Location: South Africa » Western Cape » Cape Winelands » Breede River Valley » WorcesterThe Habit The Habit is a unique building in that it was home to the Secular Sisters of Schoonstadt (Catholic nuns) before being convertedDescription The Habit is a unique building in that it was home to the Secular Sisters of Schoonstadt (Catholic nuns) before being converted into a beautiful guest house. The serenity of The Habit, possibly due to all the prayers over a 60 year period, is added to by the high pressed ceilings, wooden floors and beds dressed in crisp white linen. Large verandahs and louvered shutters give a cooling effect in the long summer days.
A cozy lounge in winter with a fireplace is opened up in summer to let the cool shades of the garden in. An eye catching feature outdoors is a large fresh water swimming- pool set in the centre of an attractive country garden, abounding with the twitter of birds.
Owners Judy and Bridget are your friendly hosts and in-house tourist guides, ably assisted by four loyal staff members, Portia, Jennet , Nosipho and Andre who helps in the garden. There is a great deal to see and do in the area and they will only be too happy to direct you.
For those people who wish to do their own thing or like travelling with their animals, the two self catering garden cottages, Oak and Jacaranda, are ideal. Each has their own secure private garden if you do decide to bring “Boomer” on holiday! There are two resident dogs, “Chilli and Pepper”, Rhodesian Ridgebacks, who have learnt to open their home to other dogs, especially the guide dogs that come to stay.
The guest house is centrally situated in the “old town” which has more gabled buildings than any other town in South Africa, and every gable is different. It is within easy walking distance to restaurants, most of the schools and other places of interest. In fact nothing is very much more than 5 to 10 minutes away.
  
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Int. Tel: +27 51 924 0585 | Attractions-
Discover the town with a self guided walking tour -
Worcester Museum (Kleinplasie)- a cultural open air living history museum of early life in the Cape -
KWV House of Brandy Cellar tour -
Worcester Wine Route -
Jean Welz / Hugo Naude Art Gallery – originals by South Africa’s first “professional” artist Hugo Naude -
Karoo National Desert Botanical Garden and Kokerboom Restaurant -
Institutes for the Deaf and Blind – Worcester is the largest resource centre for the deaf and blind in Africa -
The Barn Art and Glass Gallery and coffee shop -
Fairy Glen “Big 5” Game Reserve -
Shopping – Mountain Mill Mall
MORE PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES -
Worcester Golf Course – 18 hole championship course -
Breede River canoe trips – gentle meandering section of the river -
The Cape Town Gliding and flying club is based in Worcester. Flips arranged for those with strong constitutions -
Brandvlei Yacht Club and Quaggaskloof water-ski club -
Numerous 4x4 routes of varying difficulty – Klipbokkop, Tierkloof etc -
Hiking and birding hotspots
ACTIVITIES IN THE AREA Worcester is the largest town in the Breede Valley Municipality, home to approximately 100 000 people, including those people living on the surrounding farms. It is an old town established in 1820 and named after Lord Charles Somerset’s nephew, the Marquis de Worcester. In 1823 there were only 10 houses in Worcester.
Worcester is also the largest wine growing region in South Africa, both in number of vines and volume of wine produced, accounting for 20% of the total production.
There is plenty to see and do in the area and being so centrally situated with the surrounding towns and other places of interest an hour or less drive from Worcester it is an ideal base from which to explore the region.
WORCESTER
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Discover the town with a self guided walking tour -
Worcester Museum (Kleinplasie)- a cultural open air living history museum of early life in the Cape -
KWV House of Brandy Cellar tour -
Worcester Wine Route -
Jean Welz / Hugo Naude Art Gallery – originals by South Africa’s first “professional” artist Hugo Naude -
Karoo National Desert Botanical Garden and Kokerboom Restaurant -
Institutes for the Deaf and Blind – Worcester is the largest resource centre for the deaf and blind in Africa -
The Barn Art and Glass Gallery and coffee shop -
Fairy Glen “Big 5” Game Reserve -
Shopping – Mountain Mill Mall
MORE PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES -
Worcester Golf Course – 18 hole championship course -
Breede River canoe trips – gentle meandering section of the river -
The Cape Town Gliding and flying club is based in Worcester. Flips arranged for those with strong constitutions -
Brandvlei Yacht Club and Quaggaskloof water-ski club -
Numerous 4x4 routes of varying difficulty – Klipbokkop, Tierkloof etc -
Hiking and birding hotspots
Accolades | :Tourism Council of SA Star Grading |
FacilitiesThe Habit is a four star graded guest house (TGCSA) and AA Superior graded which guarantees certain minimum standards. There are 8 bedrooms altogether, 3 of which have twin beds and 5 with queen beds. All the rooms are en-suite most of which have a full bathroom and those that do not have a shower. Some of the features are: Oak and Jacaranda cottages are situated in the adjacent building to the guest house. They each consist of 3 bedrooms, 2 with double beds and one with a bunk bed, sleeping a maximum of 6 people. All linen and towels are provided as well as crockery and cutlery. The lounge has TV with M-net.
Each unit has their own private garden which is secure. A portable braai and garden furniture make outside cooking easy and relaxed, weather permitting! Pets are welcome by prior arrangement only. The Guest House The Habit is a four star graded guest house (TGCSA) and AA Superior graded which guarantees certain minimum standards. There are 8 bedrooms altogether, 3 of which have twin beds and 5 with queen beds. All the rooms are en-suite most of which have a full bathroom and those that do not have a shower. Some of the features are: Self catering unit Oak and Jacaranda cottages are situated in the adjacent building to the guest house. They each consist of 3 bedrooms, 2 with double beds and one with a bunk bed, sleeping a maximum of 6 people. All linen and towels are provided as well as crockery and cutlery. The lounge has TV with M-net.
Each unit has their own private garden which is secure. A portable braai and garden furniture make outside cooking easy and relaxed, weather permitting! Pets are welcome by prior arrangement only.
Secure off street parking is provided by the church across the road for a donation of R20 a night. BREAKFAST Arrive hungry, a feast waits!
Our buffet table offers a wide selection of cereals, fresh fruit, yoghurts, cheeses and home baked muffins. Fresh farm eggs are made to order with your choice of accompaniments. Bottomless pots of coffee, a variety of teas and jugs of fresh fruit juice complete this princely meal of the day.
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