Prince Albert

tel: +27 (0)23 5411 366 fax: +27 (0)23 5411 788 e-mail: princealberttourism@intekom.co.za

what to buy - memories to take home and share with friends, services for visitors

or perhaps you want to put down roots? - estate agents

books about Prince Albert

ATM: next to ABSA. Cash can be drawn over the counter on some bank cards at the SPAR SUPERMARKET

Bergwater Vineyards - wine tasting and sales at the vineyard in the Prince Albert Valley. Monday to Friday 09h00 to 16h30 and Saturday 10h00 to 14h00. Please contact us at 023 5411 703 or wine@bergwater.co.za

For more information about our wines - click here
We offer accommodation on the farm in a self-catering guesthouse - click here for more information

digital sa - produce cd's of photographs and interesting facts about the district.

prince albert images

a cd of Prince Albert memories

with more than 120 photographs, interesting

facts and stories about the village

available from the Tourism Bureau

for just R70

visit the digital sa website

Fransie Pienaar Museum Shop Kerkstraat Tel: 023 5411 172

"Witblits", liqueurs, olives and dried fruit; books on local history, fauna and flora; postcards, pictures. Click here for more information

Gay's Guernsey Dairy Tel: Tel: 023 5411 274 or 023 5411 538 Upper Kerkstraat

farm fresh milk, yogurt, cream, amasi & cheese.
WEEKDAYS:     07:00 to 09:00

                            10:00 to 12:00

                            16:00 to 18:00

SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS:
07:00 to 10.00                                                 16:30 to 18:00

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Gordon's Drink Store Tel: 023 5411 666 National Centre - opposite the Swartberg Country Lodge

selection of beers, local wines and beverages

Henry's Boulangerie Tel: 071 563 3824

For delicious tarts, breads and breadsticks. Click here for a full list.

Jacques Maree Designer Jewellery Tel: 073 995 0656. Email: maree.jacques@gmail.com. By appointment only.

Hand-crafted silver jewellery and contemporary giftware. Jacques creates unique, personalised designs, and also offers a remodelling and alteration service. Jacques mostly works in silver and he specialises in unusual bracelets, earrings and pendants. Rings are made for the individual upon request. His silver teaspoons make excellent gifts, but be sure to order in advance as they are very popular. While in town, don’t miss the unique opportunity to meet this local craftsman and invest in some of his most recent designs. Make an appointment to see what he is currently working on! Alternatively be on the look out for his quality workmanship at selected art galleries and craft stores on Cape Route 62 and the Garden Route .

Karoo Art Tel: 023 5411 492

Karoo Art focuses on Prince Albert artists and exhibits their work in the foyer of the Swartberg Hotel.

Kredouw Olive Farm Anthony Mullins & Adan Liepner

Tel: 023 5411 105

Situated at the foot of the Kredouw Pass in the picturesque Prince Albert Valley, Kredouw Olive Farm now boasts an olive press for the processing of cold pressed extra virgin olive oil. This oil is extracted from a selection of five varieties of handpicked Italian Olives, grown on the farm, and blended to achieve a unique flavour. The farm shop sells olive oil and products as well as almonds and other farm products and has a viewing window of the press, visitors are welcome to see the operation first hand. Olive picking and pressing takes place from the end of March to the end of May.

Lah-Di-Dah ......... Country Life Starts Here!

6A Church Street Tel/Fax: 0235411846 Cell:081853 6661

E-mail: yvettebreedt@mweb.co.za

OPEN: MON, WED, THURS & FRI: 09H00 - 17H00

SAT & SUN: 09H00 - 15H00

TUESDAY ~ CLOSED

Johnny, Yvette and Martie welcome you to their country farmstall where you can experience hearty comfort food, freshly ground coffee, delicious pickles & jams, home baked fare, fresh produce and a huge selection of gifts. Don't miss out on their "Sexy Warm brood" baked daily on the premises.

Their "Stoep" is surrounded by old junk and is the perfect place for all your club and work meetings. Enjoy a picnic in the garden with its "Leiwater" dam that has become home to ducks and an array of wild birds. They make up picnic baskets and gifts for special occasions.

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The Lazy Lizard - open daily Upper Kerkstraat 023 5411 379

for collectables, art, books, delicious edibles AND an INTERNET CAFÉ. Juan is a computer expert, so consult him for all your computer needs.

The Lazy Lizard offers breakfast, coffee and cakes and delicious light lunches.

exercise at the Lazy Lizard Gym

Malachite Nursery, 7 Christina de Wit Street, Carol on 082 467 1299, or Dorrien 082 467 1703, or Office 023 5411093

We specialise in indigenous plants and carry a wide range of pots. Chat to us about water-wise garden design for Karoo conditions.

National Garage Tel: 023 5411 797 at the North entrance to town

petrol station - Colin Campbell and his team are here to help, whatever the vehicle - petrol or diesel driven

road report about Swartberg Pass and Gamkaskloof road available here

Prickly Pear Tel 072 648 9231

Local café and take aways. Stocking Baruch’s coffee, chilli/savourings, cigarettes, colddrinks, dried fruit, fig products, Gay’s dairy products, groceries, honey, ice-creams, ice, olive products, sweets, magazines & newspapers, wood, wi-fi, sit down meals or take aways.

Prince Albert Country Store - at 46 Church Street Tel: 023 5411053

William and Colleen Penfold offer you an inspiring time browsing through their unique collection of interesting antiques and vintage items, including Cape furniture and copper, Boer War memorabilia, vintage pictures, beautiful porcelain and silver, fascinating books, old kitchen utensils and Colleen's beautiful handmade quilts using liberty materials. Local Karoo products of the highest quality will be available. All this is surrounded by an exquisite tea garden offering buffet lunches made with local and organic products. We have indigenous succulents in quirky containers and fresh herbs which you will see in the cold room laden with local award winning cheeses and fresh flowers and so much more.

Prince Albert Gallery - in Seven Arches, opposite the Museum, Kerkstraat.

South African artists, sculptors, ceramicists and photographers exhibit and sell their work.
Click here for photographs and more information

	Prince Albert Tannery Shop Tel: 023 5411 411 National Centre, Kerkstraat, Tannery in Magrieta Prinsloo Street handmade sheepskin slippers, fur hats, leather waistcoats, and tanned skins of every variety
	Prince Albert Landbougenootskap

Tel: 023 5411 936 Organisers of Prince Albert Agricultural Show

Prince of Africa Crafts - Di van der Riet Steyn Tel: 023 5411 016 Kerkstraat

local crafts, gifts and jewellery, Pure Cape and Cape Mohair products, including super soft blankets, jerseys, beanies and socks. Click here for photographs and more information

Renu-Karoo Tel 023 541-1828 e-mail sukaroo@telkomsa.net www.renu-karoo.co.za

Indigenous seed for Karoo veld restoration

Karoo succulents, shrubs, trees

Karoo veld Assessment

Specialist ecological assessment

Indigenous succulents also available from

True Karoo 67 Church Street

Open Saturdays Tel 023 541-1813

SoetKaroo Wine Estate ...dessert wines grown, made and bottled on Herman & Susan's little village farm at 56 Kerkstraat - in the main road of Prince Albert! Visitors are welcome to see the vineyard and cellar, tasting and sales from 8h30-17h00. Closed on Sundays.

Tel: 023 5411768 Click here for photographs and more information

Tourism Association Office Tel: 023 5411 366 next to the Fransie Pienaar Museum

local photographs, books and information about the village

Wolskuur Spinners Tel: 023 5411 363 Shop at 95 Kerkstraat, Weavery in Margariet Prinsloo Street

for 100% mohair hand-woven carpets, jerseys, mohair blankets and products. Visit our shop in Kerk Street where we also sell handcrafted African felt wall-hangings, embroidered cotton nighties, cotton rugs and jewelery. Our mohair carpets are produced in Prince Albert and can be shipped world-wide.
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Books on the history of Prince Albert available at the Fransie Pienaar Museum, the Tourism Association Office and various outlets throughout the village

	Prince Albert - Kweekvallei - the definitive book on Prince Albert, past and present, written by the Prince Albert Writers' Guild. Click here for more information and reviews.
	Prince Albert - Paleozoic to Present - an illustrated journey through the geological formation of the Swartberg and the Karoo plains by Albert Theron
	Prince Albert History Calendar 1762 - 1995 - notes on village history compiled by Freda Haak
	Prince Albert Kontreistories saamgestel deur Helena Marincowitz
	Prince Albert Local stories - compiled by local historian Helena Marincowitz
	Prince Albert Gables - an illustrated booklet on our unique gables by Helena Marincowitz
	The Architecture of Prince Albert - an illustrated booklet compiled by local architect Derek Thomas
	Victorian Buildings in Prince Albert - an illustrated book about our Victorian architecture by Helena Marincowitz
	Prince Albert Goldfields - all about the 19th century gold rush at Kleinwaterval and Spreeufontein by Albert Theron
	Herbal and Witblits, Remedies from the Hell by Hendrick Mostert and Dr Jan van Elfen (also available in Afrikaans - Helse Rate van Hennie Hoed)

Estate Agents

Thinking of buying property in our beautiful, peaceful village or perhaps you are looking for a farm? Contact:

Kontrei Eiendomme Denise Ohlson and Barbara Gorniak

Offices next to the Prins-Kem Pharmacy at 83 Kerkstraat

Tel:023 5411 484 Fax: 023 5411 149

e-mail: karoostyl@intekom.co.za

Denise Ohlson 082 8261326
Barbara Gorniak 082 940 2587.
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Pam Golding Properties: Elaine Hurford & Eric Ahrens for Residential, Commercial properties, Plots and Farms.
Elaine 023 5411 158 (082-774-1069)

Eric 023 5411 125 (072-184-8518)

Click here for more information

Seeff Properties

Dalene Coetzee

Tel: 023 541-1800

Cell: 082 500 2252

E-mail: princealbert@seeff.com

Office premises: National Centre, Church Street , Prince Albert .

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