The Karoo Prinia

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Scored 8.8
Rated fabulous

Staff

9.5
  • The entire place is yours
  • 1938 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • Mountain view
  • Garden
  • BBQ facilities
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace
  • Balcony

About this property

Spacious Accommodation: The Karoo Prinia in Prince Albert offers a spacious apartment with three bedrooms and two bathrooms. The living room includes a sofa and a work desk, ensuring comfort and convenience. Outdoor Amenities: Guests can enjoy a sun terrace and a garden, perfect for relaxation. The property features an outdoor seating area, family rooms, and barbecue facilities, providing ample space for outdoor activities. Modern Facilities: The apartment provides free WiFi in public areas, a washing machine, and a fully equipped kitchen with a refrigerator, microwave, and oven. Additional amenities include a fireplace, dining area, and free on-site private parking. Local Attractions: Located 172 km from George Airport, The Karoo Prinia is a short walk from the Fransie Pienaar Museum. Nearby attractions include Wolwekraal Nature Reserve (4.4 km) and Groot Swartberg Nature Reserve (21 km). Hiking enthusiasts will appreciate the scenic surroundings.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

  • Free private parking available on-site

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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 double bed
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
Bedroom 3
1 double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Hannabe
South Africa South Africa
“Lovely sunny stoep for the winter sun Comfortable bed and hot shower is a winner for me. Everything we needed and no traffic.”
Catherine
South Africa South Africa
“Fabulous property and the best is it’s pet friendly Close to town Loved the comfy furniture outside”
Nicholas
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The history and quaintness of the property! We really enjoyed sitting on the “stoop”, having lunch or just relaxing. It was quiet and peaceful too.”
Matt
South Africa South Africa
“The Karoo Prinia offers excellent value, is well maintained, well equiped and very clean. It is within walking distance (3 - 10 min) from most restaurants in Prince Albert. It is the ideal overnight spot if you are not in hurry to get to you...”
Bertha
South Africa South Africa
“We loved the stoep/porch that covered all the rooms and we could all go outside early morning without disturbing anyone. The rooms are quite basic but suited our needs perfectly. It had a nice functional kitchen and a comfy living area too.”
Babalelo
South Africa South Africa
“The place gave vintage vibes , Very small and welcoming community.Relaxed environment, the place also very clean .The host was very accommodating and helpful.”
Lizzie
South Africa South Africa
“Pet friendly, secure and close to Koppie for walking”
Michelle
South Africa South Africa
“Very comfortable cottage with lots of sitting arrangements. Nice terrace. Walking distance to Lazy Lizard, the nicest cafe/restaurant in town.”
Andre
South Africa South Africa
“We enjoyed the old charm and that it is pet friendly. It was clean and situated in a quiet street. We loved the fireplace on the cold Karoo evenings!”
Shane
South Africa South Africa
“Wonderful restored historical home, conveniently situated to explore Prince Albert.”

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.

Hosted by Jenny Reynolds

9.5
Host review score
Jenny Reynolds
The Karoo Prinia is a charming restored Karoo style cottage, situated at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac, at the base of the Robert Gordon koppie. Thick walls mean that the cottage is cool in summer and warm in winter. The house is comfortably furnished, you'll feel right at home. A large sunny verandah with comfortable couches is ideal for relaxing.. sipping tea, reading a good book or just enjoying the views. Climb the outdoor stairs to a viewing deck, ideal for watching the sunset and sunrise.
We welcome guests to our family cottage and to the beautiful town of Prince Albert. We love meeting new people, where strangers become friends, and always hope that people will return. We enjoy mountain biking and hiking in the area and will happily advise guests regarding walks and cycling routes. We are dog friendly, and welcome well behaved canines!
Prince Albert is a small character filled town with only one main steet. This means that every thing is just a short walk or drive away, whether it be the museum, tourist info site, local hotel or numerous restaurants and coffee shops. The local dairy is just a 10 minute walk away, where one can buy fresh milk and delicious yogurts and cheeses. The Robert Gordon koppie can be accessed directly from the cottage, a short walk to the top of the koppie gives one superb views of the town and surrounding farmlands, not to mention the exquisite sunsets. Two olive farms in the area offer olive tasting and sales and the Weltevrede fig farm sells delicious fig products, stay a while and enjoy filter coffee and fig tart at the coffee shop. Visits can be made to the local donkey sanctuary, prior booking essential.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

House rules

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Check-in
From 14:00 to 18:00
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.

Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 250 per child, per night

Prices for 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 allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Payments by Booking.com
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform The Karoo Prinia 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.