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About this property

Comfortable Accommodation: Villa Contessa in Beaufort West offers family rooms with private bathrooms, air-conditioning, and free WiFi. Each room includes a tea and coffee maker, shower, and free toiletries. Dining Experience: Guests can enjoy local cuisine at the on-site restaurant, which serves dinner. The restaurant features an outdoor seating area and menus for special diets. Leisure Facilities: The property includes a garden, terrace, and pool views. Additional amenities include a patio, inner courtyard, and outdoor dining area. Local Attractions: Located less than 1 km from the Christian Barnard Museum and Dutch Reformed Church, and a 10-minute walk to Chris Barnard Museum - Die Pastorie. Karoo National Park is 16 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Free private parking available on-site


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
1 double bed
2 single beds
and
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Evelyn
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Character of the room. We stayed in Freddy Mercury. It felt very secure inside the gate and proximity to Karoo NP was ideal for us.
  • Lea
    South Africa South Africa
    It was a lovely sleep over guesthouse, everything was clean, warm, lovely beds, and most of all loved the interesting ambiance and the fabulous owner !!
  • Jacques
    South Africa South Africa
    Short stay. Exactly what we required for 1 night stay over. Edith, our hostess, was very helpful and friendly and made us feel at home. She is also a great cook. Can definitely recommend.
  • Pillay
    South Africa South Africa
    Great experience, friendly hosts and very comfortable accommodation. Only stayed for a night on the drive from JHB CT but it was excellent
  • Reinhard
    South Africa South Africa
    We felt welcome and relaxed at Villa Contessa. We could freshen up and had a good nights rest. Unfortunately no meals were served, but restaurants were nearby. The host was friendly and welcoming. A great stay over.
  • Paton
    South Africa South Africa
    It's always a treat to stay at Villa Contessa. Edith is a super welcoming owner who goes out of her way to make your stay as comfortable as possible. We highly recommend it—it's one of our favourite mid-journey stops!
  • Mikhael
    South Africa South Africa
    Good stay for overnight trip. Clean and shower pressure great.
  • Lex
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Edith the owner of Villa Contessa is very hospitable and has created what is perhaps the most unique guesthouse in South Africa with Villa Contessa. She is also an excellent cook. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
  • Marion
    South Africa South Africa
    Parking right outside your room. Room was exactly what we were expecting. Would stay there again
  • Chris
    South Africa South Africa
    Perfect stayover on our way back from North west. Lovely room with everything you need for 1 night.

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 Edith Grondein

Company review score: 9.4Based on 529 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Your host is Edith a hard working excentric individual that has travelled the world and brought the world to Villa Contessa. Loves cooking and have people dining on a lovely summer night at the pool. Wintertime in kitchen area

Property information

Villa Contessa is known for its european feeling and beautiful aloes surrouding the property Artwork everywhere and a lovely happy welcoming for guests from allover the world Enough safe parking and lovely induvidual decorated rooms that is well equipped We do dinners that will normally include a Karoo Lamb Platter and guests must confirm their dinner with Edith In a few words is Villa Contessa just a heartwarming friendly Karoo Germ! The bonus we are doggie friendly

Neighbourhood information

Villa Contessa is iCentral in Beaufort West The property is safe and also next to a veld and little river and to go for a walk is easy and safe. It is walkable distance to the Chris Barnard museum and historic area in town

Languages spoken

Afrikaans,English

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      Local

House rules

Villa Contessa takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 20:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 06:00 to 10:00
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Villa Contessa 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.

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