About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: New Holme Nature Lodge in Hanover offers family rooms with private bathrooms, air-conditioning, and garden views. Each room includes a work desk, wardrobe, and free toiletries. Exceptional Facilities: Guests enjoy a sun terrace, water sports facilities, and a year-round outdoor swimming pool. The property features a restaurant, bar, and free WiFi. Additional amenities include a hot tub, balcony, and outdoor dining area. Delicious Dining: The family-friendly restaurant serves South African cuisine with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. Breakfast includes local specialties, fresh pastries, and a variety of beverages. Activities and Location: Activities available include fishing, canoeing, and cycling. The convenient location offers easy access to local attractions. Highly rated for dinner, convenient location, and excellent service.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

    • Breakfast Info

    • Continental, Full English/Irish, Buffet

    • Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
2 twin beds
and
1 full bed
Bedroom 1
1 full bed
Bedroom 2
2 twin beds
1 full bed
1 sofa bed
and
1 queen bed
2 twin beds
and
1 full bed
or
1 bunk bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Daneel
    South Africa South Africa
    I was there when there was a big event happening, and they still went above and beyond to make sure that I was comfortable. Cannot recommend the place enough!
  • Peter
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    I came here for the wildlife and I was not disappointed. PC is a phenomenal guide who knows this area intimately where he is responsible for the management of it. This makes a huge difference! The night drives were spectacular. The bushman...
  • Warren
    South Africa South Africa
    Wine Cellar and Owner available at all times; good food and wine and staff exceptionally helpfull
  • Ivonne
    South Africa South Africa
    The wonderful opportunities to be taken on a birding drive, night drive to see shy nocturnal animals, on a game vehicle by expert guide and owner, PC Ferreira. His knowledge of their habits and favourite sites made this a highlight in my journey...
  • Robyn
    South Africa South Africa
    The rooms are outstanding. Large and airy, beautifully furnished and with a huge super comfy bed. Lovely cool patio area and lawns. We did a drive around the farm and saw meerkat, porcupine and a whole host of other animals and birds
  • Adrian
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The guest house is a working sheep farm and wildlife watching, including night drives. The owners are a great team, so knowledgeable about the area, it's history and nature and the food was fantastic
  • Neil
    South Africa South Africa
    The owner and his wife are excellent hosts - are present and helpful. The service was great and the dinner (3 course meal) was delicious. The extensive buildings and gardens are well maintained and natural environment on the farm is responsibly...
  • Karin
    South Africa South Africa
    PC and Adel made us feel like old friends, what a beautifull oasis in the middle if the Karoo! The night drive to see the shy 5 was magnificent! An unforgettable experience, definitely our new half way stop!!
  • Stephne’
    South Africa South Africa
    Beautiful location and the experience of being on a farm, the night game drive
  • Winston
    South Africa South Africa
    Very nice stop half way between Johannesburg and Cape Town.

Hosted by Owner PC, wife Marisca and daughters Jana , Iane , Rouxle , Elmi

9.1
Host Review Score
Owner PC, wife Marisca and daughters Jana , Iane , Rouxle , Elmi
Solar Power - We function without interruptions of load shedding. Strong Wi-Fi throughout the lodge - Main areas as well as in the rooms. Located 8 km from the N1 highway, halfway between Cape Town and Johannesburg, New Holme Nature Lodge provides access to the Karoo Gariep Conservancy. Each of the air-conditioned rooms looks out onto the garden and has a kettle and ironing facilities. All contain rustic farm-style furniture. The tour desk at the Karoo Guest Farm can help guests access mountain bike trails, hippo sundowner drives, Shy 5-night drives, morning birding drives, khoisan etching walks, and honey harvesting from our own Bee project. The grounds include an outdoor pool, central dining room, honesty bar, and wine cellar. Ample space for children to play. The buffet restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. Dinners can be arranged on advance request (Set menu but we also cater to vegetarians, gluten-free, lactose intolerant, diabetes. Free parking is provided on-site under shady trees.
Enjoy the personal touch and interaction with guests by your hosts - the husband-and-wife team - PC and Marisca Ferreira.
New Holme is situated in a proclaimed Nature reserve - The Karoo Gariep Nature Reserve and the area where New Holme operates is the Khoisan Karoo Conservancy. The Seekoei River runs through the property. We also have our own New Holme airstrip for private aircraft to land
Languages spoken: Afrikaans,English

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
  • New Holme Dining Room
    • Cuisine
      South African
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

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Check-in
From 1:30 PM to 7:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 4:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 200 per child, per night
Crib upon request
Free
3 - 10 years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 200 per child, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
VisaMastercard Cash is not accepted
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 11:00 AM and 7:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that dinners need to be pre-booked in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Please inform New Holme Nature Lodge of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 11:00:00 and 07:00:00.

FAQs about New Holme Nature Lodge