Century Manor, Oudtshoorn, Garden Route
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Telephone: +27 (0)44 384-1448, Facsimile: +27 (0)44 384-0960, Mobile: +27 (0)82 500-3286
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CATEGORIES: Accommodation in South Africa » Holiday Apartments & Suites » South Africa Bed & Breakfast » South Africa Guest Houses » South Africa Honeymoons » South Africa Self Catering » South Africa Wedding Venues » DESCRIPTION: Situated on the main artery to the world renowned Cango Caves, Century Manor epitomises Oudtshoorn's colourful history as the Ostrich Capital of the world. The elegant sandstone building with it's characteristic turret and spire presents a favourite photo opportunity for Oudtshoorn's many tourists. Douglas and Anina Seton carefully restored the manor providing the traveller and visitor the opportunity to savour the elegance of a bygone era. Built in the early 20th century, Century Manor is a splendid example of a wealthy ostrich farmer's town house or 'dorpshuis'. The house is constructed of local sandstone, the primary building material of it's day. Beside the aesthetics, (an important consideration for the successful ostrich farmer) the thick walls, high ceilings and window shutters provide the ideal insulation for Oudtshoorn's summer heat. The Oregon pine floors, sash windows and doors are a striking feature of the interior of the Manor and are complemented by antique and period furnishings throughout. AccommodationMain Bedroom - Spacious opulence: The Main bedroom provides a sense of spacious opulence with rich tapestry on the wall. A quaint commode with ivory handled flush tank resides unobtrusively in the corner however for modern convenience a full en-suite bathroom is also provided. All bedrooms are furnished with double beds. The main bedroom has an additional 3/4 bed. The Bushman Room - African motif: The Bushman room has an African motif with light oak furniture and sandstone trimmings. A sunken bath adds to the ambience of this bedroom. The Suite - Own outside door: The Suite is a smaller bedroom with brass double bed. It has it's own outside door and entrance, providing guests a little extra freedom and independence. The Annex (Self Catering) The annex is comfortably furnished with one double and two bunk beds and is fully self catering. It has a separate street entrance and private court yard with direct access to the swimming pool. The annex provides ideal family accomodation (children are welcome in the annex). Location & AttractionsCentury Manor is ideally situated for the tourist who wishes to see and experience the best of the Klein Karoo. Baron van Reede is the main artery to the Cango Caves, croc and cheetah reserve, ostrich show farms and the Swartberg World Heritage Site and Nature reserves. 6 top restaurants (Paljas, Jemimas, Kalinkas, de Fyne Kuiken, The Swiss bistro and The Dry Docks) are situated in Baron van Rheede, within 500m of the Manor. A leisurely stroll down the adjacent lane brings the visitor to a working farm on the banks of the Grobbelaars River, which meanders through town. |
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DIRECTIONS: From George Drive straight through the centre of town in the direction of the caves. Look out for the restaurants 'Kalinkas' and 'Paljas' on the left. Century Manor is on the left following 'Paljas' From de Rust / Beaufort West Turn into Baron van Rheede at the centre of town (Look out for the 'Seppie Greef" building on the right and the sandstone edifice of the CP Nel museum at the intersection. Turn right ino Baron van Rheede annd proceed as from George From Route 62 Continue along the approach road, past the shopping centre on the left and up tho the intersection with Baron van Rheede (CP Nel museum on your left) - turn left into Baron van Rheede and proceed as from George. MAP: Available at: http://www.sa-venues.com/visit/centurymanor/map.php |
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