Nestled in the heart of Nieu Bethesda, Living Waters is a self-catering guesthouse offering a tranquil escape amid open landscapes and peaceful country charm. This original Karoo retreat features a spacious 3-bedroom holiday home and a cosy 1-bedroom cottage, ideal for families, couples, or small groups seeking comfort, privacy, and a true farm-style getaway. The Original Karoo 3-Bedroom Holiday Home is fully equipped for relaxed living, featuring three queen-size beds, a comfortable sitting area, and a full kitchen with modern conveniences including a dishwasher, oven, microwave, stove, refrigerator, toaster, and coffee/tea facilities. Guests can unwind indoors with Wi-Fi, a fan, electric blankets, and a desk, while the bathroom offers a bathtub/shower combination and essential amenities for added comfort. Outdoors, enjoy a private patio, garden views, outdoor dining space, and traditional braai facilities perfect for evenings under the Karoo sky. The Original Karoo 1-Bedroom Cottage provides an intimate stay with a queen-size bed, garden views, and a peaceful sitting area. It includes a fully equipped kitchenette with microwave, oven, stove, refrigerator, toaster, and kitchen supplies, ensuring a convenient self-catering experience. The bathroom features a shower, hairdryer, and amenities, while added comforts include Wi-Fi, a fan, an electric blanket, and a desk. Step outside to a private patio and garden with outdoor furniture and braai facilities for relaxed outdoor living. Guests at Living Waters enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi, free secure parking, and access to a dedicated BBQ and picnic area. A laundry room is available at no additional cost, making longer stays even more convenient. Check-in is from 14h00 to 19h00, with check-out at 10h00. Please note that the property is strictly non-smoking, no parties or loud music are permitted, and only registered guests are allowed on-site. Living Waters is the perfect Karoo escape for those seeking comfort, space, and a peaceful countryside atmosphere.
In Room Facilities:
* Wi-Fi * Cot * Desk * Electric blanket * Fan * Non-smoking * Sitting area * Wi-Fi * Bathroom amenities * Bathtub/shower combination ( Original Karoo 3-Bedroom Holiday Home ) * Shower only ( Original Karoo Cottage ) * Hairdryer * Iron * Ironing board * Towels * Coffee/tea facilities * Dishwasher ( Original Karoo 3-Bedroom Holiday Home ) * Full kitchen ( Original Karoo 3-Bedroom Holiday Home ) * Kitchenette ( Original Karoo Cottage ) * Kitchen supplies * Microwave * Oven * Refrigerator * Stove * Toaster * Braai / Barbeque facilities * Garden * Outdoor dining area * Outdoor furniture * Patio
Establishment Facilities:
* Wi-Fi * Free and secure parking * BBQ/picnic area
Located in the village of Nieu Bethesda, 325 New Road sits at the foot of the Sneeuberg Mountains within the Great Karoo. The area is approximately 50 km north of Graaff-Reinet and is characterised by arid plains, mountain scenery and a high-altitude setting of around 1,350 metres. Nieu Bethesda is known for its cultural significance and artistic community, centred around The Owl House, a recognised outsider art site. The village includes a small network of galleries, studios and local craft outlets. The surrounding region supports outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling and birdwatching, with Compassberg, the highest peak in the province, located nearby. The village infrastructure is limited, with no fuel stations or major retail facilities. Access is via gravel roads, and essential services are available within the village. The area is quiet, with low traffic volumes and minimal commercial development.
* The Owl House
* Kitching Fossil Exploration Centre
* Nieu Bethesda NG Church
* Bethesda Arts Centre
* Nieu Bethesda Water Furrows
* Owl House Camel Yard
* Ganora Guest Farm
* Ganora Fossil and Bushman Paintings
* Compassberg
* Klootjieskraal Pass
Luxury holiday home perfect for a family stay-over in Nieu-Bethesda. The house offers 3 queen bedrooms, an inside and outside bathroom, a fully equipped kitchen with a fridge and coffee station, braai facilities and comfortable seating in the living area.
This deluxe cottage offers an open-plan setup with a queen bed, an equipped kitchenette with a refrigerator, stove, oven and toaster. Features a huge bathroom with a shower. It has a patio and an outdoor braai and dining area.
If cancelling 1 day before arrival, forfeit 100% of the booking total.
* Check in is at 14h00 until 19h00 and check out is at 10h00.
* No smoking in the units.
* No parties and loud music allowed.
* No additional unpaid guests allowed.
From Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport: 1. Head north from Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport. 2. Proceed for 24 meters. 3. At the roundabout, take the second exit onto Allister Miller Drive. 4. Continue for 1.4 kilometres, passing through one roundabout. 5. Turn left onto Forest Hill North/Bound Road and travel for 850 meters. 6. Use any lane to turn right onto Walmer Blvd/M9. 7. Proceed for 600 meters. 8. Use the middle lane to turn left onto Settlers Highway/M4, following the signs for R75/Grahamstown/Uitenhage. 9. Drive for 68 meters. 10. Keep right to continue on M4 for 6.7 kilometres. 11. Use the right two lanes to take exit 751B and merge onto N2 toward Grahamstown. 12. Travel for 3.3 kilometres. 13. Take exit 754 for M3/John Tallant Road toward R102/M19/Swartkops/Uitenhage/Port Elizabeth. 14. After 400 meters, make a slight left toward John Tallant Road/M3. 15. Continue onto John Tallant Road/M3 for 700 meters. 16. Turn right onto Grahamstown Road/R102. 17. Drive for 850 meters. 18. Turn left onto Trunk Road/R367 and continue following R367 for 13.6 kilometres. 19. Merge onto R75. 20. Proceed for 7.6 kilometres. 21. Continue straight to stay on R75 for 202 kilometres. 22. Continue onto R63 for 23.1 kilometres. 23. Turn right onto N9/R61/R63. 24. Travel for 2.7 kilometres. 25. Turn right onto Caledon Street/N9/R61/R63 and continue following Caledon Street/N9/R61. 26. After 300 meters, turn left onto Goedhals Square/N9/R61 and continue following N9/R61 for 27.3 kilometres. 27. Turn left towards Nieu-Bethesda and drive for 21.7 kilometres. 28. Turn right onto Martin Street and proceed for 2.2 kilometres. 29. Turn left toward New Road for 80 meters. 30. Finally, turn right onto New Road. Your destination will be on the left-hand side after 250 meters.
Children welcome.
