Ganora Guest Farm is a sheep farm situated just outside Nieu Bethesda in the foothills of the majestic Sneeuberg Range in the Karoo. 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.
The outlooks are lovely with river and mountain scenes. Activities include swimming and relaxing around the outdoor pool, hiking, birding (their list is of 184 species), mountain biking tours to the fossil collection and rock art sites on the farm as well as chilling next to the licenced bar, or on the lovely guest house stoep with a good book, tennis plus table tennis, dining in the characterful hall with warming fire in winter or travelling the short 7kms to interesting Nieu- Bethesda. Exploring farm related activities may include feeding the lambs, or sheep shearing depending on the season. These are Dohne Merino sheep- a breed good for meat as well as wool. If you are lucky, you may have a close wildlife experience as birds and animals, including meerkats, are sometimes rehabilitated here.
Ganora was registered in 1838, just after the Great Trek. Your hosts today, are welcoming Hester and JP. The old kraal, shearing barns, sheep sheds, workshops and workers cottage have been tastefully renovated to provide characterful, tasteful accommodation with original mud packed mud and stone walls and reed ceilings (from Agave poles).
Accommodation
With a choice of 3 and 4 star B & B accommodation, Ganora can cater for 26 people. A self catering cottage can accommodate 4 adults and 2 children. No pets allowed. No smoking anywhere on the farm.
All B & B accommodation has free WiFi, a seating area, tea/coffee making facilities, toiletries, hairdryers, ceiling fans, heating and lovely warm blankets for chilly nights. Original art by Hester in some rooms. These charming rooms are serviced daily.
The Sheds ****. Room 8
The antique furnishings fit well as there is a rough packed wall. Bed arrangement may be king sized or twin. There is a lounge area and a small fridge. The en-suite has a large glass shower.
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The Sheds ****. Room 9
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. There is a small fridge.
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The Sheds ****. Room 10
Can be made up as 2 single beds or a double bed. There is also a sleeper couch. En-suite with shower. There is a small fridge.
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The Old Kraal***. Room 1
Queen size bed and an en-suite with open plan unique round shower.
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The Old Kraal***. Room 2
Twin beds and en-suite with shower.
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The Old Kraal***. Room 3
Twin beds with an en-suite shower.
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The Old Kraal***. Room 4
King sized bed or can be twin beds. Large glass walk in shower in the en-suite.
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The Workshops***. Room 5
Double bed, ceiling fan and an open plan bathroom with shower.
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The Workshops***. Room 6
Your choice of King sized bed or twin beds. Ceiling fan. Large shower in the en-suite.
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The Workshops***. Room 7
This room has a double bed but as the room is smaller it can be used as a single bedroom. En-suite with shower.
Self- catering:
The Khoisan Cottage R2600 per night
A private cottage with a lounge, kitchen with dining table, double en-suite with shower, adjacent bunk bed room, separate bathroom with shower and w/c and a twin bedroom. The cottage sleeps max. 4 adults and 2 kids.
The lounge has a fireplace and the kitchen is fully equipped with both stove and microwave. There is a tall free standing fan and heating for winter.The patio has seating for eating with a view and a braai.
For those who do not want to self-cater, dining options are available at Ganora’s on site restaurant.
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