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Luxury accommodation in the heart of the Breede River Valley
Situated in the picturesque historic town of Worcester, nestled between majestic mountains.
We are the gateway between the magical semi-desert landscape of the Karoo and the Cape Winelands with award winning wine farms on our doorstep.
Whether your reason for visiting is medical, business or pleasure, we want to make your stay as comfortable and relaxing as possible.
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What we offer
Rooms
We have 4 French-Karoo themed bedrooms that are elegantly decorated each with a different charm, style and ambience. Most of our rooms have a view of our beautiful lush garden abounding in birdlife
Breakfast
We offer a scrumptious full English breakfast each morning served in our dining area. Breakfast is at an additional cost and can be booked the day before.
Attractions
As our name attests, we are the “Poort” (Afrikaans word for gateway) to the magical semi-desert landscape of the Karoo. We are ideally located as an overnight stop or if you want to explore our beautiful valley, we are an ideal base for your daily adventures.
your hosts
When the heart calls, you follow
Getting into the guesthouse industry, is probably the best thing that could have happened (career wise) to Danél van Tonder. Following her heart to the heart of the Breede River Valley she bought a 3 bedroom-1 bathroom house in 2019. She found an avenue to release her bottled-up creativity into up-cycling old furniture pieces and meticulously combining old and new into French meets Karoo farm style décor providing a fresh new look to the house which now boasts 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms.
What makes us unique
French Meets Karoo
French inspired stylish elegance meets the authentic, unpretentious Karoo in a unique décor style. We mixed old with new and luxury with rustic elements to create an ambiance that is more casual but with enough luxury and a certain je ne sais quoi to make even Mari Antoinette feel at home.
Historic Breede River Valley
Preserving history is dear to our hearts. Which is why the history of the Breede River Valley and the Karoo are so intriguing to us.
Follow our blog posts to learn more about the history of this remarkable valley and beyond.
Wine of the Valley
The winelands beyond the Du Toits Kloof Mountains have been a well-kept secret but the beans (or is it wine) have been spilled!
Follow our blogs to read more about the exceptional wines and the terroir that creates the magic !
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The Guesthouse Press
History of Worcester (Episode 2)
Religion played an integral part in the development of Worcester as a town in the early years. Not only was several churches built in town but heading to the downtown end of Worcester there is as much character in the mosque and the old synagogue in Durban Street. A...
History of Worcester (Episode 1)
WORCESTER is known to many, particularly those from Cape Town, as the town on the other side of the Huguenot tunnel or over the mountain, renowned for its sweltering summers and its picturesque, snowy mountains during winter. While the significance of the town is...
Our Story
Getting into the guesthouse industry, is probably the best thing that could have happened to me career wise. When the heart calls you follow and I did just that. Following my heart to the heart of the Breede River Valley I bought a 3 bedroom-1 bathroom house in 2019...