For those who appreciate beautiful things, this delightful house will be sure to impress. Built in 1814 in the Cape Dutch style, the house was converted into its current Victorian appearance in 1880. The house received minor restoration after the earthquake of 1969 and is now in pristine condition with old Oregon pine floors and original wide yellowwood ceilings throughout. The downstairs VILLA is rented as a unit to sleep 6 in three ensuite bedrooms, while upstairs LOFTS & adjacent COTTAGES with own entrances, can be rented in addition or separately.
Guests park directly in front of the unit and have their own keys, so come and go as they please. We have security cameras and guards who patrol at night
- Free Wireless Internet
- Bar fridge, glasses, corkscrews & bottle openers
- Air-conditioning, Heaters & fans
- Tea and coffee making facilities
- White cotton percale linen, fluffy towel sets and Mosquito nets
- Soap and shampoo, Hairdryer
- Seasonal fresh-cut flowers
LUXURY SELF CATERING ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS
VICTORIAN VILLA (Downstairs) – 3 Ensuite Bedrooms
This extraordinary 200 year old gem has three ensuite bedrooms, to sleep up to six guests (Queen, Queen, Twin) and a full house with open plan lounge/dining room, conservatory living area/veranda and full kitchen/conservatory.
Every room in the house is abundantly decorated with opulent antiques and original artwork to create an old world Victorian charm which the property exudes, it has lots of character and makes for a very special stay.
LIVING DINING ROOM – Designed with seating around the piano and flat screen TV, the comfortable over size sofas and Queen Ann Chairs make for a stylish night in-doors while the mahogany dining room table which seats six, (can be extended to twelve) is perfect for formal entertaining.
KITCHEN CONSERVATORY – Opening onto the veranda, this steel and glass conservatory eat in the kitchen, is filled with light and offers views over the garden towards the pool. In addition, the small back kitchen features a large fridge and freezer, gas hob and electric oven, microwave, toaster and kettle. Full sets of guest crockery, cutlery, glasses, pots, pans and standard kitchen equipment.
VERANDA & OUTDOOR LIVING – The house offers a quiet covered front veranda on Church street where you can sit on benches and greet the tourists and visitors walking down the street. Alternately the back veranda off the kitchen has a table for eight with tranquil views down the garden to the pool and beyond.
PRIVATE GARDEN, POOL & LAPA – The established garden is a private and tranquil paradise with an enormous antique oak tree and curtains of foliage and plantings. The large swimming pool and wonderful thatched lapa/boma has a built in braai/BBQ alongside as well as a lawned areas which are great for entertaining and keeping the whole family in holiday mode. Available when booked as part of the Victorian Main house only. The cottage and lofts will use the pool and facilities at the main house across the street.
ARRIVAL & ACCESS – Check in to our central reception at 33 Van der Stel Street (IE In the main road). Guests park directly in front of the unit and have their own keys, so come and go as they please. We have security cameras and guards who patrol at night.
Honeymoon Loft
Up a flight of stairs and with a private entrance, this air-conditioned open plan loft apartment comes with a kitchenette, and a bathroom with shower and a bath in the room. Light meals can be prepared in the kitchenette, which features a refrigerator, kitchenware, a microwave and a toaster. Among the room amenities are a wardrobe, an electric kettle and heating as well as a quiet street view. The unit has 2 beds. Surrounded by museums, restaurants and historic houses. Free high speed WIFI. Parking at the bottom of the loft stairs off Church Street. We have security cameras and guards who patrol at night. The cottage and lofts will use the pool and facilities at the main house across the street.
Family Loft
Up a flight of stairs, with a private entrance, this roomy air-conditioned loft apartment consists of a large living room with a queen bed, dining area and kitchenette as well as a separate bedroom with twin beds. The full ensuite bathroom has both a bath and a shower. Guests can make meals in the kitchenette that features a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware, and an oven. The unit has 3 beds. Surrounded by museums, restaurants and historic houses. Free high speed WIFI. Parking at the bottom of the loft stairs off Church Street. We have security cameras and guards who patrol at night. The cottage and lofts will use the pool and facilities at the main house across the street.
Coach House
Two lovely self-catering units adjacent to the manor house. In days gone by carriages would have been kept here, now they are delightful cottages with an open plan living spaces, a queen bed, equipped kitchenette and a full bathroom. Surrounded by museums, restaurants and historic houses. Free high speed WIFI. Parking at the bottom of the loft stairs off Church Street. We have security cameras and guards who patrol at night.
WAGON SHED
Two lovely self-catering units adjacent to the manor house. In days gone by carriages would have been kept here, now they are delightful cottages with an open plan living spaces, a queen bed, equipped kitchenette and a full bathroom. Surrounded by museums, restaurants and historic houses. Free high speed WIFI. Parking at the bottom of the loft stairs off Church Street. We have security cameras and guards who patrol at night.
