The two sandstone and thatched cottages, De Hoop and Gert Boom, are fully equipped, with furnishings maintaining its historical charm. The cottages are both privately set in the Fynbos area of the farm, each with an inside hearth, down duvets and hot water bottles for the colder winter nights. Bring your book to read in the hammock under the trees and remember towels for swimming in summer, either in the rock pool just above the waterfall, or in the new farm dam specially built for you between the two cottages.

De Hoop - This historic thatched and sandstone cottage was restored in 1987. It forms part of the original homestead complex, all the other buildings on the old "werf" are now ruins. De Hoop is tastefully furnished and fully equipped for four. The large fireplace will ensure cosy evenings and the outside shower is an absolute delight.

Gert Boom - This cottage, built in 1994, utilizing sandstone, timber and thatch from Papkuilsfontein, nestles against a rocky ridge, adjacent to a popular grove.The cottage was named after an early 'bywoner' one Gert Steenkamp, a tall man affectionately christened Gert Boom* by all and sundry. ("Boom" - Afrikaans meaning Tree)

De Lande - Accommodation on the De Lande Farm, 9km from Papkuilsfontein and 14km from town (between Papkuilsfontein and Nieuwoudtville):

De Lande Guesthouse - Relax in comfort at the De Lande Guesthouse, 9 km from Papkuilsfontein, and on another property, and enjoy access to the other fascinating attractions and activities on the farm Papkuilsfontein (Fynbos walks, the canyon and waterfall, rock art and of course more flowers). De Lande is not in the Fynbos part of our property, but in the Renosterveld transition to Succulent Karoo with the Dolorite sill jutting in on the side. The veld here is short, leaning more to Karoo scenery, and your landscape is the black Dolorite koppies, and Shrub Karoo vegetation.

Rates

TARIFFS FOR AUGUST 2010 TO 31 JULY 2011

PAPKUILSFONTEIN COTTAGES (GERT BOOM, DE HOOP & RONDEKRAAL)

R300.00pp per night for self catering
R392.00pp per night for bed & breakfast
R185.00pp per night for a three course meal
R140.00pp per night for a two course meal
R 92.00pp per morning for breakfast

There is a minimum rate in September and August for the cottages at Papkuilsfontein and you pay the tariff which is applicable.

Gert Boom minimum R1200.00
De Hoop R750.00
Rondekraal R750.00

DE LANDE GUESTHOUSE AND JAN VOORMAN'S COTTAGE

R590.00pp per night (includes a three course dinner and breakfast) A single supplementof R312.00 in flower season only.

Guests love the display of Bulbinella latifolia in front of one of the cottages. Succulents, march lilies, recently identified species of Cliffortia, a fossilized sand bar, snuff-box rock formations, 146 species of birds, including Black eagles and unspoiled fynbos provide interest for visitors throughout the year.