The Farm Shop

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Scored 8.4
Rated very good

Staff

9.2

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: The Farm Shop in Grootfontein offers family rooms with private bathrooms, air-conditioning, and mountain views. Each room includes a dining area, wardrobe, and free toiletries. Exceptional Facilities: Guests enjoy a sun terrace, seasonal outdoor swimming pool, and lush garden. The property features a restaurant, bar, and outdoor fireplace, and outdoor seating area, and well-maintained garden, and outdoor dining area. Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves African, Mediterranean, local, and European cuisines. Breakfast includes continental and à la carte options with pancakes, cheese, and fruits. Dinner, brunch, and cocktails are highly rated. Local Attractions: Old Fort Museum is 6 km away. Free WiFi is available throughout the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

Breakfast info

Continental

  • Free private parking available on-site

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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
1 single bed
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1 double bed
2 single beds
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2 single beds
2 large double beds
1 single bed
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1 double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Jana
Czech Republic Czech Republic
“Absolutely wonderful and friendly hosts Ulf and Usia. I also appreciate the authentic atmosphere of the farm. I was thrilled when I saw the welcoming committee in the form of five really big dogs right after arriving. Although they inspire respect...”
Wilhelm
South Africa South Africa
“Very attentive host, great food and very spacious rooms”
Carlo
South Africa South Africa
“Ulf and his wife is wonderful people. Thank you for the interesting discussions, and excellent food. See you guys next year again!”
Tsekpo
Namibia Namibia
“Peaceful and not crowded. Excellent food and friendly proprietors.”
Fleur
Netherlands Netherlands
“The owners were extremely friendly and helpful, the food was incredible and fairly priced, and the room and bathroom were spotless.”
Louise
Australia Australia
“The Farm Shop is a gem. Ulf and Usia are a joy - extremely friendly and welcoming. The two of us (somewhat disabled) geriatrics had booked the apartment without advising of any disabilities. As the apartment was upstairs Ulf and Usia quickly...”
Thomas
Australia Australia
“We really enjoyed our stay a the Farm Shop. It's a bit quirky. If you are looking for a unique experience,  being treated in a very personal way and enjoy amazing food, this is the place for you. The owner, Ulf, a German married to a Namibian...”
Nehoa
Namibia Namibia
“The personal touch by the owners was just amazing – they went out of their way to make us feel welcome and comfortable.”
Sebastian
Germany Germany
“Nice and decent hotel at a good price. Rooms were freshly renovated and super clean! For dinner we had great steaks and vegetables from the farm including beer and wine for 20€ per person. Breaktfast with bread, homemade jams, coffee and fresh...”
Martin
Netherlands Netherlands
“The food, the hospitality of the owners, the drinks, and a comfortable bed”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Ulf & Usia

Company review score: 9.3Based on 307 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Ulf and Usia are very well traveled and we both used to live in different countries through our live. After we got married we decided to settle down in Namibia. We both love organic farming in combination with providing space for travellers. It’s our passion to provide a welcoming accommodation in the heart of our farm.

Property information

Our B&B and Camping Site is situated at the heart of an Organic Fruit and Vegetable Farm. We offer excellent standard to very competitive prices. We are guided by European Standards with African charm. Our restaurant offers a wide range of home made meals. Most of the ingredients are from our Farm. Meaning all is fresh, organic and very delicious Our bar is well equipped and we have a wide range on Namibian wine. The most local vineyard is just 80km away.

Neighbourhood information

We are very close to Grootfontein. Grootfontein offers a wide variety of shopping facilities and a very well-presented Fort Museum definitely a must to see. Our Farm is on the road to the Meteorite and I am sure you would not miss out visiting the worlds larges Meteorite. As we are

Languages spoken

Afrikaans,German,English

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    African • Mediterranean • Local • European
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly • Romantic
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian

House rules

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Check-in
From 15:00 to 18:00
Check-out
From 08:00 to 11:00
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 11 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Cot upon request
Free

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No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.