Blesfontein Guest Farm
Blesfontein Guest Farm offers various self-catering accommodation options. Situated in the beautiful Roggeveld, near the Visrivier (Fish River), Blesfontein boasts a farm experience away from the hustle and bustle of city life, but is still close enough for visitors to spend some time in Sutherland. Enjoy scenic drives and viewpoints all in close range from our farm.
Let your children meet and touch a wide variety of farm animals like ponies, cows, chicken, dwarf goats, bottle fed lambs, ostriches, donkeys, miniature pigs, rabbits, peacocks, geese and ducks.
The tame farmyard animals are harmless and friendly. Although all the animals are fed regularly you are allowed to feed them at any time of the day.
On Blesfontein you may see Blesbok, Gemsbok, Springbok, Duiker, Steenbok, Grey Rheebuck, Zebra and Black Wildebeest.
Several smaller species like the African Wild cat, Lynx, Mongoose, Porcupine, Black back jackal and the Skunk occur on the farm. We have seen more than 30 bird species and several reptiles.
In the cement reservoir next to the Poplar trees down the hill we have 10 big Koi Fish and several smaller Koi Fish. You are allowed to feed them special Koi Fish pellets (In a bottle hidden under a bush near the dam) and PLEASE only about 20 pellets at a time.
To ensure your safety, we do not have a male ostrich. The females lay eggs just about anywhere. You are welcome to collect ostrich eggs and take them home.
We take visitors on a game drive to the escarpment (from where there is the most magnificent viewpoint) at a cost of R90. Game drives are always available, because we do it ourselves. You are welcome to drive your own vehicle, at no additional cost, on any of our farm roads.
Also, view the colourful displays of wildflowers in Spring!
Our accommodation includes the following:
Farm Accommodation:
A separate self-catering living unit in an old farm house, consisting of a living room (with a built-in braai), two bedrooms, a kitchen, a bathroom with a shower and a double room. The farm house can accommodate up to five people and is fully equipped with all that is needed for self-catering.
(one double bed; three single beds)
Separate self-catering unit in old farm house:
This unit consists of a living-room (also with a built in braai), a bedroom, kitchen and a bathroom with a bath. The unit can accommodate up to three people and is also fully equipped for self-catering.
The Cowshed Honeymoon Suite:
The Honeymoon Suite is a large, stone building, with a open-plan living unit with lots of candles. The bathroom has a luxurious round bath, and the building is situated in the peace and tranquility that only a Karoo Farm offers. This option is fully equipped for self-catering.
En-suite Room:
Accommodation offering one double and one single bed, with a bathroom with shower and a little wood stove in the corner.
En-suite Double Room:
A room with a double bed and a bathroom with shower. Guests have access to a communal kitchen.
En-suite sleeps four:
This room consists of a living room with a single bed, a bedroom with a double and single bed and a bathroom with shower. Guests may also use the communal kitchen.
Open-plan self-catering double room:
An open-plan room with double bed with a big, loose-standing, oval bath. The toilet is separately enclosed. The unit is fully equipped for self-catering.
Rondavel:
A round hut with a double and single bed, and a bathroom with shower. Guests have access to the communal kitchen.
Meals are available on request:
Breakfast: R70 and Supper: R110; Children: (0-5yrs) R40 and (6-12yrs) R70.
- Rate: Farm Accommodation: Rates: R200 per adult; R80 for children 4-12 Separate Self-catering Unit: R200 per adult; R80 for children 4-12 The Cowshed Honeymoon Suite: R220 per adult; R80 per Child En-suite Room: Rates R175 per adult; R80 per child ( 4yrs – 12 yrs) En-suite Double room: R175 per adult En-suite Sleeps Four: R175 per adult. R80 per child. Open-plan self-catering: R200 per adult. Rondavel: R180 per adult.
- Physical Address: Blesfontein is situated 28 km South West of Sutherland in the Northern Cape. It covers 3060HA of land and is farmed together with Bo-Plaas ( 5023HA) and De Hoop ( 2217HA).
- Grading: 2 Star Tourism Grading Council Of South Africa
