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Laanhof

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Laanhof Stellenbosch, Cape Winelands

It is accepted that Die Laan originated in 1781 as a track linking the old Stellenbosch Drostdy (the present Theological Faculty) at the western end of Die Laan with the farm road to Jonkershoek. On a map of Stellenbosch, which was drawn by Willem Hertzog in 1827, the two rows of oak trees in Die Laan are clearly visible.

Originally Die Laan was only used as a walkway. It is unknown when it was opened up to vehicles.

The ground on which the present Laanhof Victorian House was built was originally known as “Koloniestuin” (Colony Garden) and was used as farmland on which the magistrate of Stellenbosch kept his animals. It is known that buildings were erected on the land in the 1780’s to house animals such as cows, poultry and rabbits. The buildings were originally known as “ the menagerie”.

Laanhof at 26 The Avenue, is one of the Beyers houses. These houses, situated from 16 to 32 Die Laan were built by Jan Marthinus Beyers (1832 – 1910). He bought the land between Neethling Street and the Dwarslaan in 1881 and planted a vineyard on it. Towards the end of the 19th century there was a shortage of housing in Stellenbosch and Jan Beyers saw this as an opportunity to build houses on his property, the present Van Riebeeck Street, Neethling Street and Die Laan. Most of these houses have fortunately survived to the present day.

The six semi-detached houses at the top of Die Laan (Die Laan 22 to 32 ) of which Laanhof is one, are generally accepted as a beautiful example of town architecture of the period and are a very important part of the atmosphere of Die Laan.

26 Die Laan – LAANHOF- was sold to Willem Broadhurst by the Beyers family in 1919. He subsequently let the property to various tenants. In 1939 Eben Daneel bought the property. At the time of his death in 1954 the house was then sold to his youngest sister, Maggie Beyers (born Daneel). In 1976 James Henry C Marais and his wife Aletta bought 26 Die Laan and later 28 Die Laan. The present owners bought the house from the Aletta Marais estate after her death in 2014.

(The above information comes from the book Die Laan en sy Mense by Annie Hofmeyer)

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Rooms and Suites

The modern building consists of 2 studio apartments and a 2-bedroom apartment, whereas the historical main house consists of a studio apartment and a 3 bedroom house.

Victorian House

Entire House

3 bedrooms 3 bathrooms 6 people

  • Book the entire house (which consists of 3 bedrooms) at a reduced price
  • Individual rooms can also be booked which consists of 1 bedroom and an en suite bathroom each in which case the lounge/dining area/kitchen and braai stoep will be used by all guests staying in the Victorian House
  • Main bedroom has a queen size bed and the bathroom has a shower and a bath
  • The other 2 bedrooms have twin beds each and their bathrooms have showers
  • Heated towel rails
  • Heaters in bathrooms
  • There is a built-in braai on the closed stoep, leading to your garden
  • 5 Plate stove with gas hob and electric oven
  • Microwave oven
  • Fridge/freezer
  • Sufficient kitchen equipment, including egg boiler
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Tumble dryer
  • Large flat-screen TV with a free DSTV connection in all bedrooms, as well as in lounge
  • Free WiFi internet
  • The lounge area consists out of enough seating space to relax
  • In the lounge area there is a 6-seater dining room table and a workspace with access to WiFi, datapoint and sockets
  • Each bedroom has a a workspace with access to WiFi, datapoint and sockets
  • Air-conditioners in all rooms
  • Alarm system
  • Sliding-security doors towards the private garden
  • Safe which can hold a laptop
  • Your cars can be parked either in a garage or on a parking space behind a security gate
  • The units are serviced Mondays to Fridays. except public holidays

Victorian Rooms

Individual Rooms

1 bedroom 1 bathroom 2 people

  • Each room in the Victorian House can be rented individually
  • The lounge/dining area/kitchen and braai stoep will be used by all guests staying in the Victorian House
  • This house consists out of 3 bedrooms, each with an en-suite bathroom
  • Main bedroom has a queen size bed and the bathroom has a shower and a bath
  • The other 2 bedrooms have twin beds each and their bathrooms have showers
  • Heated towel rails
  • Heaters in bathrooms
  • There is a built-in braai on the closed stoep, leading to your garden
  • 5 Plate stove with gas hob and electric oven
  • Microwave oven
  • Fridge/freezer
  • Sufficient kitchen equipment, including egg boiler
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Tumble dryer
  • Large flat screen TV with a free DSTV connection in all bedrooms, as well as in lounge
  • Free WiFi internet
  • The lounge area consists out of enough seating space to relax
  • In the lounge area there is a 6-seater dining room table and a workspace with access to WiFi, datapoint and sockets
  • Each bedroom has a a workspace with access to WiFi, datapoint and sockets
  • Air-conditioners in all rooms
  • Alarm system
  • Sliding-security doors towards the private garden
  • Safe which can hold a laptop
  • Your cars can be parked either in a garage or on a parking space behind a security gate
  • The units are serviced Mondays to Fridays. except public holidays

Laanhof 1

1 bedroom 1 bathroom 2 people

  • The studio-flat is a self-catering open-plan apartment on the ground floor
  • There is a portable braai outside in your own private courtyard
  • Twin beds.
  • Bathroom with shower
  • Heated towel rail
  • All bed linen and towels are provided for your stay
  • Proper kitchen with sufficient equipment, including an egg boiler
  • Microwave/convection oven
  • 2-plate electric hob
  • Fridge/freezer
  • Large flat screen TV with a free DSTV connection
  • Free WiFi internet
  • The lounge area consists out of a two-seater couch, dining table for 2 and a workspace with access to WiFi, datapoint and sockets
  • Air-conditioner
  • Alarm system
  • Sliding-security doors towards the private courtyard
  • Safe which can hold a laptop.
  • Access to free laundry facilities
  • Your cars can be parked either in a garage or on a parking
  • The units are serviced Mondays to Fridays, except public holidays

Laanhof 2 

1 bedroom 1 bathroom 2 people

  • The studio-flat is a self-catering open plan apartment on the first floor
  • There is a built-in braai on your balcony
  • Twin beds
  • Bathroom with shower
  • Heated towel rail
  • All bed linen and towels are provided for your stay
  • Proper kitchen with sufficient equipment, including an egg boiler
  • Microwave/convection oven
  • 2-plate electric hob
  • Fridge/freezer
  • Large flat screen TV with a free DSTV connection
  • Free WiFi internet
  • The lounge area consists out of a two seater couch, dining table for 2 and a work space with access to WiFi, datapoint and sockets
  • Air-conditioner
  • Alarm system
  • Sliding-security doors at the outside of your balcony
  • Safe which can hold a laptop
  • Access to free laundry facilities
  • Your cars can be parked either in a garage or on a parking
  • The units are serviced Mondays to Fridays, except public holidays

Laanhof 3

2 bedrooms 2 bathrooms 4 people

  • This 2-bedroomed flat is a self-catering unit on the first floor
  • There is a built-in braai on your balcony with a view over part of Stellenbosch
  • Main bedroom has a queen size bed and the en-suite bathroom has a shower
  • Second bedroom has twin beds and the bathroom opposite has a shower
  • Heated towel rail
  • All bed linen and towels are provided for your stay
  • In both bedrooms there is a work space with access to WiFi, data point and sockets
  • The kitchen, dining area and lounge is open plan
  • In the kitchen there is a microwave/convection oven, 4-plate hob, fridge/freezer and a dishwasher
  • Sufficient kitchen equipment, including an egg boiler, is provided
  • Large flat screen TV with a free DSTV connection
  • Free WiFi internet
  • The lounge / kitchen area consists out of a corner – couch, dining table for 4 and another chair
  • Both bedrooms and the lounge have air-conditioners
  • Alarm system
  • Sliding- security doors at the outside of the balcony and the bedroom windows
  • Safe which can hold a laptop
  • Access to free laundry facilities
  • Your cars can be parked either in a garage or on a parking
  • The units are serviced Mondays to Fridays, except public holidays

Laanhof 4

1 bedroom 1 bathroom 2 people

  • This studio-flat is a self-catering open plan apartment on the ground floor.
  • There is a portable braai outside in your own private court-yard.
  • Twin beds.
  • Bathroom with shower.
  • Heated towel rail.
  • Sufficient kitchen equipment, including an egg boiler, is provided.
  • Microwave/convection oven
  • 2-plate electric hob
  • Fridge/freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Large flat screen TV with a free DSTV connection.
  • Free WiFi internet.
  • The lounge area consists out of a two seater couch, dining table/work space with access to WiFi, datapoint and sockets.
  • Air-conditioner.
  • Alarm system
  • Security door towards the private court-yard.
  • Safe which can hold a laptop.
  • There is a wood burner closed combustion stove for heat.
  • Access to free laundry facilities.
  • Your cars can be parked either in a garage or on a parking.
  • The units are serviced Mondays to Fridays, except public holidays.

 

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