South Africa, Cape Town, March 2009; WITH the recent acquisition of neighbouring guesthouse The Wild Mushroom, Stellenbosch�s gracious d�Ouwe Werf Hotel has acquired a further six (6) stylish double bedrooms, four (4) of which boast private lounge, dining and self-catering facilities, to offer added luxury and convenience to today�s traveller.

The addition of this new wing brings the full complement of rooms on offer at d�Ouwe Werf to thirty-eight (38).

Falling within the hotel�s �Luxury Room� category, each new room is individually styled with understated contemporary-classic elegance and boasts a well-appointed en-suite. Three (3) rooms are further enhanced with balconies overlooking Stellenbosch�s vibrant Ryneveld Street or a quaint courtyard.

For excellence in modern luxury living, all rooms are finished with air-conditioning and under-floor heating. DSTV is readily available for light entertainment, whilst fine-dining is a must at the hotel�s popular restaurant, 1802 @ d�Ouwe Werf.

For reservations and more information contact Elanie Potgieter General Manager, d�Ouwe Werf Hotel on (27) (21) 887 4608, e-mail manager@ouwewerf.com, or visit www.ouwewerf.com

ABOUT D�OUWE WERF HOTEL d�Ouwe Werf Hotel is the recent acquisition of the Petousis family and now forms part of a bespoke Cape collection including the renowned Vineyard Hotel & Spa and the Townhouse Hotel & Conference Centre. It is a world-class four-star deluxe hotel situated in Stellenbosch�s premier Church Street and offers 38 individually styled and lavish en-suite rooms, the restaurant 1802 @ d�Ouwe Werf, and a well-equipped conference room. The hotel is well located to explore the historic town of Stellenbosch, the Cape Winelands, and a host of golf courses, and is also a mere 45 km from the city of Cape Town.

Under the guidance of the Petousis family, who have sensitively restored and upgraded the heritage property at the Vineyard Hotel & Spa, d�Ouwe Werf is expected to undergo some refreshing refurbishments in 2009 to further meet the needs of today�s traveller.

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