Welcome to South Hill on SA-Venues.com, offering 4 star graded accommodation in Elgin, Cape Overberg.
Under an hour’s drive from Cape Town, you will find this a perfect setting for a wedding, friendly gathering, romantic weekend getaway or even better: a quiet weekday break! No matter what time of year, you will be drawn in by the changing colours of the Valleys landscape.
Accommodation
South Hills intimate Guest House offers four double en-suite rooms and a loft with a private bathroom. Each en suite room is individually decorated with doors opening on to a private patio. The main area of the villa is open plan with a kitchen, dining room table and lounge area tastefully presented overlooking a garden and surrounding vineyards. A large open fire brings warmth during those chilly winter months. Upstairs is a large loft area where can guests watch all DSTV channels, use the library or play cards
The upstairs loft converts into a fifth en suite bedroom with a double bed and three single children’s beds (sleeps five). With five rooms, the house can comfortably sleep 13 guests should you wish to rent it in its entirety. Other facilities include a 15m pool, a boule court and alfresco dining options in the garden and patio, and a pizza oven.
This 4* accredited Guest house is fully serviced and equipped for self-catering, alternatively full catering can be provided by our reputable chef and on site restaurant owner, Gordon Manuel.
South Hill also offers a beautiful Honeymoon cottage. Set away from the main house overlooking the Shiraz vineyards and a dam with its own private jetty and Jacuzzi, this intimate self-catering cottage offers couples privacy to relax and take in the farm life. The Guesthouse and Pumphouse are iPod and mp3 friendly.
Dining
Enjoy a meal at the delightful on site gourmet restaurant, namely; Gordon Manuel @ The Venue. The restaurant also caters for functions, celebrations, weddings or any other private or corporate event. With your own personal Chef located on your own private wine farm in one of the most spectacular locations in the Overberg region, your event is guaranteed to be a stunning success and hassle free!
Wine tasting is available at South Hill and a private tasting can be arranged with our winemaker, Sean Skibbe.
Weddings
The Venue @ South Hill is set amidst rolling vineyards and apple orchards that swell into the beautiful Elgin Valley, set against the graceful Overberg Mountains. The Venue offers comprehensive possibilities for diverse desires and is the ultimate venue for exclusive weddings, with a combined seating capacity for indoor or outdoor functions. The Venue is different from any other venue and offers you freedom of choice. Individuality is the only rule you need to abide by.
The Venue Offers:
• Inside or outside ceremony area overlooking the vines and apple orchards
• Pre-lunch / dinner drinks area located on the lawn in front of the guest house and around the pool
• Indoor seating area up to 70 with a dance floor
• A marquee lawn with seating up to 150 guests
• Stylish inside and outside bar
• Personalised service as The Venue is owner operated
• A menu created especially for you by Chef Gordon Manuel
• Exclusivity, no other weddings will take place on your weekend
• Stylish and comfortable accommodation on site
With The Venue being less than an hour’s drive from Cape Town, Stellenbosch and Hermanus, you can savour the luxury of wonderful hospitality while relaxing in the intimacy of the charming countryside. Enjoy good food, good wine and a great atmosphere at your own celebration at The Venue, South Hill.
Activities
For the more adventurous, there are paths for walking, bird watching, mountain biking, quad biking or kayaking in the dam. Any enthusiastic photographer will delight in the flora and fauna and amazing sunsets.
Make The Venue your own.
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