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Privacy is the greatest luxury, and one which there is plenty of at this 4-star guesthouse. This 4200m² property houses one of the old original buildings in the Somerset West area - the main house was built in 1923. Striking recent renovations to the original manor were managed to ensure the original colonial Cape Dutch air would not be lost. Natural stone bathroom accessories and other luxury touches, including the large chemical-free swimming pool situated in the lush garden, provides the tranquil setting for a beautiful holiday in the heart of the Cape’s winelands.
Situated in a large, quiet cul-de-sac, guests can decide whether they want their stay to be a social affair where good company and top quality South African wines prevails, or have peace and quiet, sipping sundowners on their private deck, overlooking the beautiful garden and the majestic mountains. This guesthouse caters for those travelling on their own and can also accommodate families with children.
Features:
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Secure off-road parking
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Braai area
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Chemical-free swimming pool
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Spacious mysterious garden
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Herb garden
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Laundry facility
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Airport pick-up and drop-off
The guesthouse has 8 spacious rooms, all of which are en-suite, with private entrances and wide terraces. The rooms have been elegantly decorated in a modern colonial Cape Dutch style, with great sliding doors affording views of the breathtaking garden, pool and countryside, allowing maximum enjoyment of the great South African weather.
For the discerning businessman or women, private access to modern technology and wireless communications are available, enabling internet, email and pc-calling at the touch of a button.
All rooms are equipped with:
The Luxury Rooms are more spacious and additionally have:
On arrival guests are presented with a welcome pack. Guests are welcome to the abundant breakfast buffet and coffee and tea is served in the afternoon. Snacks as well as a barbecue can be served on request in the evenings and to round off each perfect day, longdrinks and cocktails are served!
From October 2007 Fitness and Wellness facilities are available for guests' convenience. Guests also have the opportunity to take advantage of the owner's experience as a trained occupational therapist - as a personal trainer and nutritional consultant!
Half an hour’s drive from bustling Cape Town, historical Somerset West is located in a superb mountain environment at the foot of the Helderberg. Overlooking majestic False Bay, this visually stunning town gives access to Sir Lowry’s Pass, which crosses the Hottentots Holland mountains into the Overberg and then onto the abundant Garden Route. The renowned warm water beaches of the Strand and Gordon's Bay are within a few minutes driving distance and Somerset West is the ideal starting point for many day trips into Cape Town and surrounds including Stellenbosch, Franschhoek and Hermanus. The town is situated in the heart of the famous Cape Winelands. Somerset West now has the amenities of a premier holiday resort and a large shopping mall with sixty outlets has all the necessary conveniences. The surrounding area boasts a number of famous farms and the area is renowned for its state of the art golf courses of which the most famous is the Gary Player-designed Erinvale Golf Estate. Many good restaurants are located in the vicinity and world-class medical services are offered at a first-rate private hospital, allowing the holiday seeker all the luxuries, along with the simple lifestyle required to fully unwind.
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