About this property

Historic Setting: Oude Waenhuis in Nieu-Bethesda offers a holiday home experience within a historic building. The property features a sun terrace, garden, and a seasonal outdoor swimming pool. Comfortable Accommodation: The holiday home includes two bedrooms and a bathroom. Guests enjoy free WiFi, a kitchenette, and a private pool. The property is pet-friendly and includes family rooms. Outdoor Amenities: An outdoor seating area, picnic area, and barbecue provide relaxing spaces. Garden views enhance the outdoor experience. Local Attractions: Owl House Museum is just a few steps away, offering cultural activities. Free on-site private parking is available. Guest Favorites: Guests highly rate the garden, swimming pool, and room comfort.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

  • Free private parking available on-site


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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 extra-large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Leon
    South Africa South Africa
    Beautifully designed with bespoke interiors. Most amazing fire place, love it!!!!!!
  • Nicl
    South Africa South Africa
    The location is perfect walking distance to all the attractions in town. The hosts are very helpful and considerate. We would highly recommend staying here!
  • Pieter
    South Africa South Africa
    Simply beautiful and very comfortable. The fireplace was great to have for those cold nights. Our dachshund also had a great time with a very spacious garden.
  • Ruzanne
    South Africa South Africa
    Albert must for sure be voted superhost of the year, and if I could have given this cottage a 10 out of 5 rating, I would've. This host immediately answers his phone with anything you need. The location of the cottage is perfect. The cottage is...
  • Gordon
    South Africa South Africa
    Absolutely perfect. Great communication from host, perfectly located, super comfy beds. Shared bathroom can be a little tricky if not with family; barn doors don’t give complete privacy . Will definitely book again and for longer! Thank you...
  • Nombuso
    South Africa South Africa
    Huge garden. Great location. Quiet. Beautiful finishes and comfortable beds.
  • Cheryl
    South Africa South Africa
    The property is a feast for the senses. We actually stayed in de Oude Pastorie after the owner kindly upgraded us. I imagine they both similar and it was a fantastic night - with excellent recommendations for both dinner and breakfast.
  • Heather
    South Africa South Africa
    Beautifully furnished, comfortable cottage in a beautiful garden with a lovely swimming pool
  • Tania
    South Africa South Africa
    Stunning house, beautifully decorated with everything you need. Friendly and helpful host.
  • Angela
    South Africa South Africa
    This is one of the most beautifully curated places I’ve stayed. Albert was a great communicator and the onsite staff were fantastic. The swimming pool was a welcome respite from the heat. The house was truly everything we could have hoped for.

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Host Information

9.1
Host review score
The Oude Waenhuis is a jewel in the Great Karoo landscape, located in a beautiful Victorian building originally built in 1847. "Waenhuis" means "Wagon House"; and the "Oude Waenhuis"; was originally built as the Wagon House for the Pastor on the village of Nieu Bethesda on the Church's ground for their Pastor called the "Pastorie". The Oude Waenhuis is ideally suited for a couple or a small family due to the shared spacious full bathroom in the building.
Nieu Bethesda is an oasis town in the Karoo with running water from the spring and the old “Leiwater” system still in use (running water in front of the older properties). Nieu Bethesda is located approximately 50km from Graaff Reinet. The world famous Owl House is within 100m of the "Oude Waenhuis". The village has two further centres of excellence namely the Kitching Fossil Exploration Centre and The Bushman Heritage Museum.
Languages spoken: Afrikaans,English

Property surroundings

House rules

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Check-in
From 15:00 to 18:00
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Check-out
From 08:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 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
Payments by Booking.com
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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