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After a long journey through the Karoo, unwind in comfort at Die Windpomp Guesthouse in Beaufort West. Conveniently located off the national N1 road, the guesthouse offers 10 private en-suite rooms, each with its own entrance. The rooms come fitted with a desk, fan, a TV with Openview satellite channels, as well as a heat-and-eat kitchenette equipped with a microwave, bar fridge and tea-and-coffee-making facilities. Relax and enjoy our braai facilities, or simply rest knowing your vehicle is safe with secure parking provided for every room. Limited trailer parking is available on request. Whether you’re passing through or staying a while, Beaufort West, set against the backdrop of the Nieuweveld Mountains, offers a true taste of the Great Karoo. Discover the region’s rich heritage at the Chris Barnard Museum, explore the breathtaking Karoo National Park, or experience authentic local charm with donkey cart Sundowner tours and cycling excursions.
Beaufort West lies between the Gamka and Kuils Rivers, just south of a ridge of hills and north of the Nuweveld Mountains in the Central Karoo, where rocks date back some 230 million years. This quirky town - the oldest in the Central Karoo - is rich in history that holds intrigue for the scientist, the historian, and the eco-tourist. Not only was the first reptile fossil discovered near here, in what has subsequently been described as the world's richest collecting ground for these fossils, but the town's historic centre displays an eclectic mix of historical architecture that makes a stopover here essential. Beaufort West lies in an area that might be semi-desert today, but was initially a swamp. Some of the world's most interesting Stone Age sites have been discovered near here, and a legacy of rock engravings has been left by Bushmen on farms in the area and at Nelspoort Collections of ancient reptile fossils now grace exhibitions in museums all over the world, and they form the basis of work set to uncover the truth about life when the Earth was young. Beaufort West displays flamboyant Victorian, elegant Georgian, Edwardian, Romanesque, Cape Dutch, Neo-Gothic, Neo-Classic and Contemporary styles of architecture in an easy walk through the centre of town Some of these are national monuments today, such as the old town hall, mission church and the Barnard House (heart-transplant pioneer Professor Chris Barnard, considered the town's famous son, is honoured here as part of the museum). Included here is the Anglican Church, built in 1850 in a Romanesque style and designed by Sophie Gray, the wife of Robert Gray, the first Bishop of Cape Town. The north end of the street houses a local jail, built in 1873 but obviously not very functional, as its first jailer, also jailed for negligence on duty, managed to escape, never to be seen again. Restaurants in Beaufort West: Dine at 4 Sheep Restaurant For the best Karoo Lamb options, Karushi Sushi Bar: If you love sushi, then Karushi is a place you need to visit when making your way through Route 62. A bar, lounge and deli, Karushi also offer tramezzini, ciabatta, pasta and pizza in the evenings.
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Friendly staff and clean facilities.
- Murray Kernick29 Mar 2020
We were welcomed as if we were old friends. This was our first time staying over in Beaufort West and will definitely not be our last. Although the room we stayed in was equipped with only the essentials, it was exactly what we wanted.
The entire establishment was being redone by what we could see,there is obviously a huge amount of other things happening behind that the scenes, but we will be back in the future to see the final upgrades.
We unfortunately didn't have any shade infront of our suite, but this wasn't an inconvenience to us. We noted that the walls were recently plastered and that some of the other suites already had a shaded stoep and we realized that it is still part of the ongoing upgrade for every unit. The small Karee and Pepper trees that are planted closeby will definitely grow larger during the years and these two species of trees are well known for their dense canopy to establish good shade underneath them.
We thank you very much for the friendliness and warm welcome we received when we arrived a few hours before check in time.
We also want to wish you the best of luck with your establishment and we can see that you have a goal to turn it into something unique and beautiful.
Thank you again for the hospitality we received.
- Hein Fourie02 Dec 2019
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Really good, nice scenery
- Matthew Flink04 Aug 2021