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 Road, district Calitzdorp (20km from Calitzdorp, off Route 62) • TGCSA 3 & 4-star guest house • 8 rooms — garden & standard • Low season: R500–R640 pps DB&B, single R650–R1,150 DB&B; High season: R710–R950 pps DB&B, single R910–R1,700 DB&B • Visa & MasterCard accepted • Restaurant (problem diets catered for — advise when booking) • Pool • Children & pets welcome • Walking trails • Birding • River with rock pools • Star gazing • Secure parking • Fireplace • WiFi • Safe • French, German, Italian & Swedish spoken • Owner Marie Holstensson & Grant Burton • 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 garden 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.

Camps Bay

The Twelve Apostles Hotel & Spa

Victoria Road, Camps Bay, Cape Town • TGCSA 5-star hotel; member of Leading Hotels of the World • 70 rooms • Seasonal rates: R2,082.50–R2,562.50 pps B&B, single R3,965–R4,925 B&B • Major credit cards accepted • Azure Restaurant; The Café Grill; The Leopard Bar (live music) • Banqueting & conferences (8 function rooms) • Weddings • Spa • Gym • 2 pools (1 heated) • Cinema • Garden hammocks • Mountain biking • Hiking trails • Birding • Picnics on mountainside • Helipad • Wine tasting • Secure parking • Shuttle service • Children welcome • Air-conditioning • Ceiling fans • TV • DVD player • iPod docking station • WiFi • Safe • French & German spoken • Owners The Tollman family; Horst Frehse • 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, and peaceful rooms offer luxurious comfort, up-to-the-minute technology and 24-hour service; world-class facilities include newly renovated seven-treatment-room spa and cinema. The V&A Waterfront and Cape Town’s bikini beaches are a few minutes away. Condé Nast Traveler USA Gold List as one of the best places in the world to stay 2012 (with overall score of 90.5); TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Top 25 Luxury Hotels and Top 25 Relaxation & Spa Hotels in Africa 2012; Spa Traveller Reader’s Choice International, Best International Hotel Spa 2011; Travel & Leisure’s one of the 500 Best Hotels 2011; Telegraph UltraTravel runner-up Best Hotel in Africa 2011; Diners Club Winelist Diamond Award 2011. See also ­Restaurants in the Winelands & Cape Town.

Cape Town

Brooklands House Guest House

3 Surbiton Road, Rondebosch, Cape Town • TGCSA 4-star guest house • 4 en-suite rooms • Seasonal rates: double from R495–R750 pps B&B, single R615–R890 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 petit shiraz vineyard beside the boule court.

Cape Grace Hotel

West Quay Road, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town • TGCSA 5-star hotel • 120 rooms • Seasonal rates: R4,790–R5,730 per room B&B • Major credit cards accepted • Signal Restaurant; Bascule Whisky, Wine & Cocktail Bar • Luxury yacht charters • Conferences • Communication centre with 24-hour complimentary internet access • Weddings/functions • Spa • Sauna • Gym • Outdoor heated pool • Secure parking • Shuttle service • Air-conditioning • Under-floor heating • Satellite TV • DVD player • iPod docking station • WiFi • Safe • French, German, Korean, Portuguese, Swedish, Xhosa & Zulu spoken • Owner Cape Grace • reservations@capegrace.com • www.capegrace.com • S 33° 54’ 29” E 18° 25’ 12” • 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. Cape contemporary restaurant and whisky bar. Showered with annual awards. Latest are: 2nd consecutive year Best Hotel in Africa in Celebrated Living’s Readers’ Choice Platinum List; ranked in Top Five City Hotels (Africa and the Middle East) Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Awards 2012.

One&Only Cape Town

Dock Road, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town • TGCSA 5-star luxury hotel/resort • 131 guest rooms & suites • Low season from R5,350 per room B&B; High season from R6,250 per room B&B • Major credit cards accepted • 2 restaurants: Nobu & Reuben’s • KidsOnly Club • Conferences • Weddings/functions • Spa • Sauna • Fitness centre • Pool • Wine tasting • Secure parking • Air-conditioning • Fireplaces (select suites) • Multi-media entertainment system, 42-inch flatscreen TV, DVD/CD player, iPod docking station • Complimentary WiFi • Safe • Nespresso machine • Arabic, French & German spoken • reservations@oneandonlycapetown.comwww.oneandonlycapetown.com • S 33° 54’ 30” E 18° 24’ 59” • T +27 (0)21-431-5888

More than a hotel: a luxury urban waterfront destination, where pampering is the norm and personalised service standard, with two top restaurants and world-class spa. Stylish Afro-chic rooms and suites in the seven-story Marina Rise are the largest in Cape Town, offering magnificent views of Table Mountain and lively V&A Waterfront; those on a peaceful private island, each with balcony or terrace, overlook the waterway. 2012 Awards: Travel + Leisure World’s Best Award: No 1 City Hotel in Africa and the Middle East and No 14 in the Top 100 Hotels; World Spa Awards, Best in Africa; TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice: Top 25 Luxury Hotels & Top 25 Trendiest Hotels, Africa. See also Restaurants in the Winelands & Cape Town.

Vineyard Hotel & Spa

Colinton Road, Newlands, Cape Town • TGCSA 4-star deluxe • 207 rooms • Double R875–R3,575 pps B&B; single R1,300–R6,700 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

Start your Cape Town adventure from one of its most historic and beautiful settings — the 117-year-old Vineyard Hotel, on the eastern slopes of Table Mountain, near Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, the sporting mecca of Newlands, and a short drive from the city. Stroll the idyllic riverside estate, unwind at the internationally known spa or indulge in top Cape wines and gourmet food at two award-winning restaurants. See also The Square on Restaurants in the Winelands & Cape Town page.

Winchester Mansions

221 Beach Road, Sea Point, Cape Town • TGCSA 4-star • 76 rooms • Low season from R775 pps B&B, single supplement R445; High season from R1,175 pps B&B, single supplement R675 • Major credit cards accepted • Harveys Restaurant • Conferences • Weddings/functions • Spa • Pool • Air-conditioning • TV • WiFi • Safe • French & German spoken • Owner Frances Wainford • MD Nils Heckscher • welcome@winchester.co.zawww.winchester.co.za • S 33° 54’ 38.1” E 18° 23’ 26.5” • T +27 (0)21-434-2351 • F +27 (0)21-434-0215

After 17 years MD Nils Heckscher jokes he’s the only piece of furniture still around. This landmark hotel on the seafront, near the V&A Waterfront and with easy access to Cape Town International Airport, has shed its old-fashioned image to combine grace with modernity. Elegant rooms boast sea or mountain views; attractions include a pool, spa, buzzing bar, popular Harveys restaurant and full-service conferencing. TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2011. See also 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 hotel • 16 rooms • Seasonal rates: Garden twin R1,750–R3,600 per room B&B; Victorian double R2,050–R4,500 per room; Manor suite R2,500–R5,200 per room B&B • Major credit cards accepted • Three restaurants: Constantia Uitsig Restaurant, La Colombe and The River Café • The Wine Shop • Wine tasting • Conferences • Weddings/functions • Spa • Pool • Mountain biking • Walks/hikes • Secure parking • Air-conditioning • Ceiling fans • Fireplace in some rooms • TV • WiFi • Safe • Owner Constantia Uitsig Holdings (Pty) Ltd • reception@uitsig.co.za • www.constantia-uitsig.com • S 34° 2’ 59.45” E 18° 25’ 32.43” • T +27 (0)21-794-6500 • F +27 (0)21-794-7605

A perfect resting place for the discerning traveller. This serene hotel, set among the vineyards of a private wine estate in the shadow of Table Mountain, is just 20 minutes from Cape Town city centre and the V&A Waterfront. Charmingly furnished rooms overlook tranquil gardens; heartfelt hospitality is backed by friendly service, and three restaurants on the estate offer a tempting choice of eating options. See also Restaurants in the Winelands & Cape Town.

Hampshire House

10 Willow Road, Constantia • TGCSA 4-star guest house • 5 rooms • Seasonal rates: R475–R650 pps B&B; single supplement R200–R300 • Visa & MasterCard accepted • Pool • Secure parking • Shuttle service • Air-conditioning • Ceiling fans • Under-floor heating • TV • DVD player • WiFi • Safe • 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 guesthouse, 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.

Steenberg Hotel

10802 Steenberg Estate, Tokai Road, Constantia, Cape Town • TripAdvisor 5-star rating • 24 rooms • Seasonal rates: from R2,365–R3,605 for standard luxury room B&B • Major credit cards accepted • Catharina’s Restaurant; Bistro Sixteen82; Gorgeous by Graham Beck bubbly bar • Conferences • Weddings/functions • Luxury spa • Steam room • 2 pools • 18-hole golf course • Mountain biking • Walks/hikes • Birding • Cellar tours • Wine tasting • Secure parking • Shuttle service • Air-conditioning • Fireplace • Under-floor heating • Satellite TV • iPod docking station • Complimentary WiFi • Digital safe • Mini bar • Bathrobes • French & German spoken • Owner Graham Beck Enterprises • info@steenberghotel.comwww.steenberghotel.com • S 34° 04’ 17.90” E 18° 25’ 30.83” • T +27 (0)21-713-2222 • F +27 (0)21-713-2251

De-stress deliciously at this boutique retreat. Small, special and exclusive, Steenberg’s charm lies in its Cape Dutch heritage, sensitively converted for contemporary comfort in spacious en-suite rooms and butler-serviced suites, where décor reflects past eras. Set in manicured gardens against vineyards and mountain slopes, with sophisticated restaurant, award-winning winery, deluxe spa, swimming pools and golf course, it’s a hard-to-leave base for exploring the Cape. Condé Nast US Readers’ Choice Awards Top 100 and No.1 Hotel in Africa 2011; TripAdvisor Travellers Choice, Best Luxury Hotel in Africa 2011. See also Bistro Sixteen82 on Restaurants in the Winelands & Cape Town page.

Darling

Darling Lodge

22 Pastorie Street, Darling • TGCSA 3-star B&B; Greenwood Guide; Portfolio Collection • 6 rooms • Seasonal rates R400–R490 pps B&B, single R550–R670 B&B • Dinner available on request • Major credit cards accepted • Conferences • Weddings/functions • Pool • Golf • Walks/hikes • Birding • Wine tasting • Secure parking • Shuttle service • TV & fireplace in guest lounge • Ceiling fans • TV • WiFi • Safe • Tea/coffee making facilities • German, Swiss German & French spoken • Owners Stephan Moser & Oliver Studer • 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

The Guest House @ South Hill

South Hill Vineyards, 113 The Valley Road, Elgin • TGCSA 4-star self-catering guest house • 5 bedrooms • Honeymoon cottage • Seasonal rates: R470–R620 pps B&B; single R820–R900 B&B • Major credit cards accepted (excluding American Express) • Restaurant • Weddings/functions • Pool • Jacuzzi • Mountain biking • Walks • Bird watching • Boule court • Wine tasting • Under-floor heating • iPod docking station • WiFi • Owner Kevin King • info@southhill.co.za • www.southhill.co.za • S 34° 13’ 59.48” E 19°06’ 44.28” • T +27 (0)21-844-0033/+27 (0)21-421-1367 • F +27 (0)21-421-2821

Luxuriate at a self-catering 4-star villa and romantic cottage surrounded by vines. Individually decorated en-suite bedrooms open onto private patio; state-of-the-art kitchen, dining and lounge area overlooks garden and vineyards; pizza oven encourages alfresco eating. Disinclined to cook? Besides gourmet meals, Gordon Manuel @ The Venue offers a fully-inclusive catering service. Enjoy leisure activities from tasting wine at South Hill to kayaking, quad biking and boule. See also Gordon Manuel @ The Venue on Restaurants in the Winelands & Cape Town page.

Franschhoek

Akkerdal

Akkerdal Estate, R45 Franschhoek Road, Franschhoek • 1 self-catering chalet (sleeps 4) • Seasonal rates from R350–R400 pp • Visa & MasterCard accepted • Wine tasting • Fully equipped kitchen • Private patio with braai area — wood supplied • Towels & bedding • Complimentary bottle of wine on arrival & bottled water • Air-conditioning • TV • No pets allowed • Owner Pieter Hanekom • franschhoek@terason.co.za • www.akkerdal.co.za • S 33° 52’ 43.40” E 19° 2’ 58.50” • T +27 (0)21-876-3481 • F +27 (0)21-876-3189

Escape from city pressures to this peaceful two-bedroomed, self-catering chalet, sheltered by oaks beside the Berg River in picturesque Franschhoek Valley. Taste carefully handcrafted Akkerdal wines; braai on the private patio watching the sun set over the mountains, glass in hand; or eat in the village. Franschhoek, known for its restaurants, is only 7km from the farm, and golf estates and luxury spas are minutes away.

Allée Bleue Kendall Cottage and Manor House

T-junction R45 & R310, Groot Drakenstein • TGCSA 5-star MESE • Kendall Cottage accommodates 4 guests; 15 guests for cocktail-style function: R900 pps B&B, single supplement R1,200 • Manor House accommodates 4 guests; 40 guests for functions: R1,400 pps B&B, single supplement R1,700 • Major credit cards accepted (excluding Diners Club) • Bistro Allée Bleue • Picnics • Conferences • Weddings/functions • Cellar tours & wine tasting • Secure parking • Air-conditioning • Under-floor heating • Fireplace • TV • WiFi • Safe • German spoken • Owners Wilfred & Elke Dauphin • info@alleebleue.com • www.alleebleue.com • S 33° 51’ 51.02” E 18° 58’ 42.90” • T +27 (0)21-874-1021 • F +27 (0)21-874-1850

Allée Bleue provides three bed and breakfast accommodation options. Kendall Cottage, a Sir Herbert-Baker designed cottage, linking two en-suite bedrooms through a modern-meets-old lounge and bar area. The Manor House: two contemporary modern-meets-old suites with en-suite bathrooms and the Mill House for standard en-suite options. Dinners by arrangement. See also Restaurants in the Winelands & Cape Town.

Basse Provence Country House

R45 Main Road, Franschhoek • TGCSA 4-star guest house/B&B • 9 rooms • R425–R550 pps B&B • Major credit cards accepted (excluding Diners Club) • Restaurant • Conferences • Weddings/functions • Pool • Cellar tours and wine tasting • Secure parking • Air-conditioning • DSTV • WiFi • Safe • Owner Rickety Bridge • booking@basseprovence.co.za • www.basseprovence.co.za • T +27 (0)21-876-2994 • F +27 (0)21-876-3673

Huguenot heritage blends with modern luxury in this stylish 4-star sister accommodation to the 1855 Cape Dutch manor house at Rickety Bridge. Both manor and neighbouring country house have been totally refurbished, enhancing rather than losing their period charm. Inviting, delightfully comfortable suites under thatch and roof beams, with ingenious well-fitted corner bathrooms under the eaves, offer views of the vine-green valley and ageless mountains. See also Restaurants in the Winelands & Cape Town.

Cabrière Cottage

47 Cabrière Street, Franschhoek • 1 cottage, with 2 en-suite bedrooms • Self-catering • Low season from R800 & high season from R1,200 per cottage • No credit card facilities — cash or pre-payment via EFT • Plunge pool • Mountain biking • Ceiling fans • Fireplace • DSTV • DVD player • iPod docking station • Safe • Owners Matthew & Nicky Gordon • info@cabrierecottage.com • www.cabrierecottage.com • T +27 (0)82-455-6411 • F +27 (0)21-876-4444

Restful self-catering Cabrière Cottage, at the heart of the mountain-ringed Franschhoek village, offers visitors the ideal base for exploring all that the beautiful valley has to offer. The upmarket cottage, with private garden and plunge pool, has two comfortable en-suite bedrooms, spacious open-plan lounge with fireplace, and fully-equipped kitchen — plus the amenities expected by today’s travellers: DSTV satellite television, iPod docking station and DVD player.

Holden Manz Country House

Holden Manz Wine Estate, Green Valley Road, Franschhoek • TGCSA 5-star country house • 4 rooms • Seasonal rates: R1,320–R2,178 pps B&B, afternoon tea included • Visa & MasterCard accepted • Franschhoek Kitchen restaurant • Weddings/functions • Spa with revitalising Africology products • Pool • Cellar tours • Wine tasting • Secure parking • Air-conditioning • Fireplace • Under-floor heating • TV • iPod docking station • WiFi • Safe • French & German spoken • Owners Gerard Holden & Migo Manz • info@holdenmanz.comwww.holdenmanz.com • S 33° 56’ 7” E 19° 6’ 54” • T +27 (0)21-876-2738 • F +27 (0)21-876-4624

Ultimate tranquility. Expect light, space and striking contemporary art, juxtaposed against a vineyard and mountain backdrop. A play of colour, subtle in bedrooms overlooking vines; dramatic in a comfortable lounge; with a soothing koi pond to complete the picture. Plus added inducements: bountiful breakfasts next to the orchard, a pool where two rivers meet, vineyard spa to ensure well-being, and gourmet restaurant on the estate. See also Restaurants in the Winelands & Cape Town.

Mont Rochelle Hotel & Mountain Vineyards

Dassenberg Road, Franschhoek • 16 rooms & 6 suites • Seasonal rates: R2,300–R3,500 per room B&B • Major credit cards accepted • Two restaurants: Mange Tout & Country Kitchen • Conferences • Weddings/functions • Spa • Sauna • Gym • Pool • Jacuzzi • Horse riding • Mountain biking • Hiking • Boule court • Cellar tours • Wine tasting • Secure parking • Air-conditioning • Under-floor heating • TV • DVD player • WiFi • Safe • German spoken • Owners Erwin Schnitzler & Rwayitare family • info@montrochelle.co.za • www.montrochelle.co.za • S 33° 92’ 05.20” E 19° 10’ 50.53” • T +27 (0)21-876-2770 • F +27 (0)21-876-3788

Elegant boutique hotel with wrap-round views of vineyards and mountains, plus fine dining and rustic restaurants. Attention to detail is paramount: sink into comfort in individually decorated rooms and luxury suites, each with every convenience. Expect fresh flowers, homemade chocolates and a welcome drink upon arrival, daily local newspaper and scrumptious breakfast every morning. Diners Club Diamond Winelist award 2011; Eat Out 2010: Mange Tout awarded Top 10 tasting menu & Top 10 best hotel restaurant. See also Restaurants in the Winelands & Cape Town.

Rickety Bridge Manor House

Rickety Bridge Wine Estate, R45 Main Road, Franschhoek • TGCSA 4-star guest house/B&B • 3 en-suite bedrooms • R550–R800 pps B&B • Major credit cards accepted (excluding Diners Club) • Restaurant • Conferences • Weddings/functions • Pool • Boule court • Cellar tours and wine tasting • Secure parking • Air-conditioning • Under-floor heating • DSTV • WiFi • Safe • Owner Rickety Bridge • shani@ricketybridge.com • www.ricketybridge.com • T +27 (0)21-876-2994 • F +27 (0)21-876-3673

Enjoy gracious living in a gabled guest house. The ambience encourages it; the friendly, personalised service ensures it. Stylishly renovated 19th century rooms offer the luxury of a four-star hotel, with the added appeal of yellow-wood beams, Cape Dutch furniture and a Cape kitchen. Sleep late (easy to do), enjoy leisurely breakfast in the quaint breakfast room, or beside the pool in a purple-mountain setting. 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 and 1 deluxe suite • Seasonal rates: R4,150–R7,000 per room B&B; exclusive use from 1 to 10 guests: 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 • Restaurant • Conferences • Swimming & spa pool • Butler service • Cellar tours • Wine tasting • Guided tour of The Gallery • Air-conditioning • TV • WiFi • Dutch, French & German ­spoken • Owner Grande Provence (Pty) Ltd • ownerscottage@grandeprovence.co.zawww.grandeprovence.co.za • S 33° 53’ 57.6” E 19° 06’ 10.5” • T +27 (0)21-876-8600 • F +27 (0)21-876-8601

Indulge yourself. This superbly-appointed 5-star retreat merges history with ultimate luxury and contemporary comfort, cleverly concealing the technology demanded by high-powered travellers. Four rooms and deluxe suite in soothing charcoal grey and white ensure tranquillity; a sunny conservatory and stylish lounge invite relaxation; on lush lawns a swimming pool and elevated spa beckon. Pamper yourself with butler service or book at the estate’s gourmet restaurant. See also Restaurants in the Winelands & Cape Town.

Whale Cottage Franschhoek

11 Akademie Street, Franschhoek • TGCSA 4-star guest house • 8 rooms • Seasonal rates: R350–R590 pps B&B • Visa & MasterCard accepted • Small conferences, weddings & functions • Pool • Secure parking • Air-conditioning • TV • WiFi • German spoken • 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 mountain-ringed gourmet village. Top restaurants Reuben’s and Le Quartier Français are 200m away. Besides beautiful mountain views, nearby attractions include tennis, golf, horse riding, mountain biking, walks/hikes, cellar tours, wine tasting and a convenient shuttle service.

Hermanus

Whale Cottage Hermanus

38 Westcliff Drive, Hermanus • TGCSA 4-star guest house • 6 rooms • Seasonal rates: R350–R590 pps B&B • Visa & MasterCard accepted • Small conferences, weddings & functions • Pool • Secure parking • Shuttle service • Air-conditioning • TV • WiFi • Safe • German spoken • 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, Hout Bay • TGCSA 5-star boutique hotel • 19 rooms • Seasonal rates from R1,920–R3,200 per room B&B • Major credit cards accepted • Pure Restaurant • Conferences • Weddings/functions • Inzolo Wellness Suite • Heated pool • Secure parking • Shuttle service on request • Air-conditioning • Under-floor heating • TV • iPod docking station on request • WiFi • Safe • Xhosa & Zulu spoken • Owner Susan Struengmann • reservations@houtbaymanor.co.zawww.houtbaymanor.com • S 34° 2’ 34.76” E 18° 21’ 38.46” • T +27 (0)21-790-0116 • F +27 (0)21-790-0118

Taste tranquillity at a gracious, beautifully restored 19th-century manor house, set between mountains and beach in the self-proclaimed seaside ‘Republic of Hout Bay’. Step into a vibrant mix of fabrics, art, colonial and ethnic touches extending from welcoming reception rooms to individually decorated rooms and suites. Eat at Pure Restaurant, pamper yourself with soothing spa treatments, laze at the pool or walk along pristine beaches. See also Pure Restaurant in Restaurants on the Winelands & Cape Town page.

Montagu

Bushmanspad Estate

R60, Ashton — Swellendam • TGCSA 4-star self-catering • 5 cottages • Seasonal rates: R750–R950 per cottage • Major credit cards accepted (excl. Diners Club) • Hiking • Birding • Fishing • Wine tasting • Secure parking • Fireplace • TV • WiFi • Dutch 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 100-km vistas, breathtaking sunsets and peaceful nights under an African sky.

Les Hauts de Montagu

3km from Montagu on Route 62 to Barrydale • TGCSA 4-star lodge • 10 en-suite rooms • Seasonal rates: R600–R850 pps B&B • Visa & MasterCard accepted • Weddings/functions • Small chapel • Pool • 8 hiking trails • Boule court • Secure parking • Ceiling fans • Fireplace • Under-floor heating • TV • WiFi • Safe • French spoken • Owners Myriam & Eric Brillant • info@leshautsdemontagu.co.zawww.leshautsdemontagu.co.za • S 33° 80’ 58.96” E 20° 15’ 77.23” • T +27 (0)23-614-2514 • F +27 (0)23-614-3517

Take time out in a peaceful 4-star lodge on a 600-ha 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.

Paarl

Babylonstoren Farm Hotel

Babylonstoren, Klapmuts-Simondium Road (R45), Franschhoek • TGCSA 5-star hotel • 6 suites plus 3 x 1-bedroom cottages & 4 x 2-bedroom cottages • Seasonal rates: R3,135–R4,400 per suite B&B (2 guests); R3,415–R4,900 per one bedroom cottage B&B (2 guests); R5,150–R7,365 per two bedroom cottage B&B (4 guests) • Major credit cards accepted • Babel Restaurant • Conferences • Weddings/functions • Spa with plunge pool, steam room, sauna • Gym • Natural dam swimming pool • Guided garden tours • Horse riding • Mountain biking • Walks/hikes • Bicycles • Canoes • Birding • Boule court • Cellar tours • Wine tasting • Secure parking • Air-conditioning • Ceiling fans • Fireplace • Under-floor heating • TV • DVD player • WiFi • Safe • Owners Koos Bekker & Karen Roos • Hotel manager Elmine Nel • reservations@babylonstoren.comwww.babylonstoren.com • S 33° 49’ 21.00” E 18° 55’ 48.00” • 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 60 km from Cape Town. Visi Designer of the Year Award 2011; Conde Nast Traveller’s Hot List in the UK and US 2011. See also Babel Restaurant on ­Restaurants in the Winelands & Cape Town page.

Druk My Niet Wine Estate

Bodal Road, Daljosafat, Paarl • 3 self-catering cottages • Rates per cottage per night: Protea R1,000 (sleeps 2), Guava R1,600 (sleeps 4) and Fynbos R2,600 (sleeps 6) • Major credit cards accepted • Weddings/functions • Pool • Walks/hikes • Birding • Cellar tours • Wine tasting • Secure parking • Ceiling fans • Fireplace • DSTV • DVD player • iPod docking station • WiFi • Safe • German spoken • Owners Georg & Dorothee Kirchner • carlien@dmnwines.co.zawww.dmnwines.co.za • S 33° 41’ 25” E 19° 01’ 42” • T +27 (0)21-868-2393 • F +27 (0)21-868-2392

Move back in time - with mod cons like washing machines, DSTV and DVD - in charming Cape Dutch thatched cottages on a boutique wine farm, where original buildings (still extant) date back to 1692. The area is a biosphere rich in fynbos; the fully equipped self-catering cottages, from one-bedroomed to a refurbished larger cottage sleeping six, enjoy unspoiled vistas over farm vineyards and Paarl Valley.

Grande Roche Hotel

Plantasie Street, Paarl • TGCSA 5-star hotel; Satour 5-star silver • 28 rooms • Low season R2,270–R3,555 per room B&B; High season R3,210–R4950 per room B&B • Major credit cards accepted • Bosman’s Restaurant & Bistro Allegro • Conferences • Weddings/functions • Fitness room • 2 heated pools • Tennis court • Walks/hikes • Wine tasting • Secure parking • Shuttle service • Air-conditioning • Fireplace • Under-floor heating • TV • DVD player • WiFi • Safe • German & Xhosa spoken • GM Anja Bosken • reserve@granderoche.co.zawww.granderoche.co.za • S 33° 45’ 02” E 18° 57’ 35” • T +27 (0)21-863-5100 • F +27 (0)21-863-2220

The only SA member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World, this legendary 5-star estate hotel boasts numerous awards for pampering, beautiful gardens and award-winning cuisine at its elegant Bosman’s Restaurant. Overlooking vineyard and mountains, it’s the ideal base for exploring the Cape, or simply unwinding at the pools, the fitness centre, on nearby golf courses, or visiting the numerous wine farms in close proximity. Diners Club Diamond Winelist Award & Wine Spectator’s ‘Best of Award of Excellence’ 2011; SA Tourism No 1 Fine Dining Restaurant in SA & Eat Out Top 10, 2010. See also Bosman's on Restaurants in the Winelands & Cape Town page.

Mooi Bly

Horse Shoe at Bo Dal Road, Dal Josafat, Paarl • 5 self-catering cottages (each sleeping up to 6) • Breakfast can be booked ahead • From R220–R450 pppn, depending on length of stay, season & number of guests • Visa & MasterCard accepted • Pool • Walks/hikes • Cellar tours • Wine tasting • Fan • Fireplace • TV • Dutch spoken • Owners Wouters family • info@mooibly.comwww.mooibly.com • S 33° 41’ 14” E 19° 01’ 17” • T/F +27 (0)21-868-2808

‘Mooi Bly’ translates as ‘keep well’. You’ll not only keep well but stay well at these delightful thatched cottages on a family wine farm on the Du Toitskloof Mountain slopes. Surrounded by vineyards, secluded in a large garden with swimming pool, all are spacious, fully equipped, charmingly furnished and regularly serviced. Just 10 minutes to Paarl and Wellington and 30 to Stellenbosch and Franschhoek.

Plettenberg Bay

Packwood Country Estate

Fisanthoek, near Harkerville, Plettenberg Bay • TGCSA 4-star self-catering • 3 self-catering cottages sleeping 2, 4 & 6; main country house available with full-time housekeeper and cook when rented out as a whole • Rates from R900–R3,500 per day • Visa & MasterCard accepted • Pool • Horse riding • Mountain biking • Walks/hikes • Birding • Fishing • Wine tasting • Secure parking • Fireplace • Under-floor heating • TV • DVD player • WiFi • Safe • Owners Vicky & Peter Gent • vicky@packwood.co.zawww.packwood.co.za • S 33° 98’ 725” E 23° 24’ 095” • T +27 (0)44-532-7614 • F +27 (0)86-510-0741
Taste country living at it best in a 4-star nature lovers’ paradise. Surrounded by Knysna’s national park, three self-catering cottages and main country house (available with housekeeper-cum-cook) are set in 1,000 acres of pasture, overlooking forest, mountains and ocean. Feast on farm-fresh produce from Jersey cream to free-range beef, plus Packwood wine; explore the Garden Route and pristine beaches; play golf at nearby courses, or simply unwind.

Robertson

Ballinderry, The Robertson Guest House

8 Le Roux Street, Robertson • TGCSA 4-star guest house • 7 rooms • Low season: R400–R590 pps B&B; High season: R470–R680 pps B&B; single on request • Major credit cards accepted • Restaurant for stay-over guests • Pool • Secure parking • Air-conditioning • DSTV • WiFi • Safe • Dutch/Flemish, 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 R60 between Robertson & Montagu • TGCSA 4-star guest house • 9 units consisting of luxury cottages & garden suites • From R550 pps B&B • Major credit cards accepted • Restaurant • Pool • Walks/hikes • Birding • Cellar tours • Wine tasting • Secure parking • Air-conditioning & under-floor heating • Fireplace in cottages • DSTV in cottages • German, Xhosa & Zulu spoken • Owners Karl Uwe & Sandra Papesch • info@fraaiuitzicht.comwww.fraaiuitzicht.com • S 33° 47’ 43.23” E 20° 00’ 17.87” • T +27 (0)23-626-6156 • F +27 (0)86-662-5265

This gem lives up to its name: ‘Beautiful View’. Stylishly appointed guest accommodation overlooks the Robertson valley, Sonderend Mountains, orchards and vineyards; some at your door. Take your pick: reed-ceilinged pool cottages have modern interiors, French doors and verandas; those at the historic wine cellar retain 1800s charm with open fireplaces and wooden ceilings; while individual suites, with private entrances, offer spacious bedrooms and modern en-suite facilities. See also Restaurants in the Winelands & Cape Town.

Pat Busch Mountain Reserve

Klaasvoogds West, Robertson • Sleeping 45 people in variety of self-catering cottages • Standard cottages from R200–R220 pps & Exclusive cottages from R350–R425 pps depending on length of stay/midweek/weekend/season; Farmhouse Erika including garden flat (sleeps up to 21) R2,500 per night • Visa & MasterCard accepted • Conferences • Weddings/functions • Ceiling fans • Fireplaces • Exclusive cottages include: spa bath • Air-conditioning • Tea/coffee making facilities • Outdoor hammocks • Mountain biking • Walks/hikes • 4x4 route • Birding • Swimming & fishing in mountain dams • WiFi • German spoken • Owners Stephan & Lindi Busch • cottages@patbusch.co.zawww.patbusch.co.za • S 33° 46’ 34” E 19° 59’ 47” • T +27 (0)23-626-2033 • F +27 (0)86-573-2156

A world in one valley, part of a 2,000 ha 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, birding and mountain biking, mountain dams for swimming and fishing.

Rosendal Winery & Wellness Retreat

Klaas Voogds West, Robertson • TGCSA 4-star guest house • 8 rooms • Seasonal rates from R495–R695 pps B&B • Visa & MasterCard accepted • Restaurant • Weddings/functions • Spa & Wellness Centre • Pool • Birding • Fishing • Wine tasting • Ceiling fans • Under-floor heating • WiFi • Safe • French & Norwegian spoken • Owners Geir & Sissel Tellefsen • info@rosendalwinery.comwww.rosendalwinery.com • S 33° 48’ 7.8” E 019° 59’ 19.0” • T +27 (0)23-626-1570 • F +27 (0)23-626-1571

Need a relaxing getaway? Head for the serenity of Klaas Voogds, to this four-star guest house with revitalising spa, where qualified therapists offer traditional treatments using products made from wine grapes, enriched with antioxidants. Elegant colonial-style accommodation in the original manor and farmhouse ranges from luxury spa rooms, to farm rooms and interlinking family rooms, all en-suite and overlooking vineyards, pond, pool or picturesque garden. See also Restaurants in the Winelands & Cape Town.

The Robertson Small Hotel

58 Van Reenen Street, Robertson • TGCSA 5-star hotel • 10 suites • Low season from R850 pps B&B, high season from R950 pps B&B; single supplement R200 • Major credit cards accepted • Reuben’s at The Robertson • The Wellness Room • 2 pools • Secure parking • Air-conditioning • Under-floor heating • TV • DVD player • iPod docking station • WiFi • Electronic safe • Complimentary mini bar contents • Wheelchair-friendly with suite specifically for the disabled • Owners Tim Rands, Gys Naude & Marc Kent • GM Riaan Kruger • reservations@therobertsonsmallhotel.comwww.therobertsonsmallhotel.com • S 33° 48’ 00.8” E 19° 52 47.6” • T +27 (0)23-626-7200 • F +27 (0)23-626-1680

Sophisticated outer-city hospitality at its best. Natural hues and rich textures cocoon air-conditioned luxury suites in tranquillity, while eclectic furnishings fuse modern design with space and comfort. The Victorian manor house is home to a cosy bar-lounge and state-of-the-art wine cellar, backdrop to signature restaurant, Reuben’s at the Robertson. Manicured lawns and inviting pools encourage relaxation; the pampering wellness room will revitalise body and spirit. Best Luxury Country Hotel in South Africa — World Luxury Hotel Awards 2011.

Somerset West

Somerton Manor Guesthouse

13 Somerset Street, Somerset West • TGCSA 4-star guesthouse • 12 rooms • Seasonal rates: R445–R845 pps B&B • Major credit cards accepted • Conferences • Weddings/functions • Spa • Sauna • Gym • Pool • Jacuzzi • Secure parking • Shuttle service • Air-conditioning • Ceiling fans • Fireplace • Under-floor heating • TV • DVD player • WiFi • Safe • Dutch & German spoken • Owner Antonie van den Hurk • info@somerton.co.zawww.somerton.co.za • S 34° 09’ 92.7” E 018° 51’ 21.57” • 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 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.

Stanford

Boschrivier Farm House

On the R326 between Caledon & Stanford • Self-catering • 4 rooms • Rates on request • Major credit cards accepted • Restaurant • Mountain biking • Walks/hikes • Fishing • Canoeing • Wine tasting • TV • Owner NJT de Villiers • drnjtdevilliers@mweb.co.za • S 34° 23’ 19.4” E 19° 37’ 51.0” • T +27 (0)76-736-0351/+27 (0)23-347-3313 Ext 3 • F +27 (0)23-342-2215

Unwind in the peace of a typical veranda-shaded farmhouse in the heart of the Overberg, on a working wine farm dating back to 1659. Sleeps nine in four comfortable bedrooms with spectacular views; relaxing lounge with fireplace, modern kitchen and braai facilities. Self-cater, or breakfast in the farm restaurant; canoe on the dam or river, mountain bike through the vineyards, or hike amid wild flowers and fynbos. See also Restaurants in the Winelands & Cape Town.

Stellenbosch

Caledon Villa

7 Neethling Street, Stellenbosch • TGCSA 3-star guest house • Portfolio ‘great comfort’ • National monument • 15 rooms • Seasonal rates: R420–R575 pps B&B • Visa & MasterCard accepted • Conferences • Pool • Secure parking • Shuttle service • Air-conditioning • Ceiling fans • Fireplace in some rooms • TV • WiFi • Safe • Dutch & German spoken • Owners Johan & Ode Krige • info@caledonvilla.co.zawww.caledonvilla.co.za • S 33° 56’ 15” E 18° 51’ 55” • T/ F +27 (0)21-883-8912

Explore the historic heart of Stellenbosch with its restaurants, shops and art galleries on foot from this splendid Edwardian house. The owner’s in-depth research into history, culture, genealogy, wine and art is reflected in the character and ambience of the Villa. Enjoy the colour-play of sunset on the mountains from the roof terrace and be assured of expert assistance in planning any outings and tours.

Clouds Wine & Guest Estate

Helshoogte Road (R310), Stellenbosch • TGCSA 5-star guesthouse • 7 luxury rooms & 5 one-bedroom guest suites, each sleeping up to four persons (double sleeper couch in lounge) • Seasonal rates from R800–R1,800 pps B&B • Major credit cards accepted • Conferences • Weddings/functions • Pool • Walks/hikes • Wine tasting • Secure parking • Air-conditioning • Under-floor heating in bathroom • Satellite TV • DVD player • iPod docking station • WiFi • Safe • Tea/coffee making facilities • Dutch spoken • Owners PEC Burema & JC van Harperen • GM Marika Kok • info@cloudsestate.co.zawww.cloudsestate.co.za • S 33° 55’ 20.3” E 018° 55’ 45.5” • T +27 (0)21-885-1819 • F +27 (0)21-885-2829

Escape to a five-star getaway, set spectacularly at the summit of the Helshoogte mountain pass, minutes from picturesque Stellenbosch. Under new owners, guesthouse décor is changing to innovative and modern, making the most of the panoramic valley views. Guest suites for couples or families are fully equipped for self-catering, but a generous English breakfast plus daily sundowners are offered, and there are excellent restaurants nearby.

Delaire Graff Lodges & Spa

Delaire Graff Estate, R310, Helshoogte Pass, Banhoek Valley, Stellenbosch • TGCSA 5-star lodges • 10 lodges • Seasonal rates (B&B): Deluxe lodge R7,750–R9,350; Luxury lodge R8,600–R10,400; Presidential lodge R17,500–R21,200; Owners lodge R21,900–R26,500 • Major credit cards accepted • Delaire Graff & Indochine Restaurants • Art collection • Conferences • Private cinema • Spa • Sauna • Gym • Pool • Jacuzzi • Walks/hikes • Cellar tours • Wine tasting • Secure parking • Shuttle service • Each lodge has private heated pool, butler’s kitchen, en-suite bedrooms & separate sitting area • Air-conditioning • Fireplace • Under-floor heating • LED flatscreen TV • DVD player • iPad • iPod docking station • WiFi • Safe • German spoken • Owner Laurence Graff • lodge.reservations@delaire.co.za www.delaire.co.za • S 33° 55’ 236” E 18° 55’ 207” • T +27 (0)21-885-8160

Luxury meets serenity in private lodges on a working wine estate atop the Helshoogte pass linking Stellenbosch and Franschhoek. Centered round a main lodge with private cinema, gym, state-of-the-art spa and Asian-influenced restaurant, the soothing, faultlessly understated lodges, each with breathtaking view and heated pool, are both rich in art personally selected by connoisseur owner Laurence Graff, and fitted with an array of electronic conveniences. Conde Nast Traveller Hot List 2011; Travel & Leisure ‘It List’ 2011; Best of Wine Tourism award for accommodation 2011 & 2012. See also Restaurants in the Winelands & Cape Town.

Eendracht Hotel & Self-catering

161 Dorp Street, Stellenbosch • TGCSA 3-star hotel • AA Travel superior hotel • 12 rooms; also 3 fully serviced, semi self-catering units in 1928 listed house • Seasonal rates: Hotel R469–R849 pps B&B; Self-catering (per unit): Studio R329–R719; One-bedroom R399–R779; Two-bedroom R819–R1,469 • Major credit cards accepted • Pool • Secure parking • Air-conditioning • TV • DVD player • Free WiFi • Safe • Owner Daniël 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 restored, owner-run village hotel with award-winning service and friendly coffee bar offering breakfast, light lunch and traditional SA treats. Within easy walking distance of over 30 restaurants, antique shops, museums and art galleries. Easy access to numerous golf courses; centrally placed for the Stellenbosch Wine Route; 30 minutes to Cape Town International Airport. AA Accommodation Award — winner in small hotel/inn category 2009 – 2011 and now part of the ‘Hall of Fame’.

Eikendal Lodge

Eikendal Vineyards, R44, between Somerset West and Stellenbosch • TGCSA 4-star country house; AA Superior Small Country Retreat • 9 rooms • Rates from R620–R1,230 pps B&B; single supplement +10% • Major credit cards accepted • Restaurant • Conferences • Pool • Mountain biking • Walks/hikes • Fly fishing • Complimentary cellar tours and wine tasting • Willie Haas cheetah outreach facility • Secure parking • Air-conditioning • German TV • Free WiFi • Safe • Owner Rudolf Saager • info@eikendallodge.co.zawww.eikendallodge.co.za • S 34° 00’ 51.16” E 18° 49’ 42.42” • 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 cultivars 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.

Laibach Vineyards Lodge

Laibach Vineyards, R44, Klapmuts Road, Stellenbosch • TGCSA 4-star self-catering • 5 apartments • R450 pps; single R750 • Major credit cards accepted • Pool • Walks/hikes • Wine tasting • Secure parking • Ceiling fans • LCD satellite TV • WiFi • Safe • Owners Laibach family • info@laibachwines.comwww.laibachwines.com • S 33° 50’ 41.67” E 18° 51’ 43.88” • T +27 (0)21-884-4511 • F +27 (0)21-884-4848

Unwind among organic vines on a welcoming 50 ha working wine farm. Spacious, fully equipped self-catering apartments each with en-suite bathroom with shower, open on to a view-rich deck. Taste wines, enjoy vineyard walks, mountain bike or laze at the pool. Only 40 minutes from Cape Town, 20 from Franschhoek, 15 from Paarl and Stellenbosch. Beaches, golf courses, restaurants and wine estates within easy reach.

Lyngrove Wines and Guesthouse

Raithby-Annandale Road (off Winery Road between Somerset West and Stellenbosch), Raithby • TGCSA 5-star country house • 9 rooms • Seasonal rates: double R990–R1,500 per room B&B; single R560–R850 B&B • Major credit cards accepted (excluding Diners Club) • Conferences (8–10 delegates) • Weddings/functions • Pool • Billiards room • Tennis court • Walks/hikes • Wine tasting • Secure parking • Air-conditioning • Satellite TV • WiFi • Safe • stay@lyngrove.co.zawww.lyngrove.co.za • T +27 (0)21-842-2116 • F +27 (0)21-842-2118

Cast off care at this charming colonial-style country house surrounded by vineyards and magnificent mountains. The 5-star guest house, on a working wine farm just 20 minutes from Cape Town International Airport, offers all the luxuries you’ll need while restoring your spirit. Leisure options range from a swimming pool and tennis court to nearby hiking and biking trails and golf courses. Ideal for weddings or conferences.

Majeka House

26–32 Houtkapper Street, Paradyskloof, Stellenbosch • TGCSA 5-star country house • 22 rooms • Low season: double from R900 pps B&B, single from R1,370 B&B; High season: double from R1,150 pps B&B, single from R1,730 B&B • Major credit cards accepted • Makaron Restaurant • Business centre and boardroom • Library • Sanctuary Spa with full range of treatments, sauna, steamroom and fitness centre • 2 pools and 1 heated indoor pool • Jacuzzi • Mountain biking • Walks/hikes • Birding • Secure on-site parking • Air-conditioning • DSTV • DVD player • iPod docking station • WiFi • Safe • French spoken • Owners Karine Dequeker & Lloyd van der Merwe • reservations@majekahouse.co.zawww.majekahouse.co.za • S 33° 58’ 04.07” E 18° 51’ 39.64” • T +27 (0)21-880-1549 • F +27 (0)21-880-1550

Spectacular award-winning décor offsets absolute luxury and personal pampering at this 5-star boutique property in a secluded garden. Though a perfect base from which to explore the winelands, you might be tempted to stay put: the relaxing spa provides an extensive array of treatments (including SA’s first healing Himalayan pure crystal salt bed), the indoor pool is magnificent and restaurant meals are a gourmet experience. International A’ Design Award and bronze medal in the interior design category 2012; Eat Out Boschendal Style Award, Makaron Restaurant 2011. See also Restaurants in the Winelands & Cape Town.

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 wine tasting 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’ 38.5” E 18° 51’ 39.2” • 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 4 km 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 and 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’ 3.6” E 018° 52’ 43.2” • 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.

Saxenburg Guest Cottages

Polkadraai Road, Kuils River • 3 self-catering apartments: bachelor, 1-bedroom & 3-bedroom • R575 per room • Major credit cards accepted • The Guinea Fowl Restaurant • Conferences • Weddings/functions • Pool • Wine tasting • Secure parking • Air-conditioning • Fireplace • TV • Safe • German spoken • Owners Adrian & Birgit Bührer • info@saxenburg.co.zawww.saxenburg.co.za • T +27 (0)21-903-6113 • F +27 (0)21-903-3129

Shed stress in the idyllic surroundings of a view-rich working wine farm only 20 minutes from Cape Town International Airport, 30 from Cape Town and 10 from Stellenbosch. Three inviting, colour-bright and fully secure Cape Dutch-style apartments share a swimming pool and are all fully equipped for self-catering (including barbeque facilities). Should you choose to relax rather than cook, book at the estate’s popular restaurant.

Spier Hotel

R310 Lynedoch Road, Stellenbosch • TGCSA 4-star hotel • 155 rooms • Low season from R900 per room; High season from R1,850 per room • Major credit cards accepted • Restaurant • Conferences • Spa • Pool • Mountain biking • Walks/hikes • Wine tasting • Secure parking • Shuttle service • Air-conditioning • Ceiling fans • Fireplace • TV • iPod docking station • WiFi • Safe • Mini bar • Xhosa spoken • info@spier.co.zawww.spier.co.za • S 33° 58’ 379” E 18° 46’ 944” • T +27 (0)21-809-1100 • F +27 (0)21-881-1134

More than a winelands hotel, Spier is a destination, offering visitors a variety of authentic experiences, from sustainable food and highly rated wine to outdoor activities in beautiful surroundings. This inviting public face is backed by pioneering work in social and ecological programmes to alleviate poverty and protect the environment. The hotel was one of South Africa’s first to be Fairtrade in Tourism certified. Conde Nast World Savers Award ‘Doing it all’ Category 2011. See also Restaurants in the Winelands & Cape Town.

Sugarbird Manor

Devon Valley Road, Stellenbosch • TGCSA 4-star guesthouse • 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 • Pool • Hiking • 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/+27 (0)76-340-8296

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 wineland’s country roots. Whether for a long holiday or short break, the 21 ha 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 suites • Seasonal rates: from R468–683 pps B&B • Major credit cards accepted • Flavours Restaurant • Conferences • Weddings/functions • 2 Pools • Jacuzzi • Walks/hikes • Birding • Boule court • Wine tasting • Secure parking • Shuttle service • Air-conditioning • Fireplace • TV • WiFi • Safe • German spoken • Owner Louis Group Hotels, Spa’s & Vineyards • info@devonvalleyhotel.comwww.devonvalleyhotel.com • S 33° 54’ 12.64” E 18° 48’ 53.03” • T +27 (0)21-865-2012 • F +27 (0)21-865-2610

Hidden away in a shady, green and peaceful corner of the Stellenbosch winelands, with unobstructed views of olive groves, vineyards and majestic mountains, this friendly 4-star hotel specialises in authentic ‘handmade hospitality’. The 50 view-rich, stylish suites blend colonial charm with comfort and contemporary needs, while spacious luxury rooms and executive suites in the manor house are ideal for a romantic escape or rejuvenating retreat. Summit Hotels & Resorts™ ‘Resort of the Year’ 2011 by Preferred Hotel Group; Expedia Insiders Select Hotel Award 2010; Global Wine Capitals: Best of Wine Tourism award for accommodation category 2010. See also Flavours at The Devon Valley Hotel on Restaurants in the Winelands & Cape Town page.

Zevenwacht Country Inn

Zevenwacht Wine Farm, Langverwacht Road, Kuils River • TGCSA 4-star country house • 1 Honeymoon suite (Deluxe), 12 Country Inn suites, 7 three-bedroom Cottages & 1 four-bedroom self-catering Chalet — 38 rooms in total • Low season from R315 pps B&B; High season from R455 pps B&B • Major credit cards accepted • Restaurant • Picnics • Conferences • Weddings/functions • Mangwanani Spa • Sauna • Pool • Tennis court • Mountain biking • Walks/hikes • 4x4 route • Birding • Cellar tours • Wine tasting • Secure parking • Shuttle service • Air-conditioning • TV • WiFi • Safe • Xhosa spoken • Owner Harold Johnson • info@zevenwacht.co.zawww.zevenwacht.co.za • S 33° 55’ 47” E 18° 43’ 43” • T +27 (0)21-900-5700 • 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, wine tasting centre, gift shop and Mangwanani African Day Spa. Superior Accommodation: Fine Country Estates. See also Restaurants in the Winelands & Cape Town.

Wellington

Bovlei Valley Retreat

Bovlei Valley Retreat Estate, Bovlei Road, Wellington • TGCSA 4-star guest house • 5 en-suite rooms in converted cottages and stables; 1 self-catering cottage • Seasonal rates: R600–R800 pps B&B • Major credit cards accepted • The Stone Kitchen Restaurant • Weddings/functions • Pool • Walks/hikes • Boule court • Cellar tours • Wine tasting • Shuttle service • Air-conditioning • Under-floor heating • TV • DVD player • iPod docking station • WiFi • Safe • Owners Abbi & Lee Wallis • info@bvr.co.za www.bvr.co.za • S 33° 38’ 01” E 19° 03’ 41” • T/F +27 (0)21-864-1504

Idyllic retreat on a working wine, fruit and lavender estate at the foot of the Limietberg mountains exceeds 4-star expectations. Start your day with a full English breakfast on a veranda with mountain vistas; lunch lazily at the winery restaurant; take afternoon tea in the rose and lavender-scented garden; taste wine with nibbles at sunset and experience fine dining in the Cape Dutch manor house. See also The Stone Kitchen on Restaurants in the Winelands & Cape Town page.

Bradgate Manor House

2 Commissioner Street, Wellington • TGCSA 3-star B&B • 6 en-suite rooms • From R400–R450 pps B&B, single R550–R600 B&B • Major credit cards accepted • Pool • Tennis court • Cellar tours and wine tasting at Welbedacht Wine Estate • Secure parking • Air-conditioning • Fireplace • TV • DVD player • WiFi • Safe • Owners Schalk & Myra Burger • myra@welbedacht.co.zawww.bradgatemanor.co.za • T +27 (0)21-873-1877

Sojourn in Victorian splendour. Built in 1903 in imposing British colonial style, Bradgate was named after the home of England’s nine-day queen, Lady Jane Grey. It remained a private home until the Burger family moved to Welbedacht Wine Estate in 2001, renovating and adding modern conveniences, but leaving most of the family antiques and paintings. This family feel and sense of period permeates the manor. See also No. 6 @ Welbedacht Wine Estate on Restaurants in the Winelands & Cape Town page.

Grand Dédale Country House

Doolhof Wine Estate, Rustenburg Road, The Bovlei, Wellington • TGCSA 5-star country house • 7 rooms • Low season from R1,100 pps B&B, single supplement from R770; High season from R1,375 pps B&B, single supplement from R962.50 • Major credit cards accepted (excluding Diners Club) • Restaurant • Picnic baskets • Library • TV lounge • Weddings/functions • Spa • Pool • Mountain biking • Walks/hikes • 4x4 route • Birding • Cellar tours • Wine tasting • Secure parking • Shuttle service • Air-conditioning • Under-floor heating • iPod docking station • WiFi • Safe • French, German & Italian spoken • Business owners Angelo & Tina Casu • info@granddedale.comwww.granddedale.com • S 33° 37’ 34.9” E 19° 04’ 58.6” • T +27 (0)21-873-4089 • F +27 (0)21-873-4188

Succumb to the peace of the original manor house on this wine estate below the Bainskloof Pass, restored to blend history, 21st-century comfort and 5-star luxury. Elegance characterises individually decorated suites; loft living takes on a new charm in bedrooms under thatch; and a standalone thatched cottage is ideal for romantic getaways. Expect pampering, backed by discreet service, space, sweeping views and delicious meals.

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 • Air-conditioning in cottages • Ceiling fans • TV • WiFi hotspot • 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/+27 (0)72-432-6716

Welcoming wine farm offering lunch, dinner, picnics and wine tastings on request. Manor house guest rooms blend old world appeal 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.

Worcester

Aan de Doorns Guesthouse

Overhex Road, Worcester • 3-star guesthouse • Seasonal rates from R325–R375 pps B&B; single from R450–R550 B&B • Visa & MasterCard accepted • Restaurant • Conferences/weddings/functions (30 pax) • Pool • Golf • Mountain biking • Walks/hikes • 4x4 route • Birding • Fishing • Cellar tours • Wine tasting • Secure parking • Ceiling fans • Fireplace • TV • WiFi • German spoken • Owners Marita Schneider & Andries le Grange • info@aandedoorns-guesthouse.comwww.aandedoorns-guesthouse.com • T +27 (0)23-342-1402/+27 (0)72-408-9476 • F +27 (0)86-670-7389

Be warmed by ‘heritage hospitality’ in a thatched 1860 farmhouse, still retaining its rustic charm. Generous breakfasts; old-fashioned bathrooms equalling spacious en-suite and family bedrooms in size; wood-burning stove and log fires to banish winter chill; patio and pool for summer lazing. All this plus a magnificent mountain-ringed location, positioned at the gateway to the many wine-growing areas and scenic routes waiting to be explored.

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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