Onse Rus Guest House has been at the heart of Prince Albert since 1852, capturing its warm and friendly ambience under its thatched roof. Having evolved into a comfortable three star guesthouse, you’ll immediately feel at home as you slow down to the relaxed pace of country living.

Each of the five en-suite rooms offers their own special character, with private entrances and patios away from the main house. A sound night’s sleep awaits in comfy beds with crisp cotton and mohair blankets. Here time is suspended in the dry and crisp Karoo air. The cool sparkling pool provides a sanctuary on hot summer days. The shady garden has braai facilities and a bar. The dining room has a warm fireplace for winter, and our library in the guest lounge offers books to suit every taste

Breakfast is served in the garden under the trees in summer and near a roaring fire in the main guest lounge in winter. The generous Onse Rus farmhouse breakfast is a real treat: homemade muesli, fresh farm dairy products, fruit juice, bacon and eggs with mouth watering local preserves... and just wait until you taste the cream!

For the adventurous Onse Rus offers tailor made trips to Gamkaskloof known as “Die Hel,” a secluded valley in the Swartberg. We depart in a 4x4 vehicle and stop for a light picnic break on the way. The spectacular mountain scenery tends to lengthen the traveling time, especially for those with an interest in photography and bird life. The day is spent exploring this isolated valley, barely long enough to gain an insight into a way of life long forgotten.

An interlude for lunch with Annetjie Joubert, who was born and bred in Gamkaskloof, adds a personal touch to this ‘must do’ trip. Nestled at the foothills of the Swartberg is Vrisch Gewaagt. Here there is Time - time to appreciate the changing colors of the mountains, the mystery and magic of the veld plants and the rustle of creatures who dwell there - against a backdrop of eagles soaring amongst the peaks of the Mountain.

Take time to experience the simple beauty of Vrisch Gewaagt: this is a place to hang your hat and feast your soul.

CONTACT DETAILS

47 Church Street | Prince Albert 6930 | Cape Karoo | Western Cape | South Africa

Tel: +27 023 541 1380

Mobile: +27 084 8269 651

Policies & disclaimers

Our rates are R395.00 per person sharing and R450.00 single B&B

Please discuss rates for children with us.

Lunch and dinner can be arranged upon request.

BOOKING CONDITIONS:

• In order to guarantee your reservation we require a deposit of 50% of the total accommodation.
• Reservations may only be kept for 24 hours without a secured deposit and will be cancelled automatically if not confirmed by receipt of the required deposit.
• Full payment must be made if booked less than a week before the start of the reservation.
• Confirmation of the reservation will be issued upon receipt of the deposit.

OUR CANCELLATION POLICY:

• Within 7 days of arrival will not be entitled to a deposit refund.
• Between 7 and 14 days prior to arrival will be entitled to 50% of the deposit refundable.
• More than 14 days prior to arrival will be entitled to 75% of the deposit refundable

Driving directions

Prince Albert lies at the foot of the mighty Swartberg Mountains on the southern threshold of the Great Karoo

• 45 kms from Prince Albert Road off the N1
• 3.5 hours by road from Cape Town (N1)
• 4 hours by road from Port Elizabeth (through the Langkloof)
• 2 hours from Oudtshoorn via Swartberg Pass
• 2 hours from Oudtshoorn via De Rust and Meiringspoort (N12)
• 1 hour from Karoo National Park at Beaufort West (N1 or N12)