Cactus Blue Cottages

LOCATION

Three and a half hours drive from Cape Town through the wide open expanses and the big skies of the Karoo. One hour from Oudtshoorn, Prince Albert is a delightful gem of a village in the Karoo, and the gateway to the spectacular Swartberg Pass, a National Monument and part of the Cape Floral Kingdom, designated as a World Heritage Site.

It is also the nearest village to a fascinating valley called ‘Die Hel’ where a small proud community lived in simple isolation for more than 100 years until 1964. This picturesque and tranquil village nestles at the foot of the magnificent SwartbergMountain range. Cactus Blue is situated slap-bang in the heart of the village within a short walk to restaurants, shops and amenities.

If you need to unwind, this is the place …

STYLE

Simple and restful living in an informal tranquil oasis. Recently refurbished and landscaped, Cactus Blue is designed to accommodate three couples or a small family with older children, in two separate cottages, overlooking the smallest registered vineyard in the country.

The garden is private, planted with indigenous plants, succulents and trees with a stargazing pool to cool off in, or scour the spectacular night skies.

BEDROOMS

Dive into the realm of the Sandman…. There are three spacious en-suite bedrooms. The master bedroom in the main cottage opens, through French doors, onto a shared terrace with the other double room with two single beds. It is also connected to the study and main open plan living area. The separate self-contained cottage opens onto the garden and swimming pool. There are fans in all rooms but we generally sleep with the doors open in the summer.

LIVING

Light and airy The simple kitchen is open-plan to the spacious double volume dining area and living room. Large industrial windows and doors lead out to the bamboo covered verandah, water feature, day bed, garden and pool.

Perfect, three star, barefoot living ...

• DVD player for music and cosy matinees

• DVD library with yummy classic movies and documentaries… and a horror!

• Kitchen with appliances (mini-kitchen in small cottage)

• Fridge/freezer, dishwasher and washing machine

• Large open wood fireplace in main cottage and woodburner in small cottage

• Private garden & stargazing swimming pool

• Covered outdoor living area

• Braai/barbecue

• Secure off-street parking

• Fans in bedrooms

• Stargazing sleeping deck

HOUSEKEEPING

A maid will service the house at an extra charge upon request.

FOR RESERVATIONS AND MORE DETAILS PLEASE CONTACT:

Jo Sinfield

email: bandoola@mweb.co.za

tel. local 072 464 1240

tel. int. +27 72 464 1240

skype username : skypesinfield

Please check out our website www.explorersclub.co.za for more details on all our properties, and our blog: http://explorersclubfh.wordpress.com/

RATES AND DIRECTIONS

From Cape Town (400 kms): take N1 north until you reach Prince Albert Road. Turn right to Prince Albert .

From Oudtshoorn: Take R407 through De Rust and the picturesque Meiringspoort Pass and follow directions to Prince Albert. The journey takes approximately 1 hour.

You can also get to Prince Albert over the Swartberg Pass from Oudtshoorn and Calitzdorp.

In the Village: The cottages are located behind the National Centre (opposite the Swartberg Hotel). The driveway to the cottages is on the right hand side of the National Centre, through a metal farm gate. Follow the gravel to the left, once through gate, and park in front of the door at the end.

Rates from R250 to R500 pppn

Please enquire about rates for longer stays.

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