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Van Zylsvlei B&B
Located 6km outside Colesberg, Van Zylsvlei is an oasis in the beautiful Karoo. You can expect a warm and hearty welcome when you arrive at this rustic, farm-house styled accommodation. Accommodation is offered in a choice of rondavels, family rooms, campsites and we are pet friendly! Our facilities include an outdoor pool, a bar, braai facilities and a shared lounge area with complimentary WiFi. But we warned, just like the pace, the internet is slow in the Karoo. We offer optional dinner from an à la carte menu (you have to try the Karoo lamb!) and a full English breakfast every morning. You’re on a farm - it’s always clean, but don’t expect anything too fancy. Relax, grab a drink and enjoy the Karoo sunset. Please Note: Only 12 of our rooms come with air-con, however we do supply fans and heaters for every other room. Please include a specific request in your booking, if you would like a room with air conditioning.
Area Info
Colesberg was named after Sir Lowry Cole – governor of the Cape of Good Hope 1828 – 1833.
The first people to inhabit the Colesberg district were stone-age hunter-gatherers. They were followed in the early 19th century by ‘trekboere’, migrant farmers and missionaries.
The town lies in typical Karoo veld and is surrounded by koppies (little hills). The most famous is Coleskop, which can be seen from a distance of over 40km. Early travellers called it “Towerberg” (“Magic Mountain”). The curious thing about this koppie is that as you travel towards it, it never seems to get nearer. At the foot of this mountain was a marsh where travelers watered their animals, and game also frequented the hole.
Colesberg has a rich history closely linked with to the legendary characters of South Africa’s diamond industry.
John O’Reiley, who purchased the first diamond found in South Africa from its owner, Schalk van Niekerk, took it to Colesberg for testing. It was used to scratch “DP”, the initials of Draper and Plewman, a store that still exists, on the shop’s window. Once the stone passed this test, it was sent to Dr Guybourne Atherstone, a well-known geologist. He confirmed it was a diamond and so started “The Diamond Rush”.
Units and Rooms
Double Room with Shower ROOM ONLY
Guests: 2
Room/rondawel with double bed. En-suite bathroom with shower. Air conditioned room. Tea & coffee facilities. BREAKFAST NOT INCLUDED DSTV available (hospitality package). Please Note: *Breakfast is NOT included. *WIFI only available in main lounge.
Double Room with Bath-Shower ROOM ONLY
Guests: 2
Room/rondawel with double bed. En-suite bathroom with bath-shower. AIRCON Tea & coffee facilities. DSTV available (hospitality package). Please Note: *Breakfast is NOT included. *WIFI only available in main lounge.
SINGLE ROOM - ROOM ONLY
Guests: 1
Room with 1 single beds. En-suite bathroom with shower. CEILING FAN Tea & coffee facilities. DSTV available (hospitality package). Please Note: *Breakfast is NOT included. *WIFI only available in main lounge.
Triple Room (3 Single Beds) ROOM ONLY
Guests: 3
Room/rondawel with 3 single beds. En-suite bathroom with shower. Air conditioned room. Tea & coffee facilities. DSTV available (hospitality package). Please Note: *Breakfast is NOT included. *WIFI only available in main lounge.
Family Room (1 Double + 1 Single Bed)
Guests: 3
Room/rondawel with 1 double bed and 1 single bed. En-suite bathroom with shower. Air conditioned room. Tea & coffee facilities. DSTV available (hospitality package). Please Note: *Breakfast is NOT included. *WIFI only available in main lounge.
Family Room (1 Double + 2 Single Beds)
Guests: 4
Room with 1 double bed and 2 single beds. En-suite bathroom with shower and bath. Ceiling fan in room. Tea & coffee facilities. DSTV available (hospitality package). Please Note: *Breakfast is NOT included. *WIFI
Family Room (2 Bedrooms)
Guests: 4
2 Rooms with 1 double bed and 2 single beds. En-suite bathroom with bath-shower. Air conditioned room. Tea & coffee facilities. DSTV available (hospitality package). Please Note: *Breakfast is NOT included. *WIFI only available in main lounge.
Family Room (1 Double + two Single Beds)
Guests: 4
Room with 1 double bed and 3 single beds. En-suite bathroom with shower and bath. Air conditioned room. Tea & coffee facilities. DSTV available (hospitality package). Please Note: *Breakfast is NOT included. *WIFI only available in main lounge.
Big Family Room (2 Bedrooms)
Guests: 5
2 Rooms with 1 double bed & 3 single beds. En-suite bathroom with shower and bath. Air conditioned room. Tea & coffee facilities. DSTV available (hospitality package). Please Note: *Breakfast is NOT included. *WIFI only available in main lounge.
