| airy, straightforward rooms have pine furnishings and come with en suite bathrooms and sofabeds. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. 2 km from the blaauwklippen wine estate. 4 km from downtown stellenbosch, this relaxed country hotel is 1. all rooms have tea and coffeemaking equipment, free wi-fi and flat-screen tvs. there's also a thatched events room with a built-in dance floor. amenities include a cosy restaurant and a lounge with fireplaces, an outdoor pool and 3 conference rooms. a 7-minute walk from stellenbosch golf club and 4
Cape Town International Airport 32 min
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