ZERU HOUSE GUEST HOUSE

Discover the oldest San cave paintings in South Africa, enjoy game viewing, birding, golf or horseriding. You might explore the option of looping your Garden Route journey through Uniondale, over the mighty Swartberg mountains, via Prince Albert, perhaps visit an ostrich farm in Outshoorn and then on to Cape Town through the lush Hex River Valley farmlands. Zeru (from the Shona meaning “yesterday”) House offers a traditional Karoo experience with all the mod cons. Built about ten years before the outbreak of the Boer War as the official residence of the local attorney, the house later became the offices of the Divisional Council. Restored to its former glory with traditional yellowwood floors, ceilings, and sash windows, this well-appointed guest house offers old-fashioned  

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hospitality with simple, freshly prepared fare on request. We specialize in local fresh produce where possible, and cater for vegetarians. Our fabulous Karoo verandah has views of the Kamanassie mountains and is a great place to watch the world go by. At Zeru House, our aim is to provide an experience that will ensure that even if you arrive as strangers, you will leave as friends. We have spacious, clean en-suite guest rooms in the main house, or a self-catering cottage (ideal for families). The entire upstairs area is available for guests, with a large lounge, fireplace, DSTV and coffee making facilities. There are two twin bedrooms and two bathrooms. Downstairs, there is an air-conditioned double en-suite room, a TV lounge and a lounge-dining room. A lavish breakfast is included in the price, and evening meals are available on request.