Stellenbosch Luxury Villa

Rooms

The villa has 3 bedrooms on its upper floor - all ensuite (some shower only, some shower/tub), with comfy beds and balconies overlooking the gardens. With its kingsize bed and dressing room, the Master bedroom is the largest, made cosy with a cast-iron fireplace. The Second bedroom has a double and single bed, the Guest bedroom has a canopied queen bed. The 3 other bedrooms are in the detached building flanking the pool. The Full Bloom bedroom has a kingsize bed and romantic wooden terrace that backs onto the lily-padded pond. The Rockit Family Suite has a kingsize bed and 2 single beds. The Into the Wild suite has a gorgeous, freestanding copper bathtub beside the bed. These 3 bedrooms share a living space with a kitchenette.

Back in the main house, the TV/DVD room has 2 balconies and a flat-screen mounted above the fireplace. On the ground floor is a plush lounge and formal 12-seat dining room; the adjoining drawing room and mahogany bar open onto a terrace. The mod-con kitchen has a proper Aga oven and its own table for 10. By the pool is a pretty open-air summer room with plump blue-and-white wicker sofas.

Should the villa experience a power outage (common in South Africa) then a generator kicks into action, keeping everything running as normal.

Features include:

• Air conditioning
• Bathrobes
• DVD player
• Fireplace
• Hairdryer
• In-room treatments available
• Toiletries
• Tumble dryer
• TV
• Washing machine
• WiFi

Eating

The villa has a well-equipped kitchen with a central island and authentic Aga stove so it is suited to self-catering, though you'll hardly need to. Rates include a Continental buffet breakfast daily, plus you'll receive a welcome pack and daily bottle of wine as a thank you for booking through i-escape.

We like the look of the ‘pizza patio’ – a terrace by the pond with a wood-fired pizza oven and fire circle. Kids can grab a slice and clamber across the swing bridge to the table in the treetops. Adults can choose between 2 outdoor terraces, both with tables. The honesty bar is well stocked with South African spirits.

There are a couple of BBQs, which are always meticulously cleaned by staff after use. The nearby supermarket will deliver groceries if you need them, and staff will shop for you on request (you can even pre-order wine prior to arrival). A chef is easily arranged as well, as are in-house wine tastings, or a booking can be made for you at the Chef's Warehouse Cantina in Stellenbosch. Stellenbosch is just a 10-minute drive from the villa and the town is chock-full of excellent restaurants.

Features include:

• Barbecue
• Breakfast
• Chef on request
• Coffee maker
• Dishwasher
• Food blender
• Fridge
• Full kitchen
• Hob or stove
• In-house cook
• Microwave
• Oven
• Shopping service
• Toaster
• Welcome hamper

Activities

• Lounge by the solar-heated pool or have a dip in the pond’s eco pool; there’s also a steam room, a glass-and-brick sauna and a wooden-decked hot-tub surrounded by greenery
• This place is an adventure dream for children, with a zipline, jungle gym, swings, trampoline, a treehouse, nest and a tipi with fire pit
• Take the resident Great Danes for a stroll, then go for a glide in the rowboat – the pond is enchanting, with a fountain and pearl chandelier hanging above it
• Unwind with a massage or private yoga class in the garden; both can be booked by the villa manager
• Admire the stunning Glass house in the garden; a breathtaking venue for weddings or parties, featured in Elle Deco. You can request a dinner in here with a private chef as part of your stay; ideal if you're celebrating something special
• The villa is in the heart of the Devon Valley wine region – there are scores of vineyards to tour, including the Vergelegen, Rust En Vrede, and the popular JC le Roux for sparkling wine. Best done in a taxi so you can taste properly!
• Stellenbosch is the second-oldest town in South Africa and worth a visit for its well-preserved buildings, busy bars, shops and galleries

Activities on site or nearby include:

• Cycling
• Farm tours
• Gym
• Historical sites
• Horse riding
• Hot tub
• Museums / galleries
• Plantlife / flora
• Sauna
• Shopping / markets
• Spa treatments
• Vineyard tours
• Wine tasting
• Yoga

Kids

Wonderful for families. Although the interior of the main villa is a bit grown-up, the exterior is a children's wonderland with long lawns, tons of trees, and secret pathways to a play area with trampoline and zipwire. Daily breakfasts are included in the rate, and there's a full kitchen and pizza oven to self cater.

Best for:

All ages

Family friendly accommodation:

The villa sleeps a maximum of 15 adults + 2 babies in 6 bedrooms; 4 doubles, a triple (double bed + single bed), and Rockit Family Suite (2 doubles or a double and 2 singles).

Cots Available

Distances:

• Airport: 40km (Cape Town)
• Hospital: 6km
• Shop: 5km

For more family-friendly places, see our Kids Collection

Location

Stellenbosch Luxury Villa is in the Devon Valley wine region of South Africa's Western Cape. It's about 10 minutes' drive from Stellenbosch and 40 minutes by car from the centre of Cape Town.

By Air:
Fly into Cape Town International (40km).

From the Airport:
The hotel can arrange a free shuttle from the airport, but we recommend hiring a car.