Location
Ideally situated on the N14, 40 km from Upington and on the R27 - 70 km from Kenhardt, Ou Skool Guest House offers corporate and leisure visitors ideal accommodation and conference and events facilities. The Ou Skool Guest House lies just outside the town of Keimoes (5kms), surrounded by lush vineyards.
About Us
Ou Skool Guest House was initially an old school which was closed down due to lack of funding during the early 70's. Entrepreneurial owner, Ilse-Marie Rossouw identified the property as a great location for an upmarket guest house, conference and events venue, camping site, coffee shop and farm stall for guests and visitors passing by on the R27 or visiting the Keimoes/Upington area.
The guest house offers the warmest hospitalitiy, outstanding airconditioned accommodation, conference facilities for up to 12 delegates including full catering in addition to events facilities for private functions and weddings.
What You Get
- Highly recommended by AA Travel
- Fully licenced
- Fully air conditioned accommodation
- Hospitality trays
- Luxury linen and towels
- Secure and tranquil environment
- Trendy high quality decor and furnishings
- Selected DSTV Satellite TV, SABC 1, 2, 3 and E TV
- Self catering accommodation fully equipped
- Camp sites with electrical points, water and outstanding ablution facilities
- Conference facilities
- Bar and relaxation areas
Additional Value Added Services
- Beauty & Wellness Treatments
- Catering
- Coffee shop
- Events co-ordination
- Farm Stall
- Picnic baskets
- Laundry Service
- Airport transfers to and from Upington Airport
- Arranging and planning trips and excursions in and around Keimoes, Upington and surrounds
- Restaurant bookings
- Car rental booking
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We Specialise In
Things To Do and See
- The Dutch Reformed Church
Built in 1889 and declared a national monument
- Bakkiespomp
An old restored working waterwheel in the centre of the village which pumps water from the Gariep River to farms in the area. Located on the main street.
- Tierberg Nature Reserve
Approximately 160 hectares which lies 4 km west of Keimoes. Abundant in aloes and succulents.
- Wine Tasting and Tours
Visit the Orange River Wine Cellars for tours and wine tasting
- World War 1 War Memorial
The battle of Kakamas took place in 1915 and consisted of 3 skirmishes between German and Allied Forces. A memorial marks the location of the battle.
- Suspension Bridges
Several suspension bridges span the Orange River allowing traffic between the "islands".
- Sunset River Cruises
- Water Sports
Kayaking, tubing, canoeing and fishing
- Cycling
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Surrounding Towns (from Keimoes)
Neilersdrif (5 km) Ou Skool Guest House
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