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Die Skooltjie

12 reviews

Self Catering

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Capacity: 4 people
2 adults, 2 children
No children under 10
Check-in: 14:00 to 20:00
Check-out: 11:00
Address: R356, Klipbanksrivier, Sutherland, 6920, Northern Cape
From ~~R1 000~~ R900 per night, for 2 ppl

Description

Die Skooltjie is a cosy, comfortable cottage, filled with character and stories. The restored farm school is located on a working sheep farm in the Lower and Tankwa-Karoo, an area between Ceres and Sutherland, well known for clean, open nights of bright stars and the world-famous SALT telescope.

Die Skooltjie is well equipped with facilities such as Unlimited Wi-Fi and good solar power, hot water, a gas burner as well as a wood stove, microwave, refrigerator, and all necessities. An en-suite, double bedroom leads to a spacious bathroom with a bath, beautiful walk-in shower and toilet. A gas geyser ensures hot water.A cozy outdoor braai is in front of the door with a comfortable seating area.

Die Skooltjie offers the ideal Karoo experience in the expansive veld and pristine nature with opportunities for exciting night photography. It boasts a view of the Tankwa River and the slopes of the Roggeveldeskarp in the distance.

Activities are plentiful and include small game or bird watching, walking or cycling, picnics on the rocky banks and there are lovely passes in the nearby area to venture with your vehicle including the Ouberg, Gannaga and Verlatenkloof passes. The Tankwa National Park is within easy reach, known for native succulents and small game. Guest can also do a day trip to the Tankwa farmstall.

Reserve

Room Arrangements

1 Bedroom • 1 Common Area • 1 Bathroom, 1 en-suite

Bedroom

En-suite

1 x Double Bed

Shower, Bath, Toilet

Common area

1 x Double Sleeper Couch

What you'll find here

Free Secure Parking

Wi-Fi

Full Kitchen

Fireplace

Braai

Firewood

Reviews

4.9/ 5

Based on 12 reviews

Excellent

Cleanliness

5.0

Location

4.9

Value for money

5.0

Service

5.0

Safety

5.0

Guest highlights

Gert R

With partner

5.0

Four days of silence, rest, in beautiful surroundings. Skooltjie is a place where hosts and guests become friends and celebrate the simplicity of life...

Oct 2025

Adri V

With partner

5.0

Awesome people and a great getaway spot. It was great! We enjoyed it very much!

Jul 2025

Rachel S

With partner

5.0

Charming little cottage and lovely hosts. Our stay was lovely, beautiful farm and charming cottage.

Sep 2024

Amanda R

Family with teenagers

5.0

The perfect getaway and a place to reset and unwind. What a lovely escape! The cottage is so quaint and cosy and has everything you need to be warm an...

Jun 2024

Sorina R

With friends

5.0

Soul enriching and now stress free - until we have to go again. Words fail to describe an enjoyable time. There is everything one needs and the differ...

Jun 2024

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