Akademie Street Guesthouses
Akademie Street Guesthouses is a collection of separate and individual houses in the heart of the Cape Winelands village of Franschhoek.Each house is adjacent to the next, and each has a private pool and garden. They are linked through beautiful, fragrant gardens to the main house, Twyfeling, where breakfast is served on the patio. It is perfectly quiet, apart from the birdsong, yet only a two-min...
Babylonstoren
Babylonstoren is a beautifully restored Cape Dutch farm, owned and managed by the ex-editor of South Africa’s Elle Decoration, is already creating quite a stir.Situated on the cross roads between Franschhoek, Stellenbosch and Paarl, the farm is right in the centre of South Africa’s Winelands. The eight-acre fruit and vegetable garden is at the heart of this working farm. It was orig...
Birkenhead House
Birkenhead House is perched on the cliffs between two of the best beaches in the area.Once immersed in the atmosphere of this stylish boutique hotel, you feel utterly carefree and allow yourself to enjoy the pleasure of whatever your South Africa adventure may bring. Just as the décor combines modern with antique in a successful eclectic mix, so the staff carry off relaxed yet exemplary ser...
Angala Boutique Hotel
Angala Boutique Hotel, formerly Cathbert Country Inn, is situated equidistance between Franschhoek, Stellenbosch and Paarl, has a wonderful setting in the foothills of the Simonsberg Mountains, surrounded by forests and some of South Africa's finest wine estates. AccommodationThe eight rooms and suites are each named after an indigenous South African flower and individually decorated. They ...
Cliff Lodge
This award-winning, ocean-front 4-star guesthouse has views that will take your breath away.It is the ideal choice for those looking for whale watching in a quieter and more relaxed atmosphere whilst on holiday in South Africa. De Kelders is a small village near Gansbaai overlooking Walker Bay. The surrounding area has magnificent fynbos (wild flowers), white beaches, horse riding, golf courses, w...
Constantia Uitsig
Constantia Uitsig has it all!Located on a famous wine estate in the Constantia Valley, this extraordinary 5-star luxury hotel is a food and wine haven. It is ideally placed just 20 minutes from Cape Town’s City Centre and Waterfront, Devil’s Peak is around the corner, and you have easy access to Cape Point. It is a great tranquil alternative to staying in centre of Cape Town, and all o...
d'Ouwe Werf
Located in the heart of the university town of Stellenbosh, d'Ouwe Werf is one of the oldest Cape Dutch inns, and has been refurbished throughout.The 32 en suite bedrooms and six Courtyard Apartments are individually styled with antiques that have been collected over the years. Rooms all have air-conditioning, high-speed internet access and satellite TV. The inn is within walking distance of m...
Franschhoek Country House & Villas
Franschhoek Country House & Villas lie on the outskirts of Franschhoek, surrounded by breathtaking mountain views.The original country house was South Africa’s first perfumery, dating back to 1890 and now houses six standard deluxe rooms. Five more luxury rooms are separate from the main building, set in well-maintained gardens with lavender, fountains and mature trees. Most of the rooms hav...
Grande Roche
Grande Roche is a 5-star hotel set on an historic wine estate, 40 minutes from Cape Town and 90 minutes from Hermanus.Considered the 'pearl of Paarl', the Grande Roche, together with its farmland, have been declared a national monument. Today, Grande Roche is a luxury hotel on a working wine estate, which was founded in the 18th century, and is known for its exceptional service and fine di...
Grootbos Nature Reserve
Just 160 km east of Cape Town, the 2000-hectare Grootbos Nature Reserve nestles in fynbos-clad hills above Walker Bay, where the Southern Right Whale breeds each year. The views of the dunes, the sea and the Cape of Good Hope are breathtaking. This small lodge provides tranquility in a unique and beautiful setting and a wide choice of activities. Grootbos was the vision of the Lutzeyer family, esp...
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