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From R520 p/person
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Wonderful
A wonderful, comfortable and friendly place to stay.
The best breakfast we got while our travel through South africa. Delicious and very nice decorated.
Anonymous, South Africa
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10 March 2008
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A wonderful rural location
Very much enjoyed our stay at De Erf. A little bit off the beaten track, but a wonderful rural location. Rooms were simply furnished yet stylishly with some nice personal touches. There was plenty to see in the area and the pool area was a welcome treat on return from a busy day.
Anonymous, South Africa
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27 December 2007
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Enjoyable
Very good - Ilse is a delightful and warm person. We really enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend De Erf.
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22 December 2007
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Description
THE MANOR HOUSE De Erf Manor House has been restored and recreated to offer the best that this unique part of the Karoo can provide. About 3 km directly south of Graaff-Reinet the majestic Spandaukop towers over an almost forgotten architectural relic of early Graaff-Reinet, the homestead of the farm De Erf which lies along the Sundays River. The building, with its whitewashed walls and towering gables, was built circa 1806. It has the distinctive Cape Dutch H-shape design which it shares, in Graaff-Reinet, only with Reinet House. Almost all of the outbuildings used over the years such as the forge, coach house and blacksmith's shop are still intact. It is in these buildings that a haven has been created where you can enjoy country life at its best. ACCOMMODATION: De Erf Manor House currently offers three luxury en suite double bedrooms with private entrances. Ilse takes pride in providing percale linen and pure wool duvets sourced from the best suppliers. Amongst other things, these rooms have DSTV, air conditioning, huge fans and mosquito nets. A fruit bowl and sherry await you upon your arrival. In addition, almost anything is possible on request. There are, aside from the little farm things, a swimming pool, two unridable horses and a milk cow that tends to wander off. If one is still bored, Graaff-Reinet, a living museum, beckons to be discovered. DINING: The most memorable activity at De Erf is consuming fine food. The blacksmith's workshop has been turned into the breakfast room where delectable dishes are served. We don't stuff around with good food and we use only the best and freshest ingredients. Breakfast: We serve two mighty fine breakfasts. The Continental breakfast over here is not the boring nonsense you get elsewhere. You know what I mean? Toast that could kill a cow served with little jam thingies and not enough butter. Our continental feast, on the other hand, will take the oil out of your day. A fresh fruit platter accompanies yogurt and fruit served in a stemmed glass. There are lots of different delectable cold meats, kudu salami, delightful fresh, homemade bread or muffins and locally produced jam or marmalade in little thingies. The milk is farm fresh and the juice too, depending on the season. There are a lot of other things like boiled eggs and super cheeses but I am running out of space and I am hungry all of a sudden. The almost English breakfast (you don't get karoo lamb sausage in England, I am told) is something else. The eggs are from De Erf (OK, I lie we buy them next door, but they are good and prepared to perfection in whatever form you want and believe you me, we have had some really finicky people here). The bacon is as good as it gets. Then to get you properly stuffed we have home baked bread (this time honest Injun), tomatoes and mushrooms all to be washed down by refreshing fruit juice. A fine cup of coffee is always on the lurk, that is if you don't want tea. I don't have much of a sense of humor at 8 am, so Ilse will look after you. She will also decorate your plate with little flowers and other things I don't get to see. Incidentally, there are no photographs of the 'English' breakfast. Cold eggs don't take kindly to cameras and you don't want an angry egg around, do you? HONEYMOONS: A honeymoon here is an experience in itself. A bottle of champagne, other nice dreamy stuff, romantic lighting (the result of a combination of candles and fairy lights) and the finest percale linen await the honeymooners. There is a ball and claw bath made for bubbles or super showers that can house four, but under the circumstances, two will do.
Check-In 02:00 PM Check-Out 10:00 AM
Rooms and units
Luxury en-suite double
3
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B & B
De Erf Manor House offers 3 luxury en-suite double bedrooms, with private entrances, housed in the chicken coup (bottom left) and the Black Smith's shop (top left). We have percale linen sourced from the best suppliers. Amongst other things, these rooms have DSTV (satellite television), air conditioning, huge fans and mosquito nets. A fruit bowl and sherry await you upon your arrival. The floors are richly and earthly textured. The bedding is the finest you will find and all the locally, hand-crafted furniture with their dark glow are designed for maximum comfort. You will find towels made of the finest material nesting on karoo leather strap chairs topped with all the amenities you may need or want, such as hand wrapped soaps and other splendid things in little bottles; the kind that you can stick in your handbag and make off with, like my mother does. But, please leave the towels etc. behind when you depart. The bathrooms, some with showers and others with antique ball and claw baths, have been specially fitted. The towel railings do not have heating, (who needs that in the Karoo?) but are made from sand papered dead wood branches; even your toilet roll holder is handcrafted and has its own history.
Features available
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Bathroom Facilities
Ensuite bath only, Ensuite shower only,
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Beds
Twin, Queen,
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Other
Air-Conditioning, Fan, Heater, Tea and Coffee Facilities, No Smoking in Rooms, Hair Dryer,
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TV
Television, MNet, SABC, DSTV (Satellite),
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Luxury double ensuite
1
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B & B
Features available
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Please remember that rates are a guide and subject to change. Please re-confirm rates when booking.
Nearby Attractions
| Cacti & Succulent Collection |
3.0 km |
| Dutch Reformed Church |
3.0 km |
| Game Reserve |
10.0 km |
| Kalkkop Impact Crater |
48.0 km |
| Owl House |
50.0 km |
| Reinet House |
3.0 km |
| Urquhart House |
3.0 km |
| Valley of Desolation |
14.0 km |
| Nieu Bethesda |
50.0 km |
Facilities and Services
Fax, Photocopy Machine, Internet Access, Parking Available, Laundry Service, Garden, Bar on the Premises, Swimming Pool, Off Street Pa
Facilities in Rooms/Units
Air-Conditioning in Rooms, Satellite TV in Rooms, Television in Rooms, Fan in Rooms, Tea and Coffee in Rooms, Heater in
Activities Nearby
Bird Watching, Golf, Bicycle Touring, Climbing - Sport, Climbing - Traditional, Hang Gliding, Walking, Hiking / Backpa
Environment
Mountain, Countr
Languages Spoken
English, German, Afri
Grading
4 Stars - Tourism Grading Council of South A
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