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Situated in Colesberg, Big Sky Ranch offers accommodation with air conditioning and access to a garden. The property has mountain and lake views. The guest house also features free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests. The units in the guest house are fitted with a kettle. Some accommodation includes a terrace and a satellite flat-screen TV, as well as seating area. All units have a private bathroom, a hair dryer and bed linen. The guest house offers a continental or Full English/Irish breakfast. You can play tennis at Big Sky Ranch, and the area is popular for hiking. The accommodation features a picnic area and a year-round outdoor pool.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish

Free private parking available on-site


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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.6
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.7
Value for money
9.4
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
7.7
High score for Colesberg

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Wayne
    South Africa South Africa
    Fantastic location, very homely and comfortable, added bonus of the stud farm and beautiful horses. A unique property and a great experience.
  • Js
    South Africa South Africa
    Fabulous from the arrival with hot towel, friendly and accommodating service, great home cooked meal and refreshments. Our dogs loved it and loved the open space to run after a long journey. Rooms were lovely and comfortable!
  • Rinsew
    Netherlands Netherlands
    We stayed in room 1 and absolutely loved every minute of our time. Stunning location, amazing views, fantastic service, great food. Very spacious and comfortable room. Immaculate gardens and lawns. Very long pool.l
  • Karin
    South Africa South Africa
    Magnificent setting, property beautifully kept, super friendly atmosphere, just a fabulous experience
  • Xander
    South Africa South Africa
    The location is close to the N1 and very well sign-posted, plus you receive accurate directions to your phone prior to your stay. Its a beautiful working ranch (stables and horses) with stunning rooms and a wonderful dinner and breakfast. Staff...
  • Faaiza
    South Africa South Africa
    We loved our stay at Big Sky Ranch and will be back! Beautiful surroundings and home. Dinner and Breakfast was very good. The staff were friendly!
  • Petrus
    South Africa South Africa
    Big Sky Ranch is a magnificent stud farm near Colesberg in the Karoo. We stayed there before on our way to the Western Cape. The dinner and breakfast served to us was very well prepared and we enjoyed sitting on the stoep of the farmhouse looking...
  • Rohini
    South Africa South Africa
    Beautiful ranch with great facilities and friendly, helpful staff. The food is excellent and we enjoyed our stay. Hope to return soon.
  • Nicolette
    South Africa South Africa
    The property is just fabulous, well looked after and like an oasis. My favourite place in Colesberg. Jerome is an excellent host.
  • Bonita
    South Africa South Africa
    Cannot recommend this place enough! The staff were fantastic - so warm and welcoming and the attention to detail was much appreciated. We arrived with two small children and they provided a cot for our baby and set the table for our toddler with...

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Catherine Slade

Company review score: 9.9Based on 619 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property information

Situated 4.5km off the N1 and 22km from Colesberg Centre. Big Sky Ranch (formerly the Gary Player Stud Farm) situated in the Karoo is ideally suited to those travelling between Johannesburg and Cape Town. For those wanting to have a “get-away”, our luxurious accommodation, teas and meals are all prepared with love and intended to make you enjoy the best the Karoo can offer. By arrangement we do horse riding, sun set drives, and can take you on a tour of one of South Africa’s oldest thoroughbred stud farms. For those who enjoy trail running, mountain biking or a walk in the fresh Karoo air this is all available to you. Our rooms are air conditioned with the appropriate amenities to meet your needs. Our Team at Big Sky Ranch are proud of their rating and welcome the opportunity to share the experience with you.

Languages spoken

Afrikaans,English,Xhosa

Property surroundings

Facilities of Big Sky Ranch
Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Pets
Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

Activities

  • Tennis equipment
  • Hiking
  • Tennis court

Food & Drink

  • Fruits
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Accessible parking

Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private check-in/check-out

Reception services

  • Invoice provided

Entertainment and family services

  • Board games/puzzles

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box

General

  • Electric blankets
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Allergy-free room
  • Heating
  • Facilities for disabled guests

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible

Outdoor swimming pool
Free!

  • Open all year
  • Salt-water pool
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Sun umbrellas

Wellness

  • Sun umbrellas
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs

Languages spoken

  • Afrikaans
  • English
  • Xhosa

House rules
Big Sky Ranch takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 14:00 to 19:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 05:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 4 years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 450 per child, per night
Cot upon request
Free
5 - 17 years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 450 per child, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Accepted payment methods
VisaMastercardMaestroCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Big Sky Ranch in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

FAQs about Big Sky Ranch

  • The prices at Big Sky Ranch may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Big Sky Ranch is 14.3 miles from the centre of Colesberg. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at Big Sky Ranch include:

    • Double
    • Suite
  • Guests staying at Big Sky Ranch can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.1).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
  • Big Sky Ranch offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Tennis court
    • Swimming Pool
    • Tennis equipment
  • Check-in at Big Sky Ranch is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.