Guest House Description
Type: Guest House
Sleeps: 14
Check-in: 14:00 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
The historic Manor House on Doolhof Wine Estate, dating back to the early 1700s has recently been restored to its former Cape Dutch elegance and now houses six individually designed and appointed en-suite bedrooms, offering 5 Star luxuries and service. Our free-standing thatched cottage forms the seventh bedroom and is ideal for honeymooners or guests seeking additional privacy.
We believe that luxury comes with space and have therefore created a large veranda, two dining areas, a library and tea lounge, a TV lounge with international channels, two conservatories, extensive landscaped gardens and a 15-meter pool, ensuring a high level of privacy and comfort.
Situated in a long valley just below the Bainskloof Pass, the estate not only offers a wide variety of outdoor activities but is also an ideal base from which to explore the Cape. The name Doolhof is the Afrikaans word for labyrinth and was given by the early settlers of the 1700s to this estate, due to the many hills and vales which allowed only one way in and out. Grand Dedale translates into great labyrinth.
Today we invite our guests to experience the mystical Doolhof Valley. When entering the romantic country road leading into the estate, visitors are surrounded by breathtaking mountain scenery, vineyards and mysterious forests. The gates with the great D lead past manicured horse paddocks and rows of white roses, revealing the beauty and elegance of the estate.
Start your day with a delicious Cap Classique breakfast with a range of homemade treats and a mouthwatering selection of cooked dishes. Light lunches and snacks are served throughout the day; picnic baskets or backpacks are available by prior arrangement. In the afternoons we serve a high tea buffet with homemade delicacies. Join us for a sundown aperitif or wine tasting, which is followed by an imaginative three-course table d hote menu, prepared by our resident chef. Emphasizing game and seafood, all ingredients are locally sourced and prepared in a Cape idiom.
For the active traveller, the 380 hectares of mountains, vineyards and fynbos, which even stretches across Bainskloof Pass, are ideal for hiking, mountain biking and horse riding. For larger groups we can also arrange clay pigeon shooting, quad biking or paragliding on the estate. Many more activities, such as trout fishing, hot air-ballooning or canyoning are available close by. Some of the most beautiful golf courses are within a 45-minute drive.
A treatment room by the pool area is available for a wide range of stress relieving and invigorating spa treatments performed by professional mobile therapist.
Guest House Features
- BBQ
- DSTV
- Fire Place
- Fully Equipped Kitchen
- Laundry Service
- Non-Smoking
- Plasma TV
- Pool
- Secure Parking
- Towels Provided
- WIFI
Rates/Availability
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Luxury Loft Living Room
Sleeps: 2
The Luxury Loft Living Room is on the first floor under the thatched roof. The bed is an extra-length king-size bed which splits into twin beds. The bathroom consists of a twin basin, a free-standing bathtub with a shower overhead as well as a heated towel rail and underfloor heating. Beverages from the self-service bar and afternoon teas are included in the rate.
from R2 850 per nightEnquire -
Superior Loft Living Room
Sleeps: 2
The Superior Loft Living Rooms are on the first floor under the thatched roof. The beds are extra-length king size beds which split into twin beds. The bathrooms consist of twin basins, free-standing bathtubs with showers overhead as well as heated towel rails and underfloor heating. Beverages from the self-service bar and afternoon teas are included in the rate.
from R3 170 per nightEnquire -
Elegant Living Suite
Sleeps: 2
Our Elegant Living Suites are on the ground floor of the Manor House. In addition, the rooms offer private outdoor patios as well as private dining areas. All beds are extra-length king-size beds which split into twin beds. Bathrooms consist of twin basins, free-standing bathtubs with separate showers as well as heated towel rails and underfloor heating. Beverages from the self-service bar and afternoon teas are included in the rate.
from R3 920 per nightEnquire -
Romantic Cottage
Sleeps: 2
The cottage offers all the facilities as the rooms in the Manor House. The downstairs area consists of an open-plan lounge and two bathrooms, one with a shower and one with a jet bath. As it stands a short distance away from the main house, the cottage offers a private minibar and a satellite TV. The wooden staircase leads to the bedroom upstairs with a king-size bed. A large private patio overlooking the horse paddocks and forests completes the experience.
from R4 770 per nightEnquire
Important Information
- Kindly advise of any special requests in advance.
- Please note that pets are not allowed anywhere in the Country House.
- Children from 12 years are welcome.
Cancellation Policy
- Kindly note that a reservation is not secured until a 50% deposit on the full stay has been received.
- The deposit can be arranged via bank transfer or credit card.
- Please note that we do not cover for any bank charges from overseas transfers.
- If a deposit is paid with credit card and a booking is cancelled outside the cancellation terms, the deposit will be refunded less a 5% credit card/admin fee.
- Cancellations deemed valid only if received in writing.
- Please ensure that you get a response acknowledging your cancellation.
- Refunds of monies paid for bookings are at the discretion of Management and are dependent on ability to re-sell the rooms.
- Receipt of a signed confirmation letter, a deposit or credit card number assumes unconditional agreement of these terms.
- In the event of a premature departure, we may charge for the full extent of stay that was booked and confirmed.
- We recommend that you take out insurance against cancellation due to unforeseen circumstances
- Within 30 days prior to arrival we charge 25%, within 14 days 50 % and within 7 days or "No Show" 100 % of the total accommodation amount.
- Within 90 days prior arrival we charge 25%, within 60 days 50 % and within 30 days or "No Show" 100 % of the total accommodation amount.