Fuel relief price: 10% off Unit 2 for stays of 2+ nights until 31 December, when you book direct. Check dates
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Welverdiend is pet friendly

Overnight accommodation near the N1

Pet-friendly overnight stop near the N1 in Bloemfontein

Driving the N1 between Gauteng and the Cape with your dog? Welverdiend is 4 minutes from the N1 on-ramp in Bloemfontein. Arrive whenever suits you, let the dogs stretch their legs, sleep well and be back on the road in the morning.

Why it works as a stopover

  • 4 minutes from the N1. The N1 on-ramp (via the R64) is 3.6 km from our gate, and the N8 to Kimberley about 8 km.
  • Self check-in at any hour. Check-in is from 14:00 with a lockbox, so a late arrival is no problem and there's no charge for arriving late. We send the gate details and a pin drop before you travel.
  • One night is fine. The minimum stay is one night. Check-out is by 10:00.
  • Pets stay free. Any well-behaved pet, no set limit on number or size. Just tell us what you're bringing.
  • Park close to your door. Covered parking inside the fenced property (2 bays per unit).
  • Power backup. We run on solar with battery backup.
  • A whole house, not a room. Each unit has two bedrooms, a full kitchen, free Wi-Fi, a smart TV and a covered braai. Sleeps up to four.

How far is it?

Bloemfontein is about 4 hours (398 km) from Johannesburg on the N1, which makes it a natural place to break the long drive to or from the Cape. Kimberley is 164 km away, about 1 h 50.

We're in Groenvlei, on the western side of Bloemfontein. The nearest supermarket is 2.5 km away (5 minutes), so you can pick up supper and something for the morning. See all the distances on our location page.

Travelling with dogs

After hours in the car, your dog can stretch its legs on the property. Springbok, ducks and chickens roam freely here, so please keep dogs on a lead or under close supervision outside. The ostriches live in their own closed camp; keep pets away from it. Pets aren't allowed in the pool area. Read the full pet policy.

Staying longer?

If one night isn't enough, there's a shared farm-style swimming pool with a sun deck, open all year, and wildlife on the property. See Unit 2 and Unit 1, or read our house rules & policies.

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Welverdiend at a glance

Where
Groenvlei, Bloemfontein — 4 Kenilworth Road
What
2 private self-catering units
Sleeps
Up to 4 guests per unit · 2 bedrooms · 1 bathroom
Rate
R1 400 per unit per night
Long stays
3+ nights 3% off · 5+ nights 7% off · 7+ nights 10% off · 28+ nights 20% off (book direct)
Minimum stay
1 night
Pets
Any well-behaved pet welcome at no extra charge, no set limit on number or size; dogs on a lead or supervised around the wildlife; no pets in the pool area
Check-in
From 14:00, self check-in with a lockbox; instructions and a pin drop are sent before your stay · check-out by 10:00
Included
Bed linen and towels, fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher, 100 Mbps uncapped Wi-Fi, smart TV (Netflix), indoor fireplace, covered braai, shared pool, 2 covered parking bays
Booking
Book direct on the website with no booking fees; a 50% deposit by EFT within 24 hours secures the dates, the balance is due before check-in
Cancellation
Full refund if you cancel 5 days or more before check-in; no refund after that or for a no-show; free date changes if the new dates are open