Situated in Somerset West, a beautiful area within the Cape Winelands, and just 35 minutes drive from Cape Town Centre and 20 minutes from the airport. It is also very close to the beautiful False Bay. These excellent en-suite rooms all have telephone, satellite TV, radio, safe, hair dryer, air-con., heating and mini-bar. The rooms are decorated in soft beige colours, and have large, comfortable beds, writing desk and chair and lovely views of the 9 hectares of surrounding gardens. There is 24-hour room service. There are two restaurants, both located on the ground floor: La vigna, which serves Tuscan international cuisine & [meaning unclear] and the Garden Terrace, serving buffet and an a la carte menu. The Breakfast room offers an excellent buffet, serving hot and cold foods. The room spills out onto a pleasant terrace area where guests can also eat. A very attractive building built in the style of classic Dutch Cape architecture. Painted white and just two storeys tall, the hotel is spread out over many hectares of well-kept land. The large, open plan lobby has high ceilings and separate reception & [meaning unclear] concierge desks. The lobby leads directly into a lounge area with a large fireplace, and is overlooked by a rooftop ceiling, giving the whole room a bright atmosphere. It is located in a nine hectare estate, comprised of beautifully maintained ponds, and vineyards with views of the surrounding Helderberg Mountain and False Bay. An excellent hotel, perfect for guests wishing to have a relaxing and tranquil stay. There is a very good spa with a variety of treatments available to guests. There are two outdoor swimming pools and a spa. (AHJ 0808)