Elegant Accommodation: Big Sky Ranch in Colesberg offers a guest house with a sun terrace, garden, tennis court, and a year-round outdoor swimming pool. Free WiFi is available throughout the property.
Comfortable Amenities: Guests enjoy air-conditioning, private bathrooms with walk-in showers, and amenities such as tea and coffee makers, refrigerators, and TVs. Free on-site private parking is provided.
Outdoor Activities: The property features hiking trails and scenic views of lakes, gardens, and mountains. Tennis equipment hire is available for those who wish to play.
Exceptional Service: Highly rated for its attentive staff and excellent service support, Big Sky Ranch ensures a comfortable and memorable stay.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.
“Beautiful setting
Very welcoming
Personalised service
The dinner and breakfast were very good
The room was tastefully decorated”
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Dirk
Belgium
“Friendly personal. Nice environment. Rooms were comfortable”
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Nicola
South Africa
“A fabulous oasis for weary road trippers! Friendly staff & exceptional food! Beautiful views, you leave feeling refreshed and revitalised”
Mirna
South Africa
“A Oasis in a desert. Thank you for sharing this gem”
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Bertie
South Africa
“Clean, professional but affordable. Food and service top class”
J
Jennifer
South Africa
“This is the most idilic place to stay in Colesburg but one night is not enough - facilities are amazing and outstanding hospitality”
Allen
South Africa
“dinner and breakfast excellent
Staff very welcoming
Owner very hospitable”
Melissa
South Africa
“Oh my word- this is the place of breakfast dreams! A full English brekkie with all the trimmings!”
Stuart
South Africa
“The owner is hands on and a wonderful host! The staff are excellent and more than professional. This is an oasis for a weary traveller with excellent service delivery, from reception, to accommodation, as well as the fabulous restaurant. Thank you...”
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Hilda
Germany
“Beautiful farm, comfortable beds, nice dinner. Lovely spaces to relax, good library.”
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.
Managed by Catherine Slade
Company review score: 9.8Based on 652 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property
Property information
Situated 4.5km off the N1 and 22km from Colesberg Centre. Big Sky Ranch (formerly the Gary Player Stud Farm) situated in the Karoo is ideally suited to those travelling between Johannesburg and Cape Town.
For those wanting to have a “get-away”, our luxurious accommodation, teas and meals are all prepared with love and intended to make you enjoy the best the Karoo can offer.
By arrangement we do horse riding, sun set drives, and can take you on a tour of one of South Africa’s oldest thoroughbred stud farms.
For those who enjoy trail running, mountain biking or a walk in the fresh Karoo air this is all available to you.
Our rooms are air conditioned with the appropriate amenities to meet your needs.
Our Team at Big Sky Ranch are proud of their rating and welcome the opportunity to share the experience with you.
Languages spoken
Afrikaans,English,Xhosa
Property surroundings
House rules
Big Sky Ranch takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 19:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 05:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
0 - 4 years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 450 per child, per night
Cot upon request
Free
5 - 17 years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 450 per child, per night
Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.
No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Accepted payment methods
Cash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property
Please inform Big Sky Ranch in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
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