About this property

Historic Charm: Die Dorpshuis in Calitzdorp offers a unique stay within a historic building. Guests enjoy garden views and a sun terrace, complemented by a year-round outdoor swimming pool. Comfortable Amenities: The guest house provides free WiFi, air-conditioning, and private bathrooms with walk-in showers. Additional facilities include an outdoor fireplace, outdoor seating area, and barbecue facilities. Convenient Location: Located 114 km from George Airport, Die Dorpshuis is a 15-minute walk from Calitzdorp Railway Station. Nearby attractions include Ladismith Golf Club (49 km) and ArtKaroo Art Gallery (50 km). Guest Favorites: Guests appreciate the swimming pool, attentive host, and immaculate room cleanliness. Private check-in and check-out services ensure a seamless stay.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.5)

    • Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Fiona
    New Zealand New Zealand
    All good except the one bathroom door that didn’t work. But very comfortable
  • Anneli
    South Africa South Africa
    Beautiful Karoo dwelling with lovely antique furniture.
  • Liversage
    South Africa South Africa
    A Cristal clear pool @ 45 degrees. Lovely old wooden floors.
  • Petto
    South Africa South Africa
    Wonder rooms! Great pool! Great staff! I will recommend it to friends.
  • Diana
    South Africa South Africa
    The location was superb and the cottage was in mint condition. The pool was a bonus! Thank you for a lovely stay!👌👌
  • Gadija
    South Africa South Africa
    The restaurant at The Dorpshuis is excellent and serves awesome breakfasts!
  • Mike
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It is easy to give a good review when things go perfectly, but it is when things don't go smoothly and the property owner makes an exceptional effort to put things right, that reviews really matter. I turned up to my booking to find the property...
  • Aletta
    South Africa South Africa
    Beautifully decorated and very clean rooms. Friendly and helpful reception from owner Daniel. Great value for money. Will definitely stop by again.
  • Mary
    South Africa South Africa
    Ampie was absolutely fantastic and he exceeded our expectations in every way.. He ensured that our stay was utterly sublime. The breakfast in the restaurant was delicious and we will most certainly be back.
  • Lee-ann
    South Africa South Africa
    situated in the best part of the town close to the restaurant

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Host Information

9.1
Host review score
Die Dorpshuis was built in the late 1800's as a prestige residence for an unknown person. Since then it was extended and became the residence and surgery for the dorp's doctors and eventually the home to a local school master. We speak your language, English, Afrikaans, French and German
We speak French, German, Afrikaans and we are eager to welcome you in the beautiful little Karoo
Calitzdorp lies on the famous R62, 49 km's from Oudtshoorn to the east and 50 km's to Ladysmith in the west. It is surrounded by the Swartberg and Gamka Mountains and is set in the Gamka Valley Winelands. Calitzdorp is known as The Port-Wine Capital of South Africa and lies at the start (or end) of the longest wine route of the world (R62).
Languages spoken: Afrikaans,German,English,French

Property surroundings

House rules

Die Dorpshuis takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 19:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:00 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.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Die Dorpshuis 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.

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

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

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