Avonsrus is an architect-renovated farmstead (dating back to 1954), boasting incredible attention to detail, regarding both its design and beautiful interior decorating. These efforts culminated in re-creating an exclusive homey, farm ambiance. Avonsrus truly offers tranquility, peace and quiet away from the buzz of city life. Into the bargain, the (on site) hosts’ focus on hospitality will also insure an enjoyable, comfortable and safe stay. The secluded cottage is spacious, luxurious and exclusive (only one unit available – no other guests in the vicinity) The quaint kitchen is stylishly and very adequately equipped for self-catering (yet fabulous home-cooked South African cuisine is available on request)

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In the rustic, quiet surroundings of rural Augrabies – a mere couple of kilometres from the mighty Augrabies Falls – a beautifully architect-renovated farmstead (dating back to 1954) offers spacious, luxurious accommodation. Meticulous attention to detail, coupled with taste and style, resulted in AVONSRUS being endorsed with FOUR stars by the AA, giving it a “Highly Recommended” status

ACCOMMODATION

There is ample room for a group of up to eight people to comfortably overnight. Both the large bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms. The main bedroom boasts a queen size bed, plus a bunker bed, while the second bedroom has two single beds. In the living area there are also two comfortable day beds and a TV with satellite. Avonsrus has a spacious, well-equipped kitchen with quality cutlery and stylish crockery, as well as a fridge, stove, oven and microwave. There is a lovely, private patio & barbeque area where one can unwind under the breathtaking starry skies of the Northern Cape and enjoy the peace and quiet that only the countryside can offer. Children can play outside on the jungle gym or engage in ball games on the spacious lawn.

BREAKFAST & DINNER

Not included in the overnight price, but optional on request, Avonsrus offers a delicious farmhouse breakfast and traditional South African cuisine for dinner. Breakfast baskets and BBQ packs are also available on prior arrangement.

These can be prepared in the comfort of your own Avonsrus kitchen, or having a braai on the private patio. Home-made rusks and seasonal produce from our community (raisins, grapes, oranges, etc.) are also for sale at Avonsrus.

NEAR ACVITIVIES

Only 13km from the Augrabies Falls National Park and 3km from the Orange river with various outdoor activities in the near vicinity (i.e. river rafting, sundowners, mountain biking, fishing, game drives).

  • Augrabies Falls National Park
  • Orange River Wine Cellars
  • The “Pienk Padstal”
  • Riemvasmaak Hot Springs
  • Hot Air Ballooning
  • Birding
  • Clay Pigeon Shooting
  • Fly-fishing
  • Mountain Biking Trails
  • River-rafting on the Orange River (Canoe/Kayaking}
  • White-water Kayaking
  • Daberas 4X4 Trails
  • Gin, Brandy, & Wine Tasting at “Die Mas”
  • Bezalel Wine & Brandy Estate
  • Lake Grappa Ski School

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History of Avonsrus

Avonsrus is not just another guesthouse as you might have figured. This beautiful cottage was once an old farm house in the early 1950’s. It operated without running water or electricity. The builders and owners of the house were Annie and Gert Visser, parents of Susan Conradie (formerly Visser) who at that time was a toddler and today is our beloved mother/ mother-in-law and adored grandmother! Inside the house you will find pictures of her on her fourth birthday, as well as her and her sister swinging in the backyard under the thorn tree. 

Traces of this period can still be seen in
the pictures of the old Chev, the engraved word
(“TOOLS”) on the front door if you look closely
and also in the headboards of the second room which used to be the old back door. Thanks
to the visionary eye of our brother, the architect,
the dream of Avonsrus was born.

As Oupa Gert called his home Avonsrus (a
place of rest at night), the name had to stay
and also as much as possible of the original
building, to keep it as authentic as possible.
On the 10th of November 2016, Avonsrus was therefore
re-born with most of the restoration work done.

The main structure of the house remained
and only two walls were re-built due to
structural decay. Most of the windows,
doors and all of the roof were preserved
and given a second life after more than
60 years of exposure to all the elements of nature.

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Testmonials

My husband and I stayed over at Avonsrus on our way to Namakwaland. This is an excellent facility. The house is spacious, offering two wonderful bedrooms with creatively restored bathrooms, a well equipped kitchen and very comfortable lounge. The interior decoration is in good taste and the reception by the hosts, Jaco and Rialize extremely friendly. I would recommend it wholeheartedly. During our next visit we will surely stay over for more than one night.
Gerda Mischke
Wat 'n vreeslike mooi plek. Die gasvryheid waarmee ons ontvang was was wonderlik. Ons het so lekker gebly. Alles is so gerieflik en so mooi.
Shantelle Diedericks
Baie lekker akkomodasie met baie vriendelike eienaars! Beslis die moeite werd!
Adri Coetzee
Asemrowend! Nostalgies! Bekoorlik! AVONSRUS is regtig FANTASTIES!
Eriza
Avonsrus is a very special place in a special part of South Africa. We had a LOVELY stay. Will definitely recommend you!
René, Gerald & Jason
Namibia
Such a lovely place! Amazing what you have done to this beautiful cottage - so much attention to detail and so spacious. We had a very pleasant stay and a relaxing time.
Chrissie & Gerry
Ireland
Avonsrus is lovely and peaceful and makes you feel at home. There has been put so much thought into every detail. This is really exceptional! Hosts' hospitality was also absolutely amazing!
Julienne & Thomas
Germany
Hierdie plekkie se mooiheid het ons eerste gevang. Is n stukkie van die hemel...
Louw familie
AVONSRUS fehlt an nichts! Ein wunderbares Häuschen. Hier kann man länger bleiben!
Werner & Veronika
Germany
Die plaashuis is ongelooflik mooi gerestoureer. Wat n pragtige, rustige plekkie met die mooiste decor! DANKIE vir jul gasvryheid!
Susan & Tommy Jordaan
Gauteng
AVONSRUS is such a lovely cottage, boasting fabulous hosts and everything we could possibly need!
Sue & Glenn
Southbroom
Wat n wonderlike ervaring om in die warm atmosfeer van AVONSRUS te kon bly! Dit het ons stoutste verwagtinge oortref! Ons sal graag weer kom.
Jan & Jeannie Beukes - Pretoria, Kobus & Breggie Theunissen - Krugersdorp
Southbroom