Millstream Guest House

Description

Millstream guesthouse is centrally situated in the historic town of Stellenbosch, which itself is nestled in a tranquil mountain setting in the heart of the Cape winelands. We are located just around the corner from the town information centre and within easy walking distance of the historic town attractions, numerous restaurants, curio shops and craft markets, Van der Stel sports grounds and the university campus. Millstream is in a tree lined street alongside one of the original irrigation furrows. The house maintains an air of peace and tranquility, surrounded by large trees, a shady patio and a refreshing swimming pool. The close proximity of the Stellenbosch Tourist Information bureau makes Millstream an ideal launching pad for tours of the wine region, surrounding areas and walking tours of the historic town where you can enjoy the beautiful architecture, numerous galleries, quaint shops, museums and restaurants. Millstream is easily accessible whatever your mode of transport and we provide easy access for the numerous wine tours in the region. Between tours and tastings you can relax in our tranquil garden setting or cool down in the pool while you plan your evening or next days activities. Your hosts Dot and Danie van der Walt are always available and willing to recommend and assist with planning your activities.

Millstream takes its name from the mill-race that drove the watermill in Stellenbosch during the seventeenth century. The stream which has lush tree-lined banks, divides the lanes of traffic and lends a rural air to this part of town.
Visitors cannot believe that such peace and tranquility can exist so close to the town centre. Most amenities are within walking distance: the Van Der Stel sprotsfield is a few minutes’ walk, town centre with numerous restaurants and shops within ten minutes’ walk and the University a similar distance.

The close location of Stellenbosch Tourist Information bureau makes Millstream an ideal launching pad for tours of the wine region. There are a variety of wine tours, ranging from the hop-on-hop-off bus, which allows visitors to stay at each of five winfarms for as long as they wish during the day, right through to indiviually guided tours, which can be conducted in a variety of languages.
For the history lover, Stellenbosch has a town-centre museum that displays architecture and lifestyles of several eras, while the Burgerhouse and the Toy and Miniature museums are within minutes’ reach. Regular walking tours can be arranged which introduce the visitor to the history of Stellenbosch, as well as guided twilight walks and even a ghost walk! One of the local farms offers a full-moon walk which is quite spectacular.

Attractions

Millstream provides a tranquil village setting within the heart of the Stellenbosch historic centre. The guesthouse is within easy walking distance of numerous excellent restaurants and attractions. We are easily accessible, being close enough to the city of Cape Town (50km) and the airport (35km), to explore the peninsula's many attractions, the numerous wine farms, spectacular mountain drives, and beaches. There are seven major golf courses within a radius of 20km.

Facilities

Double, twin and single rooms as well as a family room
All bedrooms have private en-suite bath / shower rooms
Tea/coffee making facilities in bedrooms
Ceiling fans and wall heaters in rooms
TV and clock radios in rooms
Tranquil garden setting
Secure on site parking
Swimming pool
Honesty bar
Affordable B&B rates

Breakfast:
Summer - Buffet style breakfast consisting of cereals, fresh fruit and yogurt, cold meats, cheese, tomato, and a variety of breads, fruit juice and coffee.
Winter - Cooked breakfast consisting of bacon, eggs and tomato, toast, cereals, fruit juice and coffee.

The guest house, once a family home, boasts five double rooms as well as two twin rooms and a family unit that can sleep four. All rooms are en-suite with tea/coffee facilities, ceiling fans, wall heaters, TV and clock-radios.
Parking is off-street and secure. There is a swimming pool and a shady patio with barbecue facilities.
Rates are quoted per person sharing, with a single room supplement, for bed and breakfast. Summer breakfasts consisting of cereals, fresh fruit and yoghurt, cold meats, cheese, tomato and eggs, a variety of breads, and jam, are served buffet-style. In Winter, we offer a hot English breakfast.

Directions

From the N2: Approaching Stellenbosch on the R44, cross the Eerste River bridge, drive through the first traffic light (Dorp St). Pass through the pedestrian lights and turn right at the next turn (Alexander St). Millstream is the fourth house on the left. From the N1: Enter Stellenbosch from the R304. Cross over the railway bridge, turn right at the second traffic lights (Bird St). You are now on the R44. Drive approximately 1 km, through 2 more traffic lights, and then turn left in Alexander St. Millstream is the fourth house on the left directly opposite the church.