"My wife and I had a wonderful 3 day stay at this beautiful venue! The hosts Grant and Trevor gave us a wonderful welcome and made sure we had everything we needed. Tea, coffee etc fresh farm eggs and milk and fruit and biscuits to snack on.
The cottage is beautifully furnished and a wonderful vi..."

"My wife and I had a wonderful 3 day stay at this beautiful venue! The hosts Grant and Trevor gave us a wonderful welcome and made sure we had everything we needed. Tea, coffee etc fresh farm eggs and milk and fruit and biscuits to snack on.
The cottage is beautifully furnished and a wonderful view over the dam towards the hills. Cattle and sheep grazing peacefully in the fields.
WOW what a great stay! "

"It was special - everything you need in the flat, plus a lot of extras not expected in a self catering flat. We had a wonderfull time chatting with the owners, they felt like family when we left. Caring and loving people. A lot of highlights that you will not always get - the dog had babies, die ki..."

"It was special - everything you need in the flat, plus a lot of extras not expected in a self catering flat. We had a wonderfull time chatting with the owners, they felt like family when we left. Caring and loving people. A lot of highlights that you will not always get - the dog had babies, die kinders het appelkose gepluk en vir ons gegee. Although it is a working farm, the atmosphere were peacefull and quiet. I do not have words to describe our wonderfull stay at this farm."

"Lovely setting overlooking a dam with totally private accommodation. Peaceful gem amongst the farm animals and excellent bird life... a winner all around!"

"Trevor and Grants hospitality was the best I have ever experienced. There was so much on over. This place doesn't just give you the basics but everything you can dream of and more. They are amazing with the kids and there is all kinds of animals to amuse them. We had a little rowing boat and spend a..."

"Trevor and Grants hospitality was the best I have ever experienced. There was so much on over. This place doesn't just give you the basics but everything you can dream of and more. They are amazing with the kids and there is all kinds of animals to amuse them. We had a little rowing boat and spend a fair amount of time on the water. We will deffinitly be back."

"We loved our weekend on this working farm, for young and old there is much fun to be had. We were lucky enough to be there when there was a litter of puppies, an orphaned calf, a cupboard full of kittens and an aviary full of tiny coloured birds. Thank you Grant for the big-hearted hospitality."

"We had a lovely time at Walkabout. The cottage is well equipped and very cozy. If you need peace and quite and some time to rechange your batteries - this is the place for you! And the hospitality - thanks Trevor, Grant and Charmaine for the welcome and the extra treats!!! Pure Vrystaat-gasvryheid!..."

"We had a lovely time at Walkabout. The cottage is well equipped and very cozy. If you need peace and quite and some time to rechange your batteries - this is the place for you! And the hospitality - thanks Trevor, Grant and Charmaine for the welcome and the extra treats!!! Pure Vrystaat-gasvryheid!! "

"Lovely cottage to stay in, with magnificent views. Everything was clean and everyone was very friendly and welcoming."

"We had such a good time at Walkabout! The kids loved the farm environment, feeding lambs, milking cows and rowing boats, while us adults relaxed in the lapa. Wonderful experience!"

"We LOVED this place. It's on a gorgeous, safe sheep farm and the lodge was perfect! Sleeps 6 easily but we had 4 adults and 3 kids with no problems. Deck overlooks the small dam and there is a little boat to go out in which the kids loved. We fished and had a blast! Every afternoon we helped (or hin..."

"We LOVED this place. It's on a gorgeous, safe sheep farm and the lodge was perfect! Sleeps 6 easily but we had 4 adults and 3 kids with no problems. Deck overlooks the small dam and there is a little boat to go out in which the kids loved. We fished and had a blast! Every afternoon we helped (or hindered!) the farmer in bringing the mother sheep and baby lambs in for safe keeping, and we fed and bathed the orphan lambs that they look after. Played in the bird cages with lots of beautiful types of birds, went rock/mountain climbing, and enjoyed farm life. It was out of the way and there are no coffee shops down the road but we went for a day trip into clarens - about 45mins and Ficksburg was close enough to duck in for supplies. I would absolutely stay here again. Thanks to Anna for assisting the kids with the lambs and to Grant for opening his farm to us to wxperience."

"Thank you Grant & Charmain for your excellent service and care when we stayed in your thatched cottage for a few days. It was clean, neat, peaceful and well equipped. We lacked nothing. It was a pleasure to wake up to a working farm, hearing the sheep, cows and chickens. And in all that the cott..."

"Thank you Grant & Charmain for your excellent service and care when we stayed in your thatched cottage for a few days. It was clean, neat, peaceful and well equipped. We lacked nothing. It was a pleasure to wake up to a working farm, hearing the sheep, cows and chickens. And in all that the cottage was far enough not to be disturbed. We looked over our own dam - tranquility! The cottage faces North and is very well insulated. We were there in the middle of winter, with a big log fire burning every night, sipping our red wine.......... we will be back!
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"Lovely, relaxing, homely stay."

"Everyone, please do yourself a favour and stay at Walkabout Estate Guest Farm! Never have we felt so welcome anywhere. Trevor & his family are the best. Nothing is too much for them and it felt like Christmas with all the chocolates and cookies. Their hearts are warm and caring and the place is stoc..."

"Everyone, please do yourself a favour and stay at Walkabout Estate Guest Farm! Never have we felt so welcome anywhere. Trevor & his family are the best. Nothing is too much for them and it felt like Christmas with all the chocolates and cookies. Their hearts are warm and caring and the place is stocked with absolutely anything you might need.A paradise for kids."

"We felt safe and at ease here on this farm. Beautiful cottage! "

"Walkabout Estate really captured our hearts, we had a most enjoyable and relaxing 3 night stay. If you want some quiet time in nature this is a treat. Hubby even caught a few fish in the little pond. "

"We had the most amazing time at Walkabout Estate. A lovely, cozy house, with everything you need. The farm is beautiful and we would recommend this place to all our friends and family. Would definitely stay there again. Thank you to our lovely hosts, Charmaine and Garth for sharing your farm with us..."

"We had the most amazing time at Walkabout Estate. A lovely, cozy house, with everything you need. The farm is beautiful and we would recommend this place to all our friends and family. Would definitely stay there again. Thank you to our lovely hosts, Charmaine and Garth for sharing your farm with us and for your amazing hospitality."

"What a fabulous weekend we have just had at Walkabout Estate Guest Farm! The setting is picturesque, and the accommodation is lovely, neat and perfect for the location. I highly recommend it for any family! We will definitely be back soon."

"My wife and I stayed at Walkabout Estate Guest Farm for 2 nights and what a joyful experience! The cottage is equipped with everything you'll need and so clean and spacious! All the small little things ie chocolates, flowers and and and made it extra special! I can recommend this place at any time!"

"We enjoy every moment. Trevor is a star with all his assistance. This venue exceeds all our expectations. "

"My daughters and I had two nights stay at Walkabout - it was fantastic - very serene and peaceful - excellent host - just so sorry we were not able to stay longer!"

"Trevor was really helpful when we arrived late at night as he organized meat for our braai. A lovely cottage in a great peaceful setting."

"Our stay was amazing. We enjoyed it very much. Will definitely go for a stay again. Thanks."

"My husband, my little boy of nearly three and I have recently enjoyed a most fabulous time at the Walkabout Estate Guest Farm. It is located in a beautiful part of the Free State and the farm is easy to access, but you still feel that you are miles away from anyone...food for the soul.

We st..."

"My husband, my little boy of nearly three and I have recently enjoyed a most fabulous time at the Walkabout Estate Guest Farm. It is located in a beautiful part of the Free State and the farm is easy to access, but you still feel that you are miles away from anyone...food for the soul.

We stayed in the smaller cottage linked to the house but it was spacious, very comfortable and spotlessly clean. There are loads of interesting things to do on the farm and our little boy had a ball catching crabs, looking at all the animals, watching the tractors and playing with Grant and Charmaine's two girls.

The family made us feel totally welcome and part of their family, but at the same time respected that we also wanted to spend time alone. We found the rates exceptional value-for-money and wanted to stay another two nights, but unfortunately other people were booked to arrive. Overall, a wonderful holiday and we will certainly be visiting the farm again."

"Excellent! Private, beautiful, quiet, everything you want. Keep it up."

"It was most comfortable and enjoyable. Trevor and Charmaine are very charming hosts. Would definitely revisit."

"We had an incredible stay at Walkabout Estate Guest Farm - highly recommended for people like us that need to get out of the city. Quiet and tranquil. Cottage well equipped!"

"Dankie Grant & familie dat julle hierdie ongelooflike plek van stilte en vrede met julle medemens deel. Ons het 'n ongelooflike lekker tydjie gehad. Dankie ook vir Kitta wat die laaste aand by ons op die bed kon slaap. Dit het ons na ons eie katjie laat verlang. Ons sal verseker weer eendag 'n draai..."

"Dankie Grant & familie dat julle hierdie ongelooflike plek van stilte en vrede met julle medemens deel. Ons het 'n ongelooflike lekker tydjie gehad. Dankie ook vir Kitta wat die laaste aand by ons op die bed kon slaap. Dit het ons na ons eie katjie laat verlang. Ons sal verseker weer eendag 'n draai maak en al ons vriende weet klaar van die ongelooflike plekkie! Hoop die mielies groei goed en julle kry goed reen.

RoomsForAfrica Translated:

Thanks Grant & family that you share this incredible place of peace and quiet with your fellow human being. We've had an incredible good time. Thank you for Kitta. It made us miss our own cat. We will definitely re-visit one day and all our friends already know about this incredible place! Hope the corn grows well and you get good rain."

"It is well equipped right down to the braai spice being provided. Even though outside temperatures dropped at night the inside was quite warm. All furniture and linen in great condition. We were met with a warm welcome on arrival and will definitely return."

"I really enjoyed my time at Walkabout. The host was very friendly. I will use Rooms for Africa again because it is user friendly and easy."

"Stunning accommodation and very friendly hosts. You feel welcomed and relaxed from the minute you arrive. "

"Very good accommodation, hosts very hospitable. Clean. Beautiful location. Will visit again. Thanks for a great rest!"

"Very friendly owner and fantastic dogs! Our stay was pleasant, although we couldn't do anything until sundown because it was too hot! The owner had made an effort with small touches such as fresh flowers from the garden.

We were in the accommodation attached to the house which was private..."

"Very friendly owner and fantastic dogs! Our stay was pleasant, although we couldn't do anything until sundown because it was too hot! The owner had made an effort with small touches such as fresh flowers from the garden.

We were in the accommodation attached to the house which was private and quiet although the beds aren't great and the red bath in the bathroom is off putting!

We had dinner and breakfast, both of which were filling and delicious."

"1) The booking process:- Having been extremely frustrated previously when tryng to find rural private home B&B accomodation in past years it was great to find a site with clear geographic directions and an unambigious booking process. Booking confirmation was recieved both from the site and the esta..."

"1) The booking process:- Having been extremely frustrated previously when tryng to find rural private home B&B accomodation in past years it was great to find a site with clear geographic directions and an unambigious booking process. Booking confirmation was recieved both from the site and the establishment.
2) The place:
Walkabout is a warm and friendly place both in the location and the hosts.
The farm is close enough to good roads for accessibility in a small hatch-back car but remote enough from all highways to have a authentic rural feel about it. Bev and I spent some time 'listening' to the silence. We were somewhat envious of the guests who had booked the separate cottage overlooking the dam but were very happy with the quality and condition of the attached accomodation.
3) The service: Magriet(?) was very obliging with her service and we ate basically but well for both the meals that we had. The cottage was spacious and comfortable. The value for money was excellent.

All in all Bev & I will certainly revisit Walkabout and probably spend several nights next time. "

"A beautiful setting, really magnificent. Please request more ice trays in the freezer. We will be visiting again!"

"Just a few kilometres from Ficksburg is the Walkabout Estate, nestled in a most beautiful picturesque part of the country. The B&B has a separate entrance on the side of the main stone dwelling with its own courtyard. The main room has a double bed and a bunk bed with a small lounge/sitting area whi..."

"Just a few kilometres from Ficksburg is the Walkabout Estate, nestled in a most beautiful picturesque part of the country. The B&B has a separate entrance on the side of the main stone dwelling with its own courtyard. The main room has a double bed and a bunk bed with a small lounge/sitting area which was more than adequate for my party of three. The kitchen is well equipped with a small table perfect for three of us to eat at. The bathroom has a large bath, no shower.

The hosts were warm and welcoming, even the dogs made us feel at home. Margriet whipped up a delicious breakfast for us fruit, cereals, cake, bacon, sausage, eggs, toast, excellent coffee...a meal fit to keep us going all day!

This is such a beautiful picturesque setting on a working farm. You could walk forever in any direction or just sit peacefully under the trees and be mesmerised by the sheep and cattle chomping their way through the day.

Most enjoyable!"

"The setting on a farm was everything that we expected.
The room was clean and comfortable, and everything that we needed worked.
The food was very good and served at a flexible time to suit us.
Outside security lights that were left on all night were a bit disconcerting and uncomfortable..."

"The setting on a farm was everything that we expected.
The room was clean and comfortable, and everything that we needed worked.
The food was very good and served at a flexible time to suit us.
Outside security lights that were left on all night were a bit disconcerting and uncomfortable as it meant that the curtains had to be drawn which in turn made it very stuffy during a hot and humid night."

"The accomodation was excellent, with a beatiful view. It is very private, a short distance from the town itself and I will recommend it to anyone looking for a weekend or even longer breakaway. The cottage was clean and all the necessary utenils and facilities were available."