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Contact
person: Evelyne Meier
Address: Groenpuntrd. 172
Upington
8801
Northern Cape
RSA
Tel: +27 (0)54 338 0660
Cell: +27 (0)54 338 0661
Fax: +27 (0)83 383 8288
Email:laboheme@mweb.co.za
Web: www.labohem.com
Directions:
La Bohème 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 when driving on Schröderstreet/N14
from Upington town centre, Capetown, Augrabies, Kimberley, Prieska,
Groblershoop.
A tall Vodacom tower (=
giant palm tree visible from far) is situated at the end of Groenpuntroad
(which is a cul-de-sac road), at a few meters' distance from the Guesthouse.
DIVERSE:
TGCSA 5-Stars
AA Quality Assured
(Grading Superior)
Portfolio accredited
(Grading Luxury)
Finalist with mention
highly commended at the South African AA Accommod ation
Awards 2006
CREDIT
CARD ACCEPTED:
Visa, MasterCard, American
Express, Diners Club
MAP /
DIRECTIONS:
Printable map and direction
descriptions available on: www.labohem.com
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La Bohème
is a secluded TGCSA 5 star guesthouse of exquisite relaxed living,
 where
the Kalahari 's beauty meets with timeless elegance, refined ethnic style
and exotic bohemian inspirations.
La Bohème Guesthouse offers luxury B&B and
Self catering accommodation in Upington - Kalahari (10 min. drive from
town-center).
Elevated on top of a hill
and superbly nestled in a vast lush tropical garden, La Bohème offers
breathtaking views of the Orange River Valley melting itself into the
endless Kalahari semi-desert.
The eclectic style of La
Bohème is interpreted with a harmonious combination of European, African and
Oriental influences.
The essence of the décor, inspired by the natural
surroundings and indigenous elements, reflects a subtle fusion of refined
 classic
finishes and creative artistic expressions.
Color touches as vibrant as
the African sunsets add spice to the soft creamy and earthy tones echoed
throughout the property. Soothing water features, relaxing music and
delicate lighting emphasise the blissful and cosy atmosphere of this
inviting home.
Owner and hostess Evelyne
is from Switzerland.
English, French, (Swiss-)
German, Italian and Hungarian spoken.
ACCOMMODATION:
La Bohème has two double
rooms in the residence (one en-suite, the other with sep. private bathroom)
and one spacious unit in the cottage (with two bedrooms, 2 en-suite
bathrooms and self-catering facilities).
Decorated and furnished
with flair, meticulous attention to detail and a personal signature, the
three stylish rooms/units of the Guesthouse feature a wide range of
amenities and modern facilities.
Each room/unit offers
Orange River Valley and/or garden views and is directly accessible from the
garden via its own private terrace or verandah.
ROOM/UNIT
FACILITIES:
Air conditioning (cooling +
heating system) / Overhead fan / Wall heater / Generously stocked mini-bar
fridge / Free tea & coffee tray / Microwave / TV with 16 channels (SABC,
M-Net, DSTV) / Radio-cassette-CD player / Electronic safe / Gowns, bathrobes
/ Hair-dryer / 100 % Percale linen.
Bathrooms: Toiletries,
radio-clock, heated towel rail or overhead heater, shaver point (in 2
units), double basins (in 2 units).
MEALS:
The hearty breakfast
(buffet) is usually served on the verandah overlooking the garden and the
Valley or in the dining room nearby the cosy fire place in winter. Various
additional breakfast options available (Champagne brunch, breakfast served
in room, etc.).
Daytime snacks, afternoon
tea with cake, sundowners.
Self-catering option. Braaï/barbecue
areas at disposal.
For other meals:
restaurants, bistros, pubs, etc. within 3 to 10 minutes drive.
LOCATION -
UPINGTON – KALAHARI
 Set
on the banks of the Orange River, Upington is the principle center of the
Green Kalahari - malaria-free area - in the Northern Cape Province of South
Africa.
La Bohème Guesthouse is an
ideal stop-over to unwind on the way to/from the Kgalagadi Transfrontier
Park (Kalahari Gemsbok Park, 245km), the Augrabies Falls National Park
(120km), Springbok & Namaqualand (400km) or Namibia (closest border post
120km)… and a dreamy place to stay for an indulgent breakaway in the heart
of the Green Kalahari !
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