| set in the countryside off national route n12, this serene, upscale hotel with views of the stellenbosch mountains is 2 km from neethlingshof winery and 12 km from de zalze golf club. amenities include a garden with 2 outdoor pools, plus mountain bike rentals, spa services, and wine tastings. some add terraces with garden views. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. casual, fashionable rooms feature free wi-fi, nespresso machines and iphone docks, plus minifridges. upgraded rooms offer seating areas and rainfall showers, and some have barbecues
Cape Town International Airport 27 min
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