Vida Nova Retreat is situated in Hout Bay, Cape Town, South Africa, and is close to Hout Bay Harbour, Chapman’s Peak Drive and Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens.
A prime spot for travellers looking for accommodation in the outside of Cape Town City. Hout Bay is a very nice base to explore the Constantia Winelands.
This eco-friendly and luxurious hotel features 20 spacious and comfortable suites. Each is equipped with modern amenities such as a TV, air conditioning, a bathroom with a hairdryer and a safe.
Vida Nova Retreat is set among well-tended gardens on our privately fenced two acres of ground, located on the back slope of Table Mountain. Surrounded by the most iconic peaks in the Cape Fold Belt, the hotel offers an opportunity to escape from the hustle of the city, while being located only a short drive from all of the city bowl’s offerings.
Vida Nova Retreat's restaurant, the Green Orchid, presents a seasonal and inspired menu, while the onsite Disa Spa provides guests with a private space to unwind, with luxurious treatments. Guests can also savour refreshing drinks at the pool bar, a guests-only swimming pool, and private gardens.
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Bed and Breakfast
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
2 Nights
Bed and Breakfast
4 Star
Spoken Languages: Afrikaans, English, Xhosa
No. Rooms: 80
Special Interests: Birding, Cycling, Flora, Gourmet, Hiking, History & Culture, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Wildlife, Wine
Mooiplaas Guesthouse, you can relax, unwind and enjoy yourself in the comfort of our stylish and luxurious 4 star accommodation and experience something different, an authentic and unique farm stay. Soak up the family friendly atmosphere while enjoying the peace of wide open spaces and big open skies of the Klein Karoo.
When you arrive at Mooiplaas Guesthouse, you will be greeted with a refreshing welcome drink, explained what to do and where to go to on your stay in the Klein Karoo.
The rooms are elegantly decorated and equipped with all the necessary items to make you feel extra special. At night we light up the evening atmosphere with an unique barbecue dinner and afterwards, you can join the stargazing session done by one of our local guides( at an extra cost). Returning back in your room, you will find two bottles of free water and a night cap of the local port to enjoy before you drift off!
We delight in spoiling our guests - no request is too much effort for us!
Our dining room offers fine local cuisine and serves a full breakfast (included in the rate), four course set dinner menu and an open bar. Find out more about our traditional Klein Karoo cuisine and check out our favorite recipes!
2 Nights
Full Board - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch
4 Star
Guest House
Spoken Languages: Afrikaans, English
No. Rooms: 31
Special Interests: Leisure, Nature
Addo African Home is situated in Addo, near the Addo Elephant National Park, Adrenalin Addo Adventure Park and the Penhurst Rly State Reserve. Accommodation consists of rooms and traditional rondavels equipped with air-conditioning, tea and coffee facilities, a hairdryer, a shower and toiletries. Some units also have a safe and a refrigerator. There is an on-site restaurant where guests can enjoy fine dining. Additional amenities include an outdoor natural swimming pool and various massage services. The estate also offers horseriding, hiking and game drives to Addo Park.
2 Nights
Full Board - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch
Six elevated self-catering boutique glamping tents boast outstanding views of rolling green hills surrounded by indigenous forested valleys and the Tsitsikamma Mountain Range. AfriCamps at Ingwe is located in an adventure hot spot on the popular Garden Route in the Crags, Plettenberg Bay.
Situated between the vibey holiday town of Plettenberg Bay (10 minutes’ drive away) and the quaint village of Nature’s Valley; AfriCamps at Ingwe is surrounded by outstanding natural beauty with mind-blowing beaches and ancient forests in every direction. With Knysna and Tsitsikamma National Park both within a 30 minutes drive, AfriCamps at Ingwe is the perfect destination to experience it all.
The AfriCamps boutique glamping experience is perfect for families, couples, and close friends to get closer to nature while enjoying all of life's little luxuries. Our custom-made 55m2 tents are fully furnished and equipped for five guests with a private kitchen, lounge, en-suite bathroom (with private shower and toilet), two comfy bedrooms with extra-length queen-size beds, a fireplace, air-conditioning, and a wooden deck.
3 Nights
Half Board Plus - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Activities
The child friendly Village Lodge offers rooms in lovingly restored houses with each room having its own patio, fireplace, open plan interiors, en-suite bathrooms with bath and shower and views over the spacious gardens or stunning Outeniqua Mountains. Each house is individual in style but uniform in luxury and comfort. A variety of children’s activities to keep the little ones entertained. It is the perfect country escape!
2 Nights
Bed and Breakfast
Skeiding is one of those places that you fall in love with for no reason ... maybe it's the absolute peace and tranquility or the panoramic views of the Langeberg mountains or the bright stars at night or the mouthwatering food or the goodness of being close to nature ... that makes you want to come back.
Situated on high, open, rolling terrain you experience the feeling of freedom and being kind of alone with no neighbour in sight.
Skeiding is a working ostrich, grain, sheep and Nguni farm … close to the N2 and halfway (250 km) between Cape Town and Knysna. This makes us the ideal stopover. A friendly family farm, an education for city slickers, a place to relax and enjoy panoramicl mountain views as the farm is situated on high, open rolling terrain. We Neels and Anné-Lize are two energetic people who love life …you need to be to run a farm, a young family (Anné and Pieter), two dogs (Asterix and Jessie) and a guesthouse in the same lifetime.
Spoil yourself and stay Bed & Breakfast or even better, have dinner. Otherwise relax next to your own fire and stay self-catering.
Enjoy home cooked country cuisine prepared by Anné-Lize and her small team of able and enthusiastic assistants (Allen and Aletta). Neels is the meat “chef” on the open fire, unless farm work calls him away. A three course menu is served every evening at the family dining table. Please let us know of any dietary requirements for the best culinary experience. Also let us know if you are celebrating a birthday or any special occasion that you would like us to cater for.
Our 2 Rooms, 1 Suite with heated spa bath, 1 Studio and 4 Cottages have all you need to feel pampered: Honesty Bar, Tea and Coffee making facilities, En suite bathrooms with strong showers, Heater, Ceiling fan, Electric blankets, Ostrich leather slippers and gown, Hair dryers and good South African Port (on the house!) to enjoy on the patio as a sundowner. 6 of the rooms and cottages have fireplaces for real cosiness in winter. The rooms and cottages are named after plants, animals and birds commonly found in our area … which is a real birders’s paradise.
One of the highlights of your stay will be the farm tour with Neels. A "hands-on" experience every morning at 07:30. Feeding the ostriches, watching the working dogs (Border Kollie and Australian Kelpie) work with the sheep, ostriches or Nguni cattle.
Why is Skeiding a unique location?
Apart from panoramic mountain views over rolling country side, ALL ROADS LEAD TO SKEIDING.
1. We are situated at the start of the Garden Route.
2. Close to the Tradouw Pass to join the Route 62.
3. Halfway between: Cape Town and Plettenberg Bay.
Cape Town and Oudtshoorn.
4. Two hours drive from Hermanus.
5. A days trip from Hermanus (a) via Augulhas (the most southern tip of Africa)
(b) via De Hoop Nature Reserve and the pont at Malgas.
6. A days visit to Augulhas to the most southern tip of Africa.
7. A days visit to the De Hoop Nature Reserve (excellent whale watching from July to November) over the only working ferry at Malgas.
8. Excellent birdwatching and nature trails (2 - 10km day walks in Afromontane forest) at Grootvadersbosch Nature Reserve (12km away).
At Grootvadersbosch you also get rare and endemic species, some on the Red Data List. A scenic, but challenging mountain bike trail also awaits you here.
9. 45km from Witsand (Whale Nursery of SA) for landbased whalewatching (from July to November) and endless white beaches to walk on where the Breede River and Indian Ocean meets.
10. True country style living & hospitality.
11. A working farm experience.
12. Good food - traditional South African cuisine presented with a flair.
13. Starry nights and unforgettable sunsets.
14. Personalised service.
15. Walk our labarinth.
16. Enjoy the putting green.
We do believe that we can really add value to your life, staying with us.
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