Bloemhof Karoo - Luxury, Authentic Farm Style Accommodation and Wedding Venue near Richmond in the Great Karoo, Northern Cape
BLOEMHOF KAROO is a historic home, once owned and loved by Professor Christiaan Barnard . The Homestead rests graciously in an oasis amongst kopjes on a working farm in the Malaria free, Northern Cape, Great Karoo. Located just 5km from the N1, 25km from Richmond, Bloemhof Karoo provides an accessible farm-style getaway for both one-night stops, and longer stays.
Bloemhof Karoo is very child friendly and a wonderful place for families with lots of space and freedom for children to run around in safety. Friendly farmyard animals love to be petted and fed and our Donkey Cart Rides are a highlight, with young and old alike! Child-minding can also be arranged while parents enjoy a contemplative walk or romantic dinner.
Bloemhof Karoo Accommodation
Bloemhof Karoo has been sensitively restored to its former authentic self, sleeps 7 guests comfortably in the main house (and 2 guests can be accommodated in the ‘Blue Room’), with bespoke percale linen, down duvets and mohair rugs. Bloemhof is all about Karoo authenticity and hospitality, a charming country retreat where visitors are encouraged to soak up Karoo living, and leave behind city life, if only briefly...
Oxwagon Room
The gracious Oxwagon Suite has a King + single brass bed, reading area, open fireplace, opens onto a wrap-around stoep and has a private en-suite bathroom.
Rate R3990, room per night for up to 2 adults (Please ask Jenny for single occupancy rates)
Two children can be accommodated in this suite: R595 for one child and R395 for the second child.
The Barnard Room
The Barnard Room is a comfortable Queen room, en-suite (shower only) - lovely views accross the farm.
Rate R2900, room per night, sleeps 2. (Please ask Jenny for single occupancy rates)
The Aloe Room
The Aloe Room has a Queen bed, en-suite (shower only).
Rate R2500, room per night, sleeps 2. (Please ask Jenny for single occupancy rates)
The Blue Room Guest Suite
The Blue Room Guest Suite is in the quaint farm outbuildings. Slightly rustic but perfectly comfortable. King bedroom interleads to small twin bedroom. En-suite (shower only). This is offered as a Suite. No door between the two bedrooms. Bathroom is interleading and private.
Rate R3850 per night for the Blue Room suite sleeping a family of 4
Guests will eat in the dining room in the main homestead.
Dining at Bloemhof Karoo
We are renowned for our excellent Karoo Kitchen where our welcoming, and talented cooks rustle up real home-style cooking. Venison and lamb pies, “boereboontjies”, honeyed pumpkin, quince jelly, farm baked bread and “roosterkoek “are some of the specialties you will enjoy during your Karoo stay.
Breakfasts are included in our rate. Lunch and dinner can be booked with your reservation, and enjoyed outside in our tranquil garden beneath the shade of a Pepper Tree, or in one of our two Dining Rooms. For sundowners, why not walk out to Windmill Rock and watch the spectacular sunset as the sky catches fire in pinks, oranges and purples, before the stars peak out and illuminate the Karoo skies.
- 3 Course dinner: R385 per adult.
- 2 Course dinner: R315 per adult.
- Children under 11: R185 per child
- Full Breakfast at R225 per person.
Gift Shop at Bloemhof Karoo
Thrilled to be stocking some gorgeous large blankets, car rugs, and baby blankets. Food covers and lined baskets, funky passion bunting, stunning leggings and designer aprons are all fabulous! A firm favourite is also our cabled wrist warmers.
A selection of Karoo produce, homemade jams and preserves, farm Ginger Beer and Lemon syrup mostly in stock!
Activities at Bloemhof Karoo
- Guided 40 minute Karoo Amble
- Extensive hiking opportunities
- Relaxing hours of “Stoepsit”
- Endless Stargazing
- Game Drives on adjoining Private Game Reserve (R750 for 90 minutes)
- Mountain Biking
- Picnics, and Sundowners at Windmill Rock – a favourite Kudu watering hole
- Self Drives
- Motor cycle routes
- Bring your board games and enjoy some ‘old fashioned’ family time together
- Pack your paints and lose yourself in the beauty of the Karoo landscapes
Please contact your host Jenny at Bloemhof Karoo directly for bookings and enquiries.
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