Andries Stockenström - Accommodation in
Graaff-Reinet, Eastern Cape,
South Africa
 Andries
Stockenström - Accommodation in Graaff-Reinet,
Eastern Cape,
the award-winning guest house is to be found in the heart of the vast
open Karoo.It
is centrally situated in Graaff-Reinet, the fourth oldest town in South
Africa. With it’s more than 200 national monuments the town has
been described as “a living monument”. Graaff-Reinet lies in the centre
of the 15 000 ha Karoo
Nature Reserve in which one of nature's wonders, the Valley
of Desolation, is situated. A conservation policy is practised to
ensure that many splendid examples of architecture, ranging from simple
Karoo-style houses to stately Cape Dutch buildings, are retained.
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| Price:
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| Dinner bed and breakfast |
| 6 king/twins |
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 Andries
Stockenstrom is famous for it’s Karoo style regional haute cuisine and
the four -course dinner is a highlight. In the “Gem of the Karoo”
this is indeed a culinary oasis. The setting is a perfect backdrop for the
personal and professional service of André and Beatrice Barnard with
their dining room for their guests.
While the high-ceilinged and carefully restored dining room is elegant in
appearance and classical in appointments, the food pays homage to the
most modern tastes. Beatrice produces Karoo haute cuisine. And her
four-course menus change regularly to make use of the best and freshest
local products. Bedrooms are cosy and quaint with comforts and extras to
pamper. Relax on the pool terrace or in the lounge overlooking the pool.
 Graaff
Reinet is ideally situated as an ideal stop between many of the major
centres in South Africa, but it is the visitor who takes the time out
to explore this unique area, who will experience the adventure of a
lifetime. There is plenty to do in the area. Game viewing. Golf. Horse
riding. Hiking trails in the Karoo Nature Reserve and in the Sneeuberg
mountains. The Valley of Desolation is a short 14 km drive from
the town. Any visitor to the Reserve will be surprised to discover the
diversity of fauna and flora. There are over 220 recorded species of
birdlife, 336 plants and 43 mammals. Catch a glimpse of the endangered
Cape Mountain Zebra, plenty of Kudu, Buffalo, the majestic Black Eagle
and the Kori Bustard, the heaviest flying bird in the world.
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