Daniels Kraal Farm, Calitzdorp, Klein Karoo

Daniel’s Kraal, Klein-Karoo – sleeps up to 12

Deep in a Klein Karoo valley lies a breathtaking oasis: a luxurious homestead set in a lush valley with rolling green lawns, a large swimming pool and encased by mountains: Daniel’s Kraal.

Built in 1836 as a wagon repair stop, along the original route between Swellendam and Grahamstown, this historic farm features a thatched roof farmhouse, with thick walls and an expansive veranda (or ‘stoep’) imbued with a sense of faded grandeur.  The charming bedrooms, chic bathrooms and spacious living areas make for a comfortable, relaxing and restful living space that has been stylishly decorated with antique furniture and trinkets collected from the owner’s extensive travels.

Daniel’s Kraal sits along the old forgotten Caledon Kloof wagon route in 2’300 hectares of pristine wilderness and is home to over 300 bird species. A variety of wildlife such as a giant leopard tortoise, klipspringers, jackal, genets, honey badgers, hares, caracal, baboon, Cape grysbok, porcupine, springbok, gemsbok, bat eared foxes, rock hyraxes, various mongoose , Cape leopard, eland, kudu and Cape Mountain zebra and ostriches frequent the mountains and valleys surrounding the estate.

Set on the edge of an 80’000-hectare succulent biosphere with over 1,600+ species of succulents present in the region, this global biodiversity hotspot is perfect for exploring, hiking, mountain biking, enjoying guided walks, or just taking it easy under the shade of the Silver Oak by the pool with your G & T. Nighttime under an eiderdown of crystal stars whilst chatting around the fire is a perfect way to round off each day: all in splendid isolation. With over 21 mountain passes in the region and many old forgotten farm roads, Daniel’s Kraal is an ideal 4×4 base for regional exploration.

Bedrooms at Daniel’s Kraal

Daniel’s Kraal has 4 bedrooms: 3x double; 1x queen; 2 x singles off master bedroom

The Farmhouse sleeps ten guests comfortably, and one bedroom in the small cottage set apart from the main house with sleeping for 2 guests.

The master bedroom has a four-poster bed (double), an anteroom / study, and full en-suite bathroom. It opens onto a little stoep with two wicker chairs and a tea table overlooking a vegetable & herb garden. This luxurious bedroom has a chest of drawers and a cupboard for hanging. The anteroom has two twin beds, a cupboard and is ideal for children.

The second bedroom has a full ensuite bathroom with French doors that open onto a private outdoor garden and a gate leading out to the pool, which overlooks the pool and the surrounding mountains. It also has a cupboard and a double bed. Both the second and the master bedrooms are just to the side of the vast veranda.

Within the historic farmhouse is a third and fourth bedroom. They share an indoor lounging area and a classic bathroom. The fourth bedroom leads outside through French doors to an outdoor bath and shower fully enclosed in its own private garden.

The heart of the house is a classic dining room, perfect for big family dinners, this trophy room brims with history and fireside stories and is heated by an original AGA Stove on chilly winter evenings.

Adjoining this, is a newly renovated and fully equipped kitchen with a gas stove, two fridges, a dishwasher, coffee machines, icemaker, and cupboards to store your supplies.

Should you require more accommodation, a short walk from the Farmhouse is Goose House Cottage.

This fully equipped one bedroomed cottage with a queen size bed, offers a well-equipped en-suite bathroom, a fully equipped kitchen and dining area, a small indoor lounge and fireplace. The front stoep has a cool veranda with daybed and out the back is another shaded stoep looking out over a quaint very private succulent garden complete with braai area, hot tub and outdoor shower.

Creature Comforts

Self-catering is standard. However, by pre-arrangement at time of booking, we do offer food and picnic basket catering. This service can be partial – specific meals only, to fully catered meals by excellent local chefs for special occasions on site. You may want to choose a dinner to be ready on arrival with tables set or even a departure breakfast? The choice is yours.

A picnic basket with great Cape bubbly can be supplied should guests like to take it with for a sundowner at our famous lookout point on the farm, fondly referred to as Heaven.

All properties do have wi-fi, so WhatsApp is the best way to make calls. The Farmhouse lounge has a TV but not at Goose House.

Rates

Weekday10250,00

Weekend10250,00

Weekday12,500,00

Weekend12,500,00

10,250

12,500

8,250.00

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Calitzdorp, 6660, South Africa

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