Victorian Square Guesthouse

• Graaff-Reinet

Victorian Square Guesthouse is a charming late 19th Century Victorian home, which has now been lovingly converted into a modern guesthouse by owner Ulrich Steynberg and his team. This piece of history is located in the tree-lined Stockenstroom Street in Graaff-Reinet, the jewel of the Great Karoo, and within walking distance to the many restaurants, shops, and museums in town.

Once the childhood home of Graaff-Reinet's darling actress, performer, and film producer, Professor Anna Neethling-Pöhl, Victorian Square Guesthouse also has its very own "Lions" guarding the entrance. These were modelled after the original lion statues guarding President Paul Kruger's home in Pretoria. The two statues were given to President Paul Kruger by the mining magnate Barney Barnato on the 10th of October 1896. It was seen as a status symbol back in the day to replicate these by private individuals of good-standing within their individual communities, albeit on a smaller scale as a sign of respect to President Kruger.  

The outside might reflect this grand old lady's Victorian past, but the interior is very much in keeping with the 21st Century. Here, the weary traveller is met with spacious and modern guest rooms, catering to all the necessary modern day creature comforts.   

There are seven spacious and luxurious en-suite rooms with airconditioning for the hot Karoo Summer months, and televisions with selected DSTV channels. Guests can relax on the huge wrap-around veranda or braai in the spacious garden, whilst taking in the magnificent views of the surrounding mountains and Spandaukop.

Long-term accommodation by arrangement