"The accommodation is gorgeous – stunning, solid old architecture and beautiful furnishings. The only thing I could suggest is that the owners consider aircon? Smithfield gets pretty hot, as it was on our stopover, so having an aircon would have gone quite a ways to increasing our comfort. Otherwise,..."

"The accommodation is gorgeous – stunning, solid old architecture and beautiful furnishings. The only thing I could suggest is that the owners consider aircon? Smithfield gets pretty hot, as it was on our stopover, so having an aircon would have gone quite a ways to increasing our comfort. Otherwise, lovely!"

"The warm hospitality complemented by comfy beds, soft towels and yummy breakfast made this a great over night stay! Enjoyed the art and all the stories around them. Thank you Peter and Linda."

"I had a nice stay. The place had everything I needed. I will recommend them to others. "

"I had a good stay at Bokmakierie. The staff were friendly and hospitable. The rooms were clean and comfortable. I will recommend them to others."

"My friend and I stopped over and were delighted with the experience. The hosts were wonderfully friendly. The room was lovely and well prepared and the facilities were most acceptable. The bathroom worked superbly and the beds were lovely. I would have loved to spend more time there."

"I arrived in the dark, a little stressed, with the window of my new little car smashed on the highway and all my belongings covered in glass. I was calmed with cups of tea and homemade rusks. And I left with a plastic make-shift window, a vacuumed clean car, after a comfortable sleep, and a good bre..."

"I arrived in the dark, a little stressed, with the window of my new little car smashed on the highway and all my belongings covered in glass. I was calmed with cups of tea and homemade rusks. And I left with a plastic make-shift window, a vacuumed clean car, after a comfortable sleep, and a good breakfast inside me.
Linda and Peter were more than just accommodating hosts with a comfortable home to stay in - they were saviours that restored the promise of a good Easter holiday.
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"Thank you for a lovely stay. The hosts are wonderful and we will definitely recommend this b&b to others."

"We live in Israel but my wife grew up in Smithfield. We came on a visit to South Africa (my wife's first visit in 33 years) and we decided to make a short visit to Smithfield

We heard about Bokmakierie from a family who stayed there several years ago. We were very happy with our choice. The..."

"We live in Israel but my wife grew up in Smithfield. We came on a visit to South Africa (my wife's first visit in 33 years) and we decided to make a short visit to Smithfield

We heard about Bokmakierie from a family who stayed there several years ago. We were very happy with our choice. The place was very clean and comfortable and the breakfast was delicious. Peter and Linda went out of their way to be helpful with information and helping my wife contact old acquaintances. We very much enjoyed just sitting and chatting with them.

I would recommend this place to anyone looking for a place to stay in Smithfield.

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"Hosts very warm and friendly and went out of their way to make our stay interesting. Breakfast good standard. Room large & comfortable."

"I was made to feel very welcome when I arrived at Bokmakierie although I arrived early. I had a good lunch at a restaurant close by and there was no need for an evening meal. A sociable drink with Peter and Linda in the evening was very pleasant. The bedroom was clean and comfortable and, after a..."

"I was made to feel very welcome when I arrived at Bokmakierie although I arrived early. I had a good lunch at a restaurant close by and there was no need for an evening meal. A sociable drink with Peter and Linda in the evening was very pleasant. The bedroom was clean and comfortable and, after a good nights sleep and a tasty breakfast, I was on my way again. "

"We found the room very comfortable. Peter and Linda was very hospitable."

"We had a great stay - very comfortable. Peter and Linda are wonderful people."

"We had a fabulous welcome by both hosts. The rooms were lovely and each room has its own bathroom - very convenient. The beds are extremely comfortable and we had a very delicious breakfast the next morning before we left on our way – we will most definitely stay there again."

"Bokmakierie B&B in the dusty, sleepy town of Smithfield in the Orange Free State is a must. Peter and Linda Retief will make you feel like old friends, sharing a glass of wine with you as the sun sets on this picturesque village steeped in history and tranquillity. The walls of the house are lined w..."

"Bokmakierie B&B in the dusty, sleepy town of Smithfield in the Orange Free State is a must. Peter and Linda Retief will make you feel like old friends, sharing a glass of wine with you as the sun sets on this picturesque village steeped in history and tranquillity. The walls of the house are lined with Peter's own artworks; the rooms are spacious and exquisitely decorated; the breakfast is sumptuous. And you can eat dinner at Luigi's, where we enjoyed fillet steak diane to rival anything on offer in Gauteng's finest restaurants."

"Had a great stay and a very warm welcome from the Retief's. The beds were extremely comfortable and the pillows perfect. Excellent hot water supply. All in all a very enjoyable evening."

"For a quiet and welcoming stay in a very comfortable, and well catered B&B you can't do better. What a wonderful break!"

"The Bokmakierie may be in the small town of Smithfield, but it is a delight. The Owners, Linda and Peter, are charming and gracious. We had a wonderful time and they went out of their way to make us feel welcome.

The wonderful, whimsical painting by Peter adorn the walls. It is an ideal spo..."

"The Bokmakierie may be in the small town of Smithfield, but it is a delight. The Owners, Linda and Peter, are charming and gracious. We had a wonderful time and they went out of their way to make us feel welcome.

The wonderful, whimsical painting by Peter adorn the walls. It is an ideal spot to catch up on history, culture, and information about the area and country. And dinner at Luigi's was great! By the way, it is not an Italian restaurant, but named from their charming dogs."