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Word of Mouth!
Recent testimonials from our visitors
Email from France
Hi! SA friends!
I am just a French historian preparing a paper to be read, next July, at PMB campus. Congratulation! You have a very nice and interesting website. It really makes one feel like catching the first aircraft and fly over!
I was last at Saldanha in 2002, when I read a paper at the Military/Navy Academy. I spent there a wonderfull day. I sincerely hope that your country (which, in my heart is also mine) goes better and better again.
Very kind regards.
- Michel R.
Président / Chairman CEEHGFAA
Historien - Onomasticien - Conférencier
February 2009
Letter from London
"I can't express in words how wonderful our stay at Papkuilsfontein was. The only problem was the brevity of our stay, oh how i wished we had booked a whole week..!"
- James and Ash. (UK)
February 2009
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"I had a great time. Did far more than I planned which was no bad thing after such a long journey - it would've been a shame just to sit by the pool for a week! There was possibly too much planned and I'd like to have had more time to do the same amount of stuff, but that was my schedule not yours. The whale trip was the best..."
- Nicky B. (UK)
October 2008
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Zomerlust Gastehuis, Paarl, Boland
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BOLAND KONTREI
[USE GREEN ARROWS TO NAVIGATE TO ADJACENT KONTREI]
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Zomerlust Gastehuis Experiences:
Heritage Sites; Trails & Hiking; Buy at Source; Local Artist At Work
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A gracious manor house in the historic heart of Paarl. Situated in the Western Cape Winelands, about 45 minutes' drive from Cape Town and its international airport, Paarl is the ideal Winelands stay-over. Major routes lead to the neighboring towns of Franschhoek, Stellenbosch and Wellington.
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There are 10 double en-suite rooms, all individually decorated with selected period pieces and 4 cozy bedrooms in "Die Stal", the original stables in the garden. The Kontreihuis a la Carte restaurant offers home-cooked food. It has a large patio for al fresco meals and braai's (BBQ's) in the garden. The luxuriant garden is set amongst ancient trees.
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Zomerlust is the home of the tour operator, www.kontrei.co.za, the website you are currently visiting.
The Du Toit family, with the middle-daughter Annelize du Toit as manager, owns Zomerlust Gastehuis. The historical farm Zomerlust was bought by the Du Toit family in 1991. They are passionate about their heritage and restored the farm to its former grandeur to provide a sense of place accommodation for tourists emanating the local charm of Paarl.
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Zomerlust dates back to the 18th century and was home to three generations of the well-known Paarl family of Abraham Pieter de Villiers.
The Zomerlust Estate has close historical ties with the Paarl Rock Brandy Cellar founded by Abraham Pieter de Villiers in 1856.
The original Paarl Wine and Brandy Company was situated across the road from the Gastehuis and legend has it that an underground pipe linked the maturation casks in the cellar to a tap in the house where guests were entertained in a grand style. This area has been restored as the ladies' bar Die Kraan where the tap takes center stage.
All the individually decorated rooms with period pieces follow this tradition and are named after brandies of yesteryear.
The Kontreihuis restaurant is in the old Waenhuis and Jam Room. It has a cellar atmosphere and is on the same level as Die Kraan. Soon Die Kraan will be the only place in the world where the old label Paarl Rock Superior Brandy will still be served.
Al fresco dining on the large patio is a popular pastime. Facilities include a braai (BBQ) and outside oven.
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Rates
Rates are inclusive of VAT, breakfast and the 1% Tourism levy
Rates for 01/05/2009 to 31/08/2009
Per person sharing R685
Single R952
Local drivers/Guides R419
Rates for 01/09/2008 to 30/04/2009
Rates for 01/09/2009 to 30/04/2010
Per person sharing R826
Single R1 147
Local drivers/Guides R503
Children under the age of 12 years pay R304 per person (stay with parents in room)
Children 13+ years pay full rate (stay in separate room)
PLEASE NOTE THAT SMOKING IS NOT ALLOWED IN OUR ROOMS!
Payment Agreement
- A deposit of your first night's accommodation will secure your reservation.
- Deposit are non-refundable.
- No reservation will be made without the deposit.
- 50% of total amount payable 30 days prior to arrival.
- Full outstanding amount payable 24 hours prior to arrival.
Banking details
Zomerlust Gastehuis
ABSA, Paarl
Branch code: 334210
Account number: 404-920-8209
Cancellation Policy
- 30-15 days prior to arrival -50% of full accommodation payable
- 14-0 days prior to arrival -100% of the contract value
- No show -100% of the contract value
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Today at Zomerlust
Flashes of Autumn
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Chef Cass Abrahams opened the new Kontreiehuis Restaurant
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South Africa is now BIG 7 Country!
5 Big Land Mammals PLUS 2 Marine creatures, Whales and White Sharks
Already a BIG 5 traveller? Complete your BIG 7 experience at Gansbaai with a same day whales and white sharks interaction. Book your experience directly with the sustainable owner/operator for Whales and Great Whites!
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Support Cape Leopard Trust Sponsors!
Book at any of these Kontrei Traveller Portfolio members in the Cederberg who are active supporters of the Cape Leopard Trust:
Bakkrans
Keurbosfontein
Mount Ceder
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