrances with garden views Comfortable bedding with extra long beds En suite bathrooms with complimentary shampoo, bath/shower gel, shower caps, hairdryer, LED vanity mirror, etc Kitchenette Coffee/Tea station 50" Flatscreen TV 4000+ Movie channels Wifi Airconditioning USB charging ports next to bed Pedestal fan/Wall mounted heaters Desks with USB points Luggage racks Comfortable seating area RO7 purified water Snacks and chocolates Rechargeable flashlight Free and secure undercover parking Off the Grid - no more loadshedding or cold showers The Ranch Guesthouse patrons can also enjoy the Lapa braai situated in a tranquil garden setting. Other services offered at a small fee: Laundry services Carwash services Printing/Scanning/Copy of documents Early baggage drop off

Neighbourhood information

The Ranch Guesthouse is situated conveniently close to the NW university, Fanie du Toit Sports terrain, Aardklop terrain, Botanical gardens, Mooirivier Mall, Pothefstroom Golf course/Country club and various restaurants.

Languages spoken

Afrikaans,English

Property surroundings

Facilities of The Ranch Guesthouse
Great facilities! Review score, 9.9

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Patio
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed).
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    • Private check-in/check-out
    • Luggage storage
      Additional charge
    • Express check-in/check-out
    Cleaning services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Ironing service
      Additional charge
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Business facilities
    • Fax/photocopying
      Additional charge
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Key access
    • 24-hour security
    • Safety deposit box
    General
    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Electric blankets
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Wake-up service
    • Heating
    • Private entrance
    • Fan
    • Ironing facilities
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Room service
    Accessibility
    • Entire unit located on ground floor
    Languages spoken
    • Afrikaans
    • English

    House rules
    The Ranch Guesthouse takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 15:00 to 19:00
    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
    Check-out
    From 06:00 to 10:00
    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.
    Damage policy
    If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to ZAR 1,000 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children older than 16 years are welcome.

    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

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    Age restriction
    Check-in is only possible for guests aged between 18 and 80
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Payments by Booking.com
    Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed
    Quiet hours
    Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 06:00.

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

    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    Please inform The Ranch Guesthouse in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

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

    Dear Visitor, this region is currently experiencing drought conditions. Please be aware that certain properties are subject to comply with local water usage restrictions.

    Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 06:00:00.

    Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

    If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to ZAR 1,000 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.

    FAQs about The Ranch Guesthouse

    • The Ranch Guesthouse is 1 miles from the centre of Potchefstroom. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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

    • Check-in at The Ranch Guesthouse is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

    • Guests staying at The Ranch Guesthouse can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Full English/Irish
      • Buffet

    • The Ranch Guesthouse offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Fishing
      • Golf course (within 3 km)
      • Horse riding

    • Room options at The Ranch Guesthouse include:

      • Double
      • Suite
      • Twin