La Boheme Guesthouse - Upington, NORTHERN CAPE

Location:

Situated in a residential area and superbly nestled in a vast lush tropical garden within 10 min. drive from Upington town-center, La Boheme Guesthouse offers luxury B&B and self-catering accommodation with breathtaking views of the Orange River Valley melting into the endless Kalahari semi-desert. Owner Evelyne is from Switzerland ( English, French, (Swiss-) German, Italian and Hungarian spoken).Her assistant and ''right-hand'' Izanne is South African (English & Afrikaans spoken).

Facilities:

• Access to TV, Phone & Internet
• Air conditioned rooms
• Airport shuttle
• Bar / Lounge
• Barbecue Facilities
• Business Travellers Welcome
• Continental Breakfast
• Family Units Available
• Fax, photocopying and safe facilities
• Friendly Staff
• Fully Self-Contained Units
• Gay friendly
• Golf nearby
• Gourmet breakfast
• Guest Laundry/Dry Cleaning
• Hair Dryers
• Kitchenettes
• Laundry Facilities
• Liquor License or Bar
• Lovely setting
• Luggage storage
• Microwave Ovens
• Modem Facilities
• Non-smoking rooms
• Off road car parking for every unit
• Open fire
• Refrigerator
• Safety deposit box
• Satellite TV
• Secure off-street parking
• Swimming pool
• Tea & Coffee Making Facilities
• Wine tasting nearby
• Wireless / WiFi

Unit 1

Room Type:

Double room with en-suite bathroom

Room Information:

Situated in the Residence, this room embraces the outdoor environment by combining indigenous natural elements, traditional African influences, touches of artistry and classic elegance. With the fusion of chocolate and caramel tones, curvy textured finishes, dark wooden accessories, slate-tiled floor and in-built ''roc-style'' furnishings, a bush-lodge ambience has been created. The room features a king-size bed and has an en-suite bathroom which evokes the colors of the Kalahari red-sand-dunes sceneries and the ''Big Five" theme; it is equipped with a round shower scattered with pebbles and mosaics, a large corner bath, double hand-painted basins, shaver point and heated towel rail. From the private terrace overlooking the pool, an idyllic panorama of the garden melting into the Orange River Valley and the infinite Kalahari semi-desert can be enjoyed. Access: Direct from garden.

Room Facilities:

• Air conditioning
• Balcony / courtyard
• Bath
• Bathrobes
• Clothes line / Airer
• Fans
• Hairdryer
• In-room heater
• King size bed
• Laundry facilities
• Mini bar
• Opening windows
• Radio
• Safe
• Satellite / Cable
• Shower
• TV
• Tea/coffee making
• Telephone
• Wireless / WiFi

Occupancy:

Included in the published rate is 1 adults. (Maximum occupancy - 2 guests). Of the extra guests 0 may be an adult.

Cancellations:

INFORMATION ABOUT CANCELLATION & "NO SHOW" FEES: Cancellations 00 to 05 days prior arrival date, 100% of the price of the booked arrangement. Cancellations 06 to 14 days prior arrival date, 80% of the price of the booked arrangement. Cancellations 15 to 21 days prior arrival date, 50% of the price of the booked arrangement. Cancellations 22 to 28 days prior arrival date, 25% of the price of the booked arrangement. Cancellations 29 to 35 days prior arrival date, 10% of the price of the booked arrangement. Cancellations 36 to 42 days prior arrival date, 5% of the price of the booked arrangement.

The administration fee on refunds is US$5.00

Unit 2

Room Type:

Double room with separate private bathroom

Room Information:

The tropical atmosphere of this cosy room situated in the residence is accentuated by variations of colorful pastels and quiet neutral shades, complemented by a contrasting terracotta-colored tiled floor, sunny accessories, and extra-long wooden twin single beds. The sea-themed d?cor and Mexican-style mosaic finishes of the nearby separate private bathroom create a refreshing ''exotic-island'' feel. Features of the bathroom include a bath, a separate shower, a single basin and an overhead heater. Via its glass sliding-door, the room flows out onto a private verandah wich offers picturesque views of the tropical palm tree garden and the Orange River Valley melting into the endless Kalahari semi-desert. Access: Direct from garden.

Room Facilities:

• Air conditioning
• Balcony
• Bath
• CD player
• Clothes line / Airer
• Fans
• Hairdryer
• In-room heater
• Laundry facilities
• Mini bar
• Opening windows
• Radio
• Safe
• Satellite / Cable
• Shower
• TV
• Tea/coffee making
• Telephone
• Wireless / WiFi

Occupancy:

Included in the published rate is 1 adults. (Maximum occupancy - 2 guests). Of the extra guests 0 may be an adult.

Cancellations:

INFORMATION ABOUT CANCELLATION & "NO SHOW" FEES: Cancellations 00 to 05 days prior arrival date, 100% of the price of the booked arrangement. Cancellations 06 to 14 days prior arrival date, 80% of the price of the booked arrangement. Cancellations 15 to 21 days prior arrival date, 50% of the price of the booked arrangement. Cancellations 22 to 28 days prior arrival date, 25% of the price of the booked arrangement. Cancellations 29 to 35 days prior arrival date, 10% of the price of the booked arrangement. Cancellations 36 to 42 days prior arrival date, 5% of the price of the booked arrangement.

The administration fee on refunds is US$5.00

Unit3

Room Type:

Cottage with 2 bedrooms, 2 en-suite bathrooms

Room Information:

Separate from the main building, the Cottage is a tribute to the Eastern aesthetic and reflects the minimalist Zen-spirit. The natural organic and ''Feng Shui'' approach to the design and finishes of this unit is enhanced by the use of bamboo, varieties of wood, relaxing white and earthy tones, creamy tiled floors and clean lines. The Cottage consists of a main room which features a queen-size bed and an en-suite bathroom (shower, single hand-painted basin, WC, shaver point), and of an adjacent room which comprises twin single beds and an en-suite bathroom as well (shower over ''L''-shaped bath, double natural-stone basins, WC, shaver point, heated towel rail). Part of the main room are also a fully equipped kitchenette and indoor dining facilities. The wooden glass-paneled sliding door of the main room opens onto a private intimate patio surrounded by lush plants and mature trees, from where the soothing sound of a nearby roc water-feature can be enjoyed. The patio has a dining area with barbecue/braai facilities (wood + barbecue-accessories at disposal) and offers garden views. Access: Direct from garden.

Room Facilities:

• Air conditioning
• Balcony / courtyard
• Bath
• Bathrobes
• CD player
• Clothes line / Airer
• Fans
• Fax/Modem telephone line
• Full cooking facilities
• Hairdryer
• In-room heater
• Laundry facilities
• Mini bar
• Opening windows
• Queen size bed
• Radio
• Safe
• Satellite / Cable
• Shower
• Shower over bath
• TV
• Tea/coffee making
• Telephone
• Wireless / WiFi

Occupancy:

Included in the published rate is 2 adults. (Maximum occupancy - 4 guests). Of the extra guests 2 may be an adult.

Cancellations:

INFORMATION ABOUT CANCELLATION & "NO SHOW" FEES: Cancellations 00 to 05 days prior arrival date, 100% of the price of the booked arrangement. Cancellations 06 to 14 days prior arrival date, 80% of the price of the booked arrangement. Cancellations 15 to 21 days prior arrival date, 50% of the price of the booked arrangement. Cancellations 22 to 28 days prior arrival date, 25% of the price of the booked arrangement. Cancellations 29 to 35 days prior arrival date, 10% of the price of the booked arrangement. Cancellations 36 to 42 days prior arrival date, 5% of the price of the booked arrangement.

The administration fee on refunds is US$5.00

Check-in Time:

14:30pm

Check-out Time:

11:00am

Things to do:

Bed and Breakfast - Self-catering - Mature lush garden (2500 m2) - Swimming pool - Braa?-barbecue areas (wood at disposal) - Guest-lounge with international library - Tourist information desk - Contacts and information for guided tours and safaris - Fire place in main living/dining room - Wireless Internet connection - Fax service - Laundry / Ironing - Fenced off-street parking (partly covered) - Transfer to/from airport (by prior arrangement) - Credit card facilities - English, French, (Swiss-)German, Italian, Hungarian spoken

Local Attractions:

Airport (9 kms) Daily flights JNB and CPT - Restaurants, shops (3-10 min. Drive) - Casino, conference centre (3 min. Drive) - Museum, monuments - Cinema - Wine tasting, farms - River Cruise - Golf, squash - Care hire - Canoeing, river rafting - Hiking, biking - Micro-lighting - Quad-biking - Game viewing - Tours and safaris - 4x4 Trails

Getting There:

The guesthouse is located at the entrance of Upington (Groenpuntrd. 172, Keidebees area, BEHIND Naba lodge) when driving on the N14 from Johannesburg, Olifantshoek, Kuruman, Vrybug OR at the end of Upington (BEHIND Naba Lodge)when driving from town centre (N14 / Schruderstreet), Capetown, Augrabies, Kimberley, Prieska, Groblershoop. A tall Vodacom tower is visible from far (tower = giant palm tree); it is sitatued at the end of Groenpuntrd (cul-de-sac), at a few meters distance from La Boheme. A map with detailed direction descriptions is sent in case of definitive booking.