Rodwell
House
Rodwell Road
St James
Cape Town
Western Cape
South Africa
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Redefining
elite seaside holidays in Cape Town is five-star Rodwell House in the sun-soaked
village of St James.
The hotel
nestles between the Kalk Bay Mountains and False Bay, world famous for
whale-watching, warm sea bathing and a sheltered Mediterranean climate.
Rodwell
House is a place of spiritual influence with an ancient meridian line running
through the property.
This
is the kind of boutique hotel that would make Gatsby weak at the knees.
Rodwell’s owner Robin is a CT and London financial entrepreneur, but as
an avid collector of art and an enthusiast of greatest wines and fine food,
the design and attention to detail is remarkably evident.
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His personal
mission is that Rodwell delights guests in an exclusive, stylish and luxurious
manner.
His extensive
South African Masters Art collection can be seen all over the house, including
original pieces in the rooms.
The
eight suites have been positioned so that you appreciate the sea, either
from windows or private balcony. The modern, open-plan bathrooms are separated
from the bedroom only by a risqué waist-high wall.
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Calm,
modern and sophisticated, these suites offer unrivalled space, with comfortable
couches and chairs, fine finishes and extra length beds. The entire 2nd
floor is set aside for guest bedrooms.
The
first floor has wide welcoming terraces and public rooms including a formal
drawing room, romantic dining room, library and sunroom to relax in.
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Period
fireplaces, teak paneling and a magnificent staircase, feature amongst
the impeccable furnishings and artwork.
There
is an intricately tiled Moroccan courtyard with terracotta walls offering
welcome shade, and a tinkling fountain to get you in the mood for that
siesta.
The
trimmed lawns and vine-covered walkways of the front garden are accessed
from the wide terraces with classic Cape Town views of the St James tidal
pool and multi-coloured beach huts.
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The swimming
pool is fed by a mountain stream and invites pure, unadulterated leisure.
But the
pièce de résistance has to be the 15 000 bottle refrigerated
wine cellar, with a collection to rival top restaurants in New York or
London. With over 600 different choices of international and South
African wines, the choice could be mind-boggling – but Robin ensures that
advice and help is at hand to turn wine into an unsurpassed experience.
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The wine
cellar has a tasting room, and a sweeping bar enhanced by cutting edge
design, décor and lighting.
Despite
walled seclusion, and food and wine heaven on site, Rodwell House is a
stroll away from activities, 10 minutes from top vineyards, gold medal
restaurants and Simons Town, 20 minutes from either Cape Town’s CBD or
Cape Point, and light-years away from boredom or tour groups.
Rodwell
holidays are like none other, invigorating yet relaxed - a complete break
from routine.
Check-In
02:00 PM Check-Out 11:00 AM |
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and Services |
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Internet
Access
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Airport
Shuttle Service
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Parking
Available
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Laundry
Service
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Garden
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Bar on
the Premises
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Swimming
Pool
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Sauna
Dining
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Restaurant
on the Premises
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Breakfast
Served
Facilities
in Rooms/Units
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Air-Conditioning
in Rooms
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Satellite
TV in Rooms
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Television
in Rooms
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Radios
in Rooms
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Bar Fridges
in Rooms
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WiFi
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DVD
Environment
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Activities
Nearby
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Bird Watching
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Scuba
Diving
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Fishing
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Golf
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Bicycle
Touring
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Canoeing
/ Kayaking
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Climbing
- Traditional
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Paddling
- Canoeing
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Paddling
- Kayaking
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Paddling
- Sea Kayaking
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Sailing
- Yacht Charters
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Scuba/Snorkeling
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Surfing
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Windsurfing
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Shark
Cage Diving
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Walking
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Hiking
/ Backpacking
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Whale
Watching
Conference
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Conference
Venue <25 People
Grading
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5 Stars
- Tourism Grading Council of South Africa
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