Excelsior Manor
Set on the level farmlands south of the settlement of Ashton in the Overberg area of South Africa, Excelsior Manor Guesthouse is a lovely intimate property on a working winery centred on a fabulous Cape Revival ‘ostrich palace’, with guest accommodation in 9 rooms and providing access to a range of local activities, notably including winery visits.
De Kloof Estate
Set at the pleasant western side of the town of Swellendam in the Overberg area of South Africa, De Kloof Luxury Estate is a relatively high quality owner-run property centred on an 1802 homestead, with guest accommodation in 6 rooms and providing access to a range of local activities, notably including winery visits and golf.
Schoone Oordt House
Set at the pleasant northern end of high street of Swellendam in the Overberg area of South Africa, Schoone Oordt Country House is a very friendly property centred on a magnificent 1853 Victorian townhouse, with guest accommodation in 7 rooms and providing access to a range of local activities, notably including winery visits and golf.
Temenos Retreat
Set across several adjacent plots within the pretty village of McGregor in the Overberg area of South Africa, Temenos Retreat is a truly extraordinary place, a blend of restaurant, guest lodge and multi-faith retreat, all wrapped up in the most extraordinary gardens. The accommodation is a little too simple for us to often recommend, but we love to stop here for a leisurely lunch whenever we pass through.
Penhill
Set on a large private estate to the northeast of Worcester in the Overberg area of South Africa, Penhill is a really lovely property centred on a superb restored 1820 Cape Dutch manor house, with guest accommodation in 11 rooms and providing access to a range of local activities. Extremely relaxing.
Fraai Uitzicht
Set in a private valley backing into the Langeberg Mountains in the Ashton area of the Overberg in South Africa, Fraai Uitzicht 1798 is a decent quality lodge set on a working wine estate, with guest accommodation in 9 rooms, a well known restaurant and a range of local activities, notably including intimate tours of the local wineries.
Augusta de Mist
Set at the pleasant northern end of high street of Swellendam in the Overberg area of South Africa, Augusta de Mist Country House and African Kitchen is an intimate and well-priced property centred on an 1802 homestead, with guest accommodation in 6 rooms and providing access to a range of local activities, notably including winery visits and golf.
Old Village Lodge
Set on the quiet main road in the pretty village of McGregor in the Overberg area of South Africa, Old Village Lodge is a pleasant little owner-run guest house, with guest accommodation in 5 rooms and providing access to a limited range of local activities, notably including winery tours and tastings.
The Small Hotel
Set in an upmarket residential street in the working town of Robertson in the Overberg area of South Africa, The Robertson Small Hotel is a pleasant owner-hosted guest house contained within a lovely Victorian manor house, with guest accommodation in 8 rooms and providing access to a limited range of local activities, notably including winery tours and tastings.
High Hopes
Set in a lovely shady street in the village of Greyton in the Overberg area of South Africa, High Hopes of Greyton is a pleasant owner-hosted bed and breakfast establishment, providing access to a range of local activities, notably including hiking and mountain-biking.
Leipzig Country House
Set on a large private estate to the northeast of Worcester in the Overberg area of South Africa, Leipzig Country House is a relatively modest farmstead dating back to 1820, with guest accommodation in 11 rooms and a reputation for fine country food. Specialises in small conferences and special events.
