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De Oude Kraal Country Estate Reservations: booksa@madbookings.com
De Oude Kraal Country Estate and Spa is one of the finest Bloemfontein accommodation, Guest House establishments in South Africa, and the best choice for your stay in the Free State. This is a luxurious, award winning, four-star guest house, situated 35km south of Bloemfontein on the N1, Free State, South Africa. This Free State Guest house, hotel accommodation, is situated
on a Merino sheep farm, allowing you to experience the best of the
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Owners Gerhard and Marie Lombard established De Oude Kraal Country Estate and Spa through hard work, dedication and love for all things native to the Free State, having built a legacy they want to share with you.
De Oude Kraal Country Estate Accommodation
Twelve four-star luxurious garden rooms. Open fire places, under floor heating, air conditioning.
For a breakaway from the city, come and enjoy the natural surroundings at De Oude Kraal Country Estate. This Free State guest house accommodation is situated thirty five km outside Bloemfontein. Enjoy a spa experience and this wonderful Bloemfontein Spa.
This is a Bloemfontein accommodation in the Free State that has Twelve Four-star garden rooms, strategically located on a route through a forest like garden.
Garden Rooms
· Privacy - The garden units are set away from the main house,
and detached from each other, each room has its outside porch entrance,
ensuring the guest’s privacy.
· Style & Comfort - The guest rooms are all individually decorated with style and attention to detail. Much attention has gone into the en-suite bathrooms to create an unbelievable country style experience.
Restaurant: De Oude Kraal fine restaurant offers you our flagship five-course gourmet dinner, buffet breakfast, a light lunch or a three-course gourmet lunch. You may also enjoy tea and cake in the afternoon. Booking essential.
Gourmet Dine with Wine - The Colonial Restaurant
De Oude Kraal Colonial restaurant is in the original farmhouse with four
meter high ceilings and wooden floors built in 1885 by a German missionary
named Saltzmann, and added to by Judge A.J. Smit (Marie’s grandfather).
The separate dining rooms have open fireplaces and original antique furniture, some dating back to the early 1900's. As you walk through the old house you get to admire Gerhard and Marie’s stunning art collection, collected over the years.
De Oude Kraal Spa
A Bloemfontein Spa that will offer you an unforgettable spa experience.
De Oude Kraal Spa has outstanding facilities to provide for holistic health
and relaxation. This luxurious Free State, Bloemfontein spa has highly
skilled and trained staff to offer you a perfect spa experience.
Your spa experience will take place on a Merino sheep farm, where De Oude Kraal Spa is situated. You will experience a peaceful and relaxing atmosphere, perfect for a day of spa pampering treatments. This Bloemfontein spa experience will leave you relaxed, rejuvenated, and energized.
The Spa Decor is very unique; having the Merino sheep as the main theme throughout the spa and this theme is evident in all aspects of the spa decor, spa treatment rooms, spa treatments names, textures and color schemes.
De Oude Kraal Boardroom - Conference Venue
De Oude Kraal has a Conference Venue that seats twenty delegates. This
Free State Conference Center facility is ideal for Conferences, product
launches, group incentive rewards and seminars.
A garden facing patio accessible through large glass doors enables Conference delegates to enjoy break time refreshments outdoors. The Conference venue provides an area suitable for displays and branding opportunities.
Conference Centre Equipment:
- 2 x Screens
- 2 x Flipcharts and pens
- Mints and water
- Air-conditioning
- Under floor heating
Equipment at additional cost:
- Data projector
- Sound equipment
- Pens and paper
- Bottled water
Bloemfontein Wedding and Function venue
Your Most Memorable Day
De Oude Kraal Country Estate and Spa is the perfect location for your
most memorable day. You choose the ideal background for your Wedding function;
whether a Marquee tent or open-air, surrounded by nature.
This Bloemfontein wedding venue, offers gourmet catering and an award winning wine list. You will be delighted with the old-style warmth, hospitality and charm, combined with all the modern conveniences for the sophisticated guests. An intimate gazebo, set in the garden, makes it easy to have both your wedding service and reception in one location.
The wedding reception tent is surrounded by hectares of well-tended lawn, large trees, shrubs, flower beds and water features. These many beautiful backdrops are ideal for unforgettable wedding photographs.
De Oude Kraal Country Estate and Spa is situated 45km from Bloemfontein.It is the ideal overnight accommodation, which is compulsory for wedding functions ensuring that you will have our undivided attention on your special day. Since 1991, this Award-winning Free State Wedding functions venue has led the industry with brilliant ideas, outstanding cuisine and superior service.
Private Airstrip:
We offer a private airstrip for airplanes or helicopters.
Exciting Outdoor Activities
De Oude Kraal Country Estate offers a variety of outdoor activities; some
of the activities require additional fees.
Bird Watching
Judge Howie compiled a bird list numbering one hundred and sixteen birds
at De Oude Kraal during his tenure as judge of the Appeals Court. We are
privileged to have Black headed herons making nests in our blue gum trees
in summer.
Hiking Trials
The extensive 2400 Ha farm has a variety of hiking trails available. You
can explore the trails or climb the numerous 'koppies' on the farm. Guests
can explore the flora of the Free State grasslands, and see the rare wild
olive trees, which are the only ones of its kind in the Free State.
You may bring your own walking gear or we can provide walking sticks. Binoculars are essential for spotting Game in the distance.
Historic remains to explore
For the amateur archeologist evidence of pre-'Groot Trek' graves can be
found as well as remnants of a few Koi tribe kraal shelters scattered
across the farm.
Swimming Pool
The swimming pool is set in the lush green garden of De Oude Kraal; it
offers the perfect place for a tan. For the book lovers, you may borrow
a book from our library and just relax while reading and enjoying a delicious
cocktail.
Sun downer Drive
Our sun downer drive departs every afternoon. All overnight guests can
enjoy this complimentary drive and experience the typical Southern Free
State grass fields, red grass, small “koppies”, fresh air
and spectacular sunsets. Be on the lookout for tortoises, Meerkat, Eland,
Blesbuck, Springbuck and Black Wildebeest.
Tennis Court
The tennis court is available for all overnight guests. Rackets are available
at reception.
Horse Riding
Explore the Free State farmlands by horseback. Our horses are very gentle
and ideal for novice or experienced riders.
Guests are required to book four hours in advance, as the horses are moving
freely on the farm. We offer Guides at an additional fee.
Picnic in the Garden
Guests may order a picnic basket for the family or just a picnic for two.
Picnic Baskets:
· Needs to be ordered in advanced, as all food is freshly prepared.
· You can choose the content of the picnic basket, or we may suggest
a menu.
· The Picnic basket’s price will vary according to the order.
· Romantic Picnic Dinner - If you would like to dine with us, but
fancy a private romantic picnic rather than dining at a table, you are
welcome to order a picnic basket.
No Private Baskets - We are an exclusive country estate and reserve our private gardens for guest that order from our restaurant or stays with us.
Target Shooting
Rediscover your shooting abilities with this exciting activity.
Clay Pigeon Shooting
If you think fixed target shooting is too easy for you, or you would like
to shoot with a more powerful gun than a .22, we can arrange for a Clay
Pigeon Shooting. Bookings in advance at reception - We supply all the
gear necessary for Clay Pigeon shooting.
Eco 4 X 4 Trail
Come and drive your own 4 X 4 on our challenging trails. For more information
on this activity please enquire at reception.
Hot-Air Ballooning
· Lift up at dawn and experience the patchwork quilt of the Free
State country side from a bird’s eye view.
· The maximum amount of passengers allowed is eight per Hot Air
balloon.
· Booking is essential as we need to arrange for the balloonist
and balloon.
· Hot Air Ballooning is subject to weather as the ballooning relies
on the weather of the day.
Please contact us for a quote on this activity.
Star Gazing
The dark and crispy clear air, away from the hindrance of city lights,
is ideal for star gazing as it brings out a treasure trove of deep sky
objects. Even the faintest of the small southern sky constellation can
be seen clearly.
Mountain Bike Route
If you enjoy exploring nature on a bike, feel free to bring your mountain
bike for a trip around the farm.
Email
De Oude Kraal Country Estate Reservations: booksa@madbookings.com
