Villas Accommodation Near Matjiesfontein
*All distances listed are as the crow flies, and not actual travel distances.
Matjiesfontein Reviews
More info about Matjiesfontein
Appearing almost as a film set in the desert, Matjiesfontein is an actual village with a magnificent hotel and various other facilities. Roughly 500 people live in the village which has been declared a national monument in its entirety.
Matjiesfontein began as a sanatorium for those suffering from lung complaints after the farm owner, Scotsman James Logan had himself recovered while taking in the fresh Karoo air. At the time, a railway line between Cape Town and Kimberley had just been constructed and Logan set about building a village with lamp posts imported from England, electrifying the village and providing a sanitary works at great personal expense to ensure that Matjiesfontein became a regular stop for the elite. Visitors included Cecil Rhodes, Lord Randolph Churchill and the Sultan of Zanzibar, all wanting to take in the air. South African author Olive Schreiner rented a small home in the village for a time.
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About Villas
Luxurious and large, Villas are ideal for those wanting to self-cater with all the comforts and amenities of high-end accommodation. These usually include several bedrooms, with at least the master ensuite. The kitchen and living areas are fully equipped with top-of-the-range facilities; making it easy to whip-up quick holiday meals or go full gourmet should you choose to. The lounge will have a full entertainment system, including Dstv, and wifi can be expected. Due to the general size of the Villas, they are best suited to families, with older children, or small to medium groups of friends.