Flower-spotting Stays
1 Northern Cape
Hendrikshof at Van Zijl Guesthouses
Nieuwoudtville
Surrounded by carpets of orange and purple flowers, this three-bedroom, self-catering old farmhouse is on the outskirts of Nieuwoudtville (380km north of Cape Town), and is the perfect place to stay when you want to see the famous spring blooms. Owner and bulb fundi Hendrik van Zijl restored it in 1994, but kept charming elements like the old-fashioned kitchen, and we sat outside leaning against the old water tank, enjoying the beautiful countryside. Peacocks strut among the colourful flowers and it’s only a short stroll into town. And don’t forget that this is star central. Clear skies and the darkest dark make for great stargazing. But for me, the best is that there is so much to do right on your doorstep. Nieuwoudtville is unique in that it’s situated on the Bokkeveld
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