Accommodation
Essence of Luxury
At Rietfontein there is an abundance of wildlife roaming free on the vast land, so don’t be alarmed if you are greeted by a wandering buck as you step out of your room in the morning!
The homestead consists of three dwellings: the Manor House, the Wedding Cottage and Keneilwe’s Cottage, which, together, offer a total of 10 double en suite bedrooms. Should you require more accommodation than the 10 rooms available, please enquire about our glamping tent options.
Manor House
Built in the 1800s, the Manor House was lovingly restored to showcase its high ceilings and 40-cm thick walls. The traditional manor house-style décor speaks to the history of the house. A black and white chequered marble floor, hinting at the grandeur of years gone by, greets you at the entrance. A sandstone block containing fossilised fish serves as an example of the magnificent blocks of honed sandstone that were used to build the house. The Manor House comprises a dining room, lounge, fully-equipped kitchen, a second-story library with breathtaking views of the game farm and mountains beyond, and two lavishly decorated en suite bedrooms, each with its own veranda.
Wedding Cottage
Built in the 1930s to accommodate guests at a family wedding, this cottage contains four en suite bedrooms styled in a contemporary fashion, each with a beautiful marble bathroom and black hardware. Lovingly chosen, locally designed wallpaper depicts Africa’s exotic flora and fauna. Each room is named after an animal, which is depicted on the wallpaper in each room. All the rooms have a private veranda.
Keneilwe's Cottage
These lovingly restored working quarters have beautiful rough sandstone walls and a gorgeous, honed sandstone façade. The cottage is named after one of the Van Reenen clan’s granddaughters on whom this Sesotho name was bestowed. Keneilwe means ‘given’ or ‘gift’ in Sesotho, a language indigenous to this region of South Africa. The cottage has four spacious en suite bedrooms each with its own wood-burning stove. Two of the bedrooms (Myrust and Charmante) share a lounge and kitchenette and can be set up as interleading rooms. Their quirky yet lush design speaks of cosy living and lazy days in front of the fireplace.
