"Room lovely; food delicious; staff very friendly; surroundings stunning; lovely walks; peacefullness ay its best."
"Grant,Marie and Casey were all so welcoming and provided for my wife's gluten free requirements . A first stay away for our dog Jo Jo just added to the wonderful experience . We had the sweet which made it that much more special . The walks are splendid the dam is swimable so much so that we made no..."
more"Beautiful area bordering the Swartberg. Mt trails, rock pools and wonderful hosts. A big plus in that everyone eats together (like a large family). Good food and great fun."
"Quiet guest house in beautiful surroundings with numerous hiking trails. Grant and Marie are wonderful and attentive hosts and could not have made us feel more welcome and special. The superbly cooked dinner was a lovely experience as was the breakfast on the verandah the following morning. We will ..."
more"The Retreat exceeded our expectations. The valley is outstanding and well worth the trip along the scenic road. Our room was very comfortable and we slept like babies. The food and hospitality was second to none. The walks are clearly marked. Our two nights stay there was the highlight of our trip t..."
more"Although the 1.5kl to the retreat was narrow and windy the road was in good repair. We thoroughly enjoyed the lovely clean home style guest lodge. Well run and most hospitable together with excellent meals. Despite the recent fires, we enjoyed our ambles round and admire the way they have cleaned ..."
more"Retreat describes it perfectly: from the escape along the winding dirt road, to the fabulous room with the surrounding view and only the sound of birdsong and wind on the air, and the lure of paths disappearing into the hills.
We were well spoiled and felt as though we made friends over the d..."
" A magnificent home in wonderful surroundings, well off the beaten track. It ranks as the best guest house we have ever stayed in. The hiking trails/walks accommodate every level of fitness. Guests are treated like one of the family, with everyone eating together, and the food is 10-star. Grant a..."
more"The 19km drive on the gravel road was well worth it when we arrived at our destination. The house is wonderful and the views spectacular. The food was outstanding, the breakfast and dinner wonderful. Great base for driving around the Karoo and the Swartsberg pass. You must stay 2 nights, 1 simply is..."
more"A real get-away from it all place. Comfortable accommodation and enjoyable communal meals. Great walks from the door. Would like to have spent longer than our overnight stay."
" Wonderful hosts, great location. We will return "
"Although we didn't spend much time there - it was an overnight stay only, we really enjoyed the beautiful setting and the warm hospitality. All amenities were clean and well-kept.
Can recommend strongly"
"Wonderful place and great hosts. Probably one of the best places I've seen in SA to relax and enjoy some time away from city life. "
"I would recommend this lodge to everyone - especially visitors from other parts of the world. The setting is in a beautiful, tranquil mountain area which ordinary tourists tend to overlook.
Our rooms were warm and cosy and the food and company wonderful.
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"We spent two nights at "The Retreat at Groenfontein", for the second time, and found it as peaceful and welcoming as during our first visit. We greatly appreciated the warm hospitality of our hosts and their helpfulness. We highly recommend this place for people who love nature, birds and contact wi..."
more"I have just come back from my second visit to The Retreat. Perhaps even more delightful as I knew the delights that were in store for us. Nothing had changed and the welcome was as warm as before. The ambiance is perfect, food a delight, and Marie and Grant are perfect hosts helped by a backup of a ..."
more"When you visit Groenfontein you realise beyond doubt that we live in a beautiful country with such varied landscape. The Retreat is a home from home with first class accommodation. Grant and Marie were helpful in offering information which would enhance our stay and recommended places to visit and w..."
more"The Retreat at Groenfontein is several miles down a gravel road which winds through what has to be one of South Africa's most lovely valleys in the Little Karoo. It may seem, at times, like you will never get there and you may wonder why you booked such an out of the way destination but it is very d..."
more"Beautiful location. So remote and peaceful. Many excellent day walks start right from the door. Nice dinner and breakfast. You feel like you are in the different century. Very nice room where you have a nice sleep and can enjoy voices of the nature. Recommended."