De Oude Kraal Country Estate & Spa

De Oude Kraal Country Estate & Spa is a beautifully restored old farmhouse located in the heart of the Free State, 35 kilometers south of Bloemfontein on the N1. It offers luxury, romantic accommodation for guests seeking rest and tranquility after a long day of travel. The homestead is adorned with family heirlooms and collectables, exuding an old-world charm.

The estate features Gerhard's exclusive bar and wine cellar, which provides a wide variety of options to satisfy all discerning guests. Marie's renowned Free State cuisine offers a gourmet dinner by candlelight, a hearty farm breakfast, and a culinary feast in all aspects. Guests are welcomed with a complimentary afternoon tea and cakes upon check-in.

Visitors can lounge in the sun, read a book from the in-house library, and experience the peaceful park-like gardens under the bluegum trees. Outdoor activities include exploring the farm by horseback, footpaths, sundown tractor rides, and other options. The estate's 4-star garden rooms, aptly named "I Dream" in Sotho, are individually themed and decorated by Marie. Each room features a private patio, open fireplace, en-suite bathroom, heater, television, and tea and coffee facilities, with some rooms offering additional luxuries like underfloor heating and spa baths.

For a romantic getaway, De Oude Kraal offers a variety of unique room choices, each with special extras. Guests can indulge in a leisurely meal and snuggle up under fluffy goose down duvets and mohair blankets. The estate also features a tent, garden, and catering buffet or 5-course dinner, as well as a spa with amenities like a sauna, steam room, jacuzzi, swimming pool, massages, facials, and wraps. The spa and honeymoon room provide an intimate setting for couples.

Additional activities at De Oude Kraal include a private wine cellar dinner, a tractor and wagon ride in the veld to witness the Free State sunset, horse riding, clay pigeon shooting, hiking on the farm, and food demonstrations. The luxury garden rooms offer a king-size bed or twin bed option, en-suite bathrooms with spa baths and showers, private outdoor showers, air conditioning, tea/coffee facilities, and free Wi-Fi.