Ironstone Cottage
Broederstroom Farm, Erasmuskloof Eastern Cape
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Why people book this hotel
“Excellent location outside of town”
“In the morning I enjoyed a short walk”
“The cottage itself is charming, clean on arrival, well equipped, and perfectly l…”
“Secluded , neat, clean and very comfortable with good amenities”
“From the kitchen counter and sink to the bathroom, inside the toilet area, and e…”
“It has thoughtful, comfortable furnishings, is spacious and private”
“We sat in the pool next to our braai, ate delicious wors from the farm, watched …”
“We loved the cottage, especially the private pool and lovely stoep”
“Host communication and directions were brilliant”
“Perfect hosts and lovely home-grown meat to Braai”
“Location, pool, wifi, aircon”
Overview
Boasting a garden, private pool and mountain views, Ironstone Cottage is set in Graaff-Reinet. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is located 24 km from Valley of Desolation. The air-conditioned holiday home consists of 2 bedrooms, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a kettle, and 2 bathrooms with a shower and free toiletries. Towels and bed linen are offered in the holiday home. The property has an outdoor dining area. Urquhart House Museum is 11 km from the holiday home, while Anglo-Boer War Memorial is 11 km from the property.
Traveller reviews
Angus
solo_traveller
May 19, 2026
The hot water bottles, the peace and tranquility.
Haggis
solo_traveller
May 9, 2026
Excellent location outside of town
Andi Rive
extended_group
April 19, 2026
I loved this place. We were only overnighting on a trip from the Free State to the Western Cape, but I could've stayed for days. It was a truly restful break. We sat in the pool next to our braai, ate delicious wors from the farm, watched the colours changing over the hills and foliage. In the morning I enjoyed a short walk. There is plenty of space to park a large vehicle and trailer
Dean
solo_traveller
April 16, 2026
“Simple Abundance”
Everything! The beauty, the peace and tranquility, the simple abundance. We fell in love with the place. We will def. go back. Next time, just for longer.
Alain
couple
April 5, 2026
“A Lovely Stay… Shared With the Local Ant Community”
We recently stayed at this self-catering cottage and overall had a really enjoyable experience. The cottage itself is charming, clean on arrival, well equipped, and perfectly located for a peaceful getaway. The surroundings are beautiful, the atmosphere relaxing, and it truly feels like a home away from home. However — and it deserves to be mentioned both in the title and the review — there is a serious ant infestation. The ants were absolutely everywhere. From the kitchen counter and sink to the bathroom, inside the toilet area, and even crawling over the toilet paper. No matter how clean we kept the space or how carefully food was stored, the ants continuously appeared throughout our stay. It’s clear that this is not just an occasional issue but an ongoing infestation that needs proper attention. While we understand that insects can be part of nature, especially in certain regions, the extent of the ants made daily use of the cottage uncomfortable at times. That said, the cottage itself has great potential and many positives — comfortable accommodation, a pleasant setting, and everything you need for self-catering. With a decent pest control and better management of the ant problem, this place could easily be outstanding.
Elmarie
couple
March 30, 2026
“Beautiful views. Quiet. Wonderful experience.”
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Nicola
couple
March 9, 2026
“We would have loved to stay longer!”
We loved the peacefulness of Ironstone Cottage. It has thoughtful, comfortable furnishings, is spacious and private. Care has been taken over the garden and it has a lovely boma, sheltered from the breeze. We watched two Kudu walk past on the hillside and enjoyed the night sky.
CHRISTOPHER
couple
February 28, 2026
“Digital detox”
Had the most wonderful stay at Ironstone Cottage in Graaff-Reinet. From the moment we arrived, we felt an overwhelming sense of peace and tranquility. It’s the kind of place where the noise of everyday life simply fades away. One of the most special parts of our stay was feeling completely disconnected from the digital world. No constant notifications, no distractions — just stillness, fresh air, and the gentle sounds of nature. It was incredibly refreshing. Our stress levels dropped to zero almost instantly, and we found ourselves truly relaxing in a way we hadn’t in a long time. The cottage itself is beautifully kept, cozy, and welcoming. The bed was exceptionally comfortable — we slept deeply and woke up feeling fully rested each morning. Everything about the space encourages you to slow down, breathe, and just be present. If you’re looking for a peaceful escape where you can properly switch off and recharge, Ironstone Cottage is perfect. We left feeling restored, grateful, and already planning our return. 🌿
Keegan
couple
February 22, 2026
“Amazing Stay.”
The view and location was amazing.
Judith
extended_group
February 20, 2026
Beautiful view and beautiful scenery
Kobus
extended_group
February 19, 2026
“Perfect and all we needed”
Peaceful
Shaun
family_with_children
January 25, 2026
Secluded , neat, clean and very comfortable with good amenities
Wilma van der Westhuizen
extended_group
December 24, 2025
“Hidden gem, will definitely recommend”
Host communication and directions were brilliant. We loved the cottage, especially the private pool and lovely stoep.
Swanepoel
extended_group
December 9, 2025
Location, pool, wifi, aircon
Sarah
family_with_children
December 2, 2025
“Top spot and great hosts!”
Lovely spot on a farm, a little gem in the Karoo! Perfect hosts and lovely home-grown meat to Braai. Hosts helped us to find hiking route around their farm.
Luis
couple
November 20, 2025
“Wonderful escape”
Very clean and presentable Quiet and peaceful Will definitely go back Pool was a bonus.
Katrine
family_with_children
November 15, 2025
“A peaceful cottage”
This is a lovely and peaceful cottage lost in the Karoo. Very clean and well equipped.
KARIN
couple
October 4, 2025
We had a lovely stay in the cottage. Everything was so perfect!!
John M Murray
couple
September 15, 2025
“Old world charm and serenity.”
Location is excellent. Cottage had old world charm. The owners were very friendly.
Roger
family_with_children
August 17, 2025
Old world charm , very clean , excellent location
Facilities
Activities
Hiking
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Food & Drink
Breakfast options
General
Heating, Non-smoking rooms, Family rooms, Non-smoking throughout, Air conditioning, WiFi available in all areas
Internet
Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi
Outdoors
Outdoor furniture, Outdoor pool, BBQ facilities, Garden, Terrace, Sun terrace, Outdoor pool (all year)
Parking
Parking on site, Private parking, Free parking, Parking
Physical distancing
Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed
Pool and wellness
Swimming Pool, Plunge pool, Pool/beach towels, Pool cover
Safety & security
CCTV outside property
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed
Self check-in
Lockbox key collection at the property
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