The Elegant Guesthouse

The guest house's main area includes a lounge with plump couches and a library. There is a large breakfast room, where tea and coffee are always available, and an honesty bar in the kitchen. Breakfast is a generous buffet, but other meals are not served here. However, the staff are happy to recommend local eateries and arrange a taxi. Doors from the main area lead to a tranquil garden, and there's a pool and secure parking.

Six bedrooms lead off a peaceful central courtyard. All are similar in terms of amenities, although room three is popular with honeymooners because it has a private patio and is closest to the swimming pool. Decorated with neutral colours and fabrics, each room has a double or twin beds, an en-suite bathroom with shower and toilet, air conditioning and a satellite TV. Extra blankets are provided for chilly winter nights, and the fluffy bathrobes are a lovely extra touch.

The guesthouse can be used as a base from which to explore Windoek, which certainly has much of historical, cultural, restaurant and retail interest for everyone. However, it's mainly used as a welcome stopover for people beginning or ending a visit toNamibia.