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Somerset West Accommodation

Named after Sir Charles Somerset in 1819, Somerset West is a bustling commercial and residential town at the foot of the magnificent Hottentots Holland Mountain Range, still retaining its village atmosphere.

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Avontuur Estate

Stellenbosch Wine Estates


Stand on the terrace at Avontuur and three things overwhelm you; the magnificent view of Table Mountain, the vista across the Indian Ocean, and, as you turn around, the gloriously rugged Helderberg Mountain .


 
Blue Rock Waterski

Water skiing


This cable water-ski uses an overhead cable system with an electric motor which pulls users around the lake.


 
Cape Winelands Walk

Unguided Hiking Trails


3 or 6 day self-guided walk between Somerset West and Stellenbosch. Our comprehensive route directions gives you the freedom to walk at your own pace. You will spend every evening in the highest available standard of hotel or guest house along the route. We arrange for your luggage to be moved from hotel to hotel.


 
Croydon Vineyards

Helderberg Wine Estates


Home owners at Croydon are also co-owners, with an equal share in the estate’s state-of-the-art winery and the vineyards amongst which they live.


 
Dick Dent Bird Sanctuary

Animal Sanctuaries


The Dick Dent Bird Sanctuary is home to many coastal and wading birds. It is conserved as part of the Lourens River Protected Natural Environments.


 
Erinvale Estate Hotel and Spa

Spas


Embraced by history, surrounded by the majestic Hottentots Holland Mountains and neighbouring the magnificent Erinvale Golf Course, the Erinvale Estate Hotel & Spa provides distinctive & captivating hospitality.


 
Erinvale Golf Club

Golf Courses


One of South Africa's first golf estates, featuring a Gary Player signature course in Somerset West and little of his immaculate challenges has been altered.


 
Helderberg Nature Reserve

Nature reserves


The town of Somerset West is dwarfed by the brooding Helderberg, the 'clear mountain' that stands out from the Hottentots-Holland range. On the lower southeastern slopes is the 363 ha Helderberg Nature Reserve


 
Helderberg Village Golf Course

Golf Courses


Helderberg Village Golf Course is a 9-hole course in the stunning setting of the Helderberg area of Cape Town, South Africa.


 
Journeys End

Helderberg Wine Estates


Journeys End is the Gabb family Estate with the most stunning views overlooking False Bay and home to a consistent stream of award winning wines under the Journeys End banner.


 
JP Bredell Wines

Helderberg Wine Estates


Closely guarded by the Helderberg's peaks and cooled by fresh sea breezes off False Bay, the legendary JP Bredell Wines have become world-renowned for their award-winning quality wines.


 
Ken Forrester Wines

Stellenbosch Wine Estates


Nestled in the valley below the Helderberg Mountains, in Stellenbosch is the "Scholtzenhof 1689" wine farm home to Forrester family.


 
Longridge Winery

Stellenbosch Wine Estates


Nestled in the Helderberg Mountains in the heart of the Stellenbosch region, Longridge Winery commands majestic views of False Bay and the Stellenbosch Valley.


 
Lourensford Estate

Stellenbosch Wine Estates


Utilising unique technology and reaping the benefits of global expertise and optimal terroir, the wines of Lourensford are becoming well-recognised icons of true style and sophistication.


 
Miravel

Stellenbosch Wine Estates


Miravel is a new boutique wine farm nestled in the magnificent Helderberg region. The wines produced here are wines with a difference.


 
Monkey Town Primate Centre

Animal Sanctuaries


Monkey Town is home to over 230 individual primates, with 27 different species in total. Some of these species include the Old World Primates from Africa and Asia


 
Morgenster Estate

Stellenbosch Wine Estates


Morgenster Estate in Somerset West is situated in the heart of the Western Cape wine growing region. It is a thriving olive and wine farm.


 
Mount Rozier Wines

Stellenbosch Wine Estates


Mount Rozier is uniquely nestled within a natural amphitheatre in the Schapenberg Hills situated in Somerset West.


 
Post House Wines

Stellenbosch Wine Estates


The wines are handcrafted with minimal handling and intervention. Natural yeasts, no filtration and the keeping of sulphur levels to a minimum allow for wines, of unique distinction.


 
Ridgemor wines

Helderberg Wine Estates


Ridgemor wines, is located in one of the prime wine areas of the Western Cape, Somerset west. The wines were named after the name of the Farm - Ridgemor.


 
Sabonamza Tours & Safaris

Safaris


Sabonamza offers guided and/or self-drive adventure Tours, Safaris, Expeditions and Treks to individuals or groups who prefer the outdoors, but enjoy serviced or self-catering breakaways.


 
Somerset Mall

Shopping malls


In the beautiful Helderberg lies the Somerset Mall. There they strive to make your shopping experience as pleasant and convenient as possible.


 
Somerset West Golf Club

Golf Courses


Somerset West Golf Club has had many good golfers evolve from here including two Springboks and Trevor Immelman who turned pro learnt to play golf here. Apart from the golfing section, the club also has facilities for bowls, tennis and squash.


 
Vergelegen

Helderberg Wine Estates


Vergelegen strives to produce the best possible wines by judicious decision-making to maximise the synergy between vineyard and winery.


 
Vergenoegd Wine Estate

Helderberg Wine Estates


Vergenoegd Wine Estate, with its beautiful Cape Dutch architecture and prestigious red wines is steeped in the history of the winelands.


 
Webersburg

Helderberg Wine Estates


Encircled by other world-renowned estates, including Alto, Rust en Vrede, Ernie Els, Meerlust and Waterford, Webersburg is just a short drive away from beautiful beaches and exclusive golf estates.


 
X Paintball

Paintball


X Paintball is based in Somerset West. Open to group bookings during the week and weekends. Sessions are 10:00-12:00, 13:00-15:00 & 16:00-18:00. Great for corporate events, team building, birthday and bachelors parties


 
Yonder Hill

Helderberg Wine Estates


About 15 kilometers from Stellenbosch, on the slow, meandering road that leads to Somerset West, lies Yonder Hill. This piece of land is as peaceful and as tranquil as it is in unison with its surrounds.


 
Zandberg Wine Estate

Helderberg Wine Estates


Zandberg produces fine wines that have unique flavour characteristics as a result of the cooling winds that hail from False Bay winning Gold at the Concours Mondial de Bruxelles for the Cabernet Sauvignon 2003.


 


 

   

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