Nestled at the foot of Table Mountain, Welgelegen House oozes Cape charm. The luxurious space was
converted into fourteen en-suite rooms. The two Victorian houses, linked by a shady inner courtyard
and a plunge pool is a true sanctuary in the heart of the city. Welgelegen house is located just a short
walk away from the vibe of Kloof Street, and a few minutes’ drive from the Table Mountain Cableway,
Camps Bay and the V & A Waterfront
3 Nights
4 Stars
Guest House
Spoken Languages: English, Xhosa, Zulu
No. Rooms: 14
Special Interests: Beach / Coastal, Gourmet, History & Culture, Indigenous Culture / Art, Leisure, Relaxation, Shopping, Wine
This stylish country guesthouse offers luxury accommodation in the heart of the beautiful Franschhoek Valley on a historic vineyard and fruit farm.
The rooms are light and stylish with great mountain and vineyard views. Some rooms overlook the plum orchards and majestic mountains beyond. The bathrooms are spacious with separate showers and baths, double basins and heated towel rails, some rooms offer a shower only. Air conditioning, underfloor heating and ceiling fans ensure year-round comfort with the convenience of Wi-Fi in all rooms. The classically romantic honeymoon suite has a large bathtub, double showers, and a king-size bed beneath a hand-painted pastoral ceiling of clouds and birds. The self-catering 3-bedroom villa has a farmhouse feel, boasts a private pool, and comes fitted with all mod cons and good outdoor living in summer, and a fireplace for winter. It offers 1 queen-size bed and 2 king-size beds that can be converted into 4 single beds upon request. It has spectacular views, a terrace and a full kitchen with an oven and a stove.
The guesthouse has a swimming pool overlooking the plum orchards and a tennis court for the more energetic.
Nearby activities and attractions range from wine tasting at various estates, such as Haute Cabrière, GlenWood Vineyards and Leopards Leap Restaurant & Wine Farm. A variety of top-class restaurants can be found within a short drive of Auberge Clermont. The Huguenot Memorial Museum and Franschhoek Wine Tram Info Kiosk are within 1.5 km of the guesthouse. For hikers, Mont Rochelle Nature Reserve is 8.3 km away.
2 Nights
4 Stars
Guest House
Simbavati River Lodge enjoys a unique setting on the banks of the Kruger Park’s Nhlaralumi River in the Timbavati Private Game Reserve.
One of its winning charms is the popular waterhole right below the dining deck, much loved by elephant. Between game drives, you could enjoy a game-viewing experience of note just sitting on the deck as wildlife comes and goes from the water.
This lodge has a broad appeal, with a traditional safari ambience but with a relaxed contemporary twist in terms of décor. You have a choice of tented or chalet accommodation. It caters well to couples and honeymooners with a safari spa and fully equipped fitness centre. Whilst its two-bedroom chalets and Cubs Club kids centre are popular with families.
The Timbavati forms part of the Greater Kruger Park and offers exceptional game viewing including all the Big Five, most notably leopard, and also wild dog.
3 Nights
4 Stars
Lodge
Spoken Languages: English
No. Rooms: 11
Special Interests: Adventure, Big 5, Birding, Flora, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Star Gazing, Wildlife, Wine
