Western Cape

With so many sites to browse we've saved you time by putting together our own personal recommendations covering travel guides, things to do, eat/drink/dance, further-a-field and recommended accommodation.

Whatever and where-ever you end up we hope you have a great trip!

Phone: 028 514 1303 DE KLOOF LUXURY ESTATE ...this 1801 manor house is surrounded by lush gardens and is home to a five star boutique & luxury country guesthouse. This national monument has been lovingly preserved with interiors that can be described as colonial chic and with 12m pool, small gym and library this is a great place to unwind and relax. 8 Weltevrede Street Swellendam De Kloof Luxury Estate	Phone: 021 874 1711 KLEIN WATERVAL RIVERSIDE LODGE ...a favourite that we have stayed many times. Located ten minutes from Franschhoek you can choose rooms that open onto vineyards and relax around the 14m pool plus enjoy great wine from the cosy bar whilst taking in amazing views. 1km before Berg River opposite Graham Beck Wine Estate
Phone: 023 616 3407 JAN HARMSGAT COUNTRY HOUSE ...dating back to 1723 this farm situated along the slopes of the Langeberg has original meter thick walls with five star accommodation and 4-course dinners that you have to try. Wine cellar, swimming pool, croquet and 680 ha of land to explore. R60 Ashton / Swellendam	Phone: 076 198 0234 INDIA HOUSE, BASTIAANSKLOOF ...get away from it all and located in a nature reserve with other 800 plant species this beautifully built three bedroom house is the perfect spot to enjoy as a group. Interior courtyard, large fireplace, French oak paneled kitchen and croquet around the pool.
Phone: 022 783 0850 KERSEFONTEIN GUEST FARM ...personally one of our favourites and completely different from the norm. This working farm that dates back to 1770 is located in-land up the West Coast just outside the village of Hopefield. Farm buildings have been converted into luxury rooms & suites and as well as enjoying breakfast on your own private terrace you can also experience traditional local cuisine in the main farmhouse with your host, Julian, eighth generation Melck. R45 Hopefield	Phone: 028 284 9406 KOLKOL LODGE ...close to Botrivier this is a lovely location where literally you can relax and do nothing. These self-catering log cabins are surrounded by fynbos and their are log fires and plunge pools heated by wood burners. Van der Stel Pass Botrivier Kolkol Lodge
Phone: 023 348 5686 AMATHUNZI NATURE RESERVE Only 2 hours drive from Cape Town this 2000ha private game reserve boats some amazing flora, fauna and birds. On the animal front there are Kudu, gemsbok, black wildebeest, eland, red hartebeest, bontebok, springbok and zebra roaming. Amathunzi Nature Reserve	Phone: 021 844 0888 SOUTH HILL THE GUEST HOUSE The name is slightly misleading as you can also rent the whole of this large house located in the Elgin Valley with 5 en-suite bedrooms great entertaining open plan kitchen, dining and living space with large lap pool, outdoor pizza oven, boules court and all close by to the vineyards wine tasting room and restaurant South Hill The Guest House