The Artist's Cottage
Self Catering
Prince Albert , Western Cape, South Africa |
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The Artist's Cottage was built ca.100 years ago (front section). The original entrance façade has mouldings around the door and windows. Extended to include a new bedroom, ensuite bathroom and two outdoor seating areas, the cottage (65 m²) now offers a delightful and cosy self-catering accommodation for two and is a perfect base for exploring the region. The interior has been vibrantly styled with a mix of some of the best contemporary South African craft and design, carefully restored vintage furniture and the artist’s paintings.
Together with the owner's main house, the property has been featured in several publications: House & Leisure (Dec 2001), SA Architectural Digest (2004), 10 Architects, 100 Houses (2008), House & Leisure (May 2009), Sarie Woon (Nov 2010).
Accommodation & Facilities
Cottage facilities (sleeps 2 adults) comprise a fully equipped kitchen with an original 50?s gas stove (four burners and oven), vintage cast iron Dover wood stove, fridge, microwave, iron + ironing board, a cosy lounge/dining room, adjoining bedroom with king-size bed, air conditioning/heating, mosquito net and hanging storage space, DVD player, en suite bathroom. The courtyard terrace leads onto a sheltered seating area accessing the shared swimming pool and garden, with outdoor furniture. Percale linen, towels and dressing gowns provided. The cottage is serviced once weekly (or on demand). A laundry service on the premises is available once weekly for a small additional fee. Shady parking on a quiet, safe country street in front of the cottage. Weekly rental or min. 2 nights. English, Afrikaans, Italian, French & German spoken.
Outdoor Facilities
Two terraces with breakfast areas, one with direct access to pool and individual loungers. Large artist's garden with shady benches for late afternoon tea/coffee or sundowners. Designer portable braai on the premises.
Sporting & Leisure Activities
Panoramic hiking and cycling tours, sunset koppie walks as well as personal yoga lessons and massages (at extra cost), can be arranged on request. Tennis at the nearby local tennis club, gym open daily at the Lazy Lizard (both 5 mins walk).
Prince Albert nestles at the foot of the majestic Swartberg Mountains, the 2nd highest range in South Africa, on the edge of the Great Karoo - a seemingly barren plain of vast proportions. This semi-arid area boasts stupendous scenery in the form of endless vistas bordered by the Cape Fold Mountains, flat-topped mesas and other interesting geologic formations. Prince Albert is a green oasis with furrow-led water running off the mountains and is situated just 2 hours, via the spectacular river gorge Meiringspoort and Oudtshoorn, from a major airport with regular domestic connections: George. Cape Town is 4-5 hours distant via the accessible, well-constructed N1. Route 62, a favourite drive through charming historical towns, winelands and beautiful scenery, is within close reach via the imposing Swartberg Pass. The Karoo National Park near Beaufort West offers an interesting day trip excursion.
Cultural & Historical interest
Prince Albert, named after Queen Victoria's consort, is famous for its well-preserved historical buildings, mostly dating from the 19th century. The "Holbol" gable, typical of the town's Cape Dutch architecture, distinguishes several fine buildings. Also present is the typical Karoo flat-roofed, more minimalist style, distilled from the original labourers' cottages. The area around Prince Albert bears many traces of earlier civilizations as well as of pre-human life. Fossils and artefacts abound. Flora and fauna vary from the semi-arid Great Karoo plain coastwards through the impressive Swartberg and Outeniqua mountains. Vast spaces, pure fresh air and year round sunshine: extraordinary!
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R430.00
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R450.00
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R430.00
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| Please Note: Payment is only accepted in South African Rands unless the currency is specifically agreed in advance with the owner / advertiser |
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R430 per person per night sharing
R450 single
Conditions:
50% deposit on confirmation of booking.The remaining 50% rental fee to be paid before or on departure. Credit card facilities are currently unavailable, internet transfers are accepted. Cancellations: 28 days in advance: 25% deposit forfeited; 14 days in advance: 50% deposit forfeited; 7-0 days in advance: 100% deposit forfeited. Long-term bookings (more than 2 weeks) qualify for lower rates.
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