After a long journey through the Karoo, unwind in comfort at Die Windpomp Guesthouse in Beaufort West. Conveniently located off the national N1 road, the guesthouse offers 10 private en-suite rooms, each with its own entrance.
The rooms come fitted with a desk, fan, a TV with Openview satellite channels, as well as a heat-and-eat kitchenette equipped with a microwave, bar fridge and tea-and-coffee-making facilities. Relax and enjoy our braai facilities, or simply rest knowing your vehicle is safe with secure parking provided for every room.
Limited trailer parking is available on request.
Whether you’re passing through or staying a while, Beaufort West, set against the backdrop of the Nieuweveld Mountains, offers a true taste of the Great Karoo. Discover the region’s rich heritage at the Chris Barnard Museum, explore the breathtaking Karoo National Park, or experience authentic local charm with donkey cart sundowner tours and cycling excursions.
Establishment Facilities:
* Braai/Barbeque facilities
* Free and secure on-site parking
* Wi-Fi
Beaufort West lies between the Gamka and Kuils Rivers, just south of a ridge of hills and north of the Nuweveld Mountains in the Central Karoo, where rocks date back some 230 million years. This quirky town - the oldest in the Central Karoo - is rich in history that holds intrigue for the scientist, the historian, and the eco-tourist. Not only was the first reptile fossil discovered near here, in what has subsequently been described as the world’s richest collecting ground for these fossils, but the town’s historic centre displays an eclectic mix of historical architecture that makes a stopover here essential. Beaufort West lies in an area that might be semi-desert today, but was initially a swamp. Some of the world’s most interesting Stone Age sites have been discovered near here, and a legacy of rock engravings has been left by Bushmen on farms in the area and at Nelspoort Collections of ancient reptile fossils now grace exhibitions in museums all over the world, and they form the basis of work set to uncover the truth about life when the Earth was young. Beaufort West displays flamboyant Victorian, elegant Georgian, Edwardian, Romanesque, Cape Dutch, Neo-Gothic, Neo-Classic and Contemporary styles of architecture in an easy walk through the centre of town Some of these are national monuments today, such as the old town hall, mission church and the Barnard House (heart-transplant pioneer Professor Chris Barnard, considered the town’s famous son, is honoured here as part of the museum). Included here is the Anglican Church, built in 1850 in a Romanesque style and designed by Sophie Gray, the wife of Robert Gray, the first Bishop of Cape Town. The north end of the street houses a local jail, built in 1873 but obviously not very functional, as its first jailer, also jailed for negligence on duty, managed to escape, never to be seen again. Restaurants in Beaufort West: Dine at 4 Sheep Restaurant For the best Karoo Lamb options, Karushi Sushi Bar: If you love sushi, then Karushi is a place you need to visit when making your way through Route 62. A bar, lounge and deli, Karushi also offer tramezzini, ciabatta, pasta and pizza in the evenings.
* Chris Barnard Museum
* Local farms provide a popular eco-tourism stop, offering walks, hikes and challenging 4x4 routes
* Karoo National Park, just outside of town, is home to a huge variety of indigenous buck and birds. It is also a sanctuary for the endangered black rhino and riverine rabbit.
* Sports X-ventures for Paintballing, Aqua Zorbing, Teambuilding
* Handcrafted made by persons with disabilities, for sale
* Beaufort West Walk
* Explore the historical buildings of Beaufort West on this self-guided walk. Maps and info are available at the Tourism Office
* Beaufort West Museum Complex
* Weekdays 07h30 till 16h45 (during the season until 18h00)
* Birding - Spot unique birds with Karoo Birding Safaris or get a birding list at the Karoo National Park and go see what you can spot for yourself
* Bow Hunting - Discover a different style of hunting at Leeuwkloof Safaris.
* Donkey Cart Trips - The traditional mode of transportation in the Karoo: Enjoy it on the Karoo Sundowner Tour, the Beaufort West Historical Tour or the Kwa Mandlenkosi Township Tour by African Kombi Tours. Tailor-made charter tours on request
* Fossil Exploring
* Karoo National Park, Leeuwkloof Safaris.
* 4x4-Trails - Several places offer a unique experience for the 4x4 enthusiast
Karoo National Park, Bergplaats, The Vale Karoo Farm, KoKa Tsara Bush Camp.
* Game drives - Karoo National Park, Bergplaats, Teri Moya Game Lodge, Koka Tsara Bush Camp, Steenbokkie Private Nature Reserve.
* Golf
Enjoy a round of golf under the blue Karoo skies, on one of the Karoo’s few green golf courses.
* Helicopter flights - Charter, scenic flights, and short flights with Cillair.
* Horseback riding: The Vale Karoo Farm, Bergplaats.
* Hunting - Various farms in the area offer hunting. Contact the tourism office for a list.
* Karoo Culture - Monthly events at the Arts and Crafts Village
* Karoo Highlands Route: An Open Africa Initiative: self-drive route.
* Mountain biking: The remoteness of the Karoo and its dirt roads are favoured by many mountain bikers. The following farms have mountain bike trails
* Bergplaats, Rooiheuwel, The Vale Karoo Farm
* Olive Farms and Products:
* Take a tour or buy products at Olive Grove Guest Farm.
* Quad biking:
* Various guest farms provide quad-bike riding
* Bergplaats, The Vale Karoo Farm
* Rock Art
* Visit the rock engraving complex at Nelspoort
* Scenic Drives
* Molteno Pass, De Jager’s Pass, Teekloof Pass, Oukloof Pass and others
* Stargazing - Find a comfortable place to lie under the stars and marvel at our amazing night skies, often so clear that it feels like you can reach out and pick a star
- If cancelling 7 days before arrival, forfeit 100% of the booking total.
- If cancelling 14 days before arrival, forfeit 100% of the deposit.
- If cancelling 21 days before arrival, forfeit 50% of the deposit.
- If cancelling 30 days before arrival, forfeit 25% of the deposit.
1. Please note rates are subject to increase without prior notification.
2. Payment options will be sent to you directly. Please note: NightsBridge no longer shares credit card details with us. So an email will be sent from the guesthouse.
3. Please note that check-in time is 14h00 to 21h00. Should you arrive before this time, and will endeavour to have your room available, although this may not always be possible
4. Kindly note we do not accept cheques
5. Check-out is 10h00 - should guests leave after, they will be charged.
6. No smoking/vaping in rooms - should any sign of smoking be found, you will be held liable to pay a fine of R2500.00
7. Quiet hours between 21h00 - 07h00 (think of the guest next door).
Children of all ages are welcome.
