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The Purple House in Smithfield (owned by Johann Greeff, the Uncle of singer and TV star Karen Zoid) is one of the oldest, most funkiest, air conditioned and grooviest guest houses in the Free State. This Guest House is run by Johann himself and is always available. Johann knows the importance of wonderful rooms and beds, great service and friendliness. He is quite laid back and will be most happy to welcome you in his home. You will part as friends for sure! On offer is FREE Wi-Fi internet for all guests! We are not affected by load shedding...We have been zoned as an essential town conn
The Purple House in Smithfield (owned by Johann Greeff, the Uncle of singer and TV star Karen Zoid) is one of the oldest, most funkiest, air conditioned and grooviest guest houses in the Free State. This Guest House is run by Johann himself and is always available. Johann knows the importance of wonderful rooms and beds, great service and friendliness. He is quite laid back and will be most happy to welcome you in his home. You will part as friends for sure! On offer is FREE Wi-Fi internet for all guests! We are not affected by load shedding...We have been zoned as an essential town connected to water supply to Bloemfontein. So no loadshedding here and our generator takes over from ESCOM when the weather causes problems! Come stay where guests like Radio Kalahari Orkes group, Manuel Escorcio, Petronel Baard, Karen Zoid family and many other Groovies have stayed. The house has it's own Cinema. The Half moon room is a modern and spacious 28 sq.m room set in a rondawel. It has a separate and private bathroom with shower. Either a king size bed is used or it can be turned into two single beds. Another single bed is available upon request. Small kitchenette and open view satelite TV. Electric blankets and high quality percale sheets and duck duvet.The Quarter moon room is a modern and spacious 28 sq.m room set in a rondawel. It has a separate and private bathroom with shower. Either a king size bed is used or it can be turned into two single beds. Another single bed is available upon request. Small kitchenette and open view satelite TV. Electric blankets and high quality percale sheets and duck duvet.The Pierneef room is nice and comfortable with full air conditioning, oregon floors and high ceilings. The unit sports a queen-sized bed, extra length and private bathroom with shower only. The unit is actually like a private suite. FREE Wi--Fi !! Full DStv is available with 2 easy chairs. Hiigh quality percale sheets and duck duvet. Electric blanketsThe Gallery room is fully air conditioned( hot and cold), fitted with two single beds, two lounge chairs and has an en-suite bathroom with shower inside the room. Full DStv is available. FREE Wi-Fi ! The Gecko Cottage has full air conditioning for the bedrooms and can accommodate five persons in comfort. We have two rooms in the cottage. One room has a double bed and the other has three single beds. There is a kitchen and bathroom with gas shower is separate. It is ideal for a family to overnight or even for long term stays for contractors. It is basic, but comfortable. Electric blankets and high quality percale sheets and duck duvet.Coffee and tea-making facilities are provided in the kitchen and we also have a small café in the garden. Dinners and breakfasts are served inside the house or on the veranda. You could also have it in the lovely tea garden with Lapa. The house also has a private cinema for entertainment; prior arrangement for shows is a must. Come join him for a relaxing and entertaining stay!
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Guest Reviews
Purple House Guest House
3.5 out of 5 stars - 36 votes
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david hodgskiss
March 2024
★★★★★ We loved socialising with Johan (including singing on the guitars), his lovely support and meals.
jaconel strydom
November 2023
★★★★★ Rustic, down to earth clean rooms. Friendly owner with a good sense of humor and interesting tales.
dianne radloff
May 2023
★★★★★ I so enjoyed my stay at the Purple House.Johann was the perfect host, and his cooking skills are excellent!Definitely will be back!
grace edwards
April 2022
★★★★★ If you love rustic then this is the place for you. Clean, and lovely room and the bed was extremely comfortable. It was really cold that night but we were snug in the bed and cottage.
lynette schoeman
June 2021
★★★★★ We had a 1 night sleepover and Johan, the owner went out of he’s way to make it perfect for us. Best bed I’ve slept in ever.Going back to stay, on our way home.
Facilities
Laundry Facilities*
Garden
Braai/Barbecue
Pet Friendly*
Indoor Fireplace
Satellite TV*
Wi-Fi
Credit Card Facilities
Room Service
Restaurant on Premises
Parking on Premises
Languages Spoken
English
Dutch
Afrikaans
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Purple House Guest House location
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Purple House Guest House is 0.6km from the centre of Smithfield , the nearest airport 127.4km (Bloemfontein Airport). *Distances are shown as the crow flies and not necessarily the actual travelling
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The Purple House in Smithfield (owned by Johann Greeff, the Uncle of singer and TV star Karen Zoid) is one of the oldest, most funkiest, air