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Welcome to Van Zijl Guest Houses at Nieuwoudtville the Bulb Capital of the world.

The web site will explain why Nieuwoudtville is a mayor destination in this part of South Africa and is an ideal stopover for tourists traveling North or South and should he visited not just during flower season but through out the year. Please click here to read my blog.

This web site has more than 700 photographs. It covers the sights to be seen at Nieuwoudtville and surrounds, in the neighboring towns and the wine route. Nieuwoudtville is not just about flowers. Actually it is about Bio-Diversity and an area which Ecologically has been left relatively un-spoilt.

The web site will explain why Nieuwoudtville is a mayor destination in this part of South Africa.

GPS - Latitude: -31.4520965 Longitude: 19.0379333

Van Zijl Guest Houses at Nieuwoudtville the Bulb Capital of the world.

Is an ideal stopover for tourists traveling North or South should he visited not just during flower season but through out the year.

Your host is Hendrik Van Zijl. With his knowledge of the area, maps and extensive library he will answer your questions and help you find the answers to them.

These guest houses are beautifully restored traditional sandstone buildings typical of the architecture and stone masonry of Nieuwoudtville. Van Zijl Guest Houses are open throughout the year.

All guest houses excepting THE GREENDOOR, are fully equipped for self-catering although it is highly recommended that you indulge yourself in the country cuisine served by your host, Hendrik Van Zijl, at his SMIDSWINKEL RESTAURANT. The Restaurant is within walking distance of all the guest houses, so you are not inconvenienced by long drives for an excellent meal, local wine and good company.

THE SMIDSWINKEL RESTAURANT & INFORMATION CENTER is situated in a large sandstone building which, many years ago, was occupied by the last blacksmith at Nieuwoudtville. The Restaurant offers traditional farm style meals and for the adventurous we will even prepare baked "skilpadjies" (liver) or a sheep's head. Accommodation Bookings

The Restaurant is suitable for wedding receptions, music recitals, art exhibitions and conferences. It houses a botanical and history library, an extensive collection of maps, and one of the most complete collections of antique smithy tools in South Africa. A vast collection of Clivias is housed in the garden of the SMIDSWINKEL RESTAURANT.

E-mail: info@nieuwoudtville.co.za. Tel: 027-2181535 Cell: 082 829 6855 Fax: 027-2181426