Tarantula Self-catering Accommodation

Reviews

• "Der Naturpark,"

  19 February 2020

  "Es war alles perfekt. Jederzeit wrden wir dort wieder bernachten. Es lohnt fr mehr als 1 Nacht."

• "Fabulous cottage"

  26 August 2019

  "Large , spotlessly clean unit with everything you would need for an enjoyable stay."

• "Tarantula my new home in Calvinia."

  01 October 2018

  "Exellent hosting and good value for money, I'll go back there anytime...."

• "Peace and quite"

  27 September 2018

  "Tarantula represents a sophisticated offering of modern facilities in a rural setting without equal in the Northern Cape. Imagine laying in bed and your horizon is set by a mountain range 50km away !! I will not talk about the sleeping experience, that pleasure you will have to discover for yourself."

• "Surprise"

  18 April 2018

  "Very clean and modern facilities. Excellent value for money"

• "Perfect corner of Calvinia"

  13 January 2018

  "We really loved our stay here - Frans and Hendrina were really accommodating and friendly, and made sure our stay was fantastic.The unit we stayed in looked out over a beautiful Karoo vista, including windmills and an open expanse of stunning Karoo, as the Tarantula is situated on the edge of town.This is the perfect stop over on the drive from Joburg to Cape Town, and we have definitely found the place we want to stay every time we travel the route."

• "Exellence everywhere"

  06 December 2017

  "Everything was perfect - pristine accommodation, never ending view, perfect hosts."

• "Excellent"

  03 December 2017

  "Excellent accommodation!"

• "Electric blanket for cold night"

  25 June 2017

  "Spacious accommodation and all the comforts of home"

• "Excellent!"

  16 January 2017

  "We spent only two nights, but would have liked to stay longer. Lovely cottage, very comfortable bed, clean and very peaceful place! The hosts very friendly and helpful and did everything to make this a memorable experience! Thank you!"

• "Fabulous Stop-Over!"

  21 October 2016

  "We recently stayed, just for a night, @ Tarantula. It is such a welcome break from travelling.<br/>It's always a stunning place to be, but this time, we were upgraded to sheer luxury!! <br/>Tarantula was the Best accommodation we had on our month long trip!<br/>Many thanks!<br/>Colleen & Howard Kerr<br/>Cape Town"

• "We'll be back..."

  01 October 2016

  "On our second visit to Tarantula, we stayed in the unit at the far end of the property. With a private access gate, the unit is very well equipped and extremely comfortable. It has its own sheltered "braai pit" beneath a large acacia tree, with a view over a large area of open land to the hills beyond. Wonderfully peaceful and quiet, and the night sky is great for stargazing. Owners Frans and Hendrina are friendly, hospitable and knowledgeable. A well-deserved five-star rating."

• "MT"

  09 September 2016

  "Tarantula is 'n pagtige plek, en so op die rand van die dorp het dit n lifelike uitsig. Mens kon eenvoudig nie die Karoo beter beleef het.<br/>Tarantula was baie netjie,skoon,veilig en goed toegerus.<br/>Sal beslis weer daar gaan bly."

• "Kaap Vakansie"

  19 July 2016

  "Calvinia was 'n eerste vir ons, so ons het glad nie geweet wat ons gaan kry toe ons daar aankom nie. Maar was ons verras! 'n Pagtige plek, en dan nog so op die rand van die dorp, dit was net eenvoudig spesiaal. Mens kon eenvoudig nie die Karoo beter beleef het. Ons het 'n punt daarvan gemaak om uit die normale pad te gaan en 'n bietjie ander dele van ons land beleef. Nie vir een oomblik spyt daaroor nie. Tarantula was baie netjie,skoon,veilig en gelieflik. Sal dit regtig weer gebruik as ons in daai rigting gaan"

• "Exceeded our expectations"

  20 March 2016

  "What a find. The pictures on the site are good but the place itself is stunning. The cottages sit in a well thought out layout of the grounds, each has its own view across the Karoo. The beds are large, comfortable and have quality bedding. The cottages are well equipped but we chose to go to the restaurant recommended by Frans and Hendrina. We can't wait to return to Calvinia and stay for longer at Tarantula."

• "Aletta en Pieter de Coning"

  04 March 2016

  "<p>Was baie aangenaam. was vriendelik ontvang en hetn paar keer verneem of alles reg is. Kan hulle aanbeveel.</p><p></p>"

• "oasis"

  27 February 2016

  "After a long day's travel in the heat it was sheer bliss to walk into the accommodation at Tarantula. Very comfortable, a warm welcome and every possible need catered for. Very high standard."

• "splerging !"

  21 February 2016

  "We booked a SC chalet and did get a splerging upgrade: a big house with private pool.<div>Frans en Hendrina were very welkoming.</div><div>The place to be !</div>"

• "Excellent stay."

  13 January 2016

  "Spotlessly clean and well furnished cottage in a beautiful setting. Equipped with everything you need and more. Would definitely return and recommend.<br /><br />"

• "A true oasis"

  06 January 2016

  "This is one of best places we have stayed. It is much more than we expected. New, very well appointed with all the modern conviniences. Large living area. Naturally cool inside, you don't even need the aircon, even though we used it. A private swimming pool and BBQ area was fantastic. At the fence line the green perfect lawn gave over to the natural Karoo veld with a backdrop of mountains. And you can't forget the stars, so clear at night even though you are on the edge of town. I recommend Tarantula to anyone it is a true oasis in the Karoo."

• "Just like the photo's"

  30 December 2015

  "Stayed at Tarantula on our way to Augrabies. The cottageis just like it appears in the photo's. Clean and very well equippedfor self catering. We stayed in cottage number 1, and sitting on the patio had a wonderful view of the karoo and mountains. The birdlife is great. Would recommend it and will return if we are in the area again"

• "Tarantula"

  26 October 2015

  "Best place we stayed in on this trip. Frequently, the cottages do not live up to the expectations that one gets from the Internet. This is the exception. It is far better than expected. Close to town centre but right on the edge overlooking farmlands. Cottages have everything we needed and everything worked. Would highly recommend this venue for anyone staying in Calvinia."

• "Gem of the Karoo"

  18 October 2015

  "Unbelievable luxury accommodation in a beautiful setting in the Karoo managed by wonderful friendly hosts Frans and Hendriena."

• "Excellent Stay"

  15 September 2015

  "Tarantula offers excellent, well equipped and friendly accommodation. We are so pleased we found it and will certainly be back"

• "Exceeding expectations!"

  09 September 2015

  "<p>We loved our stay at Tarantula. It is a beautiful appointed self-catering with everything of the highest standard. </p><p>It is lovely and clean with very friendly but professional hosts and will not disappoint. </p><p>We can highly recommend it for all tourists who pass through or holiday in Calvinia.</p><p>Jacques and Miranda Fouche (Cape Town)</p>"

• "Comfortable overnight stop"

  31 July 2015

  "We stopped at Tarantula on the way up to Kgalagadi. The cottages were comfortable, clean and well equipped and there was lots of space for the kids to run around and stretch their legs on the lawns outside. We had loadshedding and there were even rechargeable lights. We will definitely stop here again. Thanks! Megan and Grant Benn and family"

• "Excellent Stay"

  30 July 2015

  "<p>Had afantastic staycan highly recommend Tarantula, if we ever travel in that direction again that will be our stay over. We give it a 5* </p><p>Francois and Amanda</p>"

• "Best ever!"

  15 July 2015

  "This is a very luxurious and comfortable stay.<div>Everything you need is in this self catering family unit. Neat, very clean. Friendly and welcoming management. xxx</div>"

• "A great surprise"

  27 June 2015

  "What a great place to spend time for a wary traveller.<div>This was unexpected and wonderfully comfortable after a long ride. Will definitely recommend staying over anytime. Frank and Sue</div>"

• "Very Nice Place and Nice People"

  15 May 2015

  "<div>Thanks for everything, cant wait to return #amazing #wonderful!</div><div><br /></div>"

• "What a lovely surprise!"

  28 April 2015

  "We really enjoyed our stay at Tarantula. The place was spotless and had everything you need and more. Excellent!!"

• "Tarantula Self Catering"

  27 April 2015

  "Great facilities, extremely comfortable - will stay there again when visiting or passing through Calvinia"

• "Neat and clean accommodation"

  19 February 2015

  "A very neat and clean accommodation.<div>All that we needed was there,after a long drive from the Cape.</div><div>Gerard Scheltens</div><div>Durbanville</div>"

• "Beautiful, neat and comfortable"

  14 January 2015

  "Lovely accommodation in a green oasis. Food for the soul."

• "Very neat and clean"

  12 January 2015

  "This must be the neatest, cleanest self-catering accommodation that we have come across. We were impressed with the high quality of equipment, utensils and furniture in the chalet. This will definitely be our preferred stopover in Calvinia in future."

• "Luxury accommodation"

  19 December 2014

  "An oasis in Calvinia. Clean spacious and luxurious accommodation. We will definitely be back!"

• "Perfect stay"

  01 July 2014

  "As far as accommodation go you will struggle to beat this. Perfectly set-up for a couple or small family. Situated on the edge of town, you still get the feeling of being alone on the farm. I would highly suggest Tarantula."

• "Uitstekend"

  09 June 2014

  "Puik! Waarde vir geld. Stylvol en uiters netjies."

• "Uitstekend in Elke Opsig"

  08 January 2014

  "<p>Tarantula is skoon, netjies, uitstekend toegerus en smaakvol versier. Die lugrelaar was n lewensredder! Die gehalte-toerusting in die kombuis is indrukwekkend en so ook die keurige afwerking in die badkamer. Die ligging aan die rand van die dorp met die oop vlaktes en pragtige berge anderkant die lowergroen grasperk, bome en heerlike swembad, bied lafenis vir die siel. Ek kan Tarantula met vrymoedigheid aanbeveel by enigiemand wat net onderweg deur Calvinia wil oorslaap of wat n rukkie geheel en al wil ontspan en hul kragte herwin.</p><p>Tarantula is clean, tidy, well equipped and tastefully decorated. The air-conditioner was a lifesaver! The quality of equipment in the kitchen is impressive and so is the exquisite finish in the bathroom. The location on the edge of the town with the plains and beautiful mountains across the lush green lawn, trees and lovely swimming pool offers refreshment for the soul. I can boldly recommended Tarantula to anyone en route to Calvinia stay overnight or for a while to totally relax and regain their strength.</p>"

• "Baie interessant"

  19 December 2013

  "Uitstekend met alle nodige toerusting in die chalet. n Rustige omgewing met pragtige uitsig oor die fynbos, berge en die windpomp wat regte plaasatmosfeer skep al is ons in n dorp. n Moet as jy in Calvinia moet oornag."

• "Excellent accommodation!"

  18 December 2013

  "We really enjoyed the fully kitted units and the friendly reception. Great views and a lush garden makes for a wonderful rest. Will definitely be back soon. Best place to stay in Calvinia! Highly recommended!"

• "Baie stylvol en netjies"

  25 November 2013

  "Een van die beste selfsorg eenhede wat ons nog in gebly het. Baie dankie vir die gasvryheid."

• "Perfect"

  04 November 2013

  "We were amazed by how modern the cottage was. And spoiled by everything that was there. Frans and Hendrina was the perfect hosts. Even waiting up for us because we had a crisis leaving Cape Town. I will really recommend Tarantula to all! But make sure to spend time there and enjoy the facilities and the area."

• "Little gem in Calvinia"

  29 September 2013

  "Charming, delightful unit with an exquisite interior, beautiful bathroom and kitchen equipped with everything to make it a wonderful stay. Bed and mattress recipe for hours of peaceful sleep. The exterior patio with braai is the best place to relax and to enjoy the peaceful and beautiful surroundings. Extremely friendly and helpful hosts. Will definitely revisit in future."