Ou Skool Guest House
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Solar Power
Ou Skool Guest House is now completely of grid and use sustainable electricity produced from Solar Power
Animals
Small animals are allowed by prior arrangement. Guide dogs welcome.
Adaptors
International adaptors are provided should you require. Please enquire at reception.
Baby Cots
Please enquire at reception or prior to your arrival. We will gladly arrange for you.
Barbeque
Ou Skool Guest House has fabulous BBQ facilites and will happily provide wood and BBQ packs. Please make prior arrangements with management.
Bar
Ou Skool Guest House is a fully licenced establishment with fabulous bar facilities. The word “Siekeboeg” which in English is Sick Bay, is where you will find something cold to drink to soothe an aching heart.
Breakfast
Breakfast is served in the “Kos Huis” when translated into English means Dining Room or coloquially speaking “Food House”. Breakfast is served from 07H15 until 09H00. Should you require an earlier or later breakfast please make arrangments with management the previous night.
Breakfast includes cereal, yoghurt, eggs, bacon, sausage, tomato, toast, juice, tea and coffee.
Camping
Camping with private bath and shower facilities are available on the premises. Click HERE for more on our camping facilities and rates.
Check Out Time
The checkout time is 10h00. Should you require a later time, please arrange
with management.
Coffee Shop
Our coffee shop is open daily between: 08h00 and 17h00 (Mon to Thu) 08h00 to 15h00 (Fri) 09h00 – 13h00 (Saturdays).
Conference Facilites
The conference facility is available in the room opposite reception and seats up tp 12 delegates. All necessary conference equipment can be provided subject to advanced bookings.
Dinners
Dinners are available upon request. Delicious local cuisine or BBQ’s are prepared subject to prior arrangment with reception.
Farm Stall
Our Ou Skool Farm Stall is packed with local produce and confectionery. Raisins, jams, pickles, preserves, and local seasonal fruit. Preserves and pickles all lovingly homemade and on sale for our guests and visitors to savour the flavours of the Green Kalahari.
Forward Bookings
We will be happy to arrange forward bookings for you to your next destination. Please let us know at reception how we may be of service to you.
Farm Stall
Our Ou Skool Farm Stall is packed with local produce and confectionery. Raisins, jams, pickles, preserves, and local seasonal fruit. Preserves and pickles all lovingly homemade and on sale for our guests and visitors to savour the flavours of the Green Kalahari.
Forward Bookings
We will be happy to arrange forward bookings for you to your next destination. Please let us know at reception how we may be of service to you.
Hairdryers
These are available for your convenience from reception.
Keys
You will be provided with a key to your room and 2 remote controls. Please do remember to hand them back to reception upon departure.
Laundry
A laundry service is available at a nominal fee. Please inform us should you require this service.
Payments
We accept all major credit cards including Visa, Mastercard, Diners and American Express.
Parking
The parking area is situated in the front of the guest house, is well lit and secured with security beams. Historically safe it is however suggested that you do not leave valuables in your car and keep your vehicle locked overnight.
Power Failure
In the event of a power failure, please collect a lamp at reception. We have auxiliary power backup solutions by way of a generator.
Secondhand Book Shop
We have a fab secondhand bookshop. Pop in and browse at your leisure.
Security
For valuable items call at reception to have your items stored in the managers office.
Ou Skool Guest House has burglar proof/shutters on all windows. The property is situated in a historically crime free, secure and tranquil area. The property’s perimeter is secured with security beams which are activated at night.
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted indoors but you are most welcome to do so outdoors in all public areas.
Star Gazing
Due to its ideal location Ou Skool Guest House is a star gazer’s paradise. We have a telescope on site for your use when visiting.
Tea and Coffee Trays
You have been provided with tea and coffee making facilities in your room. Please ask us should you need us to replenish your stock.
Television
Colour TV’s are available in all rooms with selected DSTV channels, SABC 1, 2, 3, E-TV and MNet available.
Directions to Ou Skool Guest House in Keimoes
Ideally situated on the N14, 40 km from Upington and on the R27 – 70 km from Kenhardt.
GPS Co-ordinates:
28°44’45.12″S
20°59’26.42″E
Directions from Upington
Cross the fourway stop en route to Kenhardt. After crossing 4 single lane bridges over the Orange River, turn left at the Ou Skool Bed and Breakfast sign opposit the Church.
Directions from Kakamas
Turn right at the fourway stop en route for Kenhardt. After crossing 4 single lane bridges over the Orange River, turn left at the Ou Skool Bed and Breakfast sign opposite the Church.
Directions from Kenhardt
Pass the Keimoes 5 and 80 km per hour signboards and turn right at the entrance gate with our sign Ou Skool B&B opposite the Church on your left.
CONTACT US
Ou Skool Guest House
Kenhardt Main Road
Neilersdrift
Keimoes - Northen Cape
M: 084 431 7844
E: info@ouskoolguesthouse.co.za
W: www.ouskoolguesthouse.co.za
GPS Co-ordinates
28°44'45.12"S | 20°59'26.42"E
