Denis and Manna met in 2020 and two years later decided to make the big move to the Karoo. After months of searching for the right town and hospitality business, they found this gem of a guest house called An-Ra Guest House. Just on the corner, the old Volkskas Bank was already converted into apartments. The combination of these two properties, and the tourism potential they offered, was what made them decide to make the move to Richmond in the Upper-Karoo. Having left their corporate jobs to chase the Karoo dream, they started renovating the properties and have hit the ground running! It took a lot of effort to get the facilities up to standard and they still continue to work tirelessly to ensure that the guest units are kept spick and span. This would explain the top ratings on all the online platforms! They decided to add 'Rusgenot' to the name to signal a new era and also to evoke the relaxing emotion you can expect to experience when staying at their guest house. They invite you to book your stay with their comfortable, top rated and conveniently located establishment! They will do their best to make it memorable.

Anra Rusgenot is situated in Richmond, halfway between Johannesburg and Cape Town on the N1, and is ideal for a stopover or lengthy Karoo stays. The guesthouse offers guests a choice of individually decorated rooms as well as four self-catering suites, each with their own private entrance. The air-conditioned rooms can accommodate up to 4 people, and are furnished with double beds, or double and single beds with electric blankets for the colder evenings. Standard rooms have en-suite bathrooms with baths, most with showers overhead. A bar fridge, microwave, tea and coffee-making facilities, and a TV (with Netflix and Youtube) are available in each room. Situated in the old Volkskas Bank, the renovated self-catering suites are comfortably furnished to accommodate up to four guests, and have private entrances as well as lock-up garage parking. The air-conditioned apartments contain a combination of queen, double, three-quarter and single beds, and have en-suite bathrooms with showers only. The open-plan kitchenettes are well equipped with microwaves, fridges, tea and coffee facilities, toasters, and 2-plate stoves, and guests can relax in their own private lounge area. In addition to the above we also offer two large family apartments and a standard double room in Karoohuis, the property between the two aforementioned properties. These three units are tastefully decorated ensuring a comfortable stay. With coffee and tea making facilities, bar fridges and hundreds of books and magazines, guests will most certainly experience a pleasant stay. These three units may be booked separately or combined to sleep up to 10 guests, in five bedrooms sharing three bathrooms, in authentic Karoo style. Anra Rusgenot offers free Wi-Fi, and free safe parking in the fenced backyard.

Richmond lies adjacent to the N1 between Hanover and Beaufort West with Edwardian and Victorian Karoo-style houses and a few restaurants to choose from. Guests can visit the Richmond Horse Museum, the Modern Art Projects, Karoo Fine Art Gallery, walk around town and even climb to the top of Vegkop for an elevated view of the town. Make sure to include some of the following on your to-do list during your stay: * Karoo Fine Art Gallery * Modern Art Projects South Africa (MAPSA) * Richmond Horse Museum * Karoo Padstal * Vetmuis Plaaskombuis * Richmond Supper Club * Richmond Meats & Deli * Book shops * Karoo Creations - Wool duvets etc. * Hiking * Mountain biking We trust you will have a memorable stay!