Hospitality Interview South Africa

[10 Things I Love About...] Stellenbosch

Following a knockout stay at the historic and charming Coopmanshuijs Hotel in the heart of Stellenbosch, Contributing Editor Brian Berkman asked vivacious general manager Ilzebet Oosthuizen for her 10 Things She Loves About Stellenbosch...
Ilzebet Oostuizen and Hannes van Wyk, a presenter of KykNET’s Bravo.
Ilzebet Oostuizen and Hannes van Wyk, a presenter of KykNET’s Bravo.

by Ilzebet Oosthuizen, General Manager of the Coopmanshuijs Hotel.

1. Visiting the Jonkershoek Valley and having breakfast at the Postcard Café.
2. Enjoying a day out at one of the many wholesome Food & Craft markets.
3. Taking a chauffeured drive to a few of the many magnificent Stellenbosch Wine Estates. Or, be more adventurous, and take the Tuc-Tuc.
4. Visiting the Rupert Museum for the finest collection of South African Art.

5. In Spring or Summer - packing a picnic basket with loads of bubblies and attend a concert at the Oude Libertas Amphitheatre.
6. Driving through the beautiful oak-lined Victoria Street with its historical University buildings and watching and enjoying the youth of our nation walking by.
7. Walking through the Botanical Gardens experiencing the beauty of nature in the centre of town.
8. Going to the Dorp Street Art Gallery in Church Street and enjoying the best of local arts and crafts.
9. Walking through the Dorp Street Gallery into De Oude Bank Bakery/
Schoon de Companjie enjoying a freshly baked pastel-de-nata (Portuguese custard tart) with my cappuccino.
10. Sitting on the terrace at Coopmanhuijs enjoying a mezze platter with a single malt. Watching the world go by.

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