We stayed at Keurfontein Guest Farm about 30km outside of Uniondale on the way to Willowmore. We used the venue before for Trans Baviaans and as we enjoyed the serene atmosphere and comfortable lodgings we decided to not venture into Uniondale with 4999 other cyclists for the race.
After picking up the race numbers we went to the farm to check in and was welcomed by a very energetic crew that was lead by the chef who showed us our rooms, ensured that our dinner arrangements were still good and confirmed our breakfast arrangements for the next morning.
Our rooms were situated just below the manor house in a small separate annex. It was beautifully done and very spacious and we decided to relax a bit before dinner. The flat-screen TV was linked up to two channels and we watched the rugby while chatting about the riding that was to follow.
Dinner was a lovely farm style buffet with leg of lamb, chicken, Kassler chops, salads, vegetables, mashed potatoes, soup, home made bread and a lovely baked dessert to name just a few of the items for consumption.
We were treated to a lovely local Pinotage by the fire before dinner and was chatting to the other guests that were from Bloemfontein and after dinner the home made Boerekoffie went down very well.
We retired for the evening and went straight to bed to rise on Sunday to a lovely Karoo sunrise for breakfast. Breakfast was ready by 5:30am and we were treated to a nice hot and cold selection that was fit for a king.
2 of our company were not able to get hot water in the morning, which seemed to be related to the water being brought down from the rain water tanks some distance away on a very chilly morning.
The price of R850 per room per night, for bed and breakfast and R120 for dinner separately was very reasonable and we will definitely visit Keurfontein again.
visit their website at www.keurfontein.co.za for directions and details.
visit their website at www.keurfontein.co.za for directions and details.
