De Oude Opstal

	Accommodation Information Type: B&B Grading: 4 Stars Capacity: 7 Price: From R390 pp Check-in: 12:00 to 22:00 Check-out: 11:00 Ages Welcome: 10+ 1 Warrenstreet, Robertson 6705
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Farmlike living, but only a few Footsteps to middle of Town

De Oude Opstal (the oldest house in Robertson) is a historical Cape Dutch Manor House located on two acres in Robertson in the Breede River Valley of wine and roses in the Western Cape.

Beautifully restored and decorated with stunning location amidst beautiful gardens, vineyards and breathtaking views to the Langeberg Mountains, De Oude Opstal, the only historic Cape Dutch Guesthouse in Robertson, is in a cul-de-sac road in a quiet and safe residential area of Robertson.

Accommodation

We offer three luxury rooms all with bath en-suite, bar fridge, tea and coffee making facilities, LCD' tv's with DStv and Mnet, wireless Internet connection, private entrance and patio. Guests can relax and stay refreshed around the swimming pool or enjoy a round of golf on the new Silwerstrand Golf Course or have a day trip to one of the many wine farms of the Robertson Wine Valley. We offer free, shaded and secured parking for all our guests. German owner managed.


History of De Oude Opstal

It was one of only two houses that were indicated on the first map of the town in 1853.

Who the first owner of the beautiful old Dutch house was, is not known. Looking at the gable of the house it can be dated back to the beginning of 19th century as in 1853 it was already known as the old farmhouse.

In February 1945 the house was auctioned and it was bought by a young businessman, Johan de Jong for the amount of R2400. With a few helpers and a lot of faith he started to renovate the ruined house. On one of glass panes of the window the name P G Roos was scratched out with a diamond. According to town records he was ‘hounded out of town’ in 1867 after he misbehaved himself.

This relates also to the question - was De Oude Opstal haunted? According to Mr. De Jong, he thought it did. Even he didn’t believe in ghosts, but some strange things did happen, like doors and windows rattling. He thought about an old lady that died in the house and about the man P G Roos that carved his name into the window pane.

Whatever might have happened in these early days, we the current owners live a very happy life in De Oude Opstal and some of these mysteries will most probably stay forever.

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