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Guest Houses in Vergelegen Estate

Once the property of a Cape Governor who acquired a huge section of fertile land in a picturesque valley below the Hottentots-Holland Mountains, Vergelegen has one of the grandest manor houses and the most beautiful historic... Show more

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bed and breakfast, apartments, boma fire, full kitchen, cottages, pool table, garden, guest houses, selected dstv channels, shared bathroom, shared kitchen, beachfront, own decoder for dstv, breakfast included, cable tv, chalets, golf course, oven, wardrobe or closet, bath towels, electric blankets, fishing, holiday homes, netflix, patio, shared lounge/tv area, stove, fridge, horse riding, linen, dishwasher, guest lodge, tennis court, guest farms, microwave, sauna, covid-19 certified, game lodges, splash pool, swimming pool, fibre, self catering, health spa, toaster, spa facilities, boutique hotels, dvd, bathrobe, cleaning service, coffee machine, hotels, kettle, pet friendly, golf lodges, resorts, braai/bbq area, halaal friendly, heated pool, terrace, toiletries, villas, parking on premises, kids play area, game drives, hiking/walking trails, indoor pool, vegetarian, jacuzzi, washing machine, breakfast and dinner, tumble dryer, wheelchair friendly, vegan, wifi, conference facility, fireplace, dining area, openview, 24hr camera surveillance, fire extinguishers, 24hr security, safety deposit box, steam room, aircon, airport transfers, balcony, bar, bar fridge, beauty salon, ceiling fans, child friendly, communal braai area, communal swimming pool, concierge, deck, dry cleaning service, fan, gas stove, generator, gym, hairdryer, heater, inverter, laundry facilities, mini bar, no smoking, pets by arrangement, restaurant, room service, serviced daily, smart tv, solar power, street parking, tea and coffee facilities, underfloor heating, wood fired hot tub.

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*All distances listed are as the crow flies, and not actual travel distances.

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More info about Vergelegen Estate

Once the property of a Cape Governor who acquired a huge section of fertile land in a picturesque valley below the Hottentots-Holland Mountains, Vergelegen has one of the grandest manor houses and the most beautiful historic outbuildings in the Cape.  

Governor Willem Adriaan van der Stel first acquired the property in 1700 and set about planting vines and fruit trees, and stockpiling livestock. Countless slaves were used to clear off the land and build his home before his eventual downfall in 1707 and the subdivision of his land, leaving only a quarter of the original farm, albeit still a huge tract of land. In 1971 the manor house and outbuildings were fully restored and are now part of a museum complex.

Of interest on the estate are the camphor trees that van der Stel had planted and were granted national monument status in 1942, the library containing a priceless collection of books, the slave quarters... Show more

About Guest Houses

For a more down to earth experience there are guest houses. Less expensive than hotels, they offer a more homey environment, as well as more privacy. Converted from a private house it’s a much gentler environment and for those with furry friends, there are also pet friendly options. They are usually well situated with shops and places of interest nearby. Being so small it offers a much more personal and intimate attention to it’s upkeep, leaving you with a more polished and homely experience.