De Mond Huis

Steeped in history this house is warm and filled with character. Set in beautifully manicured gardens, the Main House has a living room leading to a vine covered patio, there’s a separate study, and a separate dining room leading to a farm style kitchen. Upstairs are 3 Bedrooms en Suite, two open to private balconies facing towards Grotto Beach, and one bedroom faces the mountainside. A separate double story Garden Cottage accommodates another 4 guests, in two more Bedroom Suites, one upstairs and one downstairs; and a flatlet above the garage can accommodate an au pair, or another two guests.

""Mondhuis" was originally built by Hendrik Cloete around the 1790's as a holiday home. This was long before Hermanuspietersfonteln, (now Hermanus) existed as a fishing village. The building's precise chosen location on the eastern boundary of what was then a farm, was probably selected because of a natural fresh water spring about 35 meters from the house. The fresh water spring would have provided the household with an unlimited and proximate supply of fresh water.
Cloete called the farm his "Luusplaas" or Pleasure Estate and enjoyed his holidays here. He would spend about three months of the year on his Luusplaas hunting and fishing, while his cattle. horses and oxen benefited from the abundant grazing available on the farm."

""Mondhuis", now “De Mond Huis”; remained in the Cloete family until 1893 when it was finally sold. The house has changed hands a number of times over the last century, and changes have of course been made; more latterly under the strict rules of the Heritage Committee. The current owner’s have most recently undertaken a significant project to upgrade this beautiful heritage house, sensitively remodeling the interior layout to make a more modern use of the space; using advanced technology to ensure safety under the thatched roof, while keeping the authentic feel of this historical house.


POWER BACK-UP
Inverter Battery Back up - Connected to Fridge, Lights, Plugs and Stove

EQUIPMENT
2 Smart TVs
Fibre Wifi
Fridge/Freezer
Seperate Freezer
Free Standing Stove - Gas Combination
Microwave
Dishwasher
Food Processor
Stick Blender
Coffee Machine
Coffee Plunger
Nespresso Machine
Washing Machine
Tumble Drier
Dishwasher
Hairdryer
Wood Fireplace
Weber
Pool Loungers
Heated Towel Rails
Swimming Pool

BOOKING CONDITIONS
Christmas/New Year Period - Minimum 14 nights
Other Times - Minimum 3 Nights
Long Stays/4 Weeks or Longer - Rates Negotiated on Request (excludes Christmas period)
No Check-Ins on Christmas Day/New Years Day or Sundays