Location: South Africa » Western Cape » West Coast » Route N7 » VanrhynsdorpAan't Dorpseind4 upmarket selfcatering studio-cottages.Wheelchair friendlyDescriptionAAN'T DORPSEIND is an upmarket self catering establishment in old part of Vanrhynsdorp, a small village on the N7 en route to Namibia and about 3 hours' drive from Cape Town. We can accommodate 8 people in our studio cottages, all fitted with: 2 twin beds with high quality linen and electric blankets; kitchenette (fully equipped) with fridge/freezer, microwave; en suite bathrooms and aircon, wall fitted heaters, DStv, security, patio braais, safe parking, security gate. From August - September this arid part of the world changes into a caleidoscope of colours and draws litteraly 1000's of tourists, especially botanists. This half desert-area, called the Knersvlakte (borders Vanrhynsdorp in the south) changes into a paradise of flowers as soon as the first rains have fallen - it is a miracle which keeps on repeating year after year! A third of the worlds succulents are found in the Knersvlakte which is also known for its richness in mining-activities. We are within walking distance of the world renowned Quiver Tree Nursery, with its well-displayed succulents; 40 minutes from the ocean ; neigbouring the Olifants River wine route; at the foot of the Matzikama mountains; the Gifberg, a well-known farming community, produces some of the highest quality rooibos tea in South Africa and where the rock formations remind of dinosauruses. The Gifberg is also known for its variety of fynbos. Feel SAFE on your visit, we have no reported crime in our little village, we have put in safety measures for your emotional security, like an electronic gate, enough lights and under cover parking. For your convenience we offer an English breakfast on request (at extra cost) between 0700 and 0900 in the morning. Aan’t Dorpseind is in the old part of Vanrhynsdorp, within walking distance of the world-renowned quiver tree and succulent nursery. Despite the old world feel all 4 studio cottages are up-market, spacious and fully equipped for selfcatering. We also operate as a Bed & Breakfast and are WHEELCHAIR FRIENDLY.  
AttractionsWine Route Short drive to Ocean (Strandfontein) Kokerboom Succulent Nursery Latsky Radio Museum Victorian Buildings Bird watching Gifberg fynbos Hiking Trails Spring flowers (Aug - Oct) Mining Activities Rooibos tea farming Variety of Restaurants Local Doctor Grocery Stores Post Office   
FacilitiesEach cottage offers the following: 2 twin beds with high quality linen/towels and electric blankets en-suite bathroom (only showers) aircon; hairdryers DSTV wall-mounted heaters frige/freezer microwave and all you need in a kitchenette braai on patio undercover and secure parking swimming pool Daily cleaning services available. Breakfast available on request.
DirectionsTurn-off from N7 to go into Vanrhynsdorp, up to the DR church, left at church and immediately right between church and post office, this is Kerk Street (Church street), go all the way with Kerk Street till you spot Aan't Dorpseind at the very end of the street. |