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Andries Stockenström Guest House, Graaff-Reinet
This luxury guest house in Graaff-Reinet is one of the culinary oases of South Africa.
Location: Cacadu Type: Guest House	Price Range: Upper R500 - R750 pps Atmosphere: Elegant Relaxed Historical

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Located in the historic town of Graaff-Reinet, in the centre of the Karoo Midlands, this guest house is one of the culinary oases of South Africa.

Food is a passion here and the dinners are legendary. The highlight of your stay. An experience to be savoured and remembered. The owners invite you to become part of this experience, and enjoy Karoo hospitality at its best. It is justifiably graded AA Superior.

Bedrooms are cosy and with added comforts and extras to make you feel pampered. The floors in the old house are all original yellow wood.

The guest house and dining room, located in a manor house built Circa 1819, has seven en-suite double rooms - all elegantly furnished. All rooms have 100% percale linen and mohair blankets from the region.

Mini-Suites:

The Bougainvillea Suite
The Ivy Room
The Garden Room

These luxury rooms are all situated around the swimming pool and have their own patios.

Standard Rooms:

The Dolls Room
The Rose Room
The Reed Room - the oldest room in the house
The Fig Tree Room

These rooms are all situated on the veranda of this beautiful old Karoo house, with french doors opening out. They only have en-suite showers.

Features of all rooms and mini-suites:

Twin single beds or king size beds
Bathrooms en-suite
Veranda / patio
Air Conditioners
Hairdryers

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Contact Details

Contact Person: Reception
Email: info@asghouse.co.za
Website: http://www.asghouse.co.za/
Cellphone: (083) 599-9302
Phone: (+27) (0)49 8924575
Fax: (+27) (0)49 8924575
Street: 100 Cradock Street
City: Graaff-Reinet
State: Eastern Cape
Country: South Africa

Directions

Directions: From Johannesburg, (Middelburg) N9,turn right into Caledon street, continue past Bourke Str and turn left into Cradock Str. Nr 100 is just after Somerset Str. on the right.

From Port Elizabeth or Aberdeen (N9) continue until you turn left into Somerset Str and then left again when you get to Cradock Str.

Facilities

parking available
pool
communal DSTV
bar
fireplace

Meals

Member of the 'Good Cooks and their Country Houses' fraternity, so needless to say some of the best cuisine in the country.

Attractions

Graaff-Reinet historical
Karoo Nature Reserve
(Valley of Desolation)
Camdeboo National Park

Accommodation

No. of rooms: 7
Pricing: Upper R500 - R750 pps
Children Policy:
welcomed
Usual Guests:

Honeymooners
Families
Independent travellers
Gays
Mature

Best time to visit:
Whenever you're in the area will do nicely.

What to pack:
Pack something elegantly casual or a jacket for dinner. Not obligatory but helps elevate your mood to match the high standard of food.

Atmosphere:

Elegant
Relaxed
Historical

Why visit Andries Stockenström Guest House

Best Features: The Andries Stockenstroem is renown for its in-house food - especially Karoo cuisine. If you're into the big M then please don't stay here, give your place up for other more deserving guests.

Bear In Mind: Sunday night in Graaff-Reinet is a culinary black hole so make sure you can eat at the guest house. This manor was built in the early 1800's so don't expect modern minimilistic.

Things to Do and See

This old town (4th oldest in South Africa) is tucked into the horse-shoe bend of the Sundays River and contains more proclaimed national monuments than any other town in South Africa.

The town of Graaff-Reinet is literally surrounded by nature reserve - the 15 000 ha Karoo Nature Reserve where you'll also find one of nature's wonders: The Valley of Desolation. There is a great sense of history and pride in the town with a strong heritage conservancy policy to protect the many splendid examples of architecture, which range from simple Karoo-style houses to stately Cape Dutch buildings.

With all its historical associations, monuments and restored buildings, Graaff-Reinet is virtually a living museum. Stroll through the nearby streets filled with architectural treasures, of which more than 200 are National Monuments. Visit the awesome Valley of Desolation and local nature reserve with plenty of game. Then return to the lodge and relax on the pool terrace or in the lounge.

Low season

Mini Suite: R970 single, R640 pp sharing, R1280 unit

Verandah rooms: R815 single, R540 pp sharing, R1080 unit

Mid season

Mini Suite: R970 single, R640 pp sharing, R1280 unit

Verandah rooms: R815 single, R540 pp sharing, R1080 unit

Peak season

Mini Suite: R970 single, R640 pp sharing, R1280 unit

Verandah rooms: R815 single, R540 pp sharing, R1080 unit

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