Grace Country Retreat

–Excellent location - show map
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Scored 8.9
Rated fabulous

Staff

9.8

Property highlights

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About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Grace Country Retreat in Memel offers family rooms with private bathrooms, garden views, and modern amenities. Each room includes a kitchenette, dining area, and free WiFi. Dining Experience: Guests can enjoy a restaurant serving local and South African cuisines, including vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. Breakfast is available in the room with continental, buffet, and à la carte selections. Leisure Facilities: The property features a garden, outdoor fireplace, and barbecue facilities. Additional amenities include a coffee shop, outdoor seating area, and free on-site private parking. Local Attractions: Seekoeivlei Nature Reserve is 13 km away, Majuba Hill Battle Site 44 km, and Roodedraai Museum and Antiques 45 km from the guest house. Bike tours and cycling are available for exploring the surroundings.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.4 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Breakfast info

Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Buffet, Breakfast to go

  • Free private parking available on-site

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2 single beds
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1 double bed
3 single beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

Thomas
South Africa South Africa
“Wonderful place with very friendly and professional hosts. The unit is huge, sparkling clean, well equiped, very comfortable beds and cozy overall. Situated in a lovely Free State small town. Secure parking, save property, and its save to walk in...”
Jo
South Africa South Africa
“Henry and Estelle are superb hosts and the Lodge is extremely comfortable, clean and beautiful.”
Werner
South Africa South Africa
“the location was perfect for birding in the vicinity. the room was adequate for my needs, having my own bathroom and kitchenette was very handy.”
Kamohelo
South Africa South Africa
“It was very clean and comfortable to stay in. The pictures don’t serve it justice because it looks even better in person. I would definitely stay here again.”
Anita
South Africa South Africa
“The bed was fantastic and the room was very nice and clean”
Michael
Germany Germany
“Ein sehr angenehmer Ort, sowohl die Unterkunft, als auch der kleine Ort Memel mit Hotel/ Kneipe/ Restaurant und einigen kleinen Läden. Sehr freundliche Leute, eine vollständig eingerichtete Ferienwohnung mit großem grünen Garten. Hier kann man...”
Anonymous
South Africa South Africa
“We did not have breakfast, but the place was easy to find, and the hosts were super friendly.”

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 Henry & Estelle Watermeyer

Company review score: 9.8Based on 28 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Our passion is to ensure that our guests are well looked after and enjoy every moment of their stay with us. We pride ourselves in knowing that our guests leave here as friends.

Property information

Our Guesthouse provides you with clean, tranquil units where you can let go of all the city clutter and just relax. Enjoy the privacy of your own self-catering unit, or make use of our wholesome, home-cooked meals served in the on-site coffee shop or delivered to your unit. Real farm breakfasts ensure you leave here well nourished.

Neighbourhood information

Typical farm village with friendly people and sand roads. Don't be surprised to pass a few cows or horses walking on the roads.

Languages spoken

Afrikaans,English

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    Steakhouse • Local • South African
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

Grace Country Retreat takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 20:30
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 06:00 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.
Curfew
Entry to the property will be closed between the hours of 00:00 and 05:00
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of ZAR 150 is required on arrival. That's about US$8. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 16 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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

5 - 15 years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 150 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
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Groups
When booking more than 2 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
VisaMastercardMaestroBankcardCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 06:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Grace Country Retreat 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.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 06:00:00.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries, during dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property can only accept bookings from essential workers/permitted travellers, during dates where such guidelines exist. Reasonable evidence must be provided on arrival. If it isn't provided, your booking will be cancelled on arrival.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

A damage deposit of ZAR 150 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.