Perfect Hideaways: Uber-Cool in the Divine Karoo

Let’s take a trip to the Klein Karoo where a sophisticated little hamlet is as intriguing as it is lulling. It’s an uber-cool retreat – a bucket list must!

Its vast skies and as-far-as-the-eye-can-see landscape, its spectacular mountain ranges met by old gravel roads that run through the vineyards, the groves and the orchards are the natural essence of what lured so many curious communities to settle, many hundreds of years ago.

The collection of the Dutch Gable houses and the gorgeous pink wine store with their equally-ample adjoining and independent spaces allow for fabulous family gatherings for days on end.

As soon as the window shutters are swung open and the morning sun greets the magnificent landscape that unravels with the rays of light, coffee and chitter chatter will ensue in the courtyard, under the pergola and its creeping vines, whilst the more active few hit the gravel road for a quick jog into the wilderness.

Some might be doing a spot of yoga on a mat beneath the acacias, whilst others are likely to still be snoozing in bed.

Treasuring Moments

The beauty of the Karoo and its ever-changing light allows for different moments throughout the hours of the day – spent in the courtyard, around the dam or the swimming pool, walking through the young olive groves or in the veld, around the fire-pits and fire-places reclining, reading, board-gaming or – dare we say it – working!

With the WiFi as speedy as it is, you are at your leisure to catch up on a couple of those projects should you feel inspired. There are enough hours in the day for it, here.

And the crisp air, the stillness of the nature that abounds, the birdlife dancing in the blue, or the dramatic display of stars shooting through the Milky Way at night. As the wood crackles away in the fire-pit and the melody of water trickling, travelling down into the dam pacifies our busy bodies into a happy slumber.

For those that are interested in South African architectural heritage, Buffelsdrift is an experience that offers more than simply sublime accommodation in the Klein Karoo. There is a lot to be told about the property’s heritage that’s palpable in all areas of the homestead.

Together with its history, this hideaway has its beguiling attributes of seducing you into a contemporary calm amidst the ruggedness of the Karoo.

The views of the Swartberg and the famous Towerkop – where the main source of the area’s water comes from – are a marvellous sight and can be enjoyed all around the homestead.

To book, this Perfect Hideaway send an email to sarah@perfecthideaways.co.za

Greg Cox