Prior Grange Guest Farm is a highly recommended property for self catering in Springfontein for anyone visiting the Xhariep Region.
When traveling along the N1 in the Southern Free State, consider pausing your journey to experience the timeless hospitality at Prior Grange, a historic working farm.
Ideally located between Gauteng, Limpopo, KwaZulu-Natal, and the Cape Coast, Prior Grange has been a family-owned farm since 1854. The current proprietors, Blackie and Sheryl de Swardt, warmly invite you to immerse yourself in the rich heritage of their farm and enjoy authentic Karoo hospitality.
Guests at Prior Grange are welcomed into five charming, uniquely decorated cottages nestled in the garden. Each cottage offers privacy, en-suite facilities, and an outdoor seating area.
Our cottages are fully equipped to meet all your accommodation needs, and you are welcome to enjoy our picturesque sandstone pool.
Please refer to the individual descriptions and photographs of each cottage below to help you make your choice.
Our rates are based on self-catering, with breakfast and other meals available upon request, served in the comfort of your cottage. Additionally, you can unwind with a pre-dinner drink in ‘The Loft,' our library and museum.
• Enjoy the farmyard trails
• Visit the Boer War Blockhouse
• Guided tours by the owner of Boer War sights in the area
• Take walks and enjoy the wide variety of birdlife.
Select your check-in and check-out dates to view availability and the rates applicable.
Qty: 1
Sleeps: 5 guests (max 2 adults)
Children: are allowed in this room type
The family cottage is furnished with a Queen sized bed and three single beds for kids. The bathroom is equipped with a bath, hand basins and WC. The Prior Grange Cottage (built 1895) was originally used as a school room. Later it became a storeroom, until it was changed into a guest cottage.
Qty: 1
Sleeps: 4 guests (max 2 adults)
Children: are allowed in this room type
Gum tree cottage is a two-bedroomed cottage furnished with a queen sized bed and two single beds for kids. The bathroom is equipped with a shower, hand basin and WC. The Gum Tree Cottage has as its foundations on a sheep kraal, later converted to a shed and eventually a four sleeper cottage.
Qty: 1
Sleeps: 2 guests (max 2 adults)
Children: not allowed in this room type
The Garden Cottage is a one bedroomed cottage furnished with a queen sized bed. The bathroom is equipped with a bath and shower. hand basins and WC. The Garden Cottage was built on a sandstone wall once used for as a sitting area for tennis players on the adjacent old tennis court.
Qty: 1
Sleeps: 2 guests (max 2 adults)
Children: are allowed in this room type
The Stable Cottage is a one bedroomed cottage furnished with two three quarter beds. The bathroom is equipped with a shower, hand basin and WC. The cottage has a fireplace. The Stable, situated between paddocks was used to house prize show rams before being repurposed for accommodation.
Qty: 1
Sleeps: 5 guests (max 4 adults)
Children: are allowed in this room type
Willow Cottage is a two bedroomed cottage (both bedrooms are en-suite) with queen sized bed and three single beds. Each en-suite bathroom is equipped with showers, hand basin and WC. The cottage has a lovely fireplace. The Willow Cottage overlooks the Prior Grange Cricket field where the local team plays matches during the summer.
Qty: 1
Sleeps: 4 guests (max 4 adults)
Children: are allowed in this room type
Oval Cottage comprises two bedrooms. The first bedroom is furnished with a queen-size bed and the other with two single beds. There is an extra single bed in the living area. Both bath and shower facilities are available. The kitchen is equipped for self-catering with a fridge, an oven and stove and a microwave. Oval Cottage is situated next to the country cricket field at Prior Grange, and the patio overlooks the Karoo landscape, and is equipped with braai facilities.
17 Reviews from SA-Venues.com travellers. All reviews are verified.
Verified review
A beautiful gem in the middle of nowhere (but still a good choice for an over night stay and just a slight detour when on your way to the Cape or back) with tons of history, beautiful buildings and gardens. Quiet and restful. Friendly owners, warm, clean and an excellent dinner. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Wish we could have stayed longer.
June 2024
Lena H. (Pretoria)
Verified review
Karoo Hospitality at its Best. What a great spot to break a long trip. Our cottage was cosy, spotlessly clean and very comfortable and having breakfast and dinner served in the cottage is an excellent system. It was good to take walk around the gardens and the dam and stretch our legs after a day in the car. Blackie's little Boer War museum is fascinating and so well presented. The tradition of a chat with our hosts and other guests and a drink in the library/bar before dinner is very nice. Prior Grange is a gem of a place.
April 2024
Elaine W. (Sydney)
Child policyChildren of all ages are welcome.
Closest airport(s)Bloemfontein Airport - 150km
Check-in/-out timesCheck-in from 14h00
Check-out by 10h00
Payment methods accepted by the property EFT or secure online payment via SA-Venues.com
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