This old Karoo home, circa 1856, has been created into a small boutique-type accommodation centrally situated in Graaff-Reinet, the jewel of the Karoo. Our guesthouse, named Aa`Qtansisi, is derived from the authentic original Khoisan language, meaning “We welcome You”.
Dating back 350,000 years ago, the Khoisan were the first human inhabitants, in Graaff-Reinet & our town, Graaff-Reinet may well be the Origin of Mankind!
Be prepared to be spoilt & delighted with personal attention & unique flavours of decor in each part of this accommodation so that Aa`Qtansisi, will become your first choice of accommodation, when passing through Graaff-Reinet.
Graaff Reinet became the centre of British military operations for the whole Eastern Cape during the Second Boer War. In 1901, a
number of captured Boer rebels were tried in the town for crimes ranging from high treason, murder, attempted murder, arson and robbery.
Nine were sentenced to death, with eight of these being executed by firing squad on the outskirts of the town, while the ninth sentence was carried out in Colesberg. The Burgher Monument in Donkin Street commemorates the fallen rebels.
Facilities:
-Cot
-Bath
-Shower
-Linen
-Towels
-Toiletries
-Full Breakfast
-Private Entrance
-Special Diets catered for
-Private Bathroom
-Tea & Coffee Facility
-Ice in Summer
-Air Conditioning
-Heaters
-Electric Blankets
-TV (sabc channels)
-Serviced
-Swimming Pool
-Braai Facilities
-Safe Off-Street Parking
-Pets Welcome
-Children Welcome
-Fax Service
-Internet
From Cape Town: ( N9 )
- Follow N9 into Graaff-Reinet. Follow this road straight into town, heading straight for the old Dutch Reformed Church.
- Cross over the first 4-way stop street.( Middle Street - Midas on the corner). At the next 4-way stop (Somerset street), turn left.
- Cross straight over the next stop street (Corner of Bourke and Somerset Street). We are 3 houses down on the left hand side.
* 69 Somerset Street.
