Kersefontein

Kersefontein

Selected by The Greenwood Guide to South Africa, 2nd edition

Text written by Simon Greenwood

Nothing has changed at Kersefontein since the last edition. Julian�s convivial dinner parties are still a reason to book in on their own. And Julian himself remains a Renaissance man, described on his business card as �Farmer, Pig-killer, Aviator and Advocate of the High Court of S.A.� He farms cows, sheep and horses on the surrounding fields, and wild boar appear deliciously at dinner. He also hires and pilots a six-seater plane and a flight round the Cape or along the coast is a must. He modestly leaves out his virtuosity as a pianist and organist and some of us trooped off one Sunday morning, braving a forty-minute sermon in Afrikaans, to hear toccatas by Bach, Giguot and Widor at the local church. When not eating, riding or flying, guests lounge on the pontoon, swim in the river, or read books from Kersefontein�s many libraries.

Or they use the house as a base to visit the coast, or the Swartland wineries, which are really taking off. The homestead is seventh generation and the rooms either Victorian or African in temperament, with antiques handed down by previous Melcks. You are fed like a king, but treated as a friend and I am always recommending people to go there.

Contact Details

Telephone: +27-(0)22 7830850
Facsimile: +27-(0)22 7830850

Email address:
info@kersefontein.co.za