Nieuwoudtville is an extremely popular tourist destination in South Africa, especially during the wildflower season. Known as the local waterhole in Nieuwoudtville, Die Blou Huis is responsible for delighting guests throughout the year, especially during the blooming season. This guesthouse sits on the border of Namaqualand and all its mesmerising treasures. Needless to say, the small town of Nieuwoudtville is just as magical as its neighbouring region, with its own sights like the Hantam National Botanical Garden, the Oorlogskloof Nature Reserve and the famous 116-year-old NG Church.
You are going to do a lot of sightseeing while in Nieuwoudtville! Die Blou Huis guesthouse has been renovated to the highest standard and is furnished with quintessential South African antiques. The owners, Liezl and Johan, decorated the guesthouse themselves, highlighting the innate South African landscape that the guesthouse sits on. During your visit, you will encounter the friendly locals, the buzzing business of tourist season, and the delightful Northern Cape landscape.
Good Times at Die Blou Huis
Each room is decorated a bit differently, placing further emphasis on the overall atmosphere that Die Blou Huis offers. Since it is the local waterhole in Nieuwoudtville, Die Blou Huis is famous for its live shows and happy ambience. The highly entertaining shows feature local Afrikaans artists that usher crowds coming from all walks of life to their feet.
Situated on the main road of Nieuwoudtville, the guesthouse provides easy access to guests wanting to be in the centre of this lively town. During the flowering season, after the monsoon rains, the town transforms into a haven of vibrant wildflowers that can’t be found anywhere else in the world! The town’s position is perfect as it is in the heart of the Namaqualand region, known as the bulb capital of the world. This allows visitors to easily enjoy this annual fantasy world.
Apart from Die Blou Huis’s rooms, a small cocktail pool is also exclusively reserved for guests. Moreover, there is also a dining section in the courtyard for those preferring to dine under the trees. Braai facilities and a restaurant are also available for guests to make ample use of.
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A Sunset Dream Come True
Locals have a saying in town, “You only cry two times when in Nieuwoudtville, once you arrive and the day you leave”. Trust everyone that has been there before, the town is captivating and pulls on one’s heartstrings. No one ever wants to go home. The town’s friendliness trickles into all its establishments, especially into that of Die Blou Huis.
Liezl and Johan extend their hospitality beyond a guest room, stating that the guesthouse is a special place that they love to share with their guests and friends. It is Johan and Liezl’s desire to bring guests into their home to share the South African culture and their style of life so that guests can experience the best of Nieuwoudtville. The whole experience will surely be one of the best memories of your time in Namaqualand.
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Quintessentially South African
When it comes to rooms, Die Blou Huis has plenty of options including self-catering rooms, caravanning or camping! Their camping facilities are renowned for cleanliness and practicality. Prices for self-catering units as well as camping are reasonably priced, which is a steal considering Die Blou Huis’ beauty.
Don’t miss out on the experience of dining at their in-house restaurant, where they serve breakfasts, potjiekos, BBQ steaks and homemade pizzas! However, during the flowering season, which is from the 1st of August to the 15th of October, the restaurant focuses on serving traditional Boerekos. Also, make a point to taste their mouth-wateringly crispy and cheesy wood-oven pizzas.
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To conclude, the small town of Nieuwoudtville is nothing less than amazing. From the Hantam Botanical Garden to The Quiver Tree Forest, a few days or even a week could easily fly by here. The bright blue sky and the clean, crisp air of the quaint town are enough to melt any person’s heart. Pair that with the locals’ friendliness and the amazing sights and you have a great vacation on your hands! You’d never want to leave! So go on, click here, and enter the competition and stand a chance at winning a weekend away for you and a partner at Die Blou Huis. It truly is a once-in-a-lifetime experience that awaits you.
