Transkaroo Country Lodge

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Established in 1907, the Central Hotel in Britstown remained in the hands of the Klass family for 66 years. In the beginning the building was just a corrugated iron structure that catered as a stopover for the diggers traveling to and from the diamond fields at Kimberley. The current building was erected in 1945 and it became a favourite vacation place, drawing mainly Jewish clientele from both the Reef and Cape Town.

Then in 1973 the old place along the N12 was bought by current owners Rian and Adlene Potgieter, who later gave the building a full facelift, and made quite extensive alterations to accommodate a sparkling pool and better function areas. The number of rooms stayed at 40, but some were enlarged and others received en suite bathrooms, and now there is a choice of luxury, standard or budget.

A few years ago the place was renamed to Transkaroo Country Lodge, and the decor gradually changed to an elegant and comfortable homely atmosphere. Now guests are pampered by hosts Rian and Adlene, and spoiled with wholesome Karoo food from a restaurant that has twice received a coveted international award for cuisine excellence.

This lodge is a wonderful area from where to explore the Britstown region, including the magical star gazing tours conducted by local Dutch Reformed Dominee Nico Kriek, whose knowledge of astronomy is quite remarkable.