This character-filled home in Vöelklip, whose past intertwines with several key figures in Cape history, offers modern comfort ideal for both relaxed family living and entertaining. "De Mond" occupies a large seafront erf with sweeping views across Walker Bay and the surrounding mountains and is the ideal setting for your well deserved Hermanus vacation.


BEDROOMS LAYOUT

2 x  rooms with King-size beds and en-suite bathrooms.
1 x  room with Queen-size bed with en-suite bathroom (shower only).
1 x  Queen-size bed with full en-suite bathroom.
1 x  2 3/4-size beds with en-suite bathroom.


UNIT LAYOUT

The Main Homestead offers three en-suite bedrooms as well as a farm-style kitchen, dining room, library and family room, plus a spacious lounge which leads out onto a vine-covered patio. Separate from the main house is a substantial Garden Cottage with another two en-suite bedrooms and a double garage. Rolling park-like gardens have been immaculately maintained, and include a number of mature trees. A swimming pool is also available to guests.


CAPACITY


Capped at ten persons.


HOUSEKEEPING

For stays of longer than three days, a daily cleaning service is mandatory and will be implemented on the third day. Should it fall on a Sunday or Public Holiday, an alternative date will be provided. Take note this service is for the account of the tenant and ensures the upkeep of the property. Linen changes are mandatory if a stay is longer then one week and on the account of the tenant. Any additional housekeeping services can be arranged. Please notify us well in advance should you require a service as the housekeeping team gets booked well in advance.


PARKING

Secure parking on the property.


GENERAL

Room descriptions

Main House
2 x  rooms with King-size beds and en-suite bathrooms.
1 x  room with Queen-size bed with en-suite bathroom (shower only).

Garden Cottage
1 x  Queen-size bed with full en-suite bathroom.
1 x  2 3/4-size beds with en-suite bathroom.
Lounge
Kitchenette with a fridge.

Amenities
Bedrooms and bathrooms fully stocked with linen
Kitchen with oven, stove, microwave and dishwasher
Washing Machine and dryer available
3 x coffee machines at separate stations
Library
DSTV
WiFi
Swimming Pool

History
The home traces its history back to the late 18th century, when Hendrik Cloete of Groot Constantia purchased grazing rights in the Hermanus area. In 1790 he built his holiday home here, naming it “Lustplaas”. Cloete spent many happy summer months in the home, with his guest list including the influential Lady Anne Barnard. In 1839 he sold the property, which then changed hands several times until it was subdivided in the early 1900’s. By the early 20th century Hermanus was growing in popularity as a holiday destination for well-heeled Capetonians. Among the regular visitors to the town was James Hamilton-Russell, a prominent member of parliament for the United Party. He purchased the home in 1946 and renamed it “De Mond House”, establishing it as a regular gathering point for his renowned family and friends, including United Party leader De Villiers Graaff.

Present
De Mond now belongs to a discerning Cape Town family who have used their considerable talent and impeccable taste to lovingly restore and refine it into the wonderful warm and elegant home it is today. The home boasts re-claimed Oak floors, open eaves beneath immaculate thatched roofs, high quality craftsmanship throughout and walls over a metre thick that offer cool in the heat of summer and cosy warmth in the depths of winter. Interiors have been stylishly upgraded while maintaining a sense of the home’s unique past and include character-filled spaces for both public entertainment and private family time.


LOADSHEDDING

The home is equipped with an inverter system. Ensuring the functionality of certain lights and plugs except for the washing machine and kettle.


REMEMBER

Bring along your own beach towels. Don't forget this is a self-catering home and we will only stock essentials on arrival, like dishwashing liquid.


TAKE NOTE

South Africa is experiencing consistent load-shedding affecting all areas, please come prepared. It is very important to note that we can't control or predict the environment with electricity, water and beaches. Refunds are not possible on any of these instances beyond our control and advise guests to take the matter up with the suppliers.


AREA

Hermanus is a seaside town southeast of Cape Town, in South Africa’s Western Cape Province. It's known as a whale-watching destination. Beaches include Voëlklip Beach and the broad Grotto Beach, overlooking Walker Bay. The Old Harbour Museum is a site encompassing the old harbour, a fishermen’s village and the Whale House Museum. The latter has informative displays and a suspended skeleton of a whale.