The Purple Dog Is spacious, modern house, full of fresh character, flooded with light and a solar/inverter/battery backup system. The artistic interior mixes perfectly in keeping with its location: sun-kissed open plan living, dining and kitchen area and a huge patio to relax.
The space
The Purple Dog is ideal for groups of friends looking to getaway together and family holidays. The self catering house offers 3 modern bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with all amenities for up to 6 guests with excellent quality beds and linen and even 2 folding mattresses (including blankets, pillows and linen) if there are more children. Towels are also provided. There are two bathrooms and plenty of space inside and outside the house with inviting open lounge dining areas.
Facilities
Fully equipped modern open plan kitchen with large cooking island (including electric kettle, filtered coffee maker, plunger, microwave, toaster, sandwich-maker, gas stove, oven, fridge and freezer).
1 queen bedroom with private en suite bathroom
1 queen bedroom (with shared bathroom)
1 double bedroom (with shared bathroom)
Linen and towels provided
Hair dryer
Washing machine
Under floor heating in all rooms
Fireplace
Braai facilities
Large covered decking with table settings
Garden with lawn area, flowers and lemon trees (yes, you can pick the fruit in season).
Guest access
The house is perfectly located between the famous Saturday’s Greyton Morning Market (that shouldn’t be missed) and the Nature Reserve. A lovely private garden with citrus trees and lovely mountain views will spoil your soul and make you wish to stay forever. Therefore, to really appreciate the beauty of the surroundings and to experience Greyton at its best, a 2 night stay is recommended.
Other things to note
Hi, we are Ines Stoll and Mark Dittke from The Purple Dog Self Catering House in Greyton in the Cape Overberg, Western Cape.
Greyton IS BEST KNOWN FOR as a magnificent piece of peace, tucked away from the N2 but still close enough to Cape Town with its oak tree lined streets surrounded by the majestic Riviersonderend Mountains.
GET YOUR PICTURE TAKEN whilst meandering in the Nature Reserve along the Gobos River with an easily accessible waterfall or from the top of the Mountain whilst hiking the Loerkop Trail with a marvellous 360-degree view with the whole chain of the Riviersonderend mountains spread from east to west, with Greyton and Genadendal in sheltered positions. While on this path, scanning the surrounding hills with binoculars may also reward you with the sight of some antelopes, probably the Grey Rhebok/Reebok, and with some luck also blue cranes, indigenous to this area. So keep your camera ready to shoot.
OTHER HAPPY SNAPS all over the village… including the picturesque restaurants and shops and the Saturday morning market.
WHEN THE WEATHER’S GOOD, WE LIKE TO trail run, go hiking and mountain biking on the numerous trails of all difficulties Greyton has to offer. Many of the Cape Epic riders consider Greyton as one of the best MTB territory in South Africa (in 2014 Greyton was included as one of the stages). The trails range from family friendly to more strenuous.
WHEN THE WEATHER’S BAD, we still like to trail run as I cannot resist the beauty of the surroundings. Our reward will be sipping a red wine beside a crackling fire, curl up with a good book, or have friends over for delicious dinner.
WE THINK THERE IS NO BEST TIME OF YEAR TO VISIT, because the spring and autumn display of colouring flowers is quite spectacular, the weather is mild and clear. But anytime in the summer is perfect for braaing and hanging out with friends and the winter is filled with cold but sunny days. Sometimes there is even snow on the mountains which calls for cosy log fires and an abundance of Von Geusau chocolates.
IF YOU WANT TO MEET LOCALS, GO TO the Saturday morning market or if you are an early bird and of the active kind join the local MTB enthusiasts on a Saturday morning.
GREYTON’S BEST KEPT SECRET IS that you get addicted to it. Maybe the secret lies in the fact that it always feels like being away for weeks even after a quick weekend as the village, nestled in a kind of cul-de-sac road at the foot of majestic mountains just has its own arty character.
FOR SOME LIVE MUSIC, we always look forward to the annual Greyton Classic for All Festival which takes part at the end of May/beginning of June. The festival’s focus is on classical music concerts, but there are also workshops, a concert for children, art exhibitions, wine tastings and various food events.
IF YOU’RE FEELING ADVENTUROUS, go 4x4 with your car, run or get on your bike to do mountain biking. Once you are hooked it does not matter if the weather plays along and provides perfect conditions or not at the annual Greyton Classic which is a popular annual top event mid June for mountain bike riders (47km) and runners (21km and 10km) alike. Alternatively take part in the Greyton Tour which is a non-competitive 2 day MTB stage event at the end of August.
WE LOVE GREYTON BECAUSE there is something for everyone, at any time. There is fun for all, no matter if young, old, active or not so energetic . Greyton caters for culinary bon vivants, fauna and flora lovers (Greyton Rose Fair in October) and for the outdoor enthusiasts who may enjoy many kilometres of hiking and cycling tracks through stunning scenery. We just love it for its pristine environment, surrounded by magnificent natural beauty, the amazing community spirit and the peace and tranquillity which we will gladly share with guests.
Ines Stoll & Mark Dittke
The Purple Dog
