events can be held in the landscaped gardens, which features a glass pavilion. this country-chic guesthouse is 2 km from ruitersvlei wine estate and 6 km from drakenstein lion park. . airy rooms and suites are individually decorated and feature air-conditioning, and tea and coffeemaking equipment. full english breakfast is free and served in a sunroom. some add 4-poster beds, sitting rooms and tvs. a pair of suites have private entrances, lounges, fireplaces, minifridges and country views Cape Town International Airport 38 min
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