A circular double-storey with an interesting past, the Water Tower sits in a pleasant garden in the heart of Nieu Bethesda. This quirky building was first a water tower and then a Buddhist meditation room. With whitewashed walls and wooden floors, it is a calm and clean space from which to enjoy the famous Karoo sky, day or night.

This is a haven on the high street : Outsiders B+B is centrally situated but offers the calm and privacy of a secret hideaway. Comfort is a priority in their two double rooms, both en suite, with private entrances which also boast a separate entrance each and their own verandas from which to observe the daily passage of village life.

A bright, comfortable old Karoo house - Aandster is stylishly furnished, well equipped for self-catering and decorated with original art works. Aandster can accommodate up to 12 guests.

Centrally situated in Nieu Bethesda, Allemann-se-Huisie is a cosy, self-contained garden cottage, with twin beds, kitchenette and shower and toilet en-suite. Sip sundowners in the garden and watch the sky fill with stars or braai some delicious Nieu Bethesda Karoo lamb.

GIVE US ONE DAY AND WE GIVE YOU 280 MILLION YEARS! Comfortable accommodation for self-drives or groups up to 26, offer the option of relaxing in the peace and tranquility of the Great Karoo. You will be able to experience the magnificent sunsets in the vast open spaces. Guests may choose the self catering cottage or any of the en-suite bedrooms. All meals are available. Numerous activities on farm.

A quiet, cosy lodge in an established Nieu Bethesda garden, the Owlhouse Backpackers reflects one of its previous lives as the Buddist meditation centre. Take with a dip with the goldfish in the dam, hire bikes to explore Nieu Bethesda or hike in the surrounding Sneeuberg Mountains.

At Schanskraal offers accommodation at two very different guest houses:- The Country Manor which lies within beautiful landscaped gardens and next to natural ponds, is one of the best examples of Eastern Cape luxury guest house accommodation. It can be fully catered or self-catering. Burgersrust Lodge is a sympathetically and comfortably restored historic pioneer farmstead offering idyllic self-catering Karoo guest farm accommodation, ideal for the family getaway.