Experience the elegance of Victorian living in the heart of the Karoo.
This magnificent bed & breakfast is situated in an impeccably restored Victorian home characterized by it's beautiful stained glass windows and impressive chandeliers.
In true colonial style this Victorian home is surrounded by it's cool verandahs framed with "Broekie Lace" and wrought iron railings which lead onto beautiful gardens with their fragrant roses and century old Grape Vines, ideal for relaxed contemplation, or a cozy corner for reading.
Victoria Guesthouse offers a sumptuous breakfast suited to the palate of the food connoisseur in an intimate dining room with a crackling fireplace.
Non residents are welcome to pre-book a karoo-style breakfast, and experience the elegance of Victoria Guest House. Tel: (053) 693-0788
The interior is spacious and tastefully decorated with molded wall panels and molded ceilings carpeted wooden floors for comfort and the original cozy Karoo fireplaces.
Huge bedrooms having both en-suite and private bathrooms, with tea and coffee trays, are your home away from home.
Shuttered windows keep out the summer heat of the Karoo, while in winter you have the added warmth of electric blankets.
Visits to the Richmond Horse Museum one of only two in the world, and to the 150 year old village church where you can climb the bell tower can be arranged.
The bookshops of Book town Richmond are all within easy walking distance.
A short drive away is the brick-works, where bricks are still made the traditional way.
Visit the Blue Lantern where you can enjoy your lunch or dinner of tasty and varied cuisine in a hospitable Karoo atmosphere Tel: (053) 693-0552
Victoria Guest House is known for it's friendly service, and it's ability to make it's guest feel at home. Join Coenie, Marlene and their staff around the table in the grand old kitchen, for coffee and home-baked rusks, or hot soup in the winter.
An original well preserved cooking fire-place and one of the larger working Aga stoves add to the warmth, This beautiful kitchen lined with wood and shelves stocked with preserves is a must to complete your visit to Victoria Guest House in the heart of the Karoo.
Secure Lock-up parking is available.
Visitor Comments:
"Ons was weer hier, dit is elke keer 'n heerlike ondervinding, rustigheid, vriendelikheid en alles wat aangenaam is!"
"Baie dankie vir jul gasvryheid, dit het gevoel soos ons eie huis, met 'n uitstekende ontbyt. Ons sal weer kom oorslaap!"
"Beautiful place, terrific hospitality!"
"What a beautiful place to stop en-route, we felt at home and spoilt!"
"Baie dankie weereens vir 'n absoluut heerlike kuier, vir jul gasvryheid en vriendelikheid. Ons kom beslis sommer gou weer!"