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Eendracht Hotel

Stellenbosch Wine Route - South Africa

Email Eendracht Hotel Reservations: booksa@madbookings.com

Some of the unexpected luxuries are surround sound DVD and a spa bath. Also available is Hi speed wireless Internet throughout the property and free low speed internet at reception.

At the Minserie Str House we have 3 semi self-catering units. In keeping with the established standards which you would expect from Eendracht, we have added another building 5 minutes’ walk from Eendracht.
The same - but totally different. The building is a 1928 listed house that was restored in its original Art Deco style.

Rooms:
The Luxury bedrooms (12) are comfortable and well equipped with all the luxuries needed.
Each room has two three-quarter beds or a queen-size bed, an en-suite bathroom with bath and shower, a fridge and coffee making facilities, as well as air-conditioning and brand new 320-thread count percale linen.
We also have satellite TV and writing bureaus in all the rooms.

Down or pure silk filled duvets is an example of the comforts we offer to make your stay extremely comfortable. Each room has its own balcony or has access to one.

The family room can accommodate 3 people, but if you need more beds or you want to have your children in another (affordable) room, ask for Room X. Room X have a ¾ size bunk bed (sleeps 2), an en-suite shower room and a X-Box Play Station.

Our Junior Suite (1) now has a surround sound TV, radio and DVD / CD system. If you enjoy good music and movies, remember to book this room!!

Rooms in the “new” wing are on the quiet and view side of the building, we maintained the existing level of luxury as in our other rooms and added things like bidets, double basins, corner baths and bubble baths.

Semi Self-Catering Units in house (fully serviced):
In keeping with the established standards which you would expect from Eendracht, we have added another building 5 minutes’ walk from Eendracht. The same - but totally different.
What is it?
The building is a 1928 listed house that was restored in its original Art Deco style. The units are semi self-catering and most have their own lounges.

The 3 Units consists of:
- Two bedroom unit with sitting room (max occupancy of 6 guests)
- One bedroom unit with sitting room (max occupancy of 4 guests)
- Studio unit (max occupancy of 2 guests)

Breakfast:
1. We can leave a continental breakfast for you in your mini kitchen, OR
2. You can have full breakfast at the main building, OR
3. Provide your own breakfast.

Eendracht Hotel Facilities

The sunny patio boosts a welcoming splash pool, with saltwater, for your enjoyment - a perfect place to sit and relax while you soak up the hot Cape sun.

In the evenings, you can sit on the balcony, enjoy the fresh air and watch the sun set on the surrounding mountains, displaying a magnificent palette of colours.

Sitting / Meeting room:
A sitting room, which can double up as a meeting room, is available. This room can accommodate a max of 10 people for meetings. It is equipped with a projector and screen.

Technologies:
For your convenience, we installed Wi Fi throughout the whole building and in the restaurant. Now you can browse the net and download emails at super high speeds anywhere in die building!

We have a digital telephone system and added direct-dial lines for all the rooms. Each room has its own direct dial telephone where your family and friends can reach you without going through the reception.

Our coffee bar “Koffieklets” offers a sumptuous breakfast and some South African delights like Koesisters, melktert and “Boeretroos” coffee. Light lunches are served.
Guests can enjoy sundowners in our lady’s bar or book our meeting room for that inevitable meeting or two.

Eco friendly: Eendracht strives to restrict its – and our guests’ – carbon footprint as far as possible. For example all Eendracht’s lights have aesthetically pleasing energy saver bulbs and solar water geysers. And to top it off, the owner’s company car is a scooter!

Make Eendracht your base from where to explore Cape Town, the Cape Winelands, the Whale Route and the beautiful West Coast with its magnificent displays of wild flowers. All are within easy driving distance.

Area Info (What to see, do and eat):
Stellenbosch is the heart of one of the oldest and best known wine routes in the world.

Situated at 161 Dorp Street, Eendracht Hotel is within walking distance from most of the major tourist attractions, shops, art galleries, antique shops, museums and restaurants in Stellenbosch.

Suggested Itinerary:
Stellenbosch is centrally located within easy reach of Western Cape's most sought after attractions. Most of these attractions are within a 60 km radius from Stellenbosch. We have a six-day itinerary available, which you can use.

Restaurants:
As Eendracht is in the centre of the historic town, the majority of the best restaurants and cafes (more than 60 in total) are within an easy stroll. Some of these are: Di Joine (French), Volkskombuis (traditional), D'OWerf (traditional), Bukhara (Indian), Java Internet Café, Cognito Restaurant (African fusion), Wijnhuis (international food and wine tasting), Spur (hamburgers).

Drive to some of the restaurants with beautiful settings in the winelands surrounding Stellenbosch. Examples of these are: 96 Winery Road (country dining), Spier (traditional), Tokara (international), The Berry Farm (berry delights), Oude Libertas (traditional).

Stellenbosch Museums:
As Eendracht is built in the oldest part of town and also situated in Dorp Street which is lined by most of the historical buildings, it is no wonder that the 5000m2 Village Museum is almost next to Eendracht. The Toy Museum and the Kruithuis are also nearby, to name but a few.

Stellenbosch Wine Route:
Stellenbosch is known as the heart of the Winelands for a good reason! The oldest and most extensive wine route - 108 wine farms in total- in South Africa surrounds the town. More information is available at Stellenbosch Wine Routes.

Art and Culture:
Across the street from Eendracht are two art galleries and that is only the beginning. There are more than six well-known art galleries and art museums in town. A few examples are: The Sasol Art Museum, and Stellenbosch Art Gallery.
In Stellenbosch there are no less than six theatres (and 3 of these within walking distance) and auditoriums where you can experience a variety of performing arts. To name a few: Dorp Street Gallery, The Sasol Art Museum, Endler Hall, Spier Amphi Theatre, Old Conserve Hall.
There are several jewellery manufacturers nearby, like Uwe Koetter. A Diamond cutting works is situated across the street from Eendracht. Here you can observe superior craftsmen trading their skills and acquire export quality diamonds direct from the source.

University of Stellenbosch:
The well-known Stellenbosch University is a mere stroll from Eendracht. Some of the highlights are the underground J.S. Gericke Library and the Botanical Gardens. The US sports grounds, Coetzenburg and Danie Craven stadium, are within 5 min walk.

Golfing:
Stellenbosch is surrounded not only by wineries, but also by golf courses! There are five courses near the town, including the Stellenbosch Golf Course (10min drive) laid out by Gary Player.
A further seven courses are within 20 minutes drive from town.

Hospitality:
During the last 10 years, Eendracht was awarded the first three positions of the AA Awards for the Best Small Hotel in South Africa and for our Service Excellence.

We pride ourselves on our Service, which ensures that each and every guest receives personal attention at all times and that warm South African hospitality is the norm.

Our friendly hostesses will assist you with your itinerary or help plan your day trip. We can assist you with places to visit and how to get there, e.g. wine tastings, good restaurants, botanical sites, hiking and historical places.

Directions to Eendracht Hotel:
Stellenbosch and Eendracht is centrally situated between two freeways, the N1 and N2, 45 minutes from Cape Town, 20 minutes from the Cape Town International Airport. Eendracht is 10min drive from Stellenbosch Airport and 10 min walk from Stellenbosch Train and bus station.
From Cape Town International Airport:
Take N2 towards Somerset West
Take Exit 33 (Baden Powell) to get onto R310 to Stellenbosch
Drive approx 15km to T-junction
Turn right to Stellenbosch
At the 2nd set of traffic lights turn right into Dorp Street
Drive up Dorp Street until you reach Eendracht Hotel (no 161) on your right.
Parking is available behind the hotel. The entrance to the parking area is just past the hotel.

From N2 (from the Garden Route):
Take exit 43 off the N2
Turn right onto R44 to Stellenbosch
Travel approx 15km
At the traffic lights turn right into Dorp Street
Travel up Dorp Street to no 161 (Eendracht Hotel) on right
Parking is available behind the hotel

From N1:
Take exit 39 off N1 onto R304 to Stellenbosch
Travel 15km to the town
Continue straight along Bird Street until you reach T- junction
Turn left into Dorp Street
Eendracht Hotel is on the right a little further up the road.
Parking is available behind the hotel.

Eendracht's History:
Eendracht was erected in the oldest part of Stellenbosch, next to the Village Museum that consists of the four historical houses in Stellenbosch and forms the core of the historic town.

At 161 Dorp Street stands the interesting and atmospheric building of the Eendracht Hotel. The site of this double-storey building, and the parking area behind, is on the original part of the island on which Simon van der Stel camped during his first exploration of the valley of the Eerste River. The island has long since vanished but the river flows merrily seawards past the east side of the parking ground.

The first building on the site was a simple little two-roomed thatched cottage erected by a French lady, Sarah Couchet, widow of Guillaume du Toit. She built her cottage after the disastrous Stellenbosch fire of 1710. She died in 1714 and a succession of owners added additional rooms and made modifications to the cottage in order to accommodate larger broods of children and relatives.

Archaeological research on the site of this old cottage has revealed many interesting relics of the various owners. Chinese porcelain, kitchen utensils, fragments of linen, early smoking pipe bowls, and metal fragments from an early iron, copper and silversmith's work yard.
A particularly interesting occupant of the cottage was the artist Jan Adam Hartman who lived there during the period 1790-1801. He practically rebuilt the place in a square shape with several additional rooms.

From 1890 to 1960 the building was substantially rebuilt to become a double storey student boarding house. This had to make way for the A.P. Venter Hall and Park. The Lutz Trust reconstructed the building using the original architectural style. It became the Eendracht Guest House and now the Eendracht Hotel.

The building epitomises Stellenbosch since its very beginning with Governor van der Stel encamped on the island site in what was first named Van der Stel se Bosch.

The warm, tangible atmosphere as well as good eating and friendship make Eendracht a very unique and special place to visit.

Email Eendracht Hotel Reservations: booksa@madbookings.com