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• Soek-’n-Slapie in Church Street has several options in three renovated self-catering houses (three to six bedrooms) – perfect for a group of friends on a Karoo road trip. The double rooms are en suite and there are places to braai at each house. Rates: R700 per night for two people; R400 single supplement. Contact: 083 775 0529; soeknslapie.co.za
• Williston B&B is in Gotz Street opposite the church. There are three bedrooms in the main house (one double room and two rooms with two single beds) and three self-catering units (one with a kingsize bed and two with two single beds each). Rates: From R200 per person sharing. Breakfast R80 per person. Contact: 053 391 3069; 072 074 0919
• Die Ark in Hodgson Street has several guest rooms. The owners’ house, a restaurant, the Doppies Bar and the Williston Mall bric-abrac shop are all on the premises. This is also where the annual Williston Winter Festival is held from 30 August to 1 September. The fun will be right on your doorstep: music, carnival games, a draadkar grand prix… Rates: Accommodation R380 per person (breakfast included); festival ticket for the weekend R300 per adult; free for children under 18. Contact: 053 391 3659
• Hawthorne Country House B&B in Theron Street is a renovated house with two double rooms and a communal bathroom. Rates: R180 per person (breakfast excluded). Contact: 053 391 3603; 082 342 4144 (Shirley Muzerie)