

Cypress Cottage Guest house offers 4-star luxury accommodation in the heart of the “Great Karoo”.
These two charming cottages date back to the 1800s and combine authentic Karoo style and ambience with every modern comfort. Beautifully restored and furnished with antiques, they face each other across the shady quiet of one of the most picturesque streets of the town.
The Karoo restores the soul. The historic town of Graaf-Reinet reminds one of days gone by when horse and cart were the mode of rapid transport. Welcome!
Cypress Cottage
Cottage Overview
Pine and slate floors and reed ceilings, offset the country antique furniture of this charming cottage (also pop-up screen one), which has comfortable living and dining rooms and three ensuite bedrooms that offer different but equally comfortable options:
- Room 1 has twin beds, plus bath and a shower cubicle.
- Room 2 has a double bed, plus bath with shower cubical.
- Room 3 has a double bed plus two single beds plus bath and shower cubicle and makes an ideal family room.
The cottage opens onto a secluded private garden and has access to the extensive gardens of the main house, a swimming pool and a special playground for children.
Breakfast
A super sumptuous traditional country affair at Cypress Cottages with the best of fresh farm produce that the Karoo has to offer. Fruit in season, picked from the orchard, figs, grapes, apricots, new-laid eggs and bacon, homemade preserves.
Included are all the usual cereals, muesli and yoghurt, served indoors at the cosy dining table, or out in the garden.

1st Room
An antique brass and iron bedstead is the inviting focus of this spacious room in which a scheme of cool blue and white combines with country furniture to provide a classic Karoo ambience with every modern comfort. The ensuite bathroom has a bath with a telephone shower.
- Room 2 has a double beds, plus a bath with a telephone shower
- Room 3 has a double bed plus two single beds plus bath and shower cubicle and makes an ideal family room
2nd Room
This bedroom is a cool retreat that combines luxury with stylish simplicity. Crisp white linen offsets a magnificent pair of antique stinkwood bedsteads, the dark wood of which is echoed in the panelling of the ensuite bath and shower room.
- Room 1 has twin beds, plus bath and a shower cubicle.
- Room 3 has a double bed plus two single beds plus bath and shower cubicle and makes an ideal family room.
3rd Room
Reed ceilings and cottage furniture make this a cheerful, cosy room. Spacious enough to accommodate one double and two single beds, it also has an ensuite bathroom and a shower cubicle, all of which makes it an ideal room for a young family.
- Room 1 has twin beds, plus a bath and shower cubicle
- Room 2 has a double bed plus bath with shower cubicle
Jacaranda Cottage
3 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms, Dining area, Lounge, Kitchen & Patio area.
Cottage Overview
Situated across the road from Cypress Cottage, with its own private garden, Cypress has three ensuite bedrooms, a comfortable dining room and sitting room and a covered stoep that makes a perfect spot for breakfast and sundowners ( also popup for Screen one). There’s also an outdoor dining and braai area out in the garden, beneath the shade of a vine-covered pergola.
- Room 1 has twin beds and a shower.
- Room 2 has a double bed, a bath and shower.
- Room 3 has a double bed, bath and shower.
The cottage has a covered stoep, which looks on to its own private garden where there is also a braai and dining area under a vine-shaded pergola.
Breakfast
A super sumptuous traditional country affair at Cypress Cottages with the best of fresh farm produce that the Karoo has to offer. Fruit in season, picked from the orchard, figs, grapes, apricots, new-laid eggs and bacon, homemade preserves.
Included are all the usual cereals, muesli and yoghurt, served indoors at the cosy dining table, or out in the garden.

1st Room
Cottage furniture and simple white linen create a scene of uncluttered comfort in this spacious room, which has twin beds and an ensuite shower; Windows to the north and west add to its brightness; classic riempies benches and leopard print cushions remind you that you are in Africa.
- Room 2 has a double bed, a bath and shower.
- Room 3 has a double bed, bath and shower.
2nd Room
Classic yet stylish cottage comfort: bold blue and white plaid checks, an antique pine double bed, and a traditional riempies bench lend this room a special appeal. The ensuite bathroom also has a shower cubicle.
- Room 1 has twin beds and a shower room.
- Room 3 has a double bed, bath and shower.
3rd Room
A handsome double bed, a deep armchair, an antique chest combine with a scheme of dark blue and white to make this room particularly inviting. The spacious bathroom also contains a shower cubicle.
- Room 1 has twin beds and a shower room.
- Room 2 has a double bed, a bath and shower.
Riverbend Selfcatering
About
Unit 1
This unit offers twin beds which can be converted in one king sized en-suite bedroom, with a sleeper couch, tastefully decorated open plan lounge kitchen. White percale Linen and towels and luxurious toiletries are supplied. Each unit is fully equipped with all modern amnesties and serviced daily.
Unit 2
Each unit offers one king sized en-suite bedroom, with a sleeper couch, tastefully decorated open plan lounge kitchen. White percale Linen and towels and luxurious toiletries are supplied. Each unit is fully equipped with all modern amnesties and serviced daily.
Unit 3
Each selfcatering unit offers one king sized en-suite bedroom, with a sleeper couch, tastefully decorated open plan lounge kitchen. White percale Linen and towels and luxurious toiletries are supplied. Each unit is fully equipped with all modern amnesties and serviced daily.
Unit 4
Each selfcatering unit offers one king sized en-suite bedroom, with a sleeper couch, tastefully decorated open plan lounge kitchen. White percale Linen and towels and luxurious toiletries are supplied. Each unit is fully equipped with all modern amnesties and serviced daily.
Facilities
General Facilities
- FREE WI-FI in all areas.
- Private garden.
- Off Street secure parking.
- Fresh water reservoir (swimming pool).
- Laundry service offered.
- Braai Facilities.
- Clean linen and towels daily.
- Tea and Coffee facilities available.
- Honesty bar available.
- Restaurants and shops less than 1.5 km away -Guided tours to the Valley of Desolation and Camdeboo National park can be arranged.
In Room Facilities
- Self-controlled Air-conditioning.
- King-size beds with White percale linin.
- En-suite bathroom.
- Flat screen Television with bouquet DSTV.

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Cypress Cottage Reviews

We loved our stay at Cypress Cottages. Hilary was a wonderful hostess. The cottage was quiet, clean, neat and perfect for our overnight stay. The kids had a wonderful time and fell in love with the resident boxer, Ammo. A highly recommended venue – thank you! – bridgettec00mbes
What a lovely Karoo cottage: neat, clean and tastefully decorated. Situated in a quite part of town for a good nights rest. The breakfast, prepared in your own cottage, was nice, although the lamb sausages were undercooked. Look no further, this is the place to stay in Graaff-Reinet. – Bydisee
Wonderful stay!! We will come again. Friendly snd helpful staff. Petsonal attention. Highly recommended! Beautiful setting near Sondagsrivier. Clean neat rooms with all the extras. Lovely gardens and pool. – marandavorster
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Cypress Cottage
3 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms, Dining area, Lounge, Kitchen & Patio area.Cottage Overview
Pine and slate floors and reed ceilings, offset the country antique furniture of this charming cottage (also pop-up screen one), which has comfortable living and dining rooms and three ensuite bedrooms that offer different but equally comfortable options:
- Room 1 has twin beds, plus bath and a shower cubicle.
- Room 2 has a double bed, plus bath with shower cubical.
- Room 3 has a double bed plus two single beds plus bath and shower cubicle and makes an ideal family room.
The cottage opens onto a secluded private garden and has access to the extensive gardens of the main house, a swimming pool and a special playground for children.
Breakfast
A super sumptuous traditional country affair at Cypress Cottages with the best of fresh farm produce that the Karoo has to offer. Fruit in season, picked from the orchard, figs, grapes, apricots, new-laid eggs and bacon, homemade preserves.
Included are all the usual cereals, muesli and yoghurt, served indoors at the cosy dining table, or out in the garden.
1st Room
An antique brass and iron bedstead is the inviting focus of this spacious room in which a scheme of cool blue and white combines with country furniture to provide a classic Karoo ambience with every modern comfort. The ensuite bathroom has a bath with a telephone shower.
- Room 2 has a double beds, plus a bath with a telephone shower
- Room 3 has a double bed plus two single beds plus bath and shower cubicle and makes an ideal family room
2nd Room
This bedroom is a cool retreat that combines luxury with stylish simplicity. Crisp white linen offsets a magnificent pair of antique stinkwood bedsteads, the dark wood of which is echoed in the panelling of the ensuite bath and shower room.
- Room 1 has twin beds, plus bath and a shower cubicle.
- Room 3 has a double bed plus two single beds plus bath and shower cubicle and makes an ideal family room.
3rd Room
Reed ceilings and cottage furniture make this a cheerful, cosy room. Spacious enough to accommodate one double and two single beds, it also has an ensuite bathroom and a shower cubicle, all of which makes it an ideal room for a young family.
- Room 1 has twin beds, plus a bath and shower cubicle
- Room 2 has a double bed plus bath with shower cubicle
- Jacaranda Cottage
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Jacaranda Cottage
3 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms, Dining area, Lounge, Kitchen & Patio area.
Cottage Overview
Situated across the road from Cypress Cottage, with its own private garden, Cypress has three ensuite bedrooms, a comfortable dining room and sitting room and a covered stoep that makes a perfect spot for breakfast and sundowners ( also popup for Screen one). There’s also an outdoor dining and braai area out in the garden, beneath the shade of a vine-covered pergola.
- Room 1 has twin beds and a shower.
- Room 2 has a double bed, a bath and shower.
- Room 3 has a double bed, bath and shower.
The cottage has a covered stoep, which looks on to its own private garden where there is also a braai and dining area under a vine-shaded pergola.
Breakfast
A super sumptuous traditional country affair at Cypress Cottages with the best of fresh farm produce that the Karoo has to offer. Fruit in season, picked from the orchard, figs, grapes, apricots, new-laid eggs and bacon, homemade preserves.
Included are all the usual cereals, muesli and yoghurt, served indoors at the cosy dining table, or out in the garden.
1st Room
Cottage furniture and simple white linen create a scene of uncluttered comfort in this spacious room, which has twin beds and an ensuite shower; Windows to the north and west add to its brightness; classic riempies benches and leopard print cushions remind you that you are in Africa.
- Room 2 has a double bed, a bath and shower.
- Room 3 has a double bed, bath and shower.
2nd Room
Classic yet stylish cottage comfort: bold blue and white plaid checks, an antique pine double bed, and a traditional riempies bench lend this room a special appeal. The ensuite bathroom also has a shower cubicle.
- Room 1 has twin beds and a shower room.
- Room 3 has a double bed, bath and shower.
3rd Room
A handsome double bed, a deep armchair, an antique chest combine with a scheme of dark blue and white to make this room particularly inviting. The spacious bathroom also contains a shower cubicle.
- Room 1 has twin beds and a shower room.
- Room 2 has a double bed, a bath and shower.
- Riverbend Selfcatering
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Riverbend Selfcatering
About
RiverBend is a historical building and national monument, which has been completely refurbished into four contemporary style non-smoking, self-catering units. Each Unit has a private entrance with secure off street parking and a secluded patio braai area. Stylish rooms have superb mountain views and include free Wi-Fi, TV, hairdryers and air conditioning. Charming heritage cottages offering private indoor and outdoor space with a tasteful mix of historical character and contemporary comfort.Riverbend is situated in a quiet residential area with an easy walk into town.Unit 1
This unit offers twin beds which can be converted in one king sized en-suite bedroom, with a sleeper couch, tastefully decorated open plan lounge kitchen. White percale Linen and towels and luxurious toiletries are supplied. Each unit is fully equipped with all modern amnesties and serviced daily.
Unit 2
Each unit offers one king sized en-suite bedroom, with a sleeper couch, tastefully decorated open plan lounge kitchen. White percale Linen and towels and luxurious toiletries are supplied. Each unit is fully equipped with all modern amnesties and serviced daily.
Unit 3
Each selfcatering unit offers one king sized en-suite bedroom, with a sleeper couch, tastefully decorated open plan lounge kitchen. White percale Linen and towels and luxurious toiletries are supplied. Each unit is fully equipped with all modern amnesties and serviced daily.
Unit 4
Each selfcatering unit offers one king sized en-suite bedroom, with a sleeper couch, tastefully decorated open plan lounge kitchen. White percale Linen and towels and luxurious toiletries are supplied. Each unit is fully equipped with all modern amnesties and serviced daily.
- Facilities
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Facilities
General Facilities
- FREE WI-FI in all areas.
- Private garden.
- Off Street secure parking.
- Fresh water reservoir (swimming pool).
- Laundry service offered.
- Braai Facilities.
- Clean linen and towels daily.
- Tea and Coffee facilities available.
- Honesty bar available.
- Restaurants and shops less than 1.5 km away -Guided tours to the Valley of Desolation and Camdeboo National park can be arranged.
In Room Facilities
- Self-controlled Air-conditioning.
- King-size beds with White percale linin.
- En-suite bathroom.
- Flat screen Television with bouquet DSTV.
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Cypress Cottage Reviews
We loved our stay at Cypress Cottages. Hilary was a wonderful hostess. The cottage was quiet, clean, neat and perfect for our overnight stay. The kids had a wonderful time and fell in love with the resident boxer, Ammo. A highly recommended venue – thank you! – bridgettec00mbes
What a lovely Karoo cottage: neat, clean and tastefully decorated. Situated in a quite part of town for a good nights rest. The breakfast, prepared in your own cottage, was nice, although the lamb sausages were undercooked. Look no further, this is the place to stay in Graaff-Reinet. – Bydisee
Wonderful stay!! We will come again. Friendly snd helpful staff. Petsonal attention. Highly recommended! Beautiful setting near Sondagsrivier. Clean neat rooms with all the extras. Lovely gardens and pool. – marandavorster
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