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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Bruton Place, 2 bedroom Self-Catering Apartment, SOMERSET WEST
Bruton Place security complex
is located in Somerset West, just behind the NH Lord Charles Hotel, with
superb views over False Bay and the Hottentots Holland mountain range.
The complex is very safe and secure and is equipped with everything to
make your stay unforgettable. This beautiful ground floor apartment is
furnished to a high standard, and is neutrally decorated throughout. It
comprises two bedrooms, one with a queen-size bed and the other with two
single bed. The bathroom has a shower, bath, basin, and toilet and the
open-plan kitchen is fully-equipped with crockery and appliances. Step
out of the living area onto the private patio to relax and enjoy the stunning
sea and mountain views. |
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Abbey's
Place, 2 bedroom Self-catering Apartment, SOMERSET WEST
Sunny,
north-facing, two-bedroom apartment sleeping four people, with a sleeper
couch for an additional two children. Abbey's Place is located close to
all amenities in beautiful Somerset West, the heart of the Cape Winelands.
We are centrally situated just 35 minutes to Cape Town city centre, 20
minutes to Cape Town International Airport, and 10 minutes to Stellenbosch
and the warm Indian Ocean of Strand beach. The charming seaside village
of Hermanus, famous for whale watching in season, is also in close proximity.
Abbey's Place offers safe and secure access from the garage to the enclosed
garden courtyard, a lounge, dining room, kitchen, full bathroom with shower
and corner bath, and large colour TV with DStv. Facilities also include
a family restaurant situated on the property. |
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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
mountains. |
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Condia,
Self-Catering Suites, SOMERSET WEST
Condia is located in tranquil
surroundings close to the picturesque Helderberg and Hottentots Holland
Mountains in the exclusive, upmarket area of Somerset West. The cosy
and comfortable Suites, are elegantly decorated, and each has a well-equipped
kitchnette, and en-suite bathroom. The Protea Suite, upstairs, boasts a
view of the mountains, and has roof windows and dimming lights - the perfect
Honeymoon Suite. Beds in either Suite can be configured as you wish
- either as 2 singles or as a double.Relax in this exceptionally quiet
area, or explore the historic wine routes of Stellenbosch , Franschhoek
and Paarl - all close by. Visit Hermanus on the Whale Coast just,
a short, very scenic drive away. Close to golf courses and the Helderberg
Nature Reserve. |
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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.
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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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Simonsplein, Self-Catering Apartment, STELLENBOSCH
This
ideally located 3rd floor Penthouse Apartment is situated in the recently
completed (2004) Simonsplein Building in the 'old quarter' of the town.
Consisting of one bedroom, bathroom with bath and shower, lounge /dining
room and fully equipped kitchen. A fabulous rooftop garden overlooking
Stellenbosch completes the picture! No. 20 Simonsplein is literally
a 'stone's throw' from a number of Top Restaurants, Internet Cafés,
Pavement Cafés, Bistros, Shops and Cappuccino Bars. Air-conditioning.
Private Access Control & Lift to Basement Parking, Fully Equipped Kitchen,
Washing Machine & Tumble Dryer, Towels & Linen, Telephone /Internet
Connection, Built-in Cupboards throughout, Television, DSTV, DVD, Serviced
Apartment, Laundry Service on request. |
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Eikehoff, Self-Catering Apartment, STELLENBOSCH
This
ideally located second floor apartment is situated on Church Street in
the recently completed (2004) EikeHoff Building in the 'old quarter' of
the town. Consisting of two bedrooms, two bathrooms (main en-suite), lounge
and kitchen with generous balcony overlooking the passing street scene.
No. 23 EikeHoff is literally a 'stone's throw' from a number of Top Restaurants,
Internet Cafés, Pavement Cafés, Bistros, Shops and Cappuccino
Bars. Air-conditioning, Private Access Control & Lift to Basement
Parking, Fully Equipped Kitchen, Washing Machine & Tumble Dryer, Towels
& Linen, Built-in Cupboards throughout, Television, DSTV, DVD, Serviced
Apartment, Laundry Service on request. |
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Squirrel
& Vine, Self-Catering Apartment, STELLENBOSCH
Squirrel
& Vine is an air-conditioned self-catering apartment situated in the
historic core of Stellenbosch in nostalgic Herte Street, off Dorp Street.
It offers ideal accommodation for the traveler who requires modern, comfortable
luxury in a private setting in the heart of Stellenbosch. Oom Samie
se Winkel ('Uncle Samie's Shop') is 150 meters from the apartment, and
the Stellenbosch Tourism & Information Bureau 250 meters away.
Within walking distance are numerous quaint coffee shops, excellent restaurants,
museums and other historic sites. Squirrel & Vine is situated in the
heart of Stellenbosch's tourist district: Herte Street is an oak-lined
one-way street and offers an ideal location from which to explore the town.
The two-storey apartment building in which Squirrel & Vine is situated,
is called Die Pieke ('The Peaks') and consists of twelve privately owned
apartments. |
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