Experience the Karoo style of Lorelei Guesthouse
Lorelei Guest House is a newly renovated Karoo-style farmhouse in the middle of George. Its title deed goes all the way back to 1835 and the original section of the house dates from not long after this. That makes Lorelei one of the oldest houses in George! There are a few of these houses dotted over Bodorp that were built as “nagmaal huisies” for the farmers to use during nagmaal. Today it is a modern contemporary house that is rooted in the simplicity of yesteryear. It is centrally located and within walking distance of many amenities, shops and schools.
Amenities
Accommodation
Lorelei offers two accommodation options. A family-orientated main house that accommodates 6 guests and a garden cottage for 2 guests.
Garden
Our garden is fully fenced and access is via an electronic gate. Feel free to experience the urban farm garden. When in season there are vegetables and salad.
Free WiFi & DSTV
Log in, turn on and relax. Just because you're away from home doesn't mean you should be disconnected.
Parking
Off-street parking behind a secure fence and electronic gate.
Housekeeping
Housekeeping is available by prior arrangement.
Hoekhuis
Main House
Features
The Hoekhuis (corner house) is a newly renovated Karoo-style farmhouse in the Garden Route town of George.
Today it is a modern contemporary 3 bedroom house.
It is centrally located and within walking distance of many amenities, shops and schools. It is well appointed and fully equipped for family vacations.
The space
The house boast open plan living with a dining area, lounge and well appointed modern kitchen. This walks out onto a private sunny terrace with BBQ and prep facilities. You have private parking.
Three well appointed bedrooms are complimented with 2 bathrooms of which one is en-suite. You have access to a very delightful garden with fresh vegetables and salads in season.
- Accommodates 6 guests
- 2 Queen beds, 2 single beds
- Secure free parking on premises
- Fully equipped kitchen
- Bathtub
- Private terrace with braai
Tuinhuis
Garden Cottage
- Accommodates 2 adults
- 1 Queen bed
- Secure free parking on premises
- Fully equipped kitchen
- Shower
- Private terrace
Features
The Tuinhuis (garden house) is a self-contained separate luxury unit, set within the potager-style garden of Lorelei.
The Tuinhuis offers modern and stylish accommodation for 2 adults.
It is located and within walking distance of shops and restaurants.
The space
The Garden House at Lorelei boasts open plan living with a dining area, lounge and well appointed modern kitchen. This walks out onto a private sunny terrace in the garden with outdoor furniture and a gas BBQ.
You have access to a very delightful garden with fresh vegetables and salads (when in season).
The Tuinhuis is fully fenced with a remote-controlled access gate. There is additional safe parking on site.
Things to do
Close to schools
Conveniently located for sporting weekends, we are within walking distance to Outeniqua Hoërskool (600m), Outeniqua Primary School (400) and Holy Cross (550m). York High, George-Suid and Glenwood are a little further afield (not walking distance).
Cultural sites
The NG Kerk Moedergemeente (350m), the George Museum (400m) and the Botanical Gardens (950m) are all within easy reach and a comfortable safe walk from the guest house.
Shopping & Dining
Walk to the local coffee shop for a latté or fresh bread and wine from Spar... Van Rensburg Meats and Lancewood are trusted names in local produce. Should you feel like dining out then be sure to visit any of a host of restaurants in the area, including The Fat Fish, La Capanina, The Hassar Grill, Roco Mama's, Café Sarafe... also Spur and Panarotti's to name a few.
Leisure activities
You are spoilt for choice - from cycling to canoeing to walking to mountain climbing... Bird watching, superb beaches and surfing.
Golfing
The George Golf Course, Kingswood and Fancourt are world renowned and within a short distance from the guest house.
Cycling
Start your journey from the Botanical Gardens and set out on one of the many mountain tracks that traverse the Outeniqua Mountains.