Good accommodation and quirky hosts. It is a long way from anywhere so be prepared for isolation, but also a wonderful opportunity to relax and stop travelling. We particularly enjoyed eating with all the other guests on the terrace. Wonderful view of the Milky Way at night as there is no light pollution. More

We were totally surprised what we have found! For people who are tired of city life, this is just what the doctor ordered! It is the most tranquil place where you can enjoy the unspoiled nature and do some hiking in the mountains, swim in real unpolluted, cool rock pools in the mountain stream when hot. Most comfortable accommodation, we... More

A unique experience. Dow to earth people running it - with a continental touch. Marie, who make the most delicious food is Swedish. She and Grant are the most charming hosts. This is a place where you can recharge your batteries, chill out, think. A Retreat in every sense of the word. More

This really is a place where you can sit back, relax and enjoy the views, birds and surrounding nature. Hikes are availible, but also just sitting on the verandah or near the pool is a treat. The lovely hosts really make you feel welcome and introduce you to other guests. The meals are excellent, the rooms clean and comfortable. More

We left Europe in snowstorm for two weeks in South Afrika. After two great days in Capetown we went to The Retreat at Groenfontein. During our stay on christmas 2010 we were taken care of in a most wonderful way. We will never forget Grant and Marie and their staff, the meals, the bedrooms, the wonderful nature. Not to forget... More

I rarely write reviews because I think it’s unfair in many ways, to criticize anything you’re unable to do yourself - but occasionally, just for the hell of it, I look at Tripadvisor, to read some of the current reviews of guesthouses we’ve stayed at previously. In doing so, I recently came across a vicious and personalized attack on the... More

Tranquil and peaceful in a setting second to none, this beautifully restored historical home with latter built annexes welcome one into such a relaxing atmosphere that it was only with much effort that we wrenched ourselves sadly away at the end of our stay. This is a birders Paradise of note, with many rare species positively identified in our far... More

My fiancee and I decided to take a couple of days break from the backpackers operation in the Easter Cape and We had seen a brochure of the Groenfontein Retreat..and how nice and tranquil it looked in the valley. We set off..drove thru Oudtshooern and took the turn off (30km) on the gravel road to the retreat. People would've in... More

On our route towards Prince Albert, we decided to check out Marie and Grant's Retreat for the night -- and what a discovery it turned out to be. We ended up staying three nights, thoroughly enjoying the exhilirating mountain walks, also along Nel's River with the baboons barking in the distance -- and just chilling out by the little pool... More