Casa Milorca is a country getaway in the historic heart of Prince Albert, one of South Africa’s most picturesque and interesting towns and a mecca for foodies, outdoor fans and lovers of the arts. Inspired by their love of the Karoo, owners Salvelio and Louise have created a tasteful and relaxing haven for those wanting to fill up on clean country air and genuine Karoo hospitality. Casa Milorca is a charming and deftly restored 1860s Victorian property in Mark Street. Situated parallel to the main road, it is within easy walking distance of Prince Albert’s main attractions. The house boasts many of the original features associated with the Victorian era, including a bell-cast verandah in the front, sash windows, high ceilings and gleaming Oregon pine floors. There are two spacious suites in the main house, each with clawed bath and shower, as well as a separate cottage suite with shower, living area and its own quaint verandah. The pretty garden, three verandahs and sparkling splash pool are there for guests’ enjoyment and there is also a cosy lounge and reading room should the weather be chilly. The name Casa Milorca is a playful nod to Salvelio’s Latin origins (his mother hails from Salamanca in Spain, where he studied fine arts and lived for many years) and the couple’s two black cats, Mila and Lorca. The Karoo was a natural choice as Salvelio’s South African father was born in nearby De Rust, and Louise and Salvelio have spent much time exploring this ancient and captivating region of South Africa. They have fallen hopelessly in love with Prince Albert and know you will too!

The front vista of Casa Milorca is characterised by its pretty Victorian bell-cast verandah with ‘broekie-lace’ detail. This sheltered spot in the shade of two stately Spanish oaks is lovely for a cuppa or chat, or to watch the locals as they go about their daily business. (Read More)

Our lounge and reading room is open to all guests and is an ideal spot when you want some quiet time to catch up on reading or when the weather is chilly outside. Dip into Louise’s collection of cookery books for recipe inspiration or lose yourself in your own engrossing novel. (Read More)

Our diningroom, as with the rest of the main house, has original Victorian features such as high ceilings, push-up windows and gleaming Oregon pine floors. (Read More)

The terraced gardens behind the main house provides a green refuge from the Karoo heat. Have a refreshing dip in our sparkling salt-water splash pool or relax on one of two spacious verandahs. (Read More)