Big Sky Ranch (Pty) Ltd

We had a wonderful stay-over at Big Sky Ranch. The room was comfortable, cosy and well-appointed. Service was great! We’ll be back for a longer visit.

En route to Cape Town and on our return to KZN we had the absolute pleasure of staying at Big Sky Ranch. This establishment is situated in a magical setting which gives the weary traveller a new lease on life. You are greeted by rolling lawns down to a small lake where a variety of birds and ducks are residents. At sunset, there is no more beautiful sight than the pale colours that shroud the striking kopje landscape. A sparkling pool also awaits. The bedrooms are beautifullypresented, with every small detail carefully thought out and the standard of cleanliness is superb. The bathroom even has a bath with a view. We opted to have dinner both nights as well as the tariff included breakfast and were not disappointed by the fare. In addition my gluten free diet had been recognised and adequately catered for. A well stocked honesty bar allowed for a quiet sundowner drink on the verandah overlooking the gardens. The staff are very well trained and are friendly and unobtrusively attentive. Add to that the company of the canine companions...Gorgeous and Eddie etc. Meanwhile in the background the stud horses graze and complete a picture of serenity and peace. We would highly recommend Big Sky Ranch, a place of total serendipity. Thank you for your wonderful hospitality.

Very pleasant half way stop while traveling on the N1. Beautiful Karoo farm. Limited meal options, however the 3 course meal is very tasty. The rooms have been recently renovated, and make for a pleasant stay. We will stay there again.

The most pleasant stay we éver experienced!!!! Hospitality is exceptional!!!! Accommodation luxurious!! This is an animal / pet friendly environment. An absolute must stay!!!!! What a treat!!!!! Nature's rest for soul and mind!!!!!! This awesome place will forever be printed in my mind!!!! Thank you to Management and staff!!! You do us proud!!! Simply love it!!!

Beautiful large room, wonderful landscape, great service, delicious dinner and breakfast. Pets allowed. Our dogs loved it and they found some friends. Horses are also beautiful. A lot of taste (and money) in designing interiors and overall environment. Probably the best lodge I have visited in SA in the past 6 years.

A gem. Quiet, peaceful, scenic and a bonus if you're a horse lover. If you need an overnight stopover in the area, this is the place. Oh, and it's also dog friendly.

What a awesome place to stay over on route to Cape. Great service and great food. The horses stut is amazingly beautiful and the service is top level. A must experience.

The absolute best stop over with your horses. The only place I felt this welcome traveling with 2 horses and 5 dogs.This is truly a five star experience and highly recommend.

On Our arrival at Big Sky Ranch.We immediately experienced the warm homely hospitality from Catherine and staff.This is our second visit,and again one to remember.Accommodation is World Class.If you need to recharge from a busy city life, this is the place to come to.Be sure to bring your hiking boots with and there are plenty of dirt roads,trails and a Koppie to Explore, with mountain bikes or just a Beautiful place to unwind.Spectacular views of the sun setting or rising from the top of the Koppie.All meals very tasty and well presented.

To decide not to stop at this Oasis may arguably be the most ill- informed local travel decision you will make . From start to finish ,it is an incredible stop over . Green rolling lawns , pristine pool and outside Gazebo , designer decor finishes ,an art collection to feast your eyes on, lavish bedrooms , extremely comfortable bed , efficient and friendly staff . The added bonus is that it is a dog friendly establishment ; our dogs enjoyed the stop- over as much as we did . The food was Karoo style home food : karoo lamb chops , roast potatoes and sautéed veg for dinner , and full English breakfast the following morning. Plan to get there early , so you can enjoy the gardens and the pristine environment and a refreshing dip in the lap pool . If we were not destination bound, I would have encouraged more than one night !! Make a point of staying over at Big Sky ranch : nothing will disappoint you !!