 Die
Ou Pastorie Country House, graded 5 stars by the South African
Grading Council, is also a member of the Portfolio of Country
Places Collection and Exclusive Getaways. Die Ou Pastorie is
run with passion and attention to details.
The elegant guest accommodation, all of which are set in
the tranquil garden with rolling green lawns, swimming pool
and bubbly fountains now boast sixteen bedrooms.
The rooms are all classically decorated in Victorian style,
capturing the spirit of a bygone era. All the rooms are en
suite with colour television (including additional satellite
stations), direct dialling telephones, tea/coffee making facilities
and towelling bathrobes. In summer the rooms are cooled by
ceiling fans and warmed in winter by heaters and electric
blankets, ensuring all year round comfort.
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Leisure
activities available at Die Ou Pastorie :
- Enjoy a leisurely stroll through the grounds with
its formal herb garden; beautiful rose beds; abundant
bird life; fountains and water features.
- Unwind with something enrapturing to read in the
cosy lounge or simply relax with a cup of tea.
- Relive the day's adventures while sharing a drink
with friends around the crackling fire in the intimate
bar.
- Enjoy the peace and tranquillity of our gardens
while reclining alongside the pool.
Leisure activities available within
close proximity from Die Ou Pastorie :
- Beaches : Gordon's Bay & Strand
- Gym : Virgin Active, Somerset West
- Helderberg Wine Route : Somerset West and surroundings
- Nature Reserves : Helderberg Nature Reserve - Somerset
West,
- Cape Point, Table Mountain, Tygerberg Nature Reserve
- Horse riding : Equestrian Centre - Spier estate
( +/- 15 minutes drive)
- Golf : Die Ou Pastorie has exclusive membership
to the prestigious
- Erinvale Golf Estate, situated only 10 minutes from
the Country House. Guests may take advantage of our
membership to play the Gary Player designed - world
class Golf Course. Alternatively there are three other
excellent golf courses in the nearby vicinity, namely
Somerset West, Strand and Stellenbosch.
- Tennis : Somerset West
- Water sports : Gordon's Bay & Strand
- Wine routes : Franschhoek Wine Route, Stellenbosch
Wine Route, Paarl Wine Route, Swartland Wine Route,
Worcester Wine Route, Helderberg Wine Route
- Walks/Hiking Trails : Helderberg Reserve Hiking
Trails, Boland Hiking Trails, Nuweberg, Steenbras
Crystal Pools
- Whales : Gordon's Bay to Hermanus (July to November)
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 Directions
from Cape Town and its International Airport
- Travel on the N2 (east) Highway to Somerset West.
- Continue until you reach the first set of traffic lights on
the N2 (at Somerset West).
- At the traffic lights, turn left into Victoria Road.
- Continue along Victoria Road until you reach the second set
of traffic lights.
- At these traffic lights, turn right into Reitz Street.
- Continue along Reitz Street for two blocks or to the Stop
sign.
- At the Stop sign turn right into Lourens Street.
- Die Ou Pastorie, 41 Lourens Street, is situated on the left-hand
side, almost at the end of the street.
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All the rooms are classically decorated
in Victorian style, capturing the spirit of a bygone era.
Each room is en-suite with satellite television, direct
dialling telephone, tea/coffee making facilities, towling
bath robes, electronic safes, heated towel rails and hair
dryers.
The Classic Rooms are of superior quality, with either
views of the rose garden or the swimming pool and feature
in addition personal electronic safes, heated towelling
rails and hair dryers.
The De Lux roomshave private balconies that overlook the
mountains or lead out onto the herb garden. These well
appointed rooms feature in addition personal electronic
safes, heated towelling rails and hair dryers
The spacious Suite offers sweeping views of the Helderberg
Mountains. Added amenities include a minibar, heated towelling
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 Die
Ou Pastorie restaurant, set in the historic old parsonage offers
a dining experience not to be forgotten. The restaurant has
been nominated as The Top 100 Restaurants in South Africa (2000
throughout to 2004).
From the à la carte menu, a superb array of dishes will
satisfy even the most discerning palate. Carmen Truter, our
Executive Chef, assisted by Brian Van Zijl and staff, uses innovative
flavour combinations, the freshest ingredients and herbs from
the garden.
Our menu changes at least four times a year, ensuring that the
menu reflects at all times, the best available seasonal ingredients.
The award-winning restaurant overlooks a tranquil garden, where
in summer, sundowners and after dinner drinks can be enjoyed
on the veranda or alternatively the ladies bar, enhanced by
a cracking fire for those rainy days. It is the perfect venue
for any occasion, such as office parties, celebrations and weddings.
We can design a variety of set menus, which are perfect for
 larger
functions.
The Diners Club award winning wine list (1996 - 2002) and the
Top 100 restaurants 5 Star wine list which compliments the menu,
reflects a fine choice of varieties and cultivars from full
bodied Cabernets to crisp Chenin Blanc's. These wines have been
carefully selected for your enjoyment, from a vast array of
Wine Estates in the Western Cape.
The cuisine is classically based from interesting salads and
starters, a number of original Vegetarian specialties and hearty
seasonal soups. Fresh seafood's and line fish from the Cape
waters. Meat options include Venison, Lamb and our ever-popular
Duck à l'Orange. We must also not forget our delectable
desserts for the sweet toothed.
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