Cape Town Hotels - Hotel in Wellington - Wine Region - South Africa Accommodation   Cape Winelands Accommodation - Welcome to elegant country house living on Doolhof Wine Estate - WEL 01   Wellington Winelands Hotel - The Country House The historic Manor House on Doolhof Wine Estate, dating back to the early 1700s, has recently been restored to its former Cape Dutch elegance and now houses 6 individually designed and appointed en-suite bedrooms, offering 5-star luxuries and service. The free standing thatched cottage forms the 7th bedroom and is ideal for honeymooners or guests seeking additional privacy.   Situated in a long valley just below the Bainskloof Pass, the Estate not only offers a wide variety of outdoor activities, but is also an ideal base from which to explore the Cape. The name “Doolhof” is the Afrikaans word for labyrinth and was given by the early settlers of the 1700s, due to the many hills and vales which allowed only one way in and out.   Today we invite our guests to experience the mystical Doolhof Valley. When entering the romantic country road leading into the Estate, visitors are surrounded by breathtaking mountain scenery, vineyards and mysterious forests. The gates with the great “D” lead past manicured horse paddocks and rows of white roses, revealing the beauty and elegance of the Estate.   We believe that luxury comes with space and have therefore created a large veranda, two dining areas, a library and tea lounge, a TV lounge with international channels, two conservatories, extensive landscaped gardens and a 15 meter pool, ensuring a high level of privacy and comfort.   Dining Start your day with a delicious “Cap Classique” breakfast with a range of homemade treats and a mouth-watering selection of cooked dishes. Light lunches and snacks are served throughout the day; picnic baskets or backpacks are available by prior arrangement. In the afternoons we serve a high tea buffet with homemade delicacies. Join us for a sundown aperitif or wine tasting, which is followed by an imaginative three-course table d’hôte menu, prepared by our resident chef. Emphasising game and seafood, all ingredients are locally sourced and prepared in a Cape idiom.   Activities With an abundance of possibilities to fill your day, we recommend a minimum stay of 2 nights. For the active traveller, the 380 hectares of mountains, vineyards and fynbos (which even stretch across Bainskloof Pass!) are ideal for hiking, mountain biking and horse riding. There are two well marked walks leading past the river and the vineyards, allowing our guests to enjoy the scenic views over the mountains and the Estate. For larger groups we can also arrange clay pigeon shooting, quad biking or paragliding on the Estate.   Many more activities, such as trout fishing, hot air ballooning or canyoning are available close by and we are ready to assist with any arrangements. Some of the most beautiful golf courses are within a 45-minute drive.   A treatment room by the pool area is available for a wide range of stress relieving and invigorating spa treatments performed by professional mobile therapist.   The full range of Doolhof’s award winning wines is available for tasting in the tasting room; on request, we will gladly arrange for a private tour through the wine cellar.   Accommodation We can gladly accommodate guests in either 3 Loft Living Rooms, 3 Elegant Living Rooms or 1 Romantic Living Cottage. 3x Loft Living Rooms: Extra length king-size bed which can be split into twin beds and bathroom with bath and overhead shower. These rooms have a hatched roof with walk-in closets. 3x Elegant Living Rooms: Extra length king-size bed which can be split into twin beds and bathroom with separate bath and shower. These rooms have private patios and dining areas. 1x Romantic Living Cottage: King-size bed and bathroom with separate bath and shower.   For guests' convenience all rooms come standard with: Safes, telephone, Internet connection, CD Player, hairdryer, bath robes, tea/coffee tray, underfloor heating, air-conditioning, heated towel rails. Fresh flowers and fruit baskets complete this offering.   The 115m² Romantic Living Cottage offers a fully self-catering kitchen, satellite TV, a bar fridge which can be stocked up on request and a private patio overlooking the horse paddocks & forests. Although other rooms do not offer minibar fridges there are 3 self service resident bar fridges: one in the library, one in the TV lounge and one by the pool.   Please click on the below images for enlargements!   Wellington Luxury Accommodation     Please follow this link for the prices of our Wellington Accommodation   Wellington Accommodation * Kindly enquire about our rates for the Soccer World Cup 2010   Room rates are quoted per room per night and include: Full English breakfast, complimentary afternoon tea with homemade cakes and all soft drinks, beers and house wines from the self service bar, Internet and e-mail access.   Room rates exclude: Lunch & dinner, all other beverages, laundry, tours & transfers, telephone and gratuities.   Please note: Check-in is from 14:00 and check-out is from 11:00. We will do our best to accommodate any requests for an early check-in or late check-out. Should your room not be available, we will gladly store your luggage. Shower facilities are available by the pool. Smoking is not permitted in the rooms Children from the age of 12 who can stay in their own room are welcome. The full rate will apply. This restriction does not apply if the house is rented for exclusive use. English, German, Italian, French and Afrikaans is spoken     Cape Town Car Rentals Cape Car Rental South Africa         Back to main page >>> Cape Town Winelands Accommodation