Homeb no.6: Our Property

The Apollis Cottage Guest House is situated near Concordia, Namaqualand, a beautiful area in the Northern Cape Province of South Africa. Opened in 2012, it has been owned by Annie Vonk-Apollis and now her daughter, Ilse Bovard.

The Guest House is her dream realized: To open a Guest House on the farmland she grew up on - a way to give birth to a legacy of the Apollis family. Inside you will find traces of the family legacy through pictures of the parents, children, and grandchildren. There are also pieces of furniture from the original house that have been kept and restored, a way to preserve the memory of 'Ouma's house'.

The Guesthouse boasts 3 large bedrooms, each with its own bathrooms, as well as a large lounge/dining room area, a porch, kitchen, and a growing garden/braai area at the back. Using its own well for water as well as solar panels for electricity, it really is its own self-sufficient oasis in the desert.

Whether its a trip to see the Namaqualand daisies, or just to find a refuge from the bustling city life, The Apollis Cottage is an ideal location for a romantic trip or one with the family. We can also provide our premises for events and conferences. For more details please contact us.