Questions and Answers for the Lower Level
Is there a braai?
The lower level has a built in fire brick braai with chimney on the
balcony. It has a medium size stainless steel grid. Wood, fire lighters, etc need to be bought and brought with.
What facilities does the Lower level have?
As a self-catering unit it will offer home
from home comfort. There is access to a large bookshelf of books. There is also
exclusive garden access. Serenity Massage and Beauty is located through the
wrought iron gate on the Upper level. Book online: www.serenityhermanus.co.za. Or phone 071 382 7383 for bookings.
What sort of flooring does it have?
The floors are covered with wall to wall carpeting. Hermanus Heights Villa has a Kirby Vacuum cleaner and carpet shampooer. The carpets are thoroughly cleaned after every occupancy.
The carpets give warmth and comfort during the chilly winter months.
What sort of stove does the unit have?
The Lower level has a gas stove and oven. Kettle for hot water is heated on the gas plates.
How to work the Self-igniting Gas Stove:
Black button on the right is the ignition. (Works with Electricity)
Black button on the left is the oven light.
1. Select the silver burner button to use.
2. Press the black ignition knob and hold.
3. Turn and press in selected sliver burner button anti-clockwise.
4. The burner will self-ignite. (Light manually if power is off)
5. Choose setting between large and small flame symbols for desired temperature.
6. Turn silver burner button to OFF to close flame.
How to work the Self-igniting Oven:
1. Select the silver oven burner button in the centre.
2. Press the black ignition knob and hold.
3. Turn and press in selected sliver burner button anti-clockwise till 170 degrees.
4. The burner will self-ignite at the bottom of the oven. You will see the blue flame through the small hole on the floor of the oven. (Light manually if power is off)
5. Choose oven setting for desired temperature.
6. Turn silver burner button to OFF to close flame.
Due to power outages the gas stove and kettle offer the convenience of being able to cook without power.
