Prince Albert

Rates 2008:
Peak: R 350.00 p.p. per night sharing, minimum 2 nights, self-catering
Single supplement R380 p.n.

High: R 330.00 p.p. per night sharing, minimum 2 nights, self-catering
Single supplement R360 p.n.

Low: R 310.00 p.p. per night sharing, minimum 2 nights, self-catering*
Single supplement R340 p.n

*Peak: Dec-Jan/Olive Festival (date varies)
 High: Feb-April, Sept-Nov
 Low: May-Aug

Conditions:

50% deposit on confirmation of booking. The remaining 50% rental fee is paid before or on departure. No credit card facilities currently available. Long-term bookings (upwards of 2 weeks) qualify for lower rates. Sorry, no pets.

Cancellations:

0 - 7 days prior forfeit 50% of the deposit. 7 - 14 days prior forfeit 25% of the deposit.

Tel: +27 (0) 23 541 046   /   +27 (0)82 710 5909

e-mail:  info@artistcottages.com

Your host: Sally Arnold  

This romantic, cosy and self-catering Artist’s Cottage comprises a fully equipped vintage and contemporary kitchen, a small lounge/dining room with IPod sound system, adjoining bedroom with double bed, aircon/heating, mosquito net and hanging storage space. Lush fabrics combine with smart styling for a contemporary, New Karoo look. En suite bathroom has a long bathtub, new shower and hand basin. The sunny courtyard terrace leads onto a sheltered seating/lounging area facing the pool and garden. All quality linen, towels and dressing gowns are provided. 

A basic breakfast basket is included. Serviced 1-2 weekly, with a laundry service provided at extra cost. Perfect for two adults on a country retreat. 

Refundable key deposit: R100.00. Laundry: R50.00 per service (ironing included).

Italian, French, German and Afrikaans spoken.

Click here for more information and photographs or go to www.artistcottages.com

Tel: 023 5411 128   /   082 553 2840

e-mail: info@aloecottage.co.za

Your hosts: Laurie & Marlene Knowles

Situated on a hill overlooking the town in an expansive landscape of aloes and other interesting succulents, Aloe Cottage welcomes nature lovers and artists.  

For photographs and more information please visit our website at www.aloecottage.co.za

Tel: 023 5411 128   /   082 553 2840

e-mail: info@aloecottage.co.za

Your hosts:  Laurie & Marlene Knowles

Newly built in classic Victorian-style, AMY'S offers everything one would expect from traditional architecture such as - high ceilings; over-sized rooms; wide corridors; and lovely sash windows that frame beautiful views.  

Enjoy the freedom of space, the peace, and the tranquillity. And, because AMY'S is let as a unit, enjoy her all to yourself!  

The spacious open-plan living area at AMY'S offers home-from-home comforts. The decor is an interesting mix of new, antiques and customised furniture; the fully equipped kitchen offers the chef a 4-plate stove, microwave, and, of course, the very best in crockery, cutlery, and cooking utensils.  

Leading off the kitchen is a separate scullery/laundry housing the whites - fridge/freezer, dishwasher and washing machine. In the broom cupboard will be found a vacuum cleaner; ironing board and iron, as well as a fire extinguisher (just in case the oil boils over!).  

The sleeping accommodation at AMY'S comprises 3 double bedrooms of generous proportions - main-en-suite 2 x extra-length single beds; adjoining room 2 x single beds; guest room 1 x double bed.  A wardrobe, dressing table and seating is provided in all the bedrooms. The linen is white cotton percale.  

AMY'S bathrooms comfortably cater for 6 guests: main-en-suite has an Edwardian-style bath and shower; the other a shower. The towels are white, thick and fluffy; and toiletries, plus a hair-drier are provided for the convenience of guests.  

Dine on the full-length covered patio with its magnificent views of the Swartberg Mountains.  Early risers will enjoy the exceptional beauty of the sun peeping over the mountain tops, spreading her warm glow across the sky.  

Unique to AMY'S is her backyard - in fact a couple of acres of backyard! This is a perfect place for a traditional South African braai while soaking up the ambience of the Karoo .  

Spectacular is the only word that adequately describes the 360 degree views of the thatched gazebo; an amazing panorama stretching from the majestic Swartberg Mountain Range to the Karoo Plains. This is a lovely vantage point from which to enjoy the delightful vista of the beautifully preserved houses in the village with its stunning church steeple. Table and seating are provided for guests wishing to tarry awhile, enjoying moments of quiet reflection (or simply sipping sundowners at sunset!).  

Our guests love a stroll of our unique 8 acre Karoo garden with its wealth of indigenous Karoo flora. Many plants have been labelled for the added enjoyment of garden enthusiasts; and artists and photographers will find much to capture in their field of interest.  

AMY'S Place has soul, is light and airy, and will steal your heart. Hosts Laurie and Marlene welcome you to this very special self-catering accommodation within 1 km of the historical village of Prince Albert .

For photographs and more information please visit our website at www.aloecottage.co.za

Tel: 023 5411 088   

e-mail: bergkant@iafrica.com

Your host: Charles Roux

5 Deurdrif Street - two luxury, fully equipped self catering cottages with upmarket bathrooms.  Air-conditioned with DSTV, braai facilities and a swimming pool in a beautiful garden. Breakfast on request at De Bergkant Lodge (R50 per person).  Click here for photographs and more information

Tel:   072 464 1240

e-mail:    bandoola@mweb.co.za

Your host: Jo Sinfield

Recently refurbished and landscaped, Cactus Blue is designed to accommodate three couples or a small family with older children, in two separate cottages.  There are 3 spacious en-suite bedrooms with fans in all rooms.  Fully equipped kitchen with fridge/freezer, dishwasher and washing machine, large open fireplace in main cottage and wood burner in small cottage.  DVD player and library, private garden and stargazing swimming pool, covered outdoor living area, braai/barbecue facilities, secure off-street parking and stargazing sleeping deck.

Tel: 023 5411 267

e-mail:  saxecoburg@worldonline.co.za

Your hosts:  Regina & Richard Billiet

 pet friendly - please chat to us if you wish to bring a pet to visit.

 

Tel:    0235411468   or 0829712265     

e-mail: cleaverm@absamail.co.za

Owned by the Gardners, managed by Merle Cleaver

3 Mark Street – Old Karoo Cottage, beautifully renovated consists of 2 bedrooms.  Main bedroom has a double four poster bed with full en-suite bathroom and guest room has 2 single beds with a separate bathroom with shower.  The bedrooms have aircon, heaters and fans.  There is a fireplace for those chilly cold winter nights and a covered stoep with braai for those long summer evenings.  Relax next to the splash pool on lounging chairs and soak up the Karoo sun.  Secure off street parking. 

Click here for photographs and more information.   

Tel:       023 5411 401

Cell:     084 780 7318

E-mail:  chantal@bergwater.co.za

Your hostess: Chantel

Bergwater Farm Guesthouse is situated on the edge of the vineyards in the Prince Albert Valley, 20 km outside Prince Albert on the road towards Meiringspoort.

Fully equipped for self-catering - no breakfasts or dinner. The house sleeps 6 with 3 bedrooms (2 double beds; 2 single beds) and 3 bathrooms (2 en-suite).

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Four cottages on a small-holding within the village. Two are available for B&B: one has a queen sized bed, the other has 2 single beds. Both with large bathroom and lounge (fridge, coffee, rusks etc.). Sleeper couch for children. The other two, larger self-contained units both have queen sized beds, a comfortable lounge and  kitchenette, providing all the facilities you need for self-catering. Continental or a full Karoo breakfast on request. Sitting pool with waterfall in enclosed garden. Boma with braai facilities (wood supplied). Secure, under-cover, off-street parking. The guest lounge, with DSTV and library, overlooks the garden and expansive vistas.

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e-mail: divdrs@telkomsa.net

tel: 023 5411 454 / 082 937 2978

Your hosts: Di and Mark Steyn

Acacia Cottage, 15 Pastorie Street, is just a block away from "town" on a little farm with horses, chickens, cats and dogs... a private, restful retreat from street lights and traffic.

This self-catering cottage has 2 en suite bedrooms: one with a queen-sized bed and shower, the other with twin beds, bathroom and air-conditioner. Both bedrooms have mosquitoe nets, fans and mohair throws.

The kitchen is fully equipped with all cooking requirements and a choice of teas, coffees and rusks.

Eat alfresco on the vine-covered verandah or in the spacious open-plan living room (which has a fold-out couch).

Spend your time lazing on the verandah watching the grazing horses or the magnificent Karoo sunsets, have a braai or take a dip in the swimming pool. 

There is a washing machine and a cleaning and laundry service can be provided upon request for an additional charge. Safe, off-street parking.

Acacia Cottage welcomes children and is ideal for a family, or for two couples travelling together. The cottage is let as a single unit.

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Tel:   023 5411 554

e-mail: kambroguestrooms@yahoo.com

Your hosts:  Christine & James van Zyl

39 Nuwe Street - A safe, very private and neat facility. Air-conditioned bedrooms with either 2 three quarter size beds or double bed with en-suite shower.  Bedding and towels supplied.  Pool, Internet/fax facilities, DSTV, ceiling fans, fridge, kettle, coffee, tea, rusks and fruit (when available).  Within walking distance from town centre.  Situated near Gordon's Koppie for long walks on wonderful, clear evenings.

Come and enjoy the starry clear nights and the quietness - real healing for a tired body and mind.

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Tel:   023 5411 675 /  082 549 3695

Your host:  Louis van Brakel

51 Church Street - we can offer accommodation for up to eleven guests in our Kerkstraat cottage; a self-contained garden suite: Die Buitekamer and the Huisie by die Dam. 

Die Kuierhuis offers 3 bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, lounge, and  2 bathrooms. Sleeps 6. 

Die Buitekamer, a self-contained flat with a gorgeous brass bedstead accommodates 2.

Die Huisie by die Dam is a delightful self-contained cottage hidden away in our extensive garden.

There are off-street parking facilities. Braai facilities. Tea, coffee and rusks provided.

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Prince Albert's prettiest little farmhouse, with the best view in town. A private retreat for romantics, artists and dreamers. The Olive House(1845) is tucked away in a cul-de-sac on the fringe of the village, overlooking a small private vineyard and fruit orchards with the majestic Swartberg as a backdrop. Waken to the sound of birdsong, and at night, simply inhale the stars.  

The cottage sleeps two to four guests in ample, spacious accommodation - two bedrooms, two bathrooms,  a dining room and large living room with fireplace. The back verandah, draped in shady vines, has a braai area and seating for al fresco meals.

The kitchen with its old Dover stove is adequately equipped for preparing light meals. All beds are made up with crisp white pure cotton linen and have electric blankets for winter. Furnishings are fresh and simple, with some lovely old country pieces, reflecting the true spirit of the Karoo . 

Regret no pets - farm animals nearby

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Tel: 023 5411 895

Managed by Dina van der Walt

Tired of life's stress?  Head for Laslap in Christina de Wit Street, Prince Albert. Ever heard of a farm in town?  Come and find out about this unique concept.

The majestic Swartberg Mountains with its rocky outcrops, in places covered with lichen, offers spectacular views.  Everything is fresh here - from the air to the water running in the furrow in front of one's door; from the karoo lamb to the fresh fruit, milk, cheese and vegetables.  Enjoy a night or longer in a six bed modernised Karoo cottage with air-conditioning. The well-equipped kitchen has a fridge/freezer, microwave, electric stove and built-in barbeque. Bedding and towels are provided.

Tel: 023 5411 895 / 082 8212 100                       

 

Managed by Dina van der Walt 

Christina de Wit Street -  Two Self-contained Karoo houses.  

Sommerso has four bedrooms, main-en-suite and a separate bathroom with a shower. There is a fully equipped kitchen and we offer TV and both inside and outside braai facilities. 

Sommerso Klein has one bedroom with an en-suite bathroom, a fully equipped kitchen, aircon and a TV. There are inside and outside braai facilities. 

There is safe parking and a lock-up garage.  Ideal for a family with children, we are also pet friendly.  Bedding and towels are provided. Breathtaking views of the Swartberg.

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Tel:     023 5411 423    /  082 804 3364      

e-mail:    volstruisv@mweb.co.za

Pets are welcome! 

Your hosts:  Marielise & ID Vorster

Enjoy a lovely holiday on a Export Fruit Farm, only two blocks from the main street. The private, fully furnished cottage is let as a unit - sleeps 6. Three spacious bedrooms with two and a half bathrooms. All towels and linen provided. Self-catering with generous local produce breakfast supplies. Braai-facilities and wood provided, swimming pool in large garden with a view of the Swartberg-mountains. DSTV in air-conditioned lounge. Pet friendly and ideal for a family with children.

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Tel:   023 5411 468       082 971 2265

e-mail:    cleaverm@absamail.co.za

Owned by Amanda Coetzee and managed by Merle Cleaver

Tel:   023 5411 468   082 971 2265

e-mail:    cleaverm@absamail.co.za

Owned by Frank Janssens & Gart Goorden

Click here to visit our website:  www.agave.tk

Cnr De Beer & Meiring Street. Comfortable house let as a unit with 3 bedrooms (2 double beds and 2 single beds) and two bathrooms (1 en-suite). Separate laundry and secure off-street parking.  Patio with braai facilities and private sit in pool.  Upstairs deck with wonderful mountain views.

Tel:  023 5411 468/016      082 971 2265     

e-mail:   cleaverm@absamail.co.za

Managed by Merle Cleaver

Double bedroom with en-suite (shower) plus one extra bed. Views of the mountain.

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Tel:   023 5411 468/016       082 971 2265: 

e-mail:    cleaverm@absamail.co.za

Managed by Merle Cleaver

34 Devenish Street - Quietness - Privacy - Space - Two typical Karoo cottages, sleeping 2 to 4 guests, surrounded by indigenous veld and located in the most quiet corner of Prince Albert.

Akkedis Sleeps 4 in one double bedroom-en-suite plus twin room and 2nd bathroom. Large open fireplace.

Doringbos Sleeps 2  in one double bedroom-en-suite.

Both cottages have large stoeps for outdoor living, reeded ceilings and elegantly simple interiors. Full self-catering with linen and towels provided. tea, coffee and rusks included.

Chapel / Meditation Room: A chapel/meditation room on the premises is open to all guests.  Karusa is ideal for private retreats, use the cushions or sit in a chair, light a candle, burn some incense and open up to the possibility of new insights.

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Tel: 0235411508 / 0829229164                        

 

Your host: Susan Viljoen

9 Pastorie Street –Victorian House with beautiful views of the Swartberg Mountains . One bedroom with double bed en-suite and the second bedroom with twin beds and separate bathroom with bath, fully equipped kitchen with breakfast supplies, dining room, TV lounge with television. Well equipped braai area, safe parking and lock-up garage.  Ideal for family with children - Pet friendly.

R150 pppd for room / R200 pppd for cottages 

Tel: 044 382 6805/023 5411 322    082 452 8134

e-mail:  fortress@iafrica.com

Your hosts:  Barbara & Ian Uys

Three kilometres south of town on the tar road. Luxury, air-conditioned cottages, camping and caravans.  Bushman museum, rock shelters and daily tours. Best hiking trails near town. Splash pool and rock pools. 1,200 Ha Nature Reserve with game often sighted. Walk Bains' original roadway to the Pass and see the 6 km long stone walls built almost 200 years ago. Braai under starry skies.  

We also offer camping facilities - click here for more information

or  www.uys.com/bushmanvalley

Tel:   023 5411423  or   082 804 3364

e-mail:   volstruisv@mweb.co.za

Your hosts: Marelise & ID Vorster        

Treat yourself to a rustic atmosphere of a farm cottage situated 9km from Prince Albert .  Enjoy breathtaking mountain views, peace and tranquillity between export fruit trees.  The cottage is fully equipped with linen & electrical appliances, sleeps 4. Braai facilities. No TV. Enjoy hiking, biking and birding.