Accommodation at Summerwood Guesthouse, Western Cape, South Africa

Safari Lodges and Accommodation in South Africa

Accommodation at Summerwood Guesthouse, Western Cape, South Africa

SUMMERWOOD GUESTHOUSE

Luxurious guesthouse in Stellenbosch
Just nine en suite bedrooms
Country style dining room
Sparkling swimming pool

Meander through the quiet tree-lined streets and soak up the atmosphere of remarkably preserved Cape Dutch architecture, tempting shops and inviting pavement cafes.

Each of Summerwood’s nine en suite bedrooms has been individually and tastefully decorated to provide the warmth and relaxation that only a home can satisfy. Each room features a telephone, TV with MNet, ceiling fans, mini-bars, safe, hairdryer, underfloor heating, separate shower and bath and electric blankets.

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast in our country style dining room or on the patio overlooking the pool and gardens. At the end of an unforgettable day, you can take a leisurely swim in Summerwood's pool or unwind with a drink under the shade of the much-loved stinkwood tree.

SUMMERWOOD GUESTHOUSE - STELLENBOSCH:
More sumptuous than a guest house and more homely than a hotel. Ann and Christian Baret invite you to enjoy the comforts and tranquility of Summerwood. This unique mansion, originally built in 1904, was designed by an Italian architect and has been lovingly restored to meet the demands of the modern traveler.

INTRODUCTION:
Scenic, homely winelands guest house
Location - close to some of the finest wine estates in the Cape

Traditional - the original building was a private residence and dates back to the turn of the 20th century

Exclusive - extensive grounds and only nine rooms make the guest house exclusive and private

ACCOMMODATION:
Summerwood, situated in the beautiful university town of Stellenbosch, only 20 minutes from Cape Town International Airport, Offers 9-en-suite bedrooms, each individually and tastefully decorated to provide the warmth and relaxation that only a home can satisfy.

BREAKFAST:
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast in our country style dining room, or on the patio overlooking the pool and gardens. Take a refreshing swim in Summerwood's pool, unwind with a drink under the shade of our much loved Stink wood tree and leave your hosts to make reservations for dinner from a selection of some of the finest restaurants in the country - all within close proximity of your 'home'.

GENERAL INFORMATION:
Situated on the outskirts of Stellenbosch, Summerwood is a luxury guest house offering accommodation and breakfast for the discerning traveller. Originally a private residence built in the early 1900’s, it has been restored to its original beauty and charm.

Summerwood is the perfect base from which to explore the world-renowned Cape winelands. Other nearby leisure activities include golf, historical walks around Stellenbosch, mountain biking, horse riding and hiking. If you’d prefer to stay on the grounds, enjoy a leisurely swim in the pool before unwinding with a drink under the shade of a large Stinkwood tree.

LOCAL ATTRACTIONS & LANDMARKS:
- Cape Town City Centre 50 km
- Cape Town International Airport 35 km
- Table Mountain Cableway 54 km
- V & A Waterfront 52 km

DINING:
Summerwood has a light and airy country-style dining room where guests can enjoy a full English breakfast while appreciating the impressive view of the surrounding winelands.

In summertime, breakfast can be enjoyed around the sparkling pool set in the landscaped gardens.

Nearby the guest house are several top restaurants offering a variety of cuisine for discerning tastebuds, with impressive winelists to accompany the meal.

AMENITIES:
- Air conditioning
- Gardens
- Secure parking
- Swimming pool

ADDRESS:

-Jonkershoek Road
-Stellenbosch
-South Africa

LOCATION:
Summerwood Guest house is in the picturesque university town of Stellenbosch, which is in the heart of the winelands that produce some of the world's finest wines. Stellenbosch is about 50km along the N1 highway from Cape Town city centre.

DIRECTIONS:
From Cape Town International Airport, take the N2 highway in the direction of Stellenbosch / Somerset West.
Proceed on N2 until Exit 33, (Stellenbosch / Eerste Rivier turn-off) turn left and continue on the R310 until the T-junction.
At the T-junction turn right. After approximately 2.5 Km's you will reach a set of traffic lights. Continue straight over, passing Stellenbosch Farmers Winery (S.F.W.) on the right. At the next set of traffic lights, turn right (a Shell garage is on the corner).
This is now Dorp Street. Continue through one set of traffic lights and at the first pancake (small, flat circle in the road) turn left into Mill Street. A dress shop called 'Avante' is on the corner.
At the traffic circle, turn right into Plein Street. Continue straight up Plein Street and Van Riebeck Street until you reach a fork in the road. Take the left hand fork, this is Jonkershoek Road. Summerwood is 200 metres up the road on the right hand side, number 28.

Reservations and Enquiries

* required fields

* Name:		Day in:
* Country:		Day out:
* Email:		Budget:
* Verify Email:		Notes/ Comments:
Fax:
* Telephone:
No. of Guests:

STELLENBOSCH:
A town for all seasons

The heart of South Africa's wine industry, Stellenbosch is a place of great beauty and culture that's steeped in South African tradition.
The Stellenbosch Wine Route is arguably the country's most famous, and the Stellenbosch Wine of Origin area includes 106 cellars - most of which are open to the public. Enjoy a long day's wine tasting, and wine buying and you'll sip more than our great South African wines - you'll taste our South African way of life.

The heart of the town lies somewhere near the oak-lined Dorp Street. With its venerable old buildings, this is the University's main thoroughfare, where modern student life sits comfortably side by side with our history and architectural heritage.

The University - Maties - has produced many of the country's great sporting heroes, including more than 155 rugby Springboks, and Stellenbosch offers almost every outdoor activity you could desire - from world-class sports facilities (rugby, cricket and soccer are national passions) to popular mountain bike routes and six truly great golf courses.

Several Hiking trails within the Jonkershoek Nature Reserve tempt the hiker: they range from an easy 5,3 km scenic walk to the challenging 17.1 km Panorama Trail and the 18 km Swartboskloof Trail. Visit Granny's Forest at Helderberg Farm for easy walking - they also offer various other trails and an overnight hut. The full-day Vineyard Hiking Trail is best enjoyed in autumn or spring; it's 24 km long that starts on the slopes of the Papegaaiberg, above the Oude Libertas Centre and meanders through the forest plantations, vineyards, olive groves and coastal renosterveld.

An important cultural centre, Stellenbosch has many galleries and museums housing important national and international art collections and the Stellenbosch Conservatoire is the country's oldest music school.

Wine & food

Dining out in Stellenbosch, Town of Oaks, is a special experience, whether al fresco under the oaks and the stars, or indoors in cosy, yet luxurious surroundings. From traditional Cape fare and European cuisine to the more exotic, there is something to tantalise the taste buds of even the most discerning diner. Visitors can try interesting-sounding dishes such as "waterblommetjie-bredie" (waterlily-stew!), Tant Maraai se Hoender-pie (Aunt Maraai's chicken pie), Cape medley - a combination of Cape Malay dishes including the above - and Bobotie (sweet-curry mince dish).

Restaurants and eateries are diverse in character and range from elegant Cape Dutch manor to Victorian villa, country cottage and sidewalk café, both in the town and on the wine estates. Many estates offer vintner's platters, picnic baskets and light meals as part of the wine-tasting experience. Hot soup can be enjoyed around a blazing log fire during the cool winter days. Restaurants in the region are very proud of their wine lists and offer a wide choice of Stellenbosch wines. Ask your waiter to make a suggestion as to which wine will best compliment your choice of food.