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This George landmark property, dating back to 1861, has been sympathetically restored and is a Boutique B&B targeting garden enthusiasts and people with an appreciation for history and heritage. At Fairview Desmond is at the helm of an ever-evolving garden and Philda runs the guest house– assisted by Elize (who can also speak German, Dutch and French). Polished wooden floors, brass & iron four-poster beds, antique furniture & working fireplaces lend warmth & character to the spacious bedrooms.

Read the blog posts for the story of a house and garden, lovingly restored and shared with our guests...

Recent Blog Posts

Klein Karoo Wine tasting with ‘Wine-Spit’

Posted on May 14, 2013 | 0 comments

I loved the fact that Nico took us right into the vineyards to explain about cultivar and terroir, before the official wine tasting. And of course , the advantage of having a tour guide is that we did not have to...

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Over the Montagu Pass from the Old Toll house, down the historic Cradock Pass, with a visit to Herold Wines

Posted on May 1, 2013 | 0 comments

Visit Herold Wines Monday to Saturday from 10am to 4pm Contact Maureen – 072 833...

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Mr Myburgh and his proud van Kervel School metal work learners

Posted on Apr 3, 2013 | 0 comments

We are situated opposite Van Kervel School- a double medium school that caters...

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George – the home of Wonki Ware(Di Marshall Pottery)

Posted on Mar 26, 2013 | 1 comment

  When our daughter moved into her first flat the two of us went to the...

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Cooking demonstration exchange : Dolmathes for Bobotie…

Posted on Mar 12, 2013 | 2 comments

I think I should offer cooking class exchanges officially on my website! I was...

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Coffee – make mine a Nespresso please.

Posted on Feb 21, 2013 | 0 comments

I love a good cup of coffee…Remember, we lived in Namibia for 13 years...

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Cape Snoek…wolves of the sea

Posted on Feb 21, 2013 | 1 comment

RECIPE  for  Snoek Spread:  Saute 1 medium sized onion in 30ml butter until...

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Philda’s Favourite Fish Pie

Posted on Feb 15, 2013 | 1 comment

Our son Eckart is a spear-fisherman of note. His dad and brothers are not too...

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