De Lande is perfect for a group travelling together. The house is generously proportioned, with a huge lounge and fireplace, cozy sun-room on the east side of the house, and a braai on the veranda side which is accessible from both the lounge with two sets of double glass doors, and kitchen.

5 en-suite bedrooms are individually decorated with percale cotton bed linen, fluffy white towels and bath robes, electric blankets and wall heaters in both bed- and bathrooms for colder weather. The long “stoep” on the east side, and the wide west veranda, offer views of the doloritekoppies beyond, and invite the outdoors inside.

You can either be self-catering or Alrie’s well-known meals can be booked to be enjoyed at the lovely Farm kitchen at the main Papkuilsfontein farm (9km south from De Lande) with its wide views and cozy fireplace during winter.