The guest houses, Mountain View and Woodcutter are both self catering, stocked with all the necessary furniture and utensils (fridge, stove, micro wave ,electric geysers, crockery etc.) undercover parking (one vehicle per unit) Units are not visible to each other, each with its own unique landscaping. Units are not serviced daily, however units will have clean bedding: sheets, pillow cases and
duvets on arrival. There are also facilities for three (3) to four (4) caravan or camping sites.
2. As the property is developed as a ‘nature garden’ we have basic rules to safeguard especially the plant and birdlife: If you are interested in the plant life and need information it will be our pleasure to assist you where possible. We have a pothouse with plants for sale.
* Removal of plants or plant material are prohibited unless prior permission;
* No fires allowed on the farm except existing barbeque/braai facilities;
* Unfortunately no domestic animals(cats, dogs etc.);
* No quad bikes allowed;
* Camping only with prior permission;
* The tenant/lessee and his family/friends(number of persons) as referred in application//contract are the sole users of the facilities in the guesthouses and on the farm. Day and over night tariffs are applicable to day and night visitors and payable to the owner.
3. BLOMPLAAS (Flower Farm) guest houses are situated in the ‘heart’ of the Tsitsikamma (“place of many waters” as called by the ancient San peoples) on a Protea/fynbos/lavender farm set on large grounds with uninterrupted views of the Tsitsikamma mountains, protea orchards, pastures and a large dam teeming with bird life. Blomplaas lies halfway between the sea and the Tsitskamma mountains , four kilometers from the N2 highway ( The road is now tarred and Blomplaas lies just 700 meters off the tarred road) Dr Jan and Retha van der Merwe developed the property over a period of time, trying to preserve and relocate indigenous plant life. Plants and shrubs to enhance the name Blomplaas were planted and some endangered species were resettled. Buildings and grounds were planned and developed as not to disturb fynbos and other indigenous plant life. The result that the property is more like a nature garden than a commercial enterprise. On 30% of the property the forest, with indigenous trees such as Stinkwood, Yellow wood, Wild pear Boekenhout etc. has been retained intact, the result a haven for bird life ranging from Knysna loeries, Vlei loeries , Bosduiwe and numerous other species of birdlife .The two guest houses are surrounded by approximately 1.2 hectares of lawn ,ideal for outdoor recreational activities. Adjacent to the property is a large lake-like dam teeming with bird life ranging from ducks, Egyptian Ibis, water fowls etc. A lookout cm picnic place is ideal for bird watching.
*.Blomplaas is an ideal base for visits to the various attractions of the region eg Fenery, Tree top tours, Waterfall tour, quad bike tours, hiking and mountain bike trials, Big tree, bungy jumping etc. Information available.
* The charming Woodcutters Cabin has been restored and modernized. It is fully equipped and furnished with all basic amenities (microwave, fridge
stove, geyser, etc.) , two bedrooms with roof fans, two bathrooms, a third sleeping area with sliding division for privacy, fireplace ,deck and outside barbeque/braai.
* Moutain View is ideal for honeymoon couples. One double bedroom, roof fan, fully furnished with inside fire place and outside barbeque/braai. It has magnificent mountain views next to a large pond covered with water lilies and’ water blommetjies’ most of the year. Two patches of lavender next to the unit are a haven for butterflies.
* Three caravan sites nestles on the border of a small indigenous forest, next to a lappa with braai /barbeque facilities , power points and ablution facility. It is ideal for families, group of friends or small club .
* Fire wood is available and refills are at a very reasonable price . A pothouse with plants for sale is available. Our objective is affordable but quality holiday/weekend housing and caravaning to guests, especially families and groups taking into account the size of family/group, length of stay, time of year, when negotiating the fee.
• Our off season and mid week specials as well as our pensioner discount are worth mentioning .
4. Directions : From Cape Town on the N2, pass Mosselbay, George, Knysna(+- 100km from Blomplaas), Plettenberg Bay(+- 70km from Blomplaas) pass Storms River Bridge(+- 8km from Blomplaas), from there keep on the N2 At 4.2 km, you pass a sign board Bluelilies Bush/ Nompumella , ignore this signboard and continue on the N2 untill you see the second signboard Bluelillies Bush, turn to your right, (Cheese shop on your right and Greenside b/b onyour left)continue for +- 300 meters up to a T junction, turn to your right and follow the tarred road till you see school buildings and a church tower(+- 2.5 km) on your left,continue for a further +- 500 meters till you see a sign board Sanddrif on your left, and a green roofed cottage on your right. Pass the Sanddrif road sign, and you will see the turnoff and signboard Blomplaas on your left, go through the gate and go straight on. At +- 500 meters you will pass a green roofed cottage on your left and 250 meters further you will be at the main entrance to Blomplaas , also on the left side.
5. From Port Elisabeth take the N2, pass Humansdorp(+- 80km from Blomplaas), pass the Eerste Rivier/Kareedouw interchange(+- 26 km from Blomplaas) continue on the N2 for +- 21km till you see the Tsisikamma Lodge(+- 4km from Blomplaas) on your right , turn to your left at the sign board Sanddrift , follow the tarred road for +- 2.5km , on you left you will see a school building and a church tower, +- 500 meters further you will see a sign board Sanddrif( the second one) on your left and a green roofed house on your right, +- 5 meters further turn to your left at the sign board Blomplaas. Go through the gate and straight on . At 500 meters you will pass a green roofed cottage on your left and 250 meters further, also to your left you will be at the main entrance to Blomplaas . It will be our pleasure to be your hosts. Phone : 0422803742
Dr. Jan and Johannes van der Merwe Cell: 0837669413 or 0823020610
E mail: [email protected]
www.tstsikamma.info
