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Stuurmansfontein Corbelled House: A Unique Carnarvon Accommodation Experience

Stuurmansfontein Corbelled House

Looking for a unique and authentic Karoo experience? Look no further than the Stuurmansfontein Corbelled House, a unique accommodation option outside Carnarvon in the Northern Cape.

This accommodation option is one of the oldest forms of housing in South Africa, dating back to the 1800s, and is an excellent way to experience the country’s rich history and culture.

The corbelled house design is unique in that it uses a series of stones that are gradually overlapped to form a dome-like structure. The result is a house that is incredibly sturdy and able to withstand the harsh weather conditions in the Northern Cape Province.

Once owned by a local farmer, the Stuurmansfontein Corbelled House has since been restored to its original condition and is now available for visitors to experience the authentic way of life of the early pioneers and Trek Boers as they ventured into the African hinterland.

Accommodation at Stuurmansfontein Corbelled House

Despite its historical significance, the Stuurmansfontein Corbelled House is equipped with all you might need for a comfortable stay. The house has three bedrooms, a living room, a kitchen, and a bathroom, all of which are well-equipped. The kitchen is equipped with a gas stove, refrigerator, and all the necessary cooking utensils.

You will find the living room cozy and comfortable, with a fireplace to keep you warm on those cold winter nights. The bedrooms are also comfortable, with comfortable beds and warm blankets.

Read their previous article HERE.

Things to do in Carnarvon

The Stuurmansfontein Corbelled House is located in a remote area of the Northern Cape, making it an excellent base for exploring the nearby attractions.

If you’re looking for a unique and authentic Karoo experience, the Stuurmansfontein Corbelled House is an excellent option. This historic accommodation option offers all the modern amenities needed for a comfortable stay while providing a glimpse into the country’s rich history and culture. With its remote location and nearby attractions, the Stuurmansfontein Corbelled House is an excellent base for exploring the Northern Cape and beyond.

Stuurmansfontein Corbelled House is located at Farm Stuurmansfontein, in Carnarvon. Here is their location on Google Maps. For bookings, call +27 (0) 87 802 0819; email stuurmansfontein@gmail.com or visit them online HERE.

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So what is the right accommodation?  Well more often than not, it’s your travel budget that dictates the type of accommodation that you choose. 

Expensive is not always better.  Our team at Home Food and Travel will tell you that they have camped in areas with limited ablutions and had a wonderful holiday.  They have also spent a night in a five star hotel only to be disappointed because their expectations exceeded the experience.

The reason for your travels will also affect your choice.  A business trip requires different amenities to a beach holiday. 

Our articles, reviews and experiences can certainly help you make your decision.

Restaurants with a good mix of service, food and ambiance

To my mind a great restaurant offers three things – excellent service, great food and a wonderful ambiance.  Of these, service is the most important. 

No matter that the food is delicious and the setting delightful, poor service can ruin the occasion.  However, great service combined with mediocre meal and a plane jane restaurant can still be a pleasant night out.

We’ve eaten in restaurants that are really dirty but with incredible food and couldn’t help but give a rave review.  We’ve also hardly noticed what we ate because the setting was just amazing.

However, the best restaurants come with the best of service, food and ambiance.

Spas are the ultimate relaxation aid

How do you know when you have had a great spa experience?  The answer, of course, is when you doze off on the treatment table. 

Well that’s our theory anyway.  It also doesn’t take a grand location with enormous facilities for a spa to be really good

A small, personal spa that is owner run can result in the best massage you have ever experienced.  However, the grand spas in five star hotels offer unsurpassed facilities in an environment that just makes the stress in your shoulders and neck melt away before you even finish checking in.

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You don’t have to be an adrenaline junky to enjoy an exciting experience.  In fact, what are commonly termed adventure activities usually have incredibly high safety standards and unblemished safety records.

Ziplining, bungy jumping and shark cage diving are all very safe.  It’s just that our mind tells us we are craaazzzzyyyy to be doing this.

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We’re out looking or those great places of accommodation, restaurants, spas and adventure activities.

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