SOMERSET
WEST - CAPE WINELANDS SELF-CATERING APARTMENTS
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West (Afrikaans Somerset-Wes) is a town in the Western Cape province
of South Africa. It is situated in the Helderberg area (formerly called
Hottentots Holland), about 50 km (30 mi) east of Cape Town and 10 km from
Strand. The town is overlooked by the imposing Helderberg (meaning
"clear mountain"), a part of the Hottentots-Holland range of mountains.
Somerset West has a fairly decorative display of Christmas lights erected
atop the street lights of the Main Road. The Helderberg Lights Festival
(aka the Strawberry Festival), a flea market and parade, normally complements
these lights. The area also has its own community radio station,
Radio Helderberg, broadcasting community notices and playing adult orientated
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Helderberg Nature Reserve, a 363 hectare natural wildlife preserve opened
in 1964, contains a wide variety of smaller fauna (buck, tortoises and
other reptiles) and outstanding specimens of indigenous flora such as protea
and fynbos. Somerset West contains a number of sporting facilities
including several golf courses. The historic town of Stellenbosch
is reachable via the R44 motorway. The area between Somerset West and Stellenbosch
also encompasses a number of wine farms, where visitors can sample and
purchase wine. More
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African
Dreams Self-catering Guest House, SOMERSET WEST
African
Dreams is a modern, contemporary, luxury 4 Star guest house with a subtle
safari ambience offering outstanding hospitality, excellent cuisine, panoramic
views, tranquillity and privacy. The guest house is located in the secure
and prestigious residential area of Somerset West, known as the golfing
paradise in the Cape Winelands. Guests have the option of self-catering
or making use of the excellent breakfasts on offer. All suites feature
an en-suite bathroom, lounge, dining room, kitchenette, and terrace with
barbecue. Enjoy the tropical garden, or relax on your private terrace and
view the abundant bird life. Wake up to the sound of the African francolin
and guinea fowl, and watch the sunrise over the majestic Hottentots Holland
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Cape
Vermeer, Luxury Self-Catering Studios, SOMERSET WEST
Featuring panoramic views
of False Bay and the Hottentots Holland Mountaints, Cape Vermeer offers
luxury self-catering studios, as well as a swimming pool and a garden and
terrace with BBQ facilities. The air-conditioned suites come with a private
terrace and elegant, modern décor. There is also a seating area,
satellite TV and a well-equipped kitchenette with a microwave, oven, stove
and refrigerator. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property and guests
can enjoy private parking on site. Cape Vermeer is situated on the slopes
of Helderberg Mountain, just a 10-minute drive from several Stellenbosch
wine estates. Strand Beach and Gordon’s Bay Beach are both 15 minutes’
drive away. Cape Town International Airport is a 30-minute drive from the
apartments. |
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STELLENBOSCH
- CAPE WINELANDS - SELF-CATERING APARTMENTS
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| Stellenbosch
is South Africa’s second oldest town, after Cape Town and is the sentimental
heart of the Winelands. Lined with shady oaks and beautiful gabled, white-washed
buildings the streets of Stellenbosch still have small irrigation channels
on either side of the older roads. In the past, these were used to water
gardens, as each householder had a time slot in which to divert the town’s
irrigation into their plot.
It
is very cultural and somewhat venerable town, while also displaying a decidedly
young and vibrant air. There are some interesting museums and many of the
buildings, including some of the hotels and restaurants, are national monuments
and deserve a second look. There is good mountain biking just outside the
town, and there are golf courses aplenty, but Stellenbosch is really all
about wine. |
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town is virtually surrounded by fabulous cellars where you can do a tasting,
join a cellar tour, stock up your own personal cellar, and perhaps enjoy
a lovely leisurely lunch in the shade of some typical Stellenbosch oaks.
Some of the wine farms have become multi-purpose resorts with theatres,
restaurants, equestrian centres and much much more. Stellenbosch
is close to Cape Town so it can be visited on a day trip, or you could
do a day trip to Cape Town or the Overberg from
Stellenbosch. The nearest beach is at Strand. More
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Bonne
Esperance Studio Apartments, STELLENBOSCH
Located
at the University of Stellenbosch and 5 minutes' walk from town centre,
Bonne Esperance Studio Apartments features well-appointed self-catering
accommodation in a historic building. The elegantly furnished apartments
will provide you with a TV, air conditioning and a patio. There is a full
a kitchenette with a microwave and a refrigerator. Featuring a shower,
private bathroom also comes with a hairdryer and free toiletries. You can
enjoy garden views. The property offers an outdoor pool and laundry facilities.
Free parking and WiFi are available. Bonne Esperance is 1 km from the Jan
Marais Nature Reserve. |
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Life
& Leisure Luxury Guesthouse, Self-Catering Apartments, STELLENBOSCH
Life
& Leisure Guesthouse offers accommodation in the historic and central
par of Stellenbosch, within walking distance to restaurants, shops and
bars. The Village Museum is a 5-minute walk away. Life & Leisure's
rooms are individually decorated and combine contemporary design with elegant
touches, colors and modern comfort. All rooms offer air conditioning, satellite
TV and tea-and-coffee making facilities. The University of Stellenbosch
is 500 metres away and bicycle rental can also be arranged. Cape Town International
Airport is 35 km away, and an airport shuttle service is also available
for a surcharge. |
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