Hermanus & Walker Bay
BIRKENHEAD HOUSE
The hotel is perched high on the cliffs near Hermanus and from each
opulently appointed studio suite there are stunning sea views over
Walker Bay. The public rooms are a delight and for relaxation there
is a spa where specialist treatments include aromatherapy,
reflexology and massage.
Other facilities include a steam room, gym
and dual level swimming pool located in a sheltered courtyard with a
charming patio offering the ideal spot for sundowners after a day of
sightseeing or whale watching. First class cuisine is a matter of
course with lavish meals and seafood delicacies being served daily
in the dining area overlooking the sea.. Room service will be happy
to oblige with breakfast in bed. The tariff includes all local
branded drinks and meals.
ARABELLA WESTERN CAPE HOTEL & SPA
On the banks of the beautiful Bot River, this large
modern designed
hotel is situated outside Hermanus on the Arabella Country Estate's
spectacular peninsula. It has 145 elegantly appointed bedrooms and
suites, all with views over water, the golf course or the mountains.
There is a choice of six restaurants and bars and a host of leisure
activities including a spa with a wide range of health and beauty
treatments, a sauna, steam room and indoor and outdoor swimming
pools. For golf enthusiasts the Western Cape Hotel boasts an 18-hole
championship golf course designed by Peter Matkovich
HARBOUR HOUSE
This traditionally decorated Historical Monument is situated in the
heart of the old harbour and positioned only a few metres from the
waters edge. It has a welcoming and homely atmosphere and the
5 well appointed bedrooms have en-suite facilities plus garden or
sea views. Public rooms include a lounge and breakfast
room and in the landscaped gardens is a swimming pool. For the
evening dining there is a wide choice of seafood and traditional
restaurants in the town centre which is just a few minutes walk
away. There are magnificent views of the coastline from the
gardens and easy access is provided from the house on to the famous
cliff path which snakes for 15 km around the bay.
BLUE GUM COUNTRY ESTATE
 You
can be assured of great hospitality at this personally managed
lodge. It is 25 minutes inland from Hermanus, tucked away in the
valley of the Klein River Mountains, comprising vineyards, pastures
and a private mountain reserve for you to explore. It has 10 well
appointed bedrooms and suites with views towards the hillside or
over the valley. Enjoy a sundowner on the terrace followed by a
candlelit dinner in the restaurant. Emphasis is placed on using
local ingredients such as linefish, Karoo lamb and ostrich. Relax by
the small pool or have a game of tennis. Nature lovers can wander on
the many trails, go horse riding or cruise the nearby river with its
varied birdlife. The village of Stanford with its Victorian houses,
cricket green and brewery/winery is worth a visit.
GROOTBOS NATURE RESERVE
 The
classic Garden Lodge and the new Forest Lodge, with its contemporary
style, are self contained and each has its own restaurant
specialising in local seafood, open plan lounge and bar. From the
lodges, winding pathways guide you past the largest milkwood forests
in the world to the bedroom suites which are well furnished and have
a balcony with stunning views over Walker Bay. Guides will take you
through the reserve, which has 17 square kilometres of pristine
fynbos with over 650 indigenous species of plant species, on walking
trails, horse riding, mountain biking or in 4x4 vehicles. From
August to November there is whale watching from the shore or by boat
(charge applicable). Here you will have a good chance of seeing the
enormous Southern Right Whale.
THE MARINE
 Occupying
a superb position on the rugged cliffs close to the centre of the
holiday resort of Hermanus, this 5-star hotel is a Relais et
Chateaux member and is sister hotel to The Cellars-Hohenhort in Cape
Town and The Plettenberg in Plettenberg Bay. The spacious and
inviting public rooms, including sea facing lounges and cocktail
bar, are beautifully furnished as are the 47 air-conditioned
bedrooms which vary from internal courtyard facing Standard rooms to
Suites commanding magnificent views over Walker Bay. There is a
choice
of 2 restaurants – ‘The Pavilion’ serving modern South African
cuisine and a more relaxed venue, ‘Seafood at The Marine’,
specialising in local sea food. For relaxation there is a pool
in the gardens and Carchele Spa.
OCEAN ELEVEN GUESTHOUSE
With access to the cliff path on the outskirts of Hermanus, this
Cape Cod style guesthouse has all encompassing views of Walker Bay.
The main house has high ceilings, tall windows and teak floors that
made colonial architecture so elegant. The 10 well appointed sea
facing bedrooms and suites have a minibar, tea & coffee tray. The
Standard rooms open onto the garden or swimming pool whilst the Deluxe rooms are in the house or adjacent to the pool. Both Suites are
loft-style and have air-conditioning.
There is a swimming pool in the gardens. A wide choice of
restaurants for evening dining are to be found in the nearby town
centre.
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