| an outdoor pool is flanked by lush gardens, and there's an art gallery displaying works by the owner. the cottage adds a full kitchen. continental or full english breakfast is available (both for a fee). check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. all have private entrances, kitchenettes, and balconies or patios, as well as tvs and free wifi. located on the m9 with the helderberg mountains in view, this laid-back guesthouse is a 12-minute walk from somerset west golf club and 5 km from the lourensford wine estate. relaxed accommodations consist of 3 studios, 2 chalets and a cottage. other amenities include bbqs, a bar with limited hours, gated entry and free secure parking
Cape Town International Airport 25 min
Sir Lowry's Pass (18 min)
High-altitude road with views over peaks, popular paragliding spots & sightings of native baboons. Strand Beach (12 min)
Long, wide expanse of white sand with calm, shallow water for swimming & a seaside promenade. Erinvale Golf Club (8 min)
Golf facilities including a driving range, chipping & putting greens, backed by Helderberg mountain. Root 44 Market (10 min)
Stalls sell a variety of foods, plus furniture, art & other goods, in this busy indoor marketplace. Elgin Valley (25 min)
Highland area with numerous vineyards offering wine tastings, popular for mountain hikes & cycling. Waterkloof Wine Tasting Lounge (15 min)
Biodynamic winery with views of fields & peaks from a sleek, upscale restaurant & tasting lounge. Cape Canopy Tour (40 min)
Zipline course from a mountain platform, accessed by a hike through the surrounding nature reserve. Steenbras River Gorge (Crystal Pools) (36 min)
A boulder-strewn trail through this rocky gorge leads to natural swimming pools & waterfalls. Helderberg Mountain (16 min)
Mountain featuring a nature reserve with concerts & a cafe, plus hiking trails with town views. Vergelegen Wine Estate (11 min)
Renowned wine estate with sunset vineyard or cellar tours, themed gardens and upscale restaurant. Hottentots Holland Mountains (53 min)
This 70,000-hectare mountainous nature reserve features hiking, biking, overnight huts & more. Cheetah Outreach (9 min)
Preservation center for cheetahs & other predators, with education programs & animal encounters. Jonkershoek Nature Reserve (34 min)
Nature reserve including the Jonkershoek Mountains, with hiking, biking, waterfalls & swimming. Bikini Beach (23 min)
Small, sandy beach dotted with rocks, backed by low-rise apartments & popular for surfing. Helderberg Nature Reserve (8 min)
The area around Helderberg Mountain is protected & houses picnic spots, trails & a visitor center. | 
