Farm Arbitersfontein 674 · ±35 km from Philippolis & Fauresmith

Kom rus ’n bietjie; pure plaas.

Waar die grondpad die horlosie stilmaak en die Karoo-stilte weer asem gee. Welcome to Karoo Rus on Farm Arbitersfontein—an authentic, down-to-earth Karoo farm experience in the Southern Free State. Nothing pretentious or “grand”—just honest farm hospitality, horseback riding, koppie hikes, fishing, swimming, and complimentary braai wood under unpolluted starlight.

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Opregte Plaaservaring · Authentic Farm Living

Nothing “Grand”—Just Real, Unhurried Karoo Farm Life

Hier op Arbitersfontein fokus ons op ’n egte plaaservaring—niks “grand” of aangeplak nie, net die eerlike platteland waar kinders weer buite speel, perde deur die dam stap, en die kampvuur saans hoog brand.

Located ±35 km from Philippolis, ±35 km from Fauresmith, and 152 km from Bloemfontein, Karoo Rus invites families, riders, hikers, hunters, and N1 travellers to experience genuine farm hospitality. Spend your days on horseback across 15 km veld trails, hiking the dolerite koppies, fishing (contact Pieter for arrangements), or cooling off with a swim on warm Karoo days.

When evening falls, gather around the outdoor boma fire pit—complimentary firewood is provided (hout word verskaf)—or cosy up beside the stone fireplace inside the farmhouse.

Desember Plaas-Special · 18 – 27 December

December Holiday Availability: 18 – 27 December

Looking for a peaceful, family-friendly Karoo farm break this festive season? Book your self-catering stay between 18 and 27 December at R300 p.p./night (kids under 12 R150, under 10 free)—fresh linen ready, swimming, horseback trails, and firewood included!

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Horseback riding through the farm dam on Arbitersfontein
Perdry (±15 km Plesier Rit) R300 / dag
Group hiking trail across the Karoo veld on Arbitersfontein
Stap & Koppie-roetes Veld & Natuur
Evening campfire and boma braai under the Karoo night sky
Boma Kampvuur & Braai Hout Verskaf
Wide Karoo sky reflected on the farm dam at Arbitersfontein
Plaasdam, Visvang & Swem Plaasdam
Selfsorg Oornag · R300 Per Persoon Per Nag

Farmhouse Accommodation on Arbitersfontein

Comfortable, honest self-catering farmhouse living with a spacious kitchen, dining room, stone-hearth lounge, shaded green lawn, and outdoor boma braai.

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Die Arbitersfontein Plaashuis (Self-Catering Farmhouse)
Arbitersfontein Plaashuis & Lawn Karoo Rus
Ideal for Families, Hiking/Riding Groups & N1 Stopovers

Die Arbitersfontein Plaashuis (Self-Catering Farmhouse)

Spacious traditional Free State farmhouse surrounded by shade trees and green lawn. Features comfortable twin and family bedrooms with crisp linen, a full self-catering farm kitchen, dining room, stone fireplace lounge, full bathroom with bath and shower, and an outdoor boma braai with complimentary firewood.

Tariff R300 per person / night · Kids under 12: R150 · Kids under 10: Free
Amenities Free Firewood (Hout word verskaf) · Full Farm Kitchen · Stone Fireplace Lounge · Outdoor Boma Braai · Crisp Linen · Swimming & Hiking
Comfortable Farm Bedrooms & Fireside Living
Self-Catering Bedroom & Crisp Linen Karoo Rus
Self-Catering Overnight & Multi-Day Farm Stays

Comfortable Farm Bedrooms & Fireside Living

Restful bedrooms prepared with fresh linen and warm Karoo blankets, paired with our inviting stone-built indoor fireplace lounge, communal dining table, and outdoor campfire circle under the Southern Cross.

Tariff 25% (1/4) deposit 2 weeks prior · Balance payable before or on arrival
Amenities Fresh Linen Prepared · Full Bathroom (Bath & Shower) · Dining Room · Shaded Parking for Bikes & Trailers
Perdry, Stap, Visvang, Swem & Jag

Activities & Annual District Events

From 15 km horseback trails, fishing, and Blesbok hunting to swimming on warm Karoo days and joining iconic Philippolis and Fauresmith festivals.

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Perdry (±15 km)

Enjoy an unforgettable horseback trail ride (Plesier Rit) across the open Karoo veld, koppies, and shallow farm dams at R300 per person per day (own risk).

R300 p.p. / dag · ±15 km Roete
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Stap, Visvang & Swem

Hike scenic koppie trails, cool off with a refreshing swim (swem), and enjoy fishing on the farm (contact Pieter Jacobs on 071 598 5602 for fishing arrangements).

Stap · Visvang · Swem
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Blesbokke Jag

“Die Karoo. Die Jag. Die Rus.” Top-quality Blesbok hunting paired with self-catering farmhouse hospitality. Contact Pieter Jacobs (+27 71 598 5602) for hunting enquiries.

Pieter Jacobs · 071 598 5602
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April & Julie Feeste

April: Arbitersfontein forms part of a regional Mountain Bike Race (Bergfiets Wedren)! July: Philippolis Wynloop, Wildsblitz Fees, Perde Skou & Perde Uithourit.

April MTB · Julie Wynloop & Skou
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