The Peech Hotel is set amid two acres of lush landscaped gardens, located in the desirable residential neighbourhood of Melrose. Centrally located, yet a calm and tranquil escape from the busy nearby shopping hubs of Sandton, Rosebank and Melrose Arch.
The Peech Hotel is a purposefully designed boutique hotel with 32 rooms. Our interior style is understated "Afri-chic", infused with locally inspired design and craftsmanship.
Our focus is on offering guests functional luxury and discreet personal service. Our full-service Garden Restaurant offers fresh, light, seasonal menus throughout the day. Our Chef uses locally sourced, sustainable and organic ingredients wherever possible. Our second restaurant Basalt offers a more elevated food and wine experience on certain evenings during the week (typically Thurs to Sat), and invites both hotel guests and local patrons to dine with us.
The Peech Hotel prides itself on ensuring fairness, respect for, and diversity among our employees. Proudly Fair Trade in Tourism certified (since 2010), The Peech continues to lead the way in sustainable urban hoteling and tourism.
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Luxury RoomsCredit: DookFloating garden pavilions, 4 rooms per block; 2 separate rooms upstairs, 2 ground floor rooms with inter-leading option
Luxury Room workstationsCredit: DookDesk and refreshment station, including mini-bar fridge, tea and coffee making facilities, desk area with phone chargers and adaptors, open wardrobe
Luxury BedroomCredit: DookLuxury Bedroom & outdoor patio, featuring large floor to ceiling sliding glass doors for guests to enjoy relaxing outside
Luxury Room BathroomCredit: DookContemporary bathrooms featuring large walk-in showers and separate glass enclosed toilet
Family PoolCredit: The Peech HotelOur smaller pool (closest to the main house) is fenced, and ideal for families
Arriving at The Peech Credit: The Peech HotelOriginal Heritage Home and main operation hub of The Peech Hotel
Upstairs view across hotel gardensCredit: The Peech Hotel
Peech Hotel GardensCredit: The Peech Hotellush and largely indigenous, our 2 acres of central hotel gardens are predominantly evergreen, and home to many local bird species
Luxury BedroomCredit: DookLuxury Bedroom & outdoor patio with seating, a lovely spot to relax
Larger outdoor lap poolCredit: DookLarger outdoor lap pool with sun loungers and umbrellas
Peech Suite BathroomCredit: Annalize NelFeaturing double vanity, free standing bath, shower and separate toilet
Peech SuiteCredit: Annalize NelSpacious suite (60m2) with lounge area, work and refreshment station, outside balcony or terrace with seating
Peech SuiteCredit: Annalize NelSpacious, with opening doors and windows allowing plentiful natural light and fresh air
Peech SuiteCredit: Annalize NelGorgeous interiors focused on form and function, sustainable materials, featuring many talented local South African designers and craftspeople
Peech SuiteCredit: Annalize NelLarge upstairs suite with balcony looking out across hotel central gardens
Garden RestaurantCredit: Annalize NelIn-guests are welcome to dine in our Garden Restaurant throughout the day. Our a la carte menus offer fresh, light, seasonally inspired dishes, including vegetarian, pescatarian and child-friendly options.
Outdoor Garden Restaurant PatioCredit: Annalize NelOutside the Garden Restaurant this space is partially shaded and lovely for al fresco dining when our JHB climate is suitable
Basalt RestaurantCredit: DookOpen to the public on certain dates for dinner service, we welcome hotel guests to enjoy a more sophisticated South African food and wine experience
Classic RoomCredit: Annalize NelSpacious and bright, with outside balcony or patio to enjoy The Peech Hotel gardens and Joburg weather
Classic RoomCredit: Annalize NelSustainable, recyclable and reusable materials used wherever possible
Classic RoomsCredit: Annalize NelShowcasing many local talented designers and artisans throughout
Classic Room BathroomCredit: Annalize NelContemporary and cosy, our Classic Room bathrooms feature free standing baths and separate showers.
Classic Rooms (45m2) offer ground floor and first floor options, each with either a private terrace or upstairs patio. Opening doors and windows offer guests access to abundant fresh air and natural light – essential when recovering from long-haul travel and adjusting to a new time zone. The Classic Rooms were extensively refurbished in early 2023, and offer gorgeous ensuite bathrooms with both shower and free-standing bath, with luxurious Kalahari amenities. Classic Rooms offer wall-mounted flat-screen TV’s with DSTV, Nespresso machines, kettle, hairdryer, phone charger and adaptors, custom refreshment and work station, designer armchair, chaise lounge with coffee table.
Our new Luxury Rooms (50m2) strike the ideal contrast between bold urban structure, paired with soft, bespoke interiors for ultimate comfort. Cleverly designed to include all that is relevant and functional for modern travellers, these rooms feature beautifully crafted finishes that are both conscious and simple. Stackable glass doors open onto private patios (ground floor) or terraces (first floor), allowing guests to soak up the relaxed outdoor surrounds, whilst enjoying their own privacy. Green living herringbone oak floorboards enhance the light-filled space. Modern and well-appointed bathrooms (with separate loos) with floor to ceiling tiles in monochromatic hues of natural grey, white and black. Generous sized showers (no bath) are a feature, whilst also ensuring water efficiency. Some ground floor rooms offer inter-leading options.
The Peech Suites are the most spacious room types (60m2), featuring extra-large bathrooms with double vanity, free standing bath, shower and separate toilet. Open-plan living area with custom sofa and chill zone. Peech Suites have either an upstairs patio or private garden terrace. The Peech Suites are ideal for guests seeking extra luxury and space (e.g. honeymooners), or for guests preferring a more spacious room to accommodate younger family members in an extra bed.
Peech Villa
The Luxury 2 Bedroom Villa (90m2) offers a master and second bedroom, with a centrally connecting lounge/TV area, including a slick refreshment station with a mini-bar and tea/coffee making facilities. In the same contemporary style as our Luxury Rooms, the Peech Villa features purposefully designed and handcrafted furniture and high-end finishes that are both conscious and functional. Both bedrooms have modern ensuite bathrooms, each with separate toilet. The master bathroom features a free-standing bath, and the second bathroom has a large walk-in shower. Sliding glass doors open into a central outdoor area with a shaded pergola and water feature, an idyllic space for enjoying breakfast outside, or relaxed and private sundowners.
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24-hour Security, Bar, Business Centre, Conference Centre, Eco Friendly, Gym (nearby), Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service (Available), Library, Malaria Free, Meal on Request, Mobile Connectivity, Pool, Restaurant, Secure Parking
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Air Conditioning, Bath, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Disabled Rooms, Dressing Gowns, Electrical Outlets, En-Suite, Hair Dryer, Heated Towel Rails, Heater, Internet Access (Complimentary), Lounge Area, Mini Bar, Pure Cotton Linen, Safe, Satellite / Cable Television, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Television, Verandah
The Garden Restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and dinner to our in-house guests daily. This welcoming space is light and energising, overlooking our gardens and pool area. With the option of indoor or outdoor patio dining. Our Garden Restaurant offers seasonally inspired la carte menus served in a casual and relaxed environment, ideal for families, especially with younger children.
Our second restaurant called "Basalt" offers in-house guests and local patrons the opportunity to enjoy a more elevated South African inspired food and wine experience. Menus are seasonally inspired and include standard, pescatarian and vegetarian options
Special Interests: Gourmet, History & Culture, Leisure, Relaxation, Shopping, Wine
Amakhala Safari Lodge | Amakhala Game Reserve
The stylish Safari Lodge is secretly hidden in indigenous bush. It is a romantic thatched lodge with luxury safari huts inspired by African tribal design. Each hut is complete with a private plunge pool and a small private lounge area. Large beds are draped with mosquito nets, sparkling wine sits on ice alongside a bath filled with aromatherapy scented bubbles making this a favorite for honeymooners and the romantic at heart. Indulge in sheer relaxation as you unwind next to the pool overlooking the lush African bushveld before being ushered away on an exciting BIG-5 game drive
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Safari Lodge Luxury Room with Plunge Pool overlooking waterhole
Amakhala Safari Lodge From patio into suite with private plunge pool
Amakhala Safari Lodge Firepit and Dining area
Amakhala Safari Lodge Bedroom view with private plunge pool
Amakhala Safari Lodge Guest Pool
The Safari LodgeEntrance to lodge
The Safari LodgeGuest lounge
Amakhala Safari LodgeCurio Shop
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The Safari LodgeLounge fireplace
The Safari LodgeView from firepit into lounge area - Day
The Safari LodgePatio off lounge area
The Safari LodgeFirepit with view of waterhole
The Safari LodgeView from firepit into lounge area - Night
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The Safari LodgeFirepit at dining area - Day
The Safari LodgeFirepit and dining area
The Safari LodgeBoma
The Safari LodgeView from bedroom to private plunge pool
The Safari LodgeView from bedroom towards bathroom and of waterhole below
The Safari LodgeView from patio with private plunge pool into suite
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The Safari LodgeBathroom and outdoor shower
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The Safari LodgeView from suite near waterhole
The Safari LodgeWaterhole
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The Safari LodgeSpa treatments available
Amakhala Safari LodgeBig 5 Game
Amakhala Safari LodgeBig 5 Game
Amakhala Safari LodgeBig 5 Game
Amakhala Safari LodgeCheetah
Amakhala Safari Lodge Elephant
Amakhala Safari Lodge Giraffe
Amakhala Safari Lodge Zebra
Amakhala Safari Lodge White Rhino Calf
Amakhala Safari Lodge Herd of Red Hartebeest
Amakhala Safari Lodge Yawn from Male Lion
Amakhala Safari Lodge Three Cheetah Males in front of Amakhala Safari Lodge
Amakhala Safari Lodge Cheetah cub and mom
Amakhala Safari Lodge African Sunset
Safari Lodge Hippo mum and baby
Safari Lodge Fair Trade Tourism Certification
luxury king suite with outdoor shower and private plunge pool
Luxury suites which may be prepared as either king size or with twin beds each with outdoor shower and private plunge pool
Property Facilities
Bar, Malaria Free, Pool, Restaurant, Secure Parking, Spa
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Air Conditioning, Bath, Dressing Gowns, En-Suite, Fridge, Hair Dryer, Lounge Area, Mini Bar (Complimentary), Outside Shower, Plunge Pool, Pure Cotton Linen, Safe, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Verandah
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Airport Shuttle (Available), Credit Card
2-night package: This package comprises two afternoon game drives including snacks and a sundowner and two early morning game drives including coffee and a muffin.
Tuskers 3-Day Safari: This package comprises three afternoon game drives on the Reserve including snacks and a sundowner.
A morning game drive into nearby Addo Elephant National Park, an area renowned for having the highest density of African Elephants in the world, is included in this package. Now with Big 5 status, a visit to the park makes for a very exciting morning. Two further morning drives are in the Reserve.
Walking trails with a FGASA accredited Professional Trails Guide as well as a Specialist Birding Guide (SKS Birding Thicket Biome) offers guests the opportunity to get off the beaten track and follow the myriad of elephant and rhino trails that crisscross this ancient landscape. Lucky walkers might even get the opportunity to track and view some of these African leviathans. No less important and even more interesting are the countless small creatures and their tracks and signs that may be encountered on foot.
DURATION:2 to 3 hours TIME: NB: Arrangements to be made with the lodge prior to arrival PRICE: R 800 per person MINIMUM AGE: 16 NUMBER OF PEOPLE: minimum 2 / maximum 8
Amakhala Horse Trails caters for small groups of up to 6 intermediate to experienced riders. Experienced younger riders between 10 and 15 years old may also join, if accompanied by a parent or guardian. Horseback safaris typically last between two to three hours, and the speed of the trail ride is adjusted to the riders’ level of experience. This allows plenty of time for wildlife viewing and finding the perfect spot to rest the horses and enjoy refreshments and snacks.
Duration2 to 3 hours TimeFlexible - arrangements to be made with the lodge prior to arrival PriceR1,200 per person Number of peopleMin 1, max 6 Skill levelIntermediate to experienced riders are welcome Equipment neededPlease bring appropriate clothing including long pants and suitable shoes. A riding helmet will be provided
Your Stay
2 Nights
Full Board Plus - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast, Lunch and Activities
All Local Brands (Spirits, Wine and Beers) Included
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Spoken Languages: Afrikaans, English
No. Rooms: 11
Special Interests: Adventure, Big 5, Birding, Flora, History & Culture, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Star Gazing, Wildlife
Beach Break Cape St Francis | Cape St Francis
Beach Break is luxury Five Star accommodation consisting of separate villas set on the edge of the dunes, overlooking the pristine Cape St Francis beach between Seal Point and Shark Point Nature Reserves. A total of eighteen en-suite bedrooms, stylishly appointed, offer self-catering or bed and breakfast alternatives. Relax in comfortable lounges, cool off in private pools or take a walk through one of the many nature reserves in and around Cape St Francis.
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Beautiful ocean views dominate these king rooms. The generous bathroom is fitted with a free standing bath, enormous walk-in shower and twin basins. A king size bed and sunny reading alcove complete the inviting atmosphere.
This 4 bedroom villa brings a slight avant-garde touch to seaside living as warm wooding furnishings stand out beautifully against modern kitchens and other contemporary touches such as brightly painted feature walls and wooden balustrades.
Functional twin bedded room overlooking the lawn with a sunny terrace and patio furniture. En-suite bathroom with shower & bath facility. Room amenities include an electronic safe, heater, television, hairdryer, coffee, and tea making facilities.
4 bedroom Villa on the beach with a private access path leading to the beach. All rooms are en-suite. Room amenities include electronic safe, heater, television, hairdryer, coffee and tea making facilities & distilled water.
5 Bedroom Villa on the Beach with a private access path to the beach. Room amenities include electronic safe, heater, television, hairdryer, coffee and tea making facilities & distilled water.
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Bar, Barbeque Facilities, Eco Friendly, Internet Access, Malaria Free, Meal on Request, Mobile Connectivity, Pool, Secure Parking
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Balcony / Deck, Clothes Press, Cooking Equipment, Cooking Facilities, En-Suite, Fan, Fridge, Hair Dryer, Heater, Lounge Area, Mini Bar, Outside Shower, Private Pool / Jacuzzi, Pure Cotton Linen, Safe, Satellite / Cable Television, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Television, Verandah
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Hog Hollow Country Lodge | Plettenberg Bay
"If you can spend a perfectly useless afternoon in a perfectly useless manner, you have learned how to live" Lin Yutang (1895 – 1976)
Set on the edge of indigenous forest, with breathtaking views of the valleys and Tsitsikamma Mountains. Enjoy outstanding cuisine, stylish accommodation, panoramic views and friendly hospitality. Sixteen unique African-styled suites situated in the lush gardens around the main house, offer private wooden decks, hammocks, king-size beds & most have cosy fireplaces.
Mouth watering breakfasts are served out on the boma deck, while scrumptious dinners are served in the conviviality of the main house. Activities: swimming pool, sauna, forest walk, animal sanctuaries, over 50 chartered walks, horse riding, wine estates, golf, world’s highest bungy jump, boat-based whale & dolphin watching, treetops canopy walk.
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Delicious food to accommodate all dietaries
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Communal dinning or seperate private dinning
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A boma fire is lit each eveningCredit: Glen Murray
Lovely staff at Hog HollowCredit: Glenn Murray
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Fifteen meter long pool , ideal for swimming and exercise
Place to chill and enjoy
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Pool with sauna , wc and showers
Perfect place to catch some rays and enjoy the surrounds
Massages & reflexology on the treatment deck (or in the privacy of your room)
all rooms have lovely views at Hog Hollow
Spacious suites with views
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No tv , but WIFI, minibar, coffee station and views
Comfy beds overlooking the forest
Bedtime stories are part of our turndown surprise
Headboards with usb, reading lights and rechargeable lamps
Private balcony to relax
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Family suite with sleeper coach downstairs
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Hog Hollow Country Lodge
Hog Hollow Country Lodge
Situated in the lush gardens surrounding the main lodge. Double or twin bedded, with en-suite bathrooms (separate bath & showers) lounge area and a private wooden deck. A cosy fireplace, mini-bar, wi-fi, tea & coffee station, delicious cookies and popcorn and aircon.
Double storey accommodation. Situated in the lush gardens surrounding the main lodge. Double or twin bedded, with en-suite bathrooms (separate bath & showers) lounge area and a private wooden decks on the upper and lower levels.
These suites can also be used for for families travelling and can accommodate 2 adults and 2 children aged 12 and under sharing accommodation. Parents are accommodated upstairs in the master bedroom (with en-suite bathroom), while the children are accommodated downstairs in the lounge area. In the evening the double sleeper couch and an ottoman, which is shorter than a single bed, are made up for the children.
The family would share the same bathroom facilities upstairs.
No fireplaces in these suites as a precaution for when children are accommodated there.
Mini-bar, hi-fi, wi-fi, tea & coffee station, delicious cookies and popcorn and aircon.
Hog Hollow Country Lodge: Main Lodge
"If you can spend a perfectly useless afternoon in a perfectly useless manner, you have learned how to live" Lin Yutang (1895 – 1976)
Set on the edge of indigenous forest, with breathtaking views of the valleys and Tsitsikamma Mountains. Enjoy outstanding cuisine, stylish accommodation, panoramic views and friendly hospitality. Sixteen unique African-styled suites situated in the lush gardens around the main house, offer private wooden decks, hammocks, king sized beds & most have cosy fireplaces.
Mouth watering breakfasts are served out on the boma deck, while scrumptious communal dinners are served in the conviviality of the main house.
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24-hour Security, Activity Desk, Bar, Battery Charging Facilities, Communal Dining, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service (Available), Malaria Free, Mobile Connectivity, Pool, Restaurant, Secure Parking, TV Room
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Air Conditioning, Balcony / Deck, Bath, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Detached Private Bathroom, Electrical Outlets, En-Suite, Fireplace, Hair Dryer, Heater, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service (Available), Lounge Area, Mini Bar, Safe, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Verandah
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Babysitting Service, Credit Card
Robberg Nature Reserve to our west and the beautiful Natures Valley to our East
Seals, whales, dolphins, sharks, pelagic birds ... from the sea or from the land. A beautiful way to spend the day.
Hog Hollow restaurant
Hog Hollow dining caters for in-house guests only.
The choice of dining around the communal candle-lit main table, or to be seated separately, or even outside on a balmy African evening, is yours.
We offer an optional set three course dinner each evening. There is always a choice of starter and main courses, a vegetarian menu, and the chefs can cater for almost all dietary requirements: wheat intolerance, diabetic diets, vegans, etc.
Our kitchen is not Kosher or Halaal, but we have successfully accommodated these specific dietary requirements. We do, obviously need to know these requirements in advance.
We also offer a range of children-friendly dishes. Light lunches are served on request too.
For those opting to eat out, we assist our guests to make reservations at the variety of restaurants in and around the area.
Spier Hotel, situated on the historic Stellenbosch wine farm, is the ideal family-friendly location from which to explore the Cape Winelands. Spier, which has been ranked within the top 100 vineyards in the world, houses one of South Africa's largest contemporary art collections and offers a variety of restaurants and award-winning wines. The village-style hotel – reminiscent of a quaint village – caters to guests’ every need, from rest and relaxation to adventures for kids and adults. The rooms are clustered around six courtyards, each with its own swimming pool.
The hotel is a pioneer in responsible tourism and was one of the first in South Africa to be awarded the Fair Trade in Tourism SA accreditation in 2004. In 2011, Condé Nast Traveler World Saver Award recognised the estate as the top international destination ‘Doing it All’. In 2015, Spier was voted 18th Condé Nast Traveler 2015 Readers' Choice Awards list of the top 25 hotels in Africa. It was awarded gold at the African Responsible Tourism Awards 2016 in the category of Best for Accommodation for Responsible Employment, as well as gold in the Responsible Business category at the 2020 Inspirational Africa Responsible Tourism Awards. www.spier.co.za
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Located upstairs in our village-style buildings, our Signature Rooms are light, airy and sun-filled. The rooms are simply and tastefully appointed, and feature large comfortable beds and original artworks from the Spier Collection. The en suite bathrooms incorporate a generous-size bath and a separate shower. In keeping with our sustainability ethos, mini bars are energy efficient and showerheads water wise.
One of the distinguishing features of the Spier Hotel is its collection of six courtyards – each with its own swimming pool. Signature Garden Rooms have direct access to the pool and lush garden, as well as a shaded outdoor patio where you can unwind with a glass of our award-winning wine.
The rooms are decorated in a calm neutral colour palette with warm wooden furniture and splashes of vibrant colour. They feature king-size comfortable beds and original artworks from the Spier Collection. The en suite bathrooms have separate showers and large baths. In keeping with our sustainability ethos, mini bars are energy efficient and showerheads water wise.
Located upstairs, the Signature Riverside rooms are light, airy and sun-filled, with views of the Eerste river below and the Helderberg mountains in the distance. Rooms are decorated with original artworks from the Spier Collection.
These ground floor rooms offer direct access to the lush gardens outside, with views of the Eerste River and Helderberg mountains. Their private patios are ideal for enjoying a glass of our award-winning wine in the tranquility of nature.
There are four suites, all individually designed and decorated. The two upstairs suites have stunning views of the Helderberg Mountains and Eerste River. The ground floor suites both open onto the gardens with a private area featuring comfortable daybeds inviting an afternoon doze with a book and glass of wine. All the suites feature top quality linen in the bedrooms and comfortable sofas in the lounge areas, with original artworks by contemporary South African artists.
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24-hour Security, Bar, Business Centre, Disability Services, Eco Friendly, Internet Access (Complimentary), Kiddies Club, Laundry Service (Available), Malaria Free, Meal on Request, Mobile Connectivity, Pool, Restaurant, Secure Parking, Spa
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Air Conditioning, Bath, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Disabled Rooms, Dressing Gowns, Electrical Outlets, En-Suite, Fan, Fireplace, Fridge, Hair Dryer, Internet Access (Complimentary), Iron / Ironing Board, Laundry Facilities, Laundry Service (Available), Mini Bar, Private Pool / Jacuzzi, Pure Cotton Linen, Safe, Satellite / Cable Television, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Television, Verandah, Wheelchair Friendly
Spier’s wide range of Growing for Good initiatives empower our communities to unleash positive social and environmental change. With Time for Good, hotel guests are invited to be a part of the action! Guests can now book one of these inspiring activities, and we guarantee their visit to our historic wine farm will be meaningful, moving and memorable. Whether they're on a family getaway, a romantic escape or travelling as a group, Time for Good activities are an essential, unforgettable add-on to their Spier experience. Each takes place either on our farm or in the surrounding community.
Volunteer in our Food Garden On a tour of our Food Garden, they will learn all about regenerative agriculture and permaculture gardening from our team of friendly, knowledgeable gardeners — and get to meet the pest control patrol: a paddle of runner ducks! Fancy getting some dirt under their fingernails? Volunteers are welcome in this tranquil space, where they will help the team cultivate a bounty of nutrient-rich and delicious produce without inorganic pesticides or artificial fertilisers. Their time will be well spent, whether weeding and harvesting or packing seedlings and veggies that are donated to local community feeding schemes.
Donate essentials to under-resourced schools and the elderly If guests have some space to spare in their suitcase, they can fill it with essential items to be donated to some of the Winelands’ most vulnerable residents. As a proud member of the global initiative Pack-for-a-Purpose, we’ll distribute any school stationery, art supplies, children’s books, educational games and sporting goods they bring to under-resourced rural schools. If they're able to pack adult toiletries, bedding and other household items, we’ll pass these on to Zandvliet Care Facility which looks after the elderly.
Tackling poverty one seedling at a time Guests can enjoy an inspiring tour of the Tree-preneurs nursery on our farm, home to 23 000 indigenous plants! Project manager Lesley Joemat has empowered dozens of “Tree-preneurs” living in impoverished communities to grow indigenous trees and plants. Once the seedlings she’s given them to nurture have reached a certain height, they are exchanged for essentials such as food vouchers, clothing, agricultural goods, tools, bicycles and educational support.
Taste wines in our organic vineyard There’s no better person than our Organic Winemaker, Tania Kleintjes, to show guests around our farm’s organic vineyards. At the tour’s completion, they will unwind between the rows of vines as Tania pours them a taste of our three acclaimed organic Farm House wines. The cost of the tour includes two organic wines for guests to take home. If the tour falls during the annual harvest (typically a several-week period in February and March), guests are able to both lend a hand with picking the perfect grapes and tasting them too!
Visit and volunteer at the Sustainability Institute A close neighbour and longtime partner of Spier, the Sustainability Institute runs a range of activities and programmes aimed at creating more equitable and empowered futures. As a volunteer in its food garden, guests will plant, harvest and enjoy a wild food tasting, followed by a harvest table lunch. Other volunteer opportunities through the Institute include tree-planting, soup-making, knitting, children’s reading circles and youth sports. Guests can also tour the Sustainability Institute’s campus, learning about its educational programmes, as well as the renowned Lynedoch Ecovillage – an ecologically designed, socially mixed community built around the campus.
Explore regenerative agriculture and recycling Our Segway tours aren’t just exhilarating fun in the fresh air: they’re also a great way to learn about Spier’s deeply rooted commitment to the earth. As guests glide effortlessly past our organic vineyards, they will get the lowdown on all things green — from recycling to regenerative agriculture. Along the way, they will meet happy, free-roaming chickens, visit our eco-friendly wastewater treatment plant (which recycles 100% of the farm’s black and grey water), and stop by the tranquil Food Garden, where delicious produce is cultivated without artificial fertilisers or inorganic pesticides.
Venture with raptors into the wild Guests can walk amidst Cape fynbos with majestic hawks, learning how birds of prey keep ecosystems healthy and balanced as they enjoy their daily exercise and conduct natural “pest control”. Into the Wild sessions will begin at Eagle Encounters — the raptor rehabilitation, conservation and education centre at Spier — with an introduction to falconry. Guests will then enjoy a leisurely hike on the farm with the Harris hawks freely following on and gliding around them. Eagle Encounters is also open to visitors, with exhilarating personal encounters and spectacular interactive flying shows with even more birds of prey (including eagles, owls, kites and buzzards). Guests will also get to meet other critters, including foxes, snakes and lizards.
Become a patron of the arts The Creative Block project invites artists, both established and emerging, to create work on a small blank block. The blocks are submitted for critique, and the best are purchased and made available for sale to visitors – showcased across the farm. Creative Block is ideal for the budding art collector. With a modest budget, guests are able to establish – or expand – a collection of delightfully diverse artworks. This will ensure they are among the early collectors that help to support artists at the beginning of their careers. Curious to learn more about South Africa’s thriving art scene? A walking tour showcasing the highlights of Spier’s art collection (one of the country’s largest) is available upon request.
Connect and craft with local artisans The vibrant Craft Market at Spier is a sustainable social enterprise which improves local livelihoods, provides eco-friendly shopping and adheres to Fair Trade principles. As guests browse the stalls, they can chat with talented artists and artisans creating striking art and design. Their one-of-kind pieces range from paintings, carvings and jewellery to beadwork, textiles and ceramics. There are also extraordinary items made from recycled and upcycled materials. Give it a go! Individuals and groups can book a fun make-it-yourself session where they will try their hand at painting, jewellery-making, beadwork or wirework. Our experienced artisans will share their techniques and know-how, encouraging guests to unleash their own creativity.
Award-winning wine is paired with innovative food at Spier’s Tasting Room which is located on the banks of the Spier dam, with stunning views of the Helderberg Mountains. Wine is available for sale at cellar door prices. The Tasting Room’s retail space offers wine-related products, locally-made homeware, gifts and books.
Tastings include: • Spier Tasting: choose wines from the Spier Signature range, Spier Seaward, Spier Creative Block and 21 Gables • Chocolate and wine tastings • Winemaker Selection: Taste from our 21 Gables and Creative Block ranges plus the organic red blend, Spier First Stone. • The Children's Grape Juice Tasting is the ideal way to keep the youngsters busy with a tasting of two different grape juices and an educational activity sheet highlighting the role insects play in our vineyards. • Food platters to pair with the tastings are also available for sale
Spier Wine Tasting is open from 10:00 – 16:30 daily, with Sales from 09:00 -17:00. Contact us on +27 (021) 809 1143/7 or visit https://shop.spier.co.za/ to order wines online.
The Spier Elemental Garden is just a stone’s throw from Spier Farm Café and Vadas Smokehouse & Bakery – both much loved by families. It was conceptualised by landscape architect Ed Brooks and local landscape architect Danielle Croly, using mostly indigenous plants. The garden is divided into quadrants representing the four elements: water, air, fire and earth. Intersecting all four is a spiralling waterway that symbolises the Fibonacci Sequence – a set of numbers where each number is the sum of the two preceding ones. Many patterns in nature follow this rule — such as the spiral shape of a seashell, the arrangement of leaves on a branch, or the petals of some flowers (such as daisies and sunflowers). Features of the garden include a slide landscaped into earth mounds, a tunnel to crawl through, a Charl Conradie wind sculpture and a swing bridge. The water in the Water quadrant has been treated and is safe to splash about in – perfect for hot summer days.
The Elemental Garden is open daily until sunset; entry is complimentary.
The Segway PT (personal transport) is a two-wheeled, self balancing electric vehicle. Users lean forward to go forwards, lean back to go backwards and turn using a "lean steer" handlebar. As you glide through the farm past our beautiful vineyards and pastures, your guide will share interesting insights about farming, Spier’s river walk and wastewater treatment plant.
Eagle Encounters has been going strong since 2001, rehabilitating and releasing birds of prey, promoting conservation and education, on land donated by Spier. Birds of prey keep the farm’s ecosystem in balance, making it possible to naturally control pests, without pesticides. Enjoy up-close-and-personal interactions with eagles, hawks, falcons, owls, kites, buzzards, snakes and lizards. Take part in heart-stopping falconry displays, where we fly birds to you. Kids will also enjoy our piglets, rabbits, tortoises, chickens and unique playground.
Take time off from real life and indulge in a facial or massage at the Spier spa, set inside the spacious Spier Hotel. Melt away tension and feel revived and refreshed with a full programme of skin, body and massage treatments on the menu.
Close to our Tasting Room, the Spier Craft Market showcases craftwork at eight custom-designed units – each manned by a cluster of artists. Wire and beadwork, 3D paintings, mosaics, items from recycled materials, jewellery, textiles, ceramics and woodcarving are all represented. Whether you want something simple like a key ring or fridge magnet, or a collectable art piece, there will be something to win your heart. Many of the artists work on site several days a week and would be happy to answer your questions and share the production process with you.
Spier has two audio tours you can listen to on your smartphone using the VoiceMap app (available on Google Play and the App Store):
· The Gables tour takes you around Spier’s historic farmyard, the Werf, offering a fictionalised account of the world of a Stellenbosch wine farm around 200 years ago. It was researched and written by acclaimed playwright, Brett Bailey. The narrator is Sannie de Goede, a slave woman on the Spier Estate in 1836, on the eve of her freedom. · The hour-long Walk the Spier Farm tour will introduce you to the farm’s many facets: from art and wines to hospitality and heritage. You’ll also discover our efforts to forge a sustainable future, through biodynamic farming, the rehabilitation of fragile indigenous ecosystems and our eco-friendly wastewater plant and water-wise winery.
Discover the farm for free, using one of the Qhubeka Buffalo Bicycles located at the Spier Hotel entrance. These are sturdy and strong machines, designed for rough African terrain (and prove more than a match for our farm roads). Designed by Chicago-based World Bicycle Relief and assembled in South Africa, these bikes were named by the BBC as one of the 10 most beautiful bikes in the world.
Find everything you need for a challenging workout at Spier’s gym. Feel the burn, then pour the wine. Exclusive to hotel guests. Situated above the Kids Club.
The Spier Hotel Wine Bar is a great space to unwind and chat over delicious snacks and wine or beer. Next door, the Restaurant offers a la carte lunch and dinner as well as Spier’s famous breakfast. Our chefs imaginatively crafts delicious dishes, from burgers and game to fine dining and traditional regional specialities. We source fresh seasonal produce daily from our very own vegetable garden, as well as other local producers. Herbs from our gardens, Spier free-range eggs, SASSI green-listed seafood and organic, as far as is humanly possible
Grab delicious ready-to-eat favourites or build your own picnic and enjoy the Werf and our farm’s other outdoor spaces. Before you head home, stock up your pantry and fridge. The delicious assortment on offer includes: •Chef Hennie’s hassle-free and hearty frozen ready meals — including beef lasagna, bolognaise, bobotie and aubergine parmigiana •Vadas’s famous sourdough bread, tarts, pies and pastries — all made with local, stoneground organic flour •Farmer Angus’s flavoursome beef, pork and eggs — all from happy animals reared on Spier’s pastures the natural way: without growth hormones or routine antibiotics •Freshly harvested fruit, veg and leaves are grown in the Spier Food Garden without artificial fertilisers or pesticides
Open daily 9:00 - 17:00. Contact us on: 021 809 1142
Our delicious, farm-inspired picnics change with the seasons. We source as many ingredients as possible from our own farm and trusted local producers. Baskets must be ordered at least 24 hours in advance at www.spier.co.za and may be collected between 12.00 and 14.00 from the Picnic Collection Point next to the Spier Farm Cafe. Vegetarian baskets are available.
Our farm offers many gorgeous spots for you to enjoy your picnic. Where will it be – by the dam, or under the oaks? The choice is yours. Although the picnic spaces are public, group bookings can be accommodated in semi-private areas if booked in advance.
Vadas Smokehouse & Bakery offers dishes that embrace and showcase the quality of ethically and locally sourced ingredients. A passion for cooking with fire and smoke takes centre stage with a delicious range of pasture-reared meats (many of which are supplied by Spier’s Farmer Angus). The meat is smoked low and slow – at a low temperature for a long period of time – and this method allows lesser known cuts of meat like beef brisket, pork neck and lamb shoulder to be used. There are delicious organic vegetarian options too.
The restaurant overlooks the rolling lawns and ancient oaks of Spier’s meticulously restored Werf – perfect for the kids to run wild on. Sharing is encouraged, with family-style platters that can be ordered for the table.
The bakery produces slow-fermented, fresh sourdough breads as well as a selection of seasonal fruit pies and pastries baked daily. A new parking area parallel to the R310 highway will allow easy access for people collecting orders.
Contact us: 021 8091137 or visit www.vadas.co.za to book.
Your Stay
4 Nights
Bed and Breakfast
Fast Facts
4 Star
Spoken Languages: Afrikaans, English, Xhosa
No. Rooms: 80
Special Interests: Birding, Cycling, Flora, Gourmet, Hiking, History & Culture, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Wildlife, Wine