Accommodation in the Winelands & Cape Town

 

Featured below are some guest lodges, hotels, country inns, B&Bs and self-catering cottages in the winelands, many of them on wine farms. Unless stated to the contrary, all speak English and Afrikaans, have parking and gardens/terraces. Rates are for standard double rooms unless otherwise specified — for example per person (pp) or breakfast included (B&B). Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) ratings where provided. Should you wish to know about wheelchair access, please discuss with the relevant venue.

Calitzdorp

The Retreat at Groenfontein

Groenfontein Farm, district Calitzdorp (20km from Calitzdorp, off Route 62) • TGCSA 3 & 4-star guest house • 8 rooms — luxury & standard • Low season: double R480–R620 pps DB&B, single R630–R1,110 DB&B; High season: double R710–R910 pps DB&B, single R860–R1,640 DB&B • Visa & MasterCard accepted • Restaurant (problem diets catered for — advise when booking) • Pool • Children welcome • Walking trails • River with rock pools • Observatory for star gazing • French, German, Italian & Swedish spoken • Owner Marie Holstensson • info@groenfontein.comwww.groenfontein.com • S 33° 26’ 15.6” E 21° 47’ 20.9” • T +27 (0)44-213-3880 • F +27 (0)86-271-5373

A consistent award-winner, this welcoming, personally run 3 and 4-star graded Victorian farmhouse offers both standard and luxury rooms. You’ll enjoy personal pampering, hearty breakfasts and tasty dinners. The inviting lounge and dining room overlook sweeping lawns and the majestic Swartberg. Take leisurely walks, challenging trails, explore the rock pools in the bird-rich river, or simply laze at the pool, soaking up the peace and silence. AA Hall of Fame award 2010.

Camps Bay

The Twelve Apostles Hotel & Spa

Victoria Road, Camps Bay, Cape Town • TGCSA 5-star boutique hotel; Leading Hotels of the World & part of the family-run Red Carnation Hotel Collection • 70 rooms & suites • Rates on request • Major credit cards accepted • Azure Restaurant; The Café Grill; The Leopard Bar (live music) • Banqueting & conferences (8 function rooms) • Weddings • Luxury spa • 2 pools (1 heated) • Cinema • Garden hammocks • Hiking trails • Picnics on mountainside • Helicopter flips • Shuttle service • Childcare • Air-conditioning • Wi-fi • TV • German spoken • Owners The Tollman Family • bookta@12apostles.co.zawww.12apostleshotel.com • S 33° 58’ 59.37” E 18° 21’ 31.43” • T +27 (0)21-437-9000 • F +27 (0)21-437-9055

Spoil yourself. Set on the mountainside between Table Mountain National Park and Atlantic breakers, this 5-star boutique hotel has one of the world’s most dramatic locations. Views are spectacular; light, airy rooms offer luxurious comfort, up-to-the-minute technology and 24-hour service, while world-class facilities include a cinema and newly renovated seven treatment-room spa. The V&A Waterfront and Cape Town’s bikini beaches are a few minutes away. Voted one of The Best Places to Stay in the World Condé Nast Traveler’s Gold List 2011. See also ­Restaurants in the Winelands & Cape Town.

Cape Town

African Pride Crystal Towers Hotel & Spa

Corner Century Boulevard & Rialto Road, Century City, Cape Town • 180 rooms • ­Seasonal rates: double R1,700–R4,350 per room B&B, single R1,350–R4,000 B&B • Major credit cards accepted • The Towers Restaurant, The Deli & The Ruby Bar • Convention Centre • Suspended swimming pool • DVD library • Wii Game, Playstation & board games for in-room use • Safe • Air-conditioning • Life Day Spa • French spoken • Owner Protea Hospitality Group (Pty) Ltd • reservations@crystaltowershotel.comwww.africanpridehotels.com/crystaltowers • S 33° 89’ 23.62" E 18° 51’ 23.06" • T +27 (0)21-525-3888 • F +27 (0)21-525-3889

Expect streamlined simplicity emphasised by bright colour; lofty volumes and innovative lighting. In rooms, soft shades form a restful backdrop to fittings and accessories essential for a luxurious/business stay, including a freestanding shower with soothing ‘raindrop’ showerhead. Enjoy the variety of eating options, revitalise at the state-of-the-art spa, work out in the gym, and laze poolside with cocktails at sunset. World-class convention facilities. See also ­Restaurants in the Winelands & Cape Town.

Brooklands House Guest House

3 Surbiton Road, Rondebosch, Cape Town • TGCSA 4-star guest house • 4 en-suite rooms • Seasonal rates: double R550-R595 pps B&B; single R615-R735 B&B • Major credit cards accepted • Conferences • Pool • Boule court • TV • Ceiling fans • Owners Philip & Sandra Engelen • brooklands@mweb.co.za • www.brooklands-guesthouse.co.za • T/F +27 (0)21-689-3594 • Mobile +27 (0)82-659-6659

Charming Victorian villa, within walking distance of some 7 restaurants, near Newlands rugby and cricket grounds, and less than 15 minutes' drive from Cape Town International Airport. Breakfast in the sunroom overlooking the garden; dine by prior arrangement; in winter relax beside the drawing room fire. If you’re planning winelands excursions, consult your hosts, wine enthusiasts who planted a small shiraz vineyard beside the boule court.

Cape Grace

West Quay Road, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town • TGCSA 5-star boutique hotel • 120 rooms • ­Seasonal rates: R5,290–R5,450 per room B&B, single R4,350-R4,510 B&B • Major credit cards accepted • Signal Restaurant; Bascule Whisky, Wine & Cocktail Bar • Conferences • Communication Centre with 24-hour complimentary internet access • Outdoor heated pool • ­Satellite TV • Air-conditioning • Spa • Luxury yacht ‘Spirit of the Cape’ for chartering • French, German, Italian, Korean, Maltese, Portuguese, Shona, Spanish, Swedish, Xhosa & Zulu spoken • Owner Meikles Ltd • reservations@capegrace.com • www.capegrace.com • S 33° 54' 30.75" 018° 25' 13.66" • T +27 (0)21-410-7100 • F +27 (0)21-419-7622

Setting is a private quay of an international yacht marina, against the backdrop of Table Mountain, between Cape Town’s working harbour and bustling Victoria & Alfred Waterfront. Ambience is gracious, capturing the essence of the Cape in furnishings and fabrics that combine local creativity with seductive luxury, reinforcing the warm atmosphere and personalised service that have for years defined the hotel. Contemporary restaurant and whisky bar. Annual awards since opening: latest are Best Hotel in Africa US Celebrated Living 2011; Best Hotel in Africa UK Daily Telegraph Ultra Travel Awards May 2011; Third Best Hotel in Africa and the Middle East Travel & Leisure Service Awards 2011; 500 World Best Hotels Travel & Leisure 2011; Gold List Conde Nast Traveler 2011; Best For Food in Africa, Middle East & Indian Ocean Conde Nast Traveller 2011; Favourite Worldwide City Hotels The UK Sunday Times Travel Magazine 2011.

One&Only Cape Town

Dock Road, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town • TGCSA 5-star luxury hotel/resort • 131 guest rooms & suites • Seasonal rates from R5,390 per room per night B&B • Major credit cards accepted • Restaurants: Nobu & Reuben’s • Conferences • Pool • Spa & Fitness Centre • Air-conditioning • Amenities include: multi-media entertainment system, 42-inch flatscreen TV, DVD/CD player, iPod docking station, complimentary wi-fi access, in-room business services (multi-adaptor, fax/computer hook-ups, 3-phone/2-line communication system), Nespresso machine, hairdryer, safe • Owner Kerzner International • reservations@oneandonlycapetown.comwww.oneandonlycapetown.com • S 33° 54’ 30" E 018° 24’ 59.0” • T +27 (0)21-431-5888 • F +27 (0)21-431-5230

Succumb to pampering. Luxury, stylish African design, and personalised services are standard at the One&Only’s majestic Marina Rise, where rooms and suites are the largest in Cape Town and windows overlook Table Mountain or the lively Waterfront. Spacious Island rooms and suites on an exclusive island, each with balcony or terrace overlooking the waterway, offer a peaceful haven a few steps from the world-class spa. See also Restaurants in the Winelands & Cape Town.

Vineyard Hotel & Spa

Colinton Road, Newlands, Cape Town • TGCSA 4-star deluxe • 207 rooms • Double R973–R2,223 pps B&B; single R1,595–R3,995 B&B • Major credit cards accepted • 3 restaurants: The Square, Myoga & Splash Café • Conferences • Angsana Spa • Health & fitness centre • 2 pools: outdoor & heated indoor • TV • Air-conditioning • Dutch, French, German & Xhosa spoken • Owners Alexander & George Petousis • hotel@vineyard.co.za • www.vineyard.co.za • T +27 (0)21-657-4500 • F +27 (0)21-657-4501

In 1800 Lady Anne Barnard and her husband Andrew named their new Cape residence The Vineyard after the property’s 22,000 vines. In 2011 the charming Vineyard Hotel & Spa, set in landscaped gardens overlooking Table Mountain, celebrated its 117th anniversary as a hotel with a deluxe new wing and multi-car underground parking. A thriving mini-vineyard commemorates the venue’s links to the past and to wine. See also The Square on Restaurants in the Winelands & Cape Town page.

Constantia

Constantia Uitsig Country Hotel & Spa

Constantia Uitsig Wine Estate, Spaanschemat River Road, Constantia, Cape Town • TGCSA 4-star country hotel • 16 rooms • Seasonal rates: from R1,750–R3,600 per room B&B, single from R1,300-R2,400 B&B • Major credit cards accepted • Three restaurants: Constantia Uitsig Restaurant, La Colombe & River Café • The Wine Shop • Pool • Spa • TV • Air-conditioning • Owner Constantia Uitsig Holdings (Pty) Ltd • reservations@uitsig.co.za • www.constantia-uitsig.com • S 34° 2'34.20" E 018° 25' 22.97" • T +27 (0)21-794-6500 • F +27 (0)21-794-7605

Enjoy peace and gracious hospitality at this serene 16-bedroom hotel on a working wine estate in scenic Constantia Valley, just minutes from the city centre and major tourist attractions. Seamless vistas encompass tranquil gardens, vineyards and a cricket oval; an award-winning spa invites relaxation, and highly acclaimed restaurants — La Colombe, Constantia Uitsig Restaurant and the River Café — entice. Ideal for exclusive events. See also Restaurants in the Winelands & Cape Town.

Hampshire House

10 Willow Road, Constantia • TGCSA 4-star guest house • 5 rooms • Seasonal rates: double R495–R595 pps B&B; single R650–R850 B&B • Visa & MasterCard accepted • Pool • TV • Air-conditioning • Ceiling fans • Owners Ricky & Carole Chapman • stay@hampshirehouse.co.za • www.hampshirehouse.co.za • T +27 (0)21-794-6288 • F +27 (0)21-794-2934

Welcoming 4-star guest house, ideally placed for exploring the Cape Peninsula. Set in the peaceful Constantia wine valley, with six wineries just five minutes away, the lodge offers easy motorway access to Table Mountain, the Waterfront, winelands, beaches and local restaurants. Five attractive, individually decorated en-suite bedrooms, both English and Continental buffet breakfasts (Carole’s fresh home-baked muffins are legendary), secluded swimming pool and secure off-street parking.

Darling

Darling Lodge

22 Pastorie Street, Darling • TGCSA 4-star B&B; Greenwood Guide • 6 rooms • Double R440 pps B&B, single R550 B&B • Major credit cards accepted (excl Diners Club) • Conferences/functions • Pool • TV • Ceiling fans • Dutch, French & German spoken • Owner Alfred Legner • info@darlinglodge.co.za • www.darlinglodge.co.za • S 33° 22’ 44.78” E 18° 22’ 41.29” • T +27 (0)22-492-3062 • F +27 (0)22-492-3665

Charmingly restored Victorian house in the gentle Darling Valley offers a welcoming blend of old and new in an environment of vineyards, pastures, wheatfields and spectacular wildflower displays. Enjoy the area’s award-winning wines and olives in a gorgeous garden with inviting pool. An hour from Cape Town and minutes from the Atlantic Ocean. Winelands, beaches, golf, whale watching, art galleries; "Evita se Perron" nearby.

Elgin

South Hill Guest House

South Hill Vineyards, 113 The Valley Road, Elgin • TGCSA 4-star self-catering • 6 rooms • Double from R440–R780 pps B&B; single from R800–R1,400 B&B • Major credit cards accepted • Restaurant • Conferences • Pool • TV • Boule court • Hiking & mountain bike trails • Owner Kevin King • info@southhill.co.za • www.southhill.co.za • S 34° 13’ 59.48” E 019° 06’ 44.28” • T +27 (0)21-844-0033 • F +27 (0)21-844-0959

Set amid vineyards and apple orchards, this 4-star, fully serviced guest house has four en-suite double rooms plus loft (with bathroom) that converts from lounge to sleepover area for five kids. Honeymoon suite with outdoor spa bath; inviting restaurant and catering on request. Bird watching, boule court and pool; mountain and quad biking or hiking for the energetic. All just an hour from Cape Town. See also Gordon Manuel @ The Venue on Restaurants in the Winelands & Cape Town page.

Franschhoek

Akkerdal Guest House

Akkerdal Estate, R45 Franschhoek Road, Franschhoek • 2 double rooms • Rates on request • Self-catering/continental breakfast • Shuttle service to Franschhoek on request • Visa & MasterCard accepted • Conferences • TV • Air-conditioning • Owner Pieter Hanekom • wine@akkerdal.co.za • www.akkerdal.co.za • S 33° 52' 50.9" E 019° 3' 3.8" • T +27 (0)21-876-3481 • F +27 (0)21-876-3189

Escape city pressures to this peaceful guest house in the picturesque Franschhoek Valley, sheltered by oaks beside the Berg River, with golf estates and luxury spas just minutes away. Taste the carefully crafted Akkerdal wines and watch the sun set over the mountains, glass in hand. Self-catering, though a Continental breakfast will be supplied if requested, and Franschhoek, known for its restaurants, is only 6km from the farm.

Allée Bleue Kendall Cottage and Manor House

Allée Bleue, T-junction R45 & R310, Groot Drakenstein • TGCSA 5-star MESE • 4 rooms • Kendall Cottage accommodates 4 guests; 15 guests for cocktail-style function: R3,700 B&B for use of whole cottage per night (2 rooms) & R2,200 per night (one room only) • Manor House accommodates 4 guests; 40 guests for functions: R2,800 per suite B&B, single R2,000 B&B • Major credit cards accepted (excl Diners Club) • Bistro Allée Bleue • Conference/function facilities • TV • Air-conditioning • Winetasting • German spoken • Owners Dauphin family • info@alleebleue.comesther.dewit@alleebleue.com • www.alleebleue.com • S 33° 51' 34.05" E 018° 59' 6.59" • T +27 (0)21-874-1021 • F +27 (0)21-874-1850

Think blue. Allée Bleue’s signature shade is cleverly reflected in decor, furnishings and contemporary art. The spacious manor house, refurbished to blend history with modern comforts, is ideal for weddings or small exclusive functions. Herbert Baker-designed Kendall Cottage, given a modern make-over in 2008, links two en-suite bedrooms through a stylish lounge and bar area. Breakfast included in stay overs; additional meals by prior arrangement, as is finger food for cocktail-style functions. See also Restaurants in the Winelands & Cape Town.

Basse Provence Country House

R45 Main Road, Franschhoek • TGCSA 4-star B&B/guest house • 9 rooms • From R700–R1,350 per room B&B • Visa & MasterCard accepted • Rickety Bridge Restaurant • Conferences • Pool • DStv • Air-conditioning • Owner Rickety Bridge Properties • booking@basseprovence.co.za • www.basseprovence.co.za • T +27 (0)21-876-2994 • F +27 (0)21-876-3673

Bed and breakfast à la carte in 4-star winelands luxury, with the option of exclusive private dinners for guests. This tranquil retreat combines Cape Dutch hospitality with personalised service in a historic homestead shaded by 300-year-old oaks, surrounded by vines and framed by the Franschhoek mountains. Spacious, air-conditioned and elegantly decorated en-suite rooms with minibars, tea/coffee­ making facilities and DStv; pool and sunny patio. See also Restaurants in the Winelands & Cape Town.

Cabrière Cottage Franschhoek

47 Cabrière Street, Franschhoek • 1 cottage, with 2 en-suite bedrooms • Self-catering • Seasonal rates: from R1,000–R1,300 per cottage • No credit card facilities • Plunge pool • DStv • DVD player & iPod docking station • Ceiling fans • Fireplace • Owners Matthew & Nicky Gordon • info@cabrierecottage.com • www.cabrierecottage.com • T +27 (0)82-455-6411

Tranquil self-catering cottage in Franschhoek village, within walking distance of the addictive restaurants and antique shops that line the main road, offers visitors an ideal base for exploring all that Franschhoek has to offer. Two comfortable en-suite bedrooms, spacious open-plan lounge and fully fitted kitchen. Catch a tan in the private garden with plunge pool; enjoy a leisurely breakfast or sundowner on the large veranda.

La Bourgogne Farm Riverside Cottages

La Bourgogne Farm, Excelsior Road, Franschhoek • TGCSA 3-star self-catering; AA Quality Assured — highly recommended • 6 cottages/8 bedrooms • Seasonal rates: from R600–R800 per 1-bedroomed cottage; R1,050–R1,200 per 2-bedroomed cottage • Major credit cards accepted • Pool • Ceiling fans • Owner George Mayer • info@labourgogne.co.zawww.labourgogne.co.za • S 33° 55' 28.0" E 019° 7' 15.0" • T +27 (0)21-876-3245 • F +27 (0)86-542-3615

Relax on a deck overhanging a river between pear orchard, oaks and willows, watching the sunset tint the Middagkrans Mountains; or tan on loungers beside the pool. Charming self-catering cottages on a family wine farm, just 1.5km from Franschhoek Main Road, combine tranquility with a convenient base for exploring the Cape’s French heritage, top restaurants and wine farms. Winetasting complimentary for stay-over guests.

La Petite Ferme Guest Suites

La Petite Ferme, Franschhoek Pass Road, Franschhoek • TGCSA 4 & 3-star B&B, self-catering and non-graded suites • 15 rooms • Low season: double R960–R2,560 pps B&B, single R672–R1,792 B&B; High season: double R1,056–R2,816 pps B&B, single R739–R1,971 B&B • Major credit cards accepted • Restaurant • Private plunge pools at vineyard suites & 2 ungraded cottages • TV • Minibar • Air-conditioning • Ceiling fans • Fireplaces and/or underfloor heating • Complimentary cellar tours daily at 11am • Owner Mark Dendy Young • info@lapetiteferme.co.zawww.lapetiteferme.co.za • S 33° 55' 6.66" E 019° 8' 10.31" • T +27 (0)21-876-3016/18 • F +27 (0)86-720-6284

Unwind in peaceful mountainside suites with panoramic views of Franschhoek Valley, on a working wine farm with award-winning restaurant and boutique winery. La Petite Ferme offers relaxed family options; 4-star comfort; or tranquil lakeside lodges, high on the Franschhoek mountains. For those craving ocean views, their luxury seafront villa, La Petite Baleine, provides privacy and uninterrupted vistas of sea and sunsets over Walker Bay. See also Restaurants in the Winelands & Cape Town.

Mont Rochelle Hotel & Mountain Vineyards

Dassenberg Road, Franschhoek • TGCSA 5-star hotel • 16 rooms & 6 suites • Seasonal rates from R2,300–R3,500 per room B&B • Major credit cards accepted • Two restaurants: Mange Tout & The Country Kitchen • Boardroom • Pool • Gym • Spa • Satellite TV • DVD players • Wi-fi • Minibar • Safe • Air-conditioning • Under-floor heating • Horse riding • Hiking • Cycling/mountain biking • Winetasting, also on horseback • Herb garden • Owners Erwin Schnitzler & Rwayitare family • info@montrochelle.co.za • www.montrochelle.co.za • S 33° 54' 52.1" E 019° 6' 21.9" • T +27 (0)21-876-2770 • F +27 (0)21-876-3788

Elegant 5-star boutique hotel with wrap-round vistas of vineyards and mountains. Attention to detail is paramount: sink into comfort in individually decorated rooms and luxury suites, each with every convenience. Expect fresh flowers, handmade chocolates and a welcome drink on arrival; a daily local newspaper and scrumptious breakfast every morning; fine dining and rustic restaurants. Fishing, hiking and horse riding are part of everyday pleasure. AA Travel Guide and American Express Accommodation awards: Gold Achiever 2009; Great Wine Capitals Best of Wine Tourism 2008 and 2009 for Accommodation and Best Restaurant 2009. See also Restaurants in the Winelands & Cape Town.

Rickety Bridge Manor House

Rickety Bridge Wine Estate, R45 Main Road, Franschhoek • TGCSA 4-star B&B/guest house • 3 rooms • From R1,600–R1,750 per room B&B • Visa & MasterCard accepted • Restaurant • Conferences • Pool • Satellite TV • Wi-fi • Air-conditioning • Underfloor heating • Owners DS Sarnia (Pty) Ltd • shani@ricketybridge.com • www.ricketybridge.com • T +27 (0)21-876-2994 • F +27 (0)21-876-3673

Enjoy gracious living in a gabled manor house. Stylishly renovated 19th century rooms with four-star comforts encourage it; the ambience ensures it. You’ll find yellow-wood beamed ceilings and pine floors polished with layers of history; Cape Dutch furniture and country kitchen. Breakfast in the quaint breakfast room or beside the pool; picnic deliciously among vines; taste wine in the fire-warmed lounge and enjoy a private dinner. See also Restaurants in the Winelands & Cape Town.

The Owner’s Cottage at Grande Provence

Grande Provence Heritage Wine Estate, Main Road, Franschhoek • TGCSA 5-star guest house • 4 rooms & 1 deluxe suite — exclusive use from 1 to 10 persons • Seasonal rates: one room/one couple from R13,000–R16,000 to five rooms/five couples from R29,000–R42,000; full breakfast & 3-course dinner included • Major credit cards accepted • Butler service • Restaurant • Conferences • Swimming & spa pool • TV • Air-conditioning • Wireless internet access • Winetasting, cellar tours & guided tour of The Gallery • Dutch, French & German spoken • Owner Grande Provence (Pty) Ltd • ownerscottage@grandeprovence.co.zawww.grandeprovence.co.za • S 33° 54' 17.94" E 019° 6' 12.17" • T +27 (0)21-876-8600 • F +27 (0)21-876-8601

Period elegance melds with contemporary luxury in this exclusive, superbly appointed 5-star retreat with four rooms, deluxe suite, conservatory, stylish lounge, swimming and spa pool area. Soothing charcoal grey and white decor suggests sophistication; furnishings promise an indulgent experience, with technology discreetly concealed. On lush lawns deck chairs and lounging areas beckon beside an inviting pool, with elevated spa area offering mountain and vineyard views. See also Restaurants in the Winelands & Cape Town.

Whale Cottage Franschhoek

11 Akademie Street, Franschhoek • 7 rooms + 1 luxury honeymoon suite • Winter: rooms R350–R450 pp B&B, suite R550–R750; Summer: rooms R490–R600 pp B&B, suite R650–R800 pp B&B • Visa & MasterCard accepted • Whale Cottage Loyalty Card offers one night free for every 10 nights • Pool • Flatscreen TV • Air-conditioning • Fireplace • Free wireless internet • Secure parking • Owner Chris von Ulmenstein, Whale Cottage Portfolio cc • winelands@whalecottage.comwww.whalecottage.com • S 33° 54’ 41" E 19° 07’ 22" • T +27 (0)21-433-2100 • F +27 (0)21-433-2101

Welcome to a whale of a stay at Whale Cottage Franschhoek, a country house with a delightful garden and babbling brook, in the heart of South Africa’s gourmet village. Top restaurants Reuben’s and Le Quartier Français are 200m away. Beautiful mountain views.

Hermanus

The Marine Hotel

Cnr Marine Drive & Main Road, Hermanus • TGCSA 5-star Relais & Chateaux boutique hotel • 42 rooms • Seasonal rates: double R2,600–R4,400 per room B&B; single R1,850–R2,650 B&B • Major credit cards accepted • Seafood at The Marine & The Pavilion restaurants • Conferences • Heated salt water pool & tidal pool • Carchele Beauty Spa • The Collection Boutique • TV • Air-conditioning • Sun lounge & bar • Internet lounge • Wireless access • German spoken • Owner Liz McGrath • reservations@collectionmcgrath.comwww.collectionmcgrath.com • S 34° 25' 3.46" E 019° 14' 41.58" • T +27 (0)28-313-1000 • F +27 (0)28-313-0160

Set atop cliffs, this understated luxury boutique hotel offers one of the most spectacular seascapes in the southern hemisphere — including the best possible land-based whale watching. Unwind: enjoy the view from inviting bedrooms or suites, or from the chic sun lounge and bar; choose elegant or informal eating options; and shed stress at the spa, or in the heated salt water and tidal pools. See also Seafood at The Marine on Restaurants in the Winelands & Cape Town page.

Whale Cottage Hermanus

38 Westcliff Drive, Hermanus • 6 rooms • Winter R350–R450 pp B&B; summer R490–R600 pp B&B • Visa & MasterCard accepted • Whale Cottage Loyalty Card offers one night free for every 10 nights • Pool • Flatscreen TV • Air-conditioning • Fireplace • Free wireless Internet • Secure parking • Owner Chris von Ulmenstein, Whale Cottage Portfolio cc • hermanus@whalecottage.com • www.whalecottage.com • S 34° 23’ 34" E 19° 13’ 50" • T +27 (0)21-433-2100 • F +27 (0)21-433-2101

You’ll have a whale of a stay at Whale Cottage Hermanus, a marine-themed beach house with magnificent views over Walker Bay, and of whales B & B (breaching and blowing). Hermanus is the whale capital of South Africa, and offers the best land-based whale watching in the world. Just a 1km walk to village centre and craft market. Welcome to a coastal home from home.

Hout Bay

Hout Bay Manor

Baviaanskloof Road, off Main Road, Hout Bay • TGCSA 5-star boutique hotel • 19 rooms • Family friendly • Excellent rates on request • Major credit cards accepted • Pure restaurant • Functions/executive meetings/private dinners (12 pax) • Pool • Inzolo Wellness Suite • TV • Air-conditioning • Wi-fi • General manager Lucia Davadoss • reservations@houtbaymanor.co.zawww.houtbaymanor.com • S 34° 2' 34.56" E 018° 21' 38.58" • T +27 (0)21-790-0116 • F +27 (0)21-790-0118

Set between mountains and beach, the gracious 19th century gabled manor suggests tranquility. This appealing 5-star boutique hotel offers much more: expect personal pampering backed by a vibrant mix of fabrics, art, colonial and ethnic touches in individually decorated rooms and suites. Eat elegantly at Pure restaurant; indulge in soothing therapies at the wellness suite; laze at the pool or walk along pristine beaches. See also Pure in Restaurants on the Winelands & Cape Town page.

McGregor

Kingsriver Guest House

Kingsriver Estate, Koningriver Road, McGregor on Route 62 • TGCSA 4-star guest house • 3 suites • Seasonal rates from R999–R1,650 per room B&B • Major credit cards accepted • Restaurant • Special wine & food events throughout the year • Conferences • Venue for small weddings • TV • Wi-fi • Air-conditioning • Hiking • Winetasting • Dutch, French & German spoken • Owner Ruud de Clercq • Manager Rodger Saunders • kingsriver-guesthouse@breede.co.za • www.kingsriver-estate.com • S 33° 55' 19.5" E 019° 49' 45.5" • T +27 (0)23-625-1040 • F +27 (0)23-625-1045

Relax body, mind and spirit in the nurturing peace of a 4-star guest house surrounded by 380ha of unspoiled fynbos. Wake to country stillness in one of three comfortable suites; experience a therapeutic massage or beauty treatment; stroll through vineyards, hike mountain trails, discover Stone Age and San artifacts, and linger over farm-fresh meals with Kingsriver wines. Then adopt a vine and grow your own. See also Restaurants in the Winelands & Cape Town.

Montagu

Bushmanspad Estate

Route 60, Ashton-Swellendam • TGCSA 4-star self-catering & B&B • 5 cottages • R750 per cottage • Major credit cards accepted • DStv • Internet • Bird watching • Hiking • Mountain biking • Dutch, French & German spoken • Owner Menno Schaafsma • info@bushmanspad.co.za • www.bushmanspad.co.za • S 33° 53' 55.0" E 020° 11' 46.7" • T +27 (0)23-616-2961 • F +27 (0)23-616-3714

Escape to a wine estate high in the Langeberg Mountains, where en-suite cottages, easily accessible by car, are fully-equipped for self-catering. Breakfast in the 17th century farmhouse, taste wine in the 200-year-old cellar and braai on a wood fire in the barbeque area. Fish, swim, bird-watch and hike: or simply chill, enjoying 100km vistas, breathtaking sunsets and peaceful nights under an African sky.

Les Hauts de Montagu

3km past Montagu, on Route 62 to Barrydale • TGCSA 4-star lodge • 10 rooms • Low season: R550–R600 pps B&B, single R700 B&B; High season: R800–R875 pps B&B, single R1,100 B&B • Visa & MasterCard accepted • Pool • TV in some rooms • Ceiling fans • Internet • Small chapel • 8 hiking trails • Bird watching • French spoken • Owners Eric & Myriam Brillant • info@leshautsdemontagu.co.zawww.leshautsdemontagu.co.za • S 33° 8.0’ 58.96” E 20° 15’ 77.23” • T +27 (0)23-614-2514 • F +27 (0)23-614-3517

Take time out in a tranquil 4-star lodge on a 600ha olive farm on the slopes of the Langeberg, offering spectacular views of surrounding mountains and olive groves, and bird-rich hiking trails through fynbos. Romantic thatched cottages with spacious en-suite rooms have quaint Victorian bathtubs, plus outdoor showers that make the most of the view. Two hours from Cape Town on the scenic Route 62.

Mimosa Lodge

Cnr Bath & Kohler Street, Montagu • TGCSA 3-star hotel • 33 rooms • Seasonal rates: double R440–R530 pps B&B; single R495–R640 B&B • Major credit cards accepted • Restaurant • Conferences • Wellness centre • 2 pools • TV • Air-conditioning • Dutch spoken • Owner Gert Lubbe • GM P-J Basson • res@montagucountryhotel.co.zawww.montagucountryhotel.co.za • S 33° 47' 11.40" E 020° 7' 16.97" • T +27 (0)23-614-3125 • F +27 (0)23-614-1905

Experience old-world charm in a country hotel where décor echoes Paris-inspired 1920s Art Deco style. Traditional cuisine is complemented by local wines, while Golden Oldies played on a baby grand again take you back in time. Relax at the pools in the shady garden; visit the wellness centre with its steam room and mineral bath; or enjoy exploring the wine route in chauffeur-driven classic cars.

Paarl

Babylonstoren

Klapmuts-Simondium Road (R45), Paarl • 16 rooms: 6 x suites, 2 x 1-bedroom cottages & 4 x 2-bedroom cottages • Seasonal rates: double R2,970–R4,270 pps B&B, single R2,240–R3,205 B&B • Major credit cards accepted • Babel Restaurant • Conferences (12 executives) • Pool • Gym • Spa with plunge pool, steam room, sauna, treatment rooms & Hammam • Guided garden tours • Winetasting • Natural dam swimming pool • Hiking trails • Bicycles • Canoes • TV • Air-conditioning • Ceiling fans • Underfloor heating • Owners Koos Bekker & Karen Roos • Hotel Manager Elmine Nel • reservations@babylonstoren.comwww.babylonstoren.com • S 33° 49' 26.73" E 018° 55' 39.08" • T +27 (0)21-863-3852 • F +27 (0)21-863-1727

Relax, at one with nature, but with all modern extras (including spa and gym) on a 1692 farm where appealing en-suite guest accommodation echoes early whitewashed Cape Dutch farm buildings and a formal 8-acre fruit orchard was inspired by Cape Town’s 17th century Company Gardens. Tour the garden, pick your own produce, and celebrate the seasons at Babel Restaurant. Just 60km from Cape Town. See also Babel Restaurant on ­Restaurants in the Winelands & Cape Town page.

Druk My Niet Wine Estate

Bodal Road, Daljosafat, Paarl • 3 cottages • Self-catering • Protea R1,000 (sleeps 2), Guava R1,500 (sleeps 4) & Fynbos R2,500 (sleeps 6) • Major credit cards accepted • Pool • Wireless Lan, DStv, DVD & stereo • Ceiling fans • German spoken • Owners Georg & Dorothee Kirchner • georg.kirchner@dmnwines.co.zawww.dmnwines.co.za • S 33° 41' 23.26" E 019° 1' 40.23" • T +27 (0)21-868-2393 • F +27 (0)21-868-2392

Move back in time – with all mod cons like washing machines, DStv and DVD. Experience farm life in charming Cape Dutch thatched cottages on a historic wine farm, where original buildings date back to 1692. The area is a biosphere rich in fynbos; the three fully equipped self-catering cottages (from one-bedroomed to a refurbished larger cottage, sleeping six) enjoy beautiful views over Paarl Valley.

Grande Roche Hotel

Plantasie Street, Paarl • TGCSA 5-star hotel; Satour 5-star silver • 28 rooms • Seasonal rates: terrace suites R3,350–±R4,645 per suite B&B; duplex suites R2,915–R4,215 per suite B&B • Major credit cards accepted • Bosman’s Restaurant & Bistro Allegro • Conferences • Fitness centre • Masseur on request • Sauna & steam room • 2 heated pools • TV • Air-conditioning • Horse riding, hot air ballooning (in season) & golf nearby • French, German, Italian & Swedish spoken • General manager Anja Bosken • Food & beverage manager Alan Bailes • reserve@granderoche.co.zawww.granderoche.co.za • S 33° 45' 4.85" E 018° 57' 33.30" • T +27 (0)21-863-5100 • F +27 (0)21-863-2220

A member of the Mantis Collection, this gracious 5-star estate hotel is a legend for luxury, attention to detail, beautiful gardens and award-winning culinary delights. Set in vineyards against the backdrop of Paarl Rock, it’s an ideal base for exploring the Cape. Relax at the pools, go cycling, visit the fitness centre, enjoy excellent golf nearby or tour the numerous wine farms in close proximity. Named 5th best resort in Africa and 29th best property in the world by Condé Nast Traveler 2009. See also Bosman's and Bistro Allegro on Restaurants in the Winelands & Cape Town page.

Robertson

Ballinderry, The Robertson Guest House

8 Le Roux Street, Robertson • TGCSA 4-star guest house; Portfolio luxury • 7 rooms • Low season: double R375–R590 pps B&B, single R500–R750 B&B; High season: R420–R680 pps B&B; single R650–R900 B&B • Major credit cards accepted • Restaurant for stay-over guests • Pool • DStv • Air-conditioning & ceiling fans • Free Wi-fi • Off-street parking • Flemish/Dutch, French & German spoken • Owners Luc & Hilde Uyttenhove • info@ballinderryguesthouse.comwww.ballinderryguesthouse.com • S 33° 48’ 02.40" E 19° 53’ 13.58" • T +27 (0)23-626-5365 • F +27 (0)86-742-8692

Relish fine wines and delectable food at this contemporary guest house in the heart of Robertson, where hands-on Belgian owners, Luc and Hilde, pamper guests with personal service. The thatched villa in a large and tranquil tropical garden offers five double rooms and two pool suites. Near the region’s best-known wineries and an 18-hole golf course. Champagne breakfast included in room rates; dinner reservations essential.

Fraai Uitzicht 1798

Klaas Voogds East, on Route 62 between Robertson & Montagu • TGCSA 4-star guest house & AA Quality Assured Superior Accommodation (2003–‘10) • 9 units consisting of luxury cottages & garden suites • Double from R530 pps B&B; single from R800 B&B • Major credit cards accepted • Restaurant • Pool • DStv in cottages • Air-conditioning, fireplace & underfloor heating • Two night "Klaas Voogds Experience" package includes 7-course fine dine & wine degustation menu, game drive as well as maze walk in botanical garden • German, Xhosa & Zulu spoken • Owner Sandra & Karl Uwe Papesch • info@fraaiuitzicht.comwww.fraaiuitzicht.com • S 33° 47' 43.0" E 020° 0' 18.2" • T +27 (0)23-626-6156 • F +27 (0)86-662-5265

Unwind and rejuvenate on this historic wine farm in the Langeberg Hills. Cottages and suites amidst vineyards and orchards offer spectacular views of Robertson Valley, and extensive recent renovation and refurbishment ensure a luxurious stay. Enjoy the view from an outside shower, eat at the award-winning restaurant, walk in the vineyards and explore the valley’s oldest cellar, with original winemaking equipment. Game drives available nearby. See also Restaurants in the Winelands & Cape Town.

Jan Harmsgat Country House

On the R60 between Ashton & Swellendam • TGCSA 5-star guest house • Fairtrade accredited; Fedhasa • 10 rooms • Seasonal rates: double R900–R1,230 pps B&B, single R780–R1,090 B&B • Visa & MasterCard accepted • Restaurant 1723 • Conferences • Pool • TV • Air-conditioning/ceiling fans in some rooms • Orchard walks • Indigenous wildlife • Acclaimed preserves • Owners Willie & Camron Malherbe • reservations@janharmsgat.comwww.janharmsgat.com • S 33° 54' 48.56" E 020° 11' 16.20" • T +27 (0)23-616-3407 • F +27 (0)86-523-9284

Relive the past in charm and comfort. Dating back to 1723, this 5-star guest house, set among nut, fruit and olive trees, has been revitalised to retain its rich heritage while satisfying contemporary needs. Authentic Overberg style blends with space and elegance; original metre-thick walls and yellowwood combine with modern conveniences; and deliciously indulgent meals from owner/head chef Camron Malherbe will tempt you back. Awarded the Fairtrade in Tourism SA Trademark. See also Restaurants in the Winelands & Cape Town.

Pat Busch Private Nature Reserve

Bergendal Farm, Klaas Voogds West, Breede River Valley, Robertson • Sleeping 46 people in variety of cottages • Self-catering • Rates from R175–R350 pp • Major credit cards accepted • Conferences/functions • Air-conditioning/ceiling fan in some cottages • Winetasting & cellar tours • 4x4 route • Hiking • Swimming & fishing in mountain dams • Birding • Game drives • Massages • German spoken • Owners Stephan & Lindi Busch • cottages@patbusch.co.zawww.patbusch.co.za • S 33° 46' 11.75" E 019° 58' 34.66" • T +27 (0)23-626-2033 • F +27 (0)86-573-2156

A world in one valley, part of a 2,000ha pristine mountain reserve on the fynbos-covered kloofs and slopes of the Langeberg, just beyond Robertson and 1.5 hours from Cape Town. Great rates for self-catering accommodation in comfortable cottages, larger farmhouse and luxury air-conditioned units with spa baths. Hiking trails, dams for swimming and fishing, birding, game drives, winetasting and cellar tours.

Rosendal Winery & Wellness Retreat

Robertson Wine Valley, between Robertson & Ashton on the R60, known as Route 62 • TGCSA 4-star guest house • 8 rooms • Low season: R499–R599 pps B&B; High season: R730–R795 pps B&B • Visa & MasterCard accepted • Spa & Wellness Centre • Boutique shop • Conferences • Restaurant • Winetasting • Pool • Ceiling fans • Norwegian spoken • Owners Geir & Sissel Tellefsen • info@rosendalwinery.comwww.rosendalwinery.com • S 33° 48' 6.53" E 019° 59' 18.81" • T +27 (0)23-626-1570 • F +27 (0)23-626-1571

Shed stress at this serene haven providing personal service, winebar and restaurant fusing global cuisine with African inspiration — plus grape-based treatments at the in-house spa and wellness centre. Eight en-suite rooms in the original farm house and new manor house, elegantly furnished with colonial pieces, overlook vineyards, pool or beautiful garden. A relaxing getaway and ideal base for Breede River excursions and winetasting. See also Restaurants in the Winelands & Cape Town.

The Robertson Small Hotel

58 Van Reenen Street, Robertson • TGCSA 5-star hotel • 10 rooms • Seasonal rates: from R850–R1,450 pps B&B • Major credit cards accepted • Reuben’s at The Robertson • 2 pools • Flatscreen TV • DVD player • iPod docking station • Wireless internet • Complimentary minibar contents • Electronic safes in rooms • Air-conditioning • Wheelchair-friendly with suite specifically for the disabled • Owners Tim Rands, Gys Naude & Marc Kent • General manager Riaan Kruger • reservations@therobertsonsmallhotel.comwww.therobertsonsmallhotel.com • S 33° 48' 1.13" E 019° 52' 45.91" • T +27 (0)23-626-7200 • F +27 (0)23-626-1680

Chic sophistication meets Old World charm at this genuinely hospitable 5-star country retreat, a ‘family of three’ comprising a Victorian manor house (a national monument built in 1909), relaxing stable suites, and cool, crisp poolside suites. Ten air-conditioned luxury rooms, linked by natural shades and textures, fuse eclectic yet comfortable furnishings with a sense of space, and are fitted with the latest business-friendly technology. See also Restaurants in the Winelands & Cape Town.

Somerset West

Somerton Manor Guesthouse

13 Somerset Street, Bridgewater, Somerset West • TGCSA 4-star guest house • 12 rooms • Seasonal rates: double R440–R600 pps B&B; single R595–R725 B&B • Major credit cards accepted • Conferences • Heated pool • Jacuzzi • Sauna • Spa • Gymnasium • TV • Free Wi-fi internet • Air-conditioning & ceiling fans • Dutch & German spoken • Owner Antonie van den Hurk • info@somerton.co.zawww.somerton.co.za • S 34° 5' 27.21" E 018° 51' 21.04" • T +27 (0)21-851-4682 • F +27 (0)21-851-4672

Styled with Cape Dutch elegance, blending old-world charm with modern facilities. Luxurious en-suite bedrooms; Jacuzzi, sauna, and heated swimming pool; gym to keep you toned; wine from the cellar to enjoy in the tranquil garden, lapa, or on the veranda. A golfer’s paradise: 20 courses nearby and reduced green fees at Erinvale Golf Club. 30 minutes from Cape Town International Airport, with easy access to major tourist attractions.

Stellenbosch

Asara Wine Estate & Hotel

Polkadraai Road (M12), Stellenbosch • Relais & Chateaux; TGCSA 5-star hotel • 29 deluxe rooms, 4 courtyard rooms & 3 suites • Seasonal rates from R2,000–R3,750 per room/suite B&B • Major credit cards accepted • All bedrooms have minibar, hairdryer, satellite TV/DVD, telephone, tea & coffee making facilities and electronic safe • Air-conditioning • Pool, steam bath & massage • Raphael’s Restaurant • Sansibar & Grand Ballroom for events & conferences • Weddings • Deli & confectionary • Shopping emporium with premium table & kitchenware, Asara clothing, gifts • Winetasting • German spoken • Owner Markus Rahmann • reservations@asara.co.zawww.asara.co.za • S 33° 56' 34.47" E 018° 48' 32.46" • T +27 (0)21-888-8000

More than a hotel: a 5-star, Relais & Chateaux experience. This superbly fitted, chandelier-adorned lakeside hotel on a working wine estate provides luxury, tranquility and warm hospitality against a spectacular backdrop of rolling vineyards and mountains. Ballroom for events/conferences, gourmet and casual restaurants, "Belle Époque" cigar/whisky lounge and "arcade" with winetasting centre, inviting deli-cum-confectionary and deluxe kitchen showroom. 4km from Stellenbosch and 20km from CPT International. See also Restaurants in the Winelands & Cape Town.

Caledon Villa

7 Neethling Street, Stellenbosch • TGCSA 4-star guest house • Portfolio "great comfort" • National monument • 15 rooms • Double R490–R650 pps B&B; single R650–R850 B&B • Visa & MasterCard accepted • Conferences • Pool • TV • Air-conditioning/ceiling fans • Wireless & internet • Dutch & German spoken • Owners Johan & Ode Krige • info@caledonvilla.co.zawww.caledonvilla.co.za • S 33° 56' 15.16" E 018° 51' 57.85" • T/ F +27 (0)21-883-8912

Go walkabout from this splendid Edwardian villa and explore the historic heart of Stellenbosch, with its restaurants, shops and art galleries. Delight in the ambience of the century-old house, which reflects the owners’ in-depth research in history, culture, genealogy, wine and art. Relax on the roof terrace, enjoying the colour play of sunset on the mountains, and if planning outings and tours, expect expert assistance.

Clouds Estate Guesthouse & Self-catering Cottages

Clouds Estate, Helshoogte Road (R310), Stellenbosch • TGCSA 5-star guest house & 4-star chalets • 5 luxury suites + 4 self-catering chalets • Suites: 1 May–30 Sep: R900–R1,500 for 2 persons sharing B&B, single supplement R200; 1 Oct–30 Apr: R1,200–R2,900 for 2 persons sharing B&B, single supplement R300 • Chalets: seasonal rates from R850–R1,100 for 2 adults + 2 kids • Major credit cards accepted • Wedding venue: 70–100 guests, chapel (seats up to 150) • Conferences • High tea • TV • Air-conditioning • 2 pools • Surrounded by excellent restaurants & wine estates • Walks, mountain biking, easy access to 15 golf courses • Owners Bernard & Petro Immelman • info@cloudsestate.co.zawww.cloudsestate.co.za • S 33° 55' 23.9" E 018° 55' 29.7" • T +27 (0)21-885-1819 • F +27 (0)21-885-2829

Set at the highest point of the Helshoogte Pass, Clouds Estate is a place of "just being", with panoramic views over the mountain-fringed Banhoek Valley. Uncluttered decor encourages relaxation, creating a tranquil Mediterranean-inspired sense of space that permeates both guest house and four delightful guest chalets, fully fitted for self-catering. At five-star Clouds Villa, balconies from stylish en-suite bedrooms make the most of the breathtaking views.

Delaire Graff Lodges & Spa

Delaire Graff Estate, R310, Helshoogte Pass, Banhoek Valley, Stellenbosch • TGCSA 5-star lodge • 10 lodges • Seasonal rates: Deluxe lodges (x4) R7,150–R9,350; Luxury lodges (x4) R7,950–R10,400; Presidential lodge R16,200–R21,200 & Owners lodge R20,250–R26,500 • Major credit cards accepted • Delaire Graff & Indochine Restaurants • Art collection • Conferences • Private cinema • Spa • Gym • Each lodge has private heated pool, butler’s kitchen, en-suite bedrooms & separate sitting area • Amenities include LED flatscreen TV, wireless internet, iPod docking station & use of iPad • Air-conditioning • Owner Laurence Graff • lodge.reservations@delaire.co.za www.delaire.co.za • S 33° 55' 18.16" E 018° 55' 18.32" • T +27 (0)21-885-8160 • F +27 (0)86-626-4403

Luxury meets serenity in a world-class destination. Centred around a main lodge with state-of-the-art spa, gym, private cinema, meeting facilities and Asian-inspired restaurant, ten superbly understated lodges offer an enticing, all-encompassing experience on a working wine estate. Windows overlook Stellenbosch Valley to far-distant Table Mountain; sink-into-comfort interiors boast every current convenience (including a butler’s kitchen) and an art collection personally selected by owner Laurence Graff. See also Restaurants in the Winelands & Cape Town.

Eendracht Hotel & Self-catering

161 Dorp Street, Stellenbosch • TGCSA 3-star hotel • Superior – small inn/hotel • SATSA GreenStay 4-star • 13 rooms; also three fully serviced, semi self-catering units in 1928 listed house • Seasonal rates: double R469–R569 pps B&B; single R639–R799 B&B • Major credit cards accepted • Restaurant • Pool • TV • Air-conditioning • Free wi-fi • Owner Daniel Lutz • info@eendracht-hotel.comwww.eendracht-hotel.com • S 33° 56’ 19.13" E 18° 51’ 46.15" • T +27 (0)21-883-8843 • F +27 (0)21-883-8842

Experience the historic ambience of Dorp Street in the comfort of a delightfully located owner-run boutique hotel next to the Village Museum. Award-winning service; friendly coffee bar offering breakfast, light lunch and traditional South African treats. Within easy walking distance of more than 60 restaurants, antique shops, museums and art galleries. Centrally placed for the Stellenbosch Wine Route, with easy access to over 10 golf courses. AA Accommodation Award: winner in small hotel/inn category 2009 and 2010.

Eikendal Lodge

Eikendal Vineyards, R44, between Stellenbosch & Somerset West • TGCSA 4-star lodge; AA Quality Assured "Superior" Small Country Retreats • 9 rooms • Seasonal rates: from R630–R1,180 pps B&B; single from R565–R1,050 B&B • Major credit cards accepted • Restaurant • Conferences • Pool • Hiking/jogging trails • Fly fishing • Complimentary cellar tours & winetasting • Boutique shop • Willie Haas cheetah outreach facility • German TV • Free wireless internet • Air-conditioning • Safe • Owner Ruedi Saager • info@eikendallodge.co.zawww.eikendallodge.co.za • S 34° 0' 50.94" E 018° 49' 41.41" • T +27 (0)21-855-3617 • F +27 (0)21-855-3862

Recharge in country-style luxury, experiencing a welcoming winelands blend of fine wines and hospitality. Nine spacious en-suite rooms, each with private terrace, are surrounded by "royalty", with noble grape varieties at their door. Breakfast al fresco against the backdrop of the Helderberg; enjoy complimentary snacks and wine every evening. Meet cheetah cubs (seasonal); learn to fly-fish; hike through unspoiled fynbos; or take an enlightening cellar tour.

Hawksmoor House

Matjieskuil Farm, R304, Klipheuwel Road, Stellenbosch • 16 rooms • Seasonal rates: double R1,500–R1,950 per room B&B; single R1,000–R1,450 B&B • Visa, MasterCard & American Express accepted • Pool • Antiques • French & German spoken • Owners Mark Borrie & Simon Olding • reservations@hawksmoor.co.zawww.hawksmoor.co.za • T +27 (0)21-884-4815 • F +27 (0)21-884-4816

If you enjoy spectacular sunsets, wine by candlelight, an owl outside your window, friendly dogs — and don’t mind sharing the pool with the occasional disoriented frog — you’ll love this tranquil Cape Dutch retreat. Set on a 220ha wine farm overlooking Table Mountain, Hawksmoor has been meticulously restored and beautifully decorated with antiques. Relax with an in-room massage and you’ll not want to tear yourself away. See also ­Restaurants in the Winelands & Cape Town.

Laibach Vineyards Lodge

Laibach Vineyards, R44 Klapmuts Road, Stellenbosch • TGCSA 4-star self-catering • 5 apartments • Double R900 per room; single R700 • Major credit cards accepted • Pool • LCD satellite TV • Ceiling fans • Owners Laibach family • info@laibachwines.comwww.laibachwines.com • S 33° 50' 39.49" E 018° 51' 43.17" • T +27 (0)21-884-4511 • F +27 (0)21-884-4848

Chill out among organic vines on a 50ha working wine farm. Spacious, comfortable self-catering apartments, each with en-suite bathroom with shower, open on to a deck with sweeping views. Taste wines, walk in the vineyards, mountain bike, or laze at the pool. Only 15 minutes from Stellenbosch and Paarl, 20 from Franschhoek and 40 from Cape Town. Golf courses, restaurants and wine estates within easy reach.

Lyngrove Country House

Lyngrove Wines & Guesthouse, Raithby-Annandale Road, Raithby, Stellenbosch • TGCSA 5-star guest house • 9 rooms • Seasonal rates: double R1,200–R1,900 per room B&B; single R700–R1,150 per room B&B • Major credit cards accepted (excl Diners Club) • Conferences & meetings • Functions & weddings • Winetasting & sales by appointment only • Billiards room with bar • Pool • Tennis court with floodlights • Satellite TV • Air-conditioning • Wireless internet access • lyngrove@iafrica.comwww.lyngrove.co.za • S 34° 1' 8.57" E 018° 48' 6.13" • T +27 (0)21-842-2116 • F +27 (0)21-842-2118

Find peace on the patio of a charming country house, surrounded by vineyards and breathtaking mountains. Just 30 minutes from Cape Town airport and deep in the winelands, this 5-star getaway with English colonial-style overtones, individually decorated en-suite bedrooms, comfortable lounge, billiards room and braai area is a perfect place to relax, glass of Lyngrove wine in hand. Full breakfast; lunch and dinner by arrangement.

Majeka House

26-32 Houtkapper Street, Paradyskloof, Stellenbosch • TGCSA 5-star country house • 22 rooms • Low season: double from R820–R1,230 pps B&B, single from R1,225–R1,795 B&B; High season: double from R1,045–R1,550 pps B&B, single from R1,575–R2,300 B&B • Major credit cards accepted • Makaron Restaurant • Business centre & boardroom • Library • 2 pools + 1 heated indoor pool • Sanctuary Spa with full range of treatments, sauna, steam room & fitness centre • In-room facilities include: DStv, DVD player, free wi-fi, safe, laundry service & air-conditioning • Secure onsite parking • French spoken • Owner Karine Dequeker • reservations@majekahouse.co.zawww.majekahouse.co.za • S 33° 58' 3.93" E 018° 51' 42.08" • T +27 (0)21-880-1549 • F +27 (0)21-880-1550

Spoil yourself in Stellenbosch in a graceful garden setting, five minutes from the town centre. Whether in a spacious en-suite room or the private, fully-equipped Villa, Majeka House enhances past elegance with modern luxury — and a French touch. Linger over gourmet meals at the restaurant; shed kilos in the gym; swim (the roof in the heated indoor pool retracts); or indulge in soothing spa treatments.

Marianne Wine Estate

Marianne Wine Estate, Valley Road, off the R44, between Stellenbosch & Klapmuts • TGCSA 4-star B&B • 4 en-suite superior loft apartments; luxury 3-double-bedroom manor house & honeymoon suite, as a whole, fully catered or separate • Seasonal rates: double R750–R1,990 per room B&B; single occupancy R590–R1,190 B&B • Major credit cards accepted • Olivello Restaurant • Conferences • Pool & braai • Satellite TV • Wireless internet • Air-conditioning • Winetasting & tours • French & German spoken • Owner Dauriac family • info@mariannewinefarm.co.zawww.mariannewinefarm.co.za • T +27 (0)21-875-5040 • F +27 (0)21-875-5036

Unwind in the foothills of the Simonsberg, at this spacious 4-star guest house, surrounded by vineyards and citrus orchards. Savour estate-grown wines; sunbathe at the pool or amble through the vineyard; enjoy Mediterranean-style lunches at popular Olivello Restaurant in a restful setting among the vines. Just 35 minutes from Cape Town International Airport; perfectly situated for exploring the winelands; numerous golf courses nearby. See also Olivello Restaurant on Restaurants in the Winelands & Cape Town page.

Morgenhof Manor House

Morgenhof Wine Estate, Klapmuts Road (R44), Stellenbosch • 5 en-suite rooms • Double R495 pps B&B, R990 per room B&B; single R695 B&B • No charge for tour guides with parties • Major credit cards accepted • Restaurant (lunch only) • Coffee, tea & handmade biscotti offered in rooms • Free winetasting at Morgenhof • Conferences • Weddings/functions • Pool • 24 hour security on estate • French & German spoken • Owner Anne Cointreau • info@morgenhof.comwww.morgenhof.com • S 33° 53' 37.58" E 018° 51' 37.45" • T +27 (0)21-889-2034 • F +27 (0)21-889-5266

Absorb the relaxed food and wine lifestyle on a wine estate dating back to 1692, now offering accommodation in the refurbished, gabled manor house. Five en-suite double rooms (those upstairs are smaller and more informal) and well-equipped, self-catering kitchen. Cosy coffee shop breakfasts included and lunch available at the estate restaurant. An inviting tourist base, centrally located on the R44 just 4km from Stellenbosch. See also Restaurants in the Winelands & Cape Town.

Natte Valleij Farm

Natte Valleij, Klapmuts Road (R44), between Stellenbosch and Paarl • TGCSA 3-star B&B & self-catering • 2 cottages — both private with patio & BBQ — Vineyard cottage (sleeps 6) & Cellar cottage (sleeps 2 adults + 2 children) • B&B R340–R360 pp; self-catering R220–R250 pp • Owners Charles & Charlene Milner • milner@intekom.co.zawww.nattevalleij.co.za • S 33° 50' 13.39" E 018° 52' 37.23" • T +27 (0)21-875-5171

Step into the past. Ideal for families or a group of friends, this historic wine farm in the prime wine-making "Muldersvlei Bowl" area, with a magnificent Cape Dutch homestead, was the original land grant of the area. Relaxing rural ambience; secluded pool set in the large garden. Wonderful walking through vineyards or the neighbouring game reserve where wildebeest, zebra, springbok, bontebok, gemsbok and eland graze.

Oak Village B&B

7 Hamman Street, Stellenbosch • TGCSA 3-star B&B • 8 rooms • Seasonal rates: double R900–R1,500 per room B&B; single R650–R1,200 B&B • Also self-catering house (sleeps 4) R1,200–R1,800 • Visa & MasterCard accepted • TV • Air-conditioning • Tea/coffee making facilities • Owners Dawid & Christelle Kriel • oakvillage@volkskombuis.co.zawww.oakvillage.co.za • T +27 (0)21 887 7889 • F +27 (0)86 615 2095

Hospitable Stellenbosch B&B (breakfasts are memorable) in quiet cul-de-sac near the town’s historic core. Hosts Dawid and Christelle Kriel will make you feel at home, sharing their passion for food, wine and people. Or choose to self-cater in the next-door house, sharing the private garden and pool with B&B guests. See also De Volkskombuis & De Oewer on Restaurants in the Winelands & Cape Town page.

Ons Genot Country Lodge

Bottelary Road (M23), Stellenbosch • TGCSA 4-star guest house • 9 rooms • Low season: double from R390 pps B&B, single from R520 B&B; High season: double from R490 pps B&B, single from R750 B&B • Visa & MasterCard accepted • Restaurant • Conferences • Tennis court • Pool • TV • Air-conditioning & ceiling fans • Dutch, French & German spoken • Owners Eric & Marleen Bovijn • info@onsgenot.comwww.onsgenot.com • S 33° 52' 45.89" E 018° 47' 33.74" • T +27 (0)21 865 2233 • F +27 (0)21 865 2250

"Where guests become friends" captures the warm, welcoming touch of this 4-star country retreat on the outskirts of Stellenbosch. Updated country fare at The Only One Restaurant adds a tasty touch, and tours can be suggested to match individual interests. Luxury air-conditioned en-suite rooms with private terraces, attractive garden, TV, minibar, bathroom with bath and shower, Jacuzzi in the honeymoon suite. Conference room accommodates 20.

Sugarbird Manor

Devon Valley Road, Stellenbosch • TGCSA 4-star guest house • 9 rooms • Seasonal rates: double R1,000–R1,450 per room B&B; single R700–R1,160 B&B • Major credit cards accepted • Conferences • Weddings • Hiking • Pool • DStv • Air-conditioning & ceiling fan • Owner Ginny Povall • reservations@sugarbirdmanor.co.zawww.sugarbirdmanor.co.za • S 33° 54’ 18.5” E 18° 49’ 25” • T +27 (0)21-865-2313 • F +27 (0)21-865-2326

Comfortable meets chic; welcoming detail meets delightful destination. Eclectic in design, this 4-star guest house on a protea and wine farm adds a respectful twist of city sophistication to the Cape winelands' country roots. Whether for a long holiday or short break, the 21ha of gorgeous flowers and vineyards provides a perfect base for exploring the winelands — or just chilling out in quiet luxury.

The Devon Valley Hotel

Devon Valley Road, Devon Valley, Stellenbosch • TGCSA 4-star hotel • 50 rooms • Low season: double from R635 pps B&B, single from R890 B&B; High season: double from R860 pps B&B, single from R1,250 B&B • Major credit cards accepted • Flavours Restaurant • Conferences • Communications centre with free internet access • Wireless internet in main building • Jacuzzi & 2 pools • Children of all ages welcome • Satellite TV • Air-conditioning • Boule/petanque court • Hiking trail • Devon Valley Detour Transfers and day tours arranged on request • German, Xhosa & Zulu spoken • Owner Louis Group Hotels, Spa’s & Vineyards • info@devonvalleyhotel.comwww.devonvalleyhotel.com • S 33° 54' 11.43" E 018° 48' 56.34" • T +27 (0)21-865-2012 • F +27 (0)21-865-2610

Enjoy handmade hospitality at this friendly hotel tucked away in a lush valley at the heart of the Stellenbosch winelands, surounded by SylvanVale working vineyard. Views from windows and terrace are spectacular; en-suite rooms blend style with comfort, and contemporary Cape cuisine is backed by an award–winning winelist. Savour a definitive collection of single malt whiskies: both wine and single malt tastings are available. Global Wine Capitals Best of Wine Tourisim Award in accommodation category 2010. Summit Hotels & Resorts Resort of the Year 2010 by Preferred Hotel Group. Best Boutique Hotel finalist 2011 – South Africa, AA Travel Guide and American Express. See also SylvanVale on Restaurants in the Winelands & Cape Town page.

The Wild Mushroom Boutique Hotel

39 Digteby Estate, Vlottenburg Road, Stellenbosch • TGCSA 5-star hotel • 6 rooms • Seasonal rates: double R750–R1,300 pps B&B; single R1,300–R1,900 B&B • Visa & MasterCard accepted • Restaurant (full breakfast and light lunch/dinner menu) • Conferences • Pool • Plasma TVs with DStv • Free wi-fi • iPod-friendly music centres • Air-conditioning & ceiling fans • Owner Wynand Nel • Manager Adriaan Smit (+27 (0)82-749-8553) • info@wildmushroom.co.zawww.wildmushroom.co.za • S 33° 57' 30.75" E 018° 47' 48.10" • T +27 (0)21-881-3586 • F +27 (0)21-881-3593

Unlock the world of gourmet mushrooms at this unique winelands boutique hotel. The first in the world to offer mycotourism (a first-hand introduction to cultivating and identifying edible exotic mushrooms), it blends information with luxury. Stylish decor reflects specific species in colour and texture; en-suite bedrooms have extra-length king-size beds — and you can feast on gourmet mushrooms at a full breakfast, light lunch and dinner. Nominated by Blue Sky Publications in the UK as one of the Best Top Ten Boutique Hotels in South Africa.

Zevenwacht Country Inn

Zevenwacht Wine Farm, Langverwacht Road, Kuils River • TGCSA 4-star country house • 12 suites + 1 honeymoon suite (deluxe), 7 three-bedroom cottages & 1 four-bedroom self-catering chalet — 38 rooms in total • Low season: double from R315 pps B&B, single from R455 B&B; High season: double from R445 pps B&B, single from R650 B&B • Major credit cards accepted • Restaurant • Conferences • Weddings • Mangwanani Spa • Gift shop • Pool • TV • Air-conditioning • Sauna • Floodlit tennis court • Picnics • Cellar tours & winetasting • MTB trails • Xhosa spoken • Owner Harold Johnson • info@zevenwacht.co.zawww.zevenwacht.co.za • T +27 (0)21-903-5123 • F +27 (0)21-906-1570

A choice of accommodation on a multi-faceted wine farm, from luxury suites in the Country Inn to vineyard cottages and self-catering chalet with spectacular views of Table Bay and False Bay. Restaurant in the historic manor house open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner; garden picnics also available. Facilities for weddings, launches and conferences; cheesery, winetasting centre, gift shop, chef school, and African Day Spa. Highly Recommended: Fine Country Estates. See also Restaurants in the Winelands & Cape Town.

Wellington

5 Mountains Lodge & Spa

Bains Kloof Road, Wellington • Intimate TGCSA 4-star country house & AA highly recommended country-style retreat • 5 rooms, master suite & 4 en-suite cottages accommodating 15 • Seasonal rates: double R450–R850 pps B&B, single R580–R650 B&B • Visa & MasterCard accepted • Restaurant • Conferences • Pool • Spa • TV • Air-conditioning • Minibar, tea/coffee making facilities • Owners Stuart & Louisa McLachlan • Manager Carole Rothery • reservations@5mountains.co.zawww.5mountainslodge.com • T +27 (0)21-864-3409 • F +27 (0)21-873-7193

Luxury, tranquility, and delicious food are cornerstones of this 4-star Provençal-style sanctuary, set in vineyards and manicured gardens, and framed by mountain scenery. A new multi-treatment spa now adds to the attractions, encouraging guests to relax under the skilful hands of professional staff. Combine pampering with sightseeing, wine tours, mountain biking, horse riding and walking, or simply chill out on a sun-lounger beside the pool.

Bovlei Valley Retreat

Bovlei Valley Retreat Estate, Bovlei Road, Wellington • TGCSA 4-star guest house • 7 rooms • Seasonal rates: double R562–R750 pppn B&B, single R850–R960 B&B • Major credit cards accepted • Restaurant • Pool • TV • DVD players • Air-conditioning/heating • Owners Abbi & Lee Wallis • info@bvr.co.za www.bvr.co.za • S 33° 38' 5.3" E 019° 3' 36.8" • T/F +27 (0)21-864-1504

You’ll find a tea tray with home-made lavender cookies in your room at this relaxing retreat at the foot of the Limietberg, recently refurbished with no loss of country hospitality. Added to the attraction of mountains, vineyards and the scent of lavender, are comforts like aircon/heating, fine linen, goose-down duvets, luxury toiletries and colour TV – plus appetising three-course set menus that change every evening. See also The Stone Kitchen on Restaurants in the Winelands & Cape Town page.

Diemersfontein Country House

Diemersfontein Wine & Country Estate, R301 Jan van Riebeeck Drive, Wellington • TGCSA 4-star guest house • 30 rooms • Seasonal rates: double R650–R850 per room B&B; single R450–R650 B&B • Major credit cards accepted • Seasons Restaurant • Conferences • Weddings • Pool • TV • Air-conditioning/ceiling fan • Winetasting • Horse riding • Mountain biking • Birding • Owners David & Susan Sonnenberg • reception@diemersfontein.co.zawww.diemersfontein.co.za • T +27 (0)21-864-5050 • F +27 (0)21-864-2095

A gracious, tranquil haven, surrounded by majestic mountain ranges, only 45 minutes from Cape Town International Airport. Now a 4-star guest house, this much-loved third-generation family home is set among tall palms and oaks, colourful flower beds and manicured lawns. Taste country life in single garden suites, cottages, or the historic manor house, whether on holiday, conference or mini-break. A perfect setting for romantic weddings. See also Restaurants in the Winelands & Cape Town.

Jacaranda Wine- and Guestfarm

Old Hermon Road, Voor Groenberg, Wellington • 2 rooms in Manor House & 2 cottage units • Seasonal rates: double R600-R650 per room B&B, single R500-R550 B&B • No credit card facilities • Lunch/dinner/picnics on request • Pool • TV • Wi-fi hotspot • Air-conditioning in cottages • Ceiling fans • French, German, Swiss-German & Mandarin spoken • Owners René Reiser & Birgit Schmiederer-Reiser • birgit@safinewines.co.zawww.jacarandawines.co.za • S 33° 36’ 49.2” E 019° 0’ 16.1” • T +27 (0)21-864-1235 or +27 (0)72-432-6716

Welcoming wine farm offering lunch, dinner, picnics and winetasting on request. Manor house guest rooms blend Old World charm with a touch of Asia; charming cottage units have romantic bedrooms directly under the thatch, a private stoep, fully equipped kitchen and braai facilities. Reading room, tasting area and 15m pool at your disposal; biking, golf courses and the winelands right at your doorstep.

Val du Charron Wine & Olive Estate Guesthouse

Farm 256, Bovlei Road, Wellington • TGCSA 4-star; AA Superior guest house • 7 en-suite bedrooms & 2 family suites • Rates – refer to website • Major credit cards accepted • Restaurant • Conferences • Weddings/functions • Pool • Air-conditioning & ceiling fans • TV • Library • Games collection • Winetasting • Cellar tours • Walks • Bass fishing • Owner Val du Charron Wines (Pty) Ltd • stay@vdcwines.comwww.vdcwines.com • S 33° 37’ 28.14” E 019° 2’ 55.32” • T +27 (0)21-873-1256 • F +27 (0)86-535-4922
Relax in luxury on a working wine farm at the foot of Bainskloof, less than an hour from Cape Town. This four-star guest house with spectacular views of Hawekwa Mountains offers seven en-suite bedrooms and two family suites. Feast on a farmer’s breakfast; tour the cellar, walk, swim, fish, explore the winelands and Route 62 — or succumb to the appeal of the large library and games collection.

Note: these are paid entries. The venues supplied information on their facilities and attractions, which was then edited by Jos Baker for consistency of style. To have your restaurant featured in the guide, contact Ina de Villiers.

 
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