Die Waenhuis Guest House

In the historic quarter of George on elegant Caledon Street under the shade of age-old oak trees is this extraordinary 170 year old historic guest house characterized by old fashioned and informal hospitality.

We offer eleven unique, stylish en suite bedrooms and a memorable breakfast. Our place is ideally situated in the heart of George for tourists and corporate guests visiting George, the GardenRoute, Oudtshoorn, Mossel Bay and Knysna.

The magnificent lounge with original yellowwood floors and ceilings, also features a Victorian fireplace where guests can gather around the fire on cool rainy days. The breakfast room is a cheerful sunny place with an old Dover stove. Here we serve our farmstyle breakfast while guests enjoy a view of the lush garden with George Peak in the background. Breakfast can also be served on the patio. Our motto is : Authenticity cant be fabricated, only maintained.

The lovely beaches of Herolds Bay, Glentana and Victoria Bay are all within easy reach. George also offers lovely park, forest and mountain hikes and a selection of some of the best golf courses in the country. The interesting George Museum is close byand there are a number of local tours that can be arranged, including power van trips up the mountain and the iconic Outeniqua Choo-Tjoe steam train trips. Surfing, diving, fishing, paragliding and hang gliding are some other special attractions.

We have eleven en suite guest rooms which differ in style and character, but each with its own charm, furnished with antiques and period pieces. All are equipped with heaters or under floor heating, coffee/tea trays, a carafe of sherry, television M-Net and other special treats and amenities.