New Holme Nature Lodge

–Excellent location - show map
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Scored 8.7
Rated fabulous

Staff

9.1

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: New Holme Nature Lodge in Hanover Road offers family rooms with private bathrooms, air-conditioning, and garden views. Each room includes a work desk, wardrobe, and free toiletries. Exceptional Facilities: Guests enjoy a sun terrace, water sports facilities, and a year-round outdoor swimming pool. The farm stay provides free WiFi, a restaurant, bar, and outdoor seating areas. Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves South African cuisine with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free options. Breakfast includes local specialities, fresh pastries, and warm dishes. Activities and Surroundings: Activities available include fishing, canoeing, and cycling. The surrounding area offers scenic views and opportunities for outdoor activities.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Free WiFi
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Buffet

Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
2 single beds
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1 double bed
Bedroom 1
1 double bed
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
1 double bed
1 sofa bed
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1 large double bed
2 single beds
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1 double bed
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1 bunk bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Sonia
South Africa South Africa
“It is beautiful there and you are almost like in the middle of nowhere. It was a clear night, so we could see the stars, which was an amazing sight. The food is homemade and delicious.”
Daneel
South Africa South Africa
“I was there when there was a big event happening, and they still went above and beyond to make sure that I was comfortable. Cannot recommend the place enough!”
Peter
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“I came here for the wildlife and I was not disappointed. PC is a phenomenal guide who knows this area intimately where he is responsible for the management of it. This makes a huge difference! The night drives were spectacular. The bushman...”
Warren
South Africa South Africa
“Wine Cellar and Owner available at all times; good food and wine and staff exceptionally helpfull”
Ivonne
South Africa South Africa
“The wonderful opportunities to be taken on a birding drive, night drive to see shy nocturnal animals, on a game vehicle by expert guide and owner, PC Ferreira. His knowledge of their habits and favourite sites made this a highlight in my journey...”
Robyn
South Africa South Africa
“The rooms are outstanding. Large and airy, beautifully furnished and with a huge super comfy bed. Lovely cool patio area and lawns. We did a drive around the farm and saw meerkat, porcupine and a whole host of other animals and birds”
Adrian
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The guest house is a working sheep farm and wildlife watching, including night drives. The owners are a great team, so knowledgeable about the area, it's history and nature and the food was fantastic”
Neil
South Africa South Africa
“The owner and his wife are excellent hosts - are present and helpful. The service was great and the dinner (3 course meal) was delicious. The extensive buildings and gardens are well maintained and natural environment on the farm is responsibly...”
Karin
South Africa South Africa
“PC and Adel made us feel like old friends, what a beautifull oasis in the middle if the Karoo! The night drive to see the shy 5 was magnificent! An unforgettable experience, definitely our new half way stop!!”
Stephne’
South Africa South Africa
“Beautiful location and the experience of being on a farm, the night game drive”

Hosted by Owner PC, wife Marisca and daughters Jana , Iane , Rouxle , Elmi

9.2
Host review score
Owner PC, wife Marisca and daughters Jana , Iane , Rouxle , Elmi
Solar Power - We function without interruptions of load shedding. Strong Wi-Fi throughout the lodge - Main areas as well as in the rooms. Located 8 km from the N1 highway, halfway between Cape Town and Johannesburg, New Holme Nature Lodge provides access to the Karoo Gariep Conservancy. Each of the air-conditioned rooms looks out onto the garden and has a kettle and ironing facilities. All contain rustic farm-style furniture. The tour desk at the Karoo Guest Farm can help guests access mountain bike trails, hippo sundowner drives, Shy 5-night drives, morning birding drives, khoisan etching walks, and honey harvesting from our own Bee project. The grounds include an outdoor pool, central dining room, honesty bar, and wine cellar. Ample space for children to play. The buffet restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. Dinners can be arranged on advance request (Set menu but we also cater to vegetarians, gluten-free, lactose intolerant, diabetes. Free parking is provided on-site under shady trees.
Enjoy the personal touch and interaction with guests by your hosts - the husband-and-wife team - PC and Marisca Ferreira.
New Holme is situated in a proclaimed Nature reserve - The Karoo Gariep Nature Reserve and the area where New Holme operates is the Khoisan Karoo Conservancy. The Seekoei River runs through the property. We also have our own New Holme airstrip for private aircraft to land
Languages spoken: Afrikaans,English

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
New Holme Dining Room
  • Cuisine
    South African
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

New Holme Nature Lodge takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 13:30 to 19:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 04:00 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.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 200 per child, per night
Cot upon request
Free
3 - 10 years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 200 per child, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
VisaMastercard Cash is not accepted
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 11:00 and 07:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that dinners need to be pre-booked in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Please inform New Holme Nature Lodge 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.

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

Quiet hours are between 11:00:00 and 07:00:00.