Current accommodation that is available at Fonteinplaas are these guest cottages, Oupa Piet se Huis, Pietjie and Hester Swanepoel, Kliphuis, Hendrik se Huisie and the Safari Camp. There is also a Campsite. Accommodation is based on self-catering, but bookings can be done in advance for Dinner and Breakfast.
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The house of Oupa Piet Mostert
This North-facing house was almost completely destroyed by fire but has been recently restored to its original beauty. It sleeps six in spacious rooms. A open area with high ceiling and big indoor braai for those cold winter nights. It also has a big outside stone braai area.
The following are provided at Oupa Piet Mostert's house:
The house of Pietjie & Hester Swanepoel
This house can accommodate 5 people comfortably. Because of its historic status this house does not have solar powered lighting. Guests have to use the supplied Parrafin lamps - adding to the Gamkaskloof experience. The house was extended by adding rooms as the family grew. These rooms do not have interior doors into the house but only onto the porch.
The following are provided at Pietjie and Hester Swanepoels house:
Hendrik se Huisie
This is a small Karoo Style cottage, perfect for a happy couple. One, open space for dining, relaxing and sleeping. This is perfect for an overnight stay, with great views of the Gamkaskloof mountains.
The following are provided at Hendrik se huisie:
Hot water
LED lamps for lights
Wood provided
Bedding, towels, soap
Fridge
Coffee, tea, sugar, milk provided
Braai area
Cutlery, etc. supplied
Die Kliphuis
This is a beautiful Stone house, with stunning views over the Western side of the valley. Sleeps four, two double bedrooms with own bathrooms. Spacious and lovely dining area with big open fireplace in the kitchen. Secluded from the rest of the houses, tranquil and quite.
The following are provided at the Kliphuis:
Hot water/gas
Solar lights
Gas stove
Coffee, tea, sugar & milk supplied
Wood provided
Bedding, towels, soap
Braai area
Cutlery, etc. supplied
Come and enjoy this gorgeous house with its awesome surroundings.
The Safari Camp
This is the new Safari Bush Camp that replaces the previous Safari Camp that was destroyed by the fire. This Safari Bush Camp consists of four separate rooms that sleep 8 in single beds, a big shared kitchen, living room, inside and outside braai and an ablution block with shower and toilet. There is hot water at the ablution block and in the kitchen.
The following is available at the Safari Bush Camp:
Cutlery, fridge and stove
Hot water
LED lights
Braai wood
Bedding and towels
The Campsite
This is a basic and functional campsite with 6 sites that was recently built as the previous camp site at Piet se Staning was completely destroyed by the fire. There are 3 small ablution facilities with 3 toilets and 3 showers with hot water.
The following is available at the Campsite:
Hot water donkey
Flush toilets
Fresh drinking water
Braai area
Come and enjoy this basic campsite set amongst the few remaining trees that were spared from the fire.
