| To the jewel of the Helderberg, and the stylish comfort of Stellendal Guest House
Owner-managers Marry & Jan Willem have lovingly refurbished the interior of this 85-year-old Cape-Dutch style house with a touch so sure that the air of serenity remains virtually undisturbed. Garden greenery, secluded nooks under burgeoning oak trees, and an idyllic pool create a haven of peace amidst the bustle of daily life, where you have time to tune into the song of birds, the croaking of frogs ...
Somerset West, nestling in the valley below the Hottentots Holland mountains, is ideally placed for starting your holiday in South Africa and specially in the winelands. There is the Helderberg wine route with excellent estates, like Vergelegen, Morgenhof and Lourendsford close to the town (5 minutes by car). And of course Stellenbosch and Franschhoek nearby, There is a selection of beaches - only 10 minutes to Strand, for instance, and 15 minutes to Gordon's Bay. |