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Boasting pool with a view and views of mountain, Blue Lily Retreat is a bed and breakfast set in a historic building in Matjiesrivier, 43 km from Cango Wildlife Ranch. There is a private entrance at the bed and breakfast for the convenience of those who stay. Guests can make use of the outdoor fireplace or the children's playground, or enjoy views of the pool and garden. All units at the bed and breakfast come with a seating area. With a private bathroom fitted with a shower and a hair dryer, units at the bed and breakfast also have free WiFi, while certain rooms also offer a terrace. At the bed and breakfast, units are equipped with bed linen and towels. Guests at the bed and breakfast will be able to enjoy activities in and around Matjiesrivier, like walking tours. There is a garden with a barbecue at this property and guests can go cycling and hiking nearby. Oudtshoorn Golf Course is 47 km from Blue Lily Retreat, while Calitzdorp Railway Station is 48 km from the property. The nearest airport is George Airport, 110 km from the accommodation.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 10 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.9)


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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 double bed
Bedroom 3:
1 double bed
and
1 extra-large double bed
and
2 bunk beds
1 extra-large double bed
and
2 bunk beds
and
1 sofa bed
or
2 single beds
and
2 bunk beds
and
1 sofa bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.8
Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.9
Value for money
9.6
Location
9.9
High score for Matjiesrivier
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  • Victoria
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Liked EVERYTHING! Lieschen and Juan were wonderful hosts and made us feel totally welcome. Having arrived, we didn’t want to drive again so pre-booked with them a delicious lasagne and salad and also took them up on their offer of breakfast…...
  • Darryl
    South Africa South Africa
    Quiet and peaceful location, pool with excellent views of the Swartberg mountains, walk around the farm, comfortable accommodation and wonderful hosts. Patat restaurant down the road is also very good.
  • Peter
    Sweden Sweden
    The Blue Lily Retreat is amazing and and a great value-for-money stay if you want to experience the real, off-the-beaten- track Swartberg mountains. This is a real family stay and the hosts extremely accommodating and kind. Our daughter didn’t...
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Juan and Lieschen Lategan

9.9
9.9
Host review score
Host review score

Juan and Lieschen Lategan
Situated in the Matjiesriver Valley in Oudtshoorn. We offer comfortable accommodation and a breath of fresh air in beautiful natural surroundings. In summer, Blue Lily Retreat is surrounded by abundant Agapanthus, also known as the blue lily. Guests can enjoy the peaceful farm house suited for individuals, couples, families or a small group of friends. Blue Lily Retreat offers three charming en-suite guest rooms in the historical farm house, originally built in 1886. The lounge, with fireplace for winter days, small library and homely dining room and kitchen offer a home away from home with a nostalgic farmhouse feeling. The veranda/ “stoep” offers a beautiful view of the mountains and surrounding farm where you can relax around a braai, lounge in a stoep chair or gaze at the splendour of the Klein Karoo dawn and sunset, or the stars and Milky Wa You can experience Klein Karoo Country Life on a working dairy farm. For those who like to explore the Klein Karoo, exciting venues in the area can be discovered.
Juan and Lieschen welcome you at Blue Lily Retreat and invite you to enjoy the beautiful natural surroundings and comfortable stay in our luxury farmhouse and cottage .
Situated at the foot of the Swartberg Pass , a World Heritage site , near the Cango Caves , Wilgewandel holiday farm , Patat Restaurant , Karusa Wineries , Cango Ostrich farm , Buffelsdrift Game Lodge and Surval Olive Estate as well as favourite bicycle routes on the nearby gravel roads .
Languages spoken: Afrikaans,English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Blue Lily Retreat
Great facilities! Review score, 9.8

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Mountain view
  • Pool view
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Kitchenware
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Walking tours
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
  • Children's playground
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Private check-in/check-out
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
General
  • Electric blankets
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Private entrance
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Heating
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool with view
  • Plunge pool
  • Pool/beach towels
Languages spoken
  • Afrikaans
  • English

House rules

Blue Lily Retreat takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

Until 10:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Mastercard Visa Diners Club American Express Cash is not accepted Blue Lily Retreat accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 07:00.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Blue Lily Retreat in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

FAQs about Blue Lily Retreat

  • Blue Lily Retreat offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Children's playground
    • Swimming Pool
    • Walking tours

  • Room options at Blue Lily Retreat include:

    • Holiday Home
    • Family

  • Yes, Blue Lily Retreat is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • The prices at Blue Lily Retreat may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Check-in at Blue Lily Retreat is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Blue Lily Retreat is 2.1 miles from the centre of Matjiesrivier. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.