Caledon Villa
Bed and Breakfast, Guest Houses
accommodation
7 Neethling Street
Stellenbosch
Winelands
Western Cape
South Africa
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Accommodation Venue - Caledon Villa
( Bed and Breakfast, Guest Houses Accommodation
in Stellenbosch / Western Cape Winelands / South Africa )
HISTORY OF CALEDON VILLA
The first owner of Caledon Villa was Koos Krige, member of one
of the oldest families in Stellenbosch. While most of his 11 brothers
followed the family tradition and became wine farmers, Koos studied
and thereafter entered the ministry of the Dutch Reformed Church.
He spent 30 years serving the congregation at Caledon and on retirement,
returned to his home town and to his new house in Neethling Street.
Koos was the grandfather of two of the best known Kriges in South
Africa - Uys the poet and writer and François the painter.
Even at that age, some 4 or 5 of the family's 11 children were
still studying at the local university and therefore the Villa
was planned and built with many rooms. After his widow died, the
house was sold and another family lived there for 60 years before
it was purchased by the present owners.
THE HOUSE
Caledon Villa was built in 1910 in the architectural style of
the Edwardian Era and due to its exceptional beauty, it has been
declared a National Monument. It was originally planned to provide
for a very large family and fortunately so, because today it still
has many rooms, enough for the descendants of the same family
and for many guests !
Apart from being the home of the Kriges, the facilities for guests
have been gradually expanded since 1992 to accommodate a maximum
of 25 visitors. These are provided for in three single rooms,
nine double rooms, one studio and one suite. All rooms have en
suite bathrooms.
Each room has been decorated individually, most of them with
furniture matching the period 1880 to 1930. Many of the older
pieces are family heirlooms and with the high ceilings and beautiful
fire places, many visitors describe the interior as a museum in
usage. It is obvious that Ode has been very successful in creating
a homeliness with her interior design of each room.
STELLENBOSCH
The charm and beauty of Stellenbosch is well-known to visitors.
It has retained a historical character in its buildings and streets,
lined by water furrows and oak trees. It is also the centre of
the Cape Winelands and is surrounded by mountains and valleys.
Golf courses, beaches, the Cape Peninsula and Cape Town can all
be easily reached on daily outings. Being a University town, there
are many young people around, a factor contributing to the unique
atmosphere of Stellenbosch.
LOCATION
Neethling Street has its own attractions and truly represents
Stellenbosch in its diversity of cultural and natural assets.
Situated at its northern end is the Conservatorium of Music which
has regular concerts. At its other extremity lies the winding
Eerste River with ample walking and jogging options. Between these
two landmarks are the Botanical Gardens and a number of Victorian
and Edwardian houses, among which Caledon Villa stands out as
a gem from its era.
Most of the recommended restaurants are within 5 minutes walking
distance and guests can therefore enjoy their dinner and their
wine without the need to drive home.
Accommodation Pricing Guide (
Bed and Breakfast, Guest Houses Accommodation in Stellenbosch
/ Western Cape Winelands / South Africa )
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