Kondensmelk

Kondensmelk is a beautiful restored "dorpshuisie" that sleeps up to eight guests. The home offers an authentic small-town experience and is located just three blocks from the beautiful Vaal River and a mere 300 m from the town's main road, with its antique dealers, gift shops and great eateries.

The house features original wooden floors and ceilings, and is decorated simply and tastefully, with lots of quirky touches. Accommodation is offered in three bedrooms. The main bedroom is very spacious, with a king-sized bed, French doors leading onto a small patio, and a brand new en-suite bathroom. Both the other bedrooms have a double and a single bed, sleeping 3 guests each. Room 2 and 3 share a shower and loo. The house also has a spacious living room with fireplace, a newly renovated kitchen and a wraparound veranda with a BBQ and patio furniture for al fresco dining. Off-street, undercover parking for two cars behind motorised gates is also provided.

The large stand boasts a typical small-town garden with lots of fruit trees and lawn for kids to run around on. The house is equipped with wifi so Netflix, Showmax and DSTV now are available on rainy or lazy days.A rather unique feature of Kondensmelk is the Damcuzzi - a small "farm dam pool with inbuilt seating so that guests can relax by sitting in the water, enjoying a glass of chilled wine on hot summers days. The idea with Kondensmelk, is to offer an authentic platteland stay for city folk. Personal touches, like a tin of condensed milk for your coffee as a welcoming gift, add to the overall experience.

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Reviews

  • "This was such a cozy place"

    16 July 2018

    "We loved this cozy place. A cherry for the cold weather was a nice surprise. And the warm electric blankets was a treat. The fireplace made the place really special. And all the newest info of the town"

  • "Cosy jewel in Parys"

    16 May 2018

    "What a pleasant surprise. Being in the industry, one goes somewhere and arrive at the establishment looking for reasons not to stay. I was however pleasantly surprised and we had a wonderful time at Kondensmelk. I will definitely go back again."

  • "Cut vintage home"

    16 May 2018

    "We loved our stay at Kondensmelk. Just the name itself will give you a pure indication of what to expect. This is a lovely old house and the small details added, makes it a memorable experience. The tin of kondensmelk as welcoming is a lovey thought and true to its name and Petro greeting us at the house ads a personal touch. Thank you Zelda, we had a wonderful time and would definitely be back !"

  • "The house! The time spend with family and friends."

    02 April 2018

    "We loved our stay at Kondensmelk! It was clean, safe and secure. The whole atmosphere was so relaxed. We definitely want to visit Parys and Kondensmelk again."

  • "Relaxing stay"

    05 February 2018

    "Cottage style house will all the necessary amenities."

  • "Magical!"

    14 January 2018

    "The attention to detail at Kondensmelk is something to behold. Being greeted by Petro at the unit was a friendly and great start. Such beautiful surroundings and the little details like a plunger, chocolates on all pillows....even dog treats for our canine family member...my only regret is not staying longer!!Thank you for everything - we will definitely be back....and SOON!!"

  • "Warm and friendly, clean and comfortable stay"

    22 October 2017

    "We enjoyed our stay at Kondensmelk."

  • "Lovely stay with great friends!"

    16 October 2017

    "Kondensmelk is such a stunning house and the perfect place for a quick weekend away with friends! The house is beautiful and comfortable! Would definitely be returning!"

  • "Kondensmelk - food for the soul!"

    20 June 2016

    "Kondensmelk is a delightful little house, brimming with character and whimsical charm.<div>We visited in the heart of winter and kept our fireplace constantly burning and our wine glasses full to ward off the winter chill!</div><div><br /></div><div>The house offers ample space and comfortable furnishings, all uniquely combined in a fun, quirky fashion. </div><div>The kiddies watched movies (as our drive plugged directly into the TV screen) and the ladies visited on the stoepie or around the lovely large kitchen table. The beds are comfortable, each with their own electric blanket and super cozy duvets, with odd bits and bobs of art and books scattered throughout the house - National Geographic and Time magazine enthusiasts will find endless joy in the collection.</div><div><br /></div><div>The river is a stones throw away and definitely worth a visit. A lovely park is also just walking distance from the house and even a few of the grown ups had some fun there with the kids.</div><div><br /></div><div>Parys itself, is a treasure trove of antique stores but also offers something of everything if antiques are not your cup of tea. There are also unique restaurants and eateries, where you can even have your photo taken with Al Capon or Marilyn Monroe!</div><div><br /></div><div>We will definitely visit Parys again, and yes, we will definitely stay at Kondensmelk each and every time we find ourselves in Parys again!</div><div><br /></div><div>Thank you Zelda for being the perfect host, you run a true little jewel of an establishment!</div><div><br /></div>"

  • "Soet - Soeter - Kondensmelk"

    11 January 2016

    "'n Heerlike naweek van skoene uitskop en ontspan, lekker kuier en boeklees, is presies wat ons beplan het.<br /><br />Kondensmelk het dit alles gebied, en nog meer...<br /><br />Ons het heerlik op die stoep gekuier en in die Damcuzzi afgekoel terwyl die kinders hul TV programme op DSTV kon geniet.<br /><br />Ons sal beslis weer 'n wegkom naweek na Kondensmelk beplan, dalk hierdie keer in die winter!<br /><br />&nbsp;<br />"

  • "Visit July 2015"

    14 July 2015

    "Nice property that is very well kitted out. Sleeps 6 pax in 3 bedrooms. More than enough heating in the house and the fireplace is very effective. Kitchen is well equipped with everything we needed.<div><br /></div><div>Will definitely visit again.</div>"

  • "Kondensmelk Parys"

    02 February 2015

    "We already stayed twice at Kondensmelk Parys. It feels like coming home! It is a warm, neat house with everything you need. This house has personality!! You feel at home and does not want to leave! A braai in the spacious garden with all the privacy you need, is a must! Well done Zelda!!Pieter and Marietjie du Plessis, Pretoria"

  • "Nice but a bit cold"

    01 September 2014

    "Nice, but a number of the listed facilities and appliances were not there or did not work (coffee maker, toaster, etc.).A fire place would really have added to the vibe and warmed things up a bit. The cottage is very cold!"

  • "Convenient"

    25 August 2014

    "Close to the strip of antique shops and restaurants. Very child friendly garden and safe and secure. Some electricity issues unfortunately did not add to the experience."

  • "Kondensmelk"

    23 June 2014

    "We enjoyed our stay at Kondensmelk. In spite of the cold winter, the gas heater, heaters and electric blankets guaranteed a warm stay. Everything was neat and fine, we will go again!"

  • "Beautiful"

    02 October 2013

    "Beautifull house! We really enjoyed staying at Kondensmelk. Felt like home away from home! Quiet and peacefull. House was very clean and had everything we needed for the weekend!"

  • "Cattle Farmers"

    26 July 2013

    "Very nice setting - we had everything we need. Cutlery, utensils,Good coffee and even a plunger. Heaters helped a lot and the house was neat and clean. We`ll be back."

  • "A warm welcome to travel weary folks"

    08 April 2013

    "Kondensmelk was our little home away from home for 2 nights. We had coffee and condensed milk as promised, slept comfortably, had all the necessary ameneties. Although Parys is noisy, with all the trucks passing in the main street, being tucked away amongst the trees, we were barely aware of them. Being woken by birdsong was bliss. The house was clean and tidy and small things like the throws on the couches, meant that late nite chats were cozy. We loved it, and could not have asked for more."

  • "Kendensmelk sweetness"

    26 February 2013

    "We enjoyed our stay at Kondensmelk very much. Everything was clean and well prepared for our visit. I recommend this place in the delightful town of Parys, with absolutely no reservation. A five star facility with five star people managing the property."

  • "Verblyf in Kondensmelk"

    19 November 2012

    "Kindervriendelik, skoon en gerieflik. Baie dankie, ons het baie lekker gebly. Die stoep was 'n wenner!"

  • "Wonderful accommodation"

    10 October 2012

    "Beautiful and comfortable house in excellent location in the lovely town of Parys. Really enjoyed our stay."

  • "Kondensmelk"

    08 October 2012

    "Cute and quaint, they cottage had everything we needed. We had a lovely time at Kondensmelk."

  • "Baie lekker"

    14 May 2012

    "Ons het baie lekker gekuier in die huisie met 'n plaas atmosfeer. Miskien kan daar meer onlangse tydskrifte beskikbaar gestel word. Ons sal vir seker weer daar gaan kuier!"

  • "Cute and comfortable"

    27 March 2012

    "A bunch of friends stayed at Kondensmelk for the weekend. The owner was very friendly and helpful as we got lost. The house was really cute and nicely furnished...it had everything we needed! (Maybe take a plunger with you to make filter coffee) Thanks for a lovely stay!!"

  • "Nice"

    09 November 2011

    "We enjoyed our stay. Good value for money."

  • "Quite comfortable"

    29 August 2011

    "A little 'dorp huis' in a quiet street. Quite comfortable and all that we needed for the two days our son was riding in an enduro event. Just remember to take soap - we had to dash to the garage at shower time."

  • "Great stay"

    19 July 2011

    "A wonderful cottage! Gorgeous little town with, surprisingly, so much to see. We had a wonderful stay."

  • "Very reasonable"

    22 May 2011

    "A lovely, homely and welcoming place. It suited our purposes perfectly. Clean, neat and well maintained. Also very reasonably priced."

  • "Lovely weekend away"

    06 January 2011

    "We loved it. The house has everything you might need (including a great espresso maker, so bring some coffee along), and was very clean. We came with friends and there was enough room so nobody got in each others way. We ate fresh figs from the garden, braaied on the stoep, read books on the couches, napped, made huge cook ups and generally had a great time. We would come here again."

  • "Great stay"

    01 November 2010

    "Excellent. I will recommend this place to anyone that wants to get away from the city. "

  • "Kondensmelk"

    22 August 2010

    "What a wonderful experience.We loved the "old" feeling and appreciated the lovely antiques in the house. Can definitely recommend and would never stay anywhere else in Parys."

  • "Great place to stay in Parys"

    28 April 2010

    "We loved this house! Had a great experience,and an even beter vacation! We highly recommend it! It has everything you need and more. We loved the central location and the friendly interior. The next stay in Parys we will book the Kondensmelk house again!"

  • "Childhood Memories"

    24 March 2010

    "We spent 3 days at Kondensmelk, and really enjoyed the stay. We loved the "plaashuis" feel, original decor touches, and my kids loved playing in the garden, among the "leiwatersloote" and fruit trees, that I remember so well from my childhood. It feels like someone's home, that they have lent you. The roads are quiet, bringing back other childhood memories of cycling all over the neighbourhood. We will definitely be back!"

  • "Childhood Memories"

    24 March 2010

    "We spent 3 days at Kondensmelk, and really enjoyed the stay. We loved the "plaashuis" feel, original decor touches, and my kids loved playing in the garden, among the "leiwatersloote" and fruit trees, that I remember so well from my childhood. It feels like someone's home, that they have lent you. The roads are quiet, bringing back other childhood memories of cycling all over the neighbourhood. We will definitely be back! "

  • "A real treat."

    15 March 2010

    "We really enjoyed Kondensmelk and found a home from home. Peaceful, quiet and within easy walking distance of the river and shops. Lovely ambience and with all the necessary facilities. Will definitely go back again."

  • "A real treat."

    15 March 2010

    "We really enjoyed Kondensmelk and found a home from home. Peaceful, quiet and within easy walking distance of the river and shops. Lovely ambience and with all the necessary facilities.Will definitely go back again."

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