Where to stay in Sutherland in the Karoo

By Roxanne Reid
Sutherland in the Karoo is well known as a destination for lovers of stars and snow. Of course there are lots of other things to do there that have nothing to do with either (see 8 things to do and see in Sutherland). But where to stay in Sutherland while you explore?

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On a recent visit, we lucked out. When you’re using the internet to choose somewhere to stay, it’s pretty much a hit-and-miss affair. Sure, there are some photos to give you a sense of the place, but photos can often be outrageously flattering, making a place look much better than it really is.

So when confronted with 30 or more options – almost all of them, predictably in this star-mad village, named for stars, constellations or planets – we took a stab in the dark and settled on The Galaxy.

Kobus and Betsie Muller, the warm face of The Galaxy in Sutherland

It turned out to be a great choice, not so much for the cottage itself – though that was great too – but for the friendly, helpful Karoo welcome we received from Betsie and Kobus Muller.

Read all about it in this blog post I wrote for Getaway magazine. As a bonus, you can find out where to find the best restaurant in town too.

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