Grand Dédale Country House, Wellington, Western Cape
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Telephone: +27 (0)21 873-4089, Facsimile: +27 (0)21 873-4188, Mobile: +27 (0)72 021-6474
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CATEGORIES: Accommodation in South Africa » South Africa Conferences » South Africa Guest Houses » South Africa Health Spas » South Africa Honeymoons » South Africa Hotels » South Africa Wedding Venues » DESCRIPTION: 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 6 individually designed and appointed en-suite bedrooms, offering 5 star luxuries and service. Our free standing thatched cottage forms the 7th bedroom and is ideal for honeymooners or guests seeking additional privacy. 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 1700’s to this estate, due to the many hills and vales which allowed only one way in and out. Grand Dédale 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. 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. AccommodationThe 6 rooms in the Manor House are very spacious and all offer king size or twin beds, air-conditioning, tea & coffee tray, electronic safe, I-pod docking station with radio, wireless internet connection, remote telephone, hairdryer, under floor heating in the bathroom, heated towel rail, a free standing bathtub with separate shower or shower overhead, highest quality 720 g towels, luxurious velour bathrobes, 300 thread count percale cotton linen, imported, allergy free down duvets and pillows (fine fibre pillows are available on request) as well as luxurious amenities. The three rooms on the ground floor offer a private patio and dining area. The romantic rooms upstairs are beautifully appointed under thatched roof. The cottage offers all the facilities than the rooms in the Manor House. In addition it is equipped with a fully equipped kitchen including a bar fridge, double stove, oven / microwave, dishwasher, toaster and kettle. The bathroom downstairs has a basin and shower. The wooden staircase leads to the bedroom upstairs with a king size bed, a free standing bathtub and a second basin. As it stands a short distance away from the main house, the cottage offers a private minibar and satellite TV. A large, private patio overlooking the horse paddocks & forests completes the experience. DiningStart your day with a delicious “Cap Classique” breakfast with a range of homemade treats and a mouth-watering 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’hôte menu, prepared by our resident chef. Emphasising game and seafood, all ingredients are locally sourced and prepared in a Cape idiom. Once a week we serve a typical South African Braai. Conferences & WeddingsA conference room for up to 40 delegates is available and offers all the facilities and equipment to make any meeting a success. With the dramatic mountain ranges, the reputation for excellent food & wine, tranquillity & relaxation and the proximity to the major attractions of the Cape Peninsula, Grand Dédale Country House in the Cape Winelands is a preferred destination for guests seeking a special location for an intimate wedding or celebration from 2 to 120 guests. The 380 hectares of mountains, vineyards and fynbos surrounding the Estate offer an abundance of possibilities for a wedding ceremony and provide the perfect background for your wedding photography. Spa TreatmentsA treatment room by the pool area is available for a wide range of stress relieving and invigorating spa treatments performed by professional mobile therapists. ActivitiesWith an abundance of possibilities to fill your day, we recommend a minimum stay of 2 nights. For the active traveller, the 380 hectares of mountains, vineyards and fynbos (which even stretch across Bainskloof Pass!) are ideal for hiking, mountain biking and horse riding. There are two well marked walks leading past the river and the vineyards, allowing our guests to enjoy the scenic views over the mountains and the Estate. 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 and we are ready to assist with arrangements. Some of the most beautiful golf courses are within a 45-minute drive. The full range of Doolhof’s award winning wines is available for tasting in the tasting room; on request, we will gladly arrange for a private tour through the wine cellar. |
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DIRECTIONS: from Cape Town From Cape Town, take the N1 towards Paarl. Take exit 47 marked R44 Stellenbosch/Wellington and turn left towards Wellington. Keep on straight for several kilometres; cross the four-way stop and two sets of traffic lights until you reach a large T-junction with traffic lights. Turn left towards Wellington. After a few hundred metres you will reach more traffic lights with a large white church on the left (the Moeder Kerk). Turn right into Church Street. Continue on through Wellington towards the mountains (Bains Kloof). As you leave the town, the road climbs and bends to the right. You will see Bovlei Winery, a cream building on your right. Immediately after this you will reach a sign marked Bovlei Hill Road on your left. Take this road and then turn immediately right (follow the signs for Doolhof Wine Estate). You will reach a T-junction. Turn right again. The road soon becomes a gravel road. Keep straight on to the end and you will eventually come to double gates with the Doolhof D. Welcome to Grand Dédale Country House! from Paarl Take the R301 from Paarl to Wellington (beware the speed cameras on this stretch of road!). Drive straight into Wellington. After a few hundred metres you will reach more traffic lights with a large white church on the left (the Moeder Kerk). Turn right into Church Street. Continue on through Wellington towards the mountains (Bains Kloof). As you leave the town, the road climbs and bends to the right. You will see Bovlei Winery, a cream building on your right. Immediately after this you will reach a sign marked Bovlei Hill Road on your left. Take this road and then turn immediately right (follow the signs for Doolhof Wine Estate). You will reach a T-junction. Turn right again. The road soon becomes a gravel road. Keep straight on to the end and you will eventually come to double gates with the Doolhof D. Welcome to Grand Dédale Country House! from Cape Town International Airport Leave the airport and take the N2 towards Somerset West. After a couple of kilometres on the N2 turn into the R300, directions Bellville. At the end of the R300, take the N1 towards Paarl. Take exit 47 marked R44 Stellenbosch/Wellington and turn left towards Wellington. Keep on straight for several kilometres; cross the four-way stop and two sets of traffic lights until you reach a large T-junction with traffic lights. Turn left towards Wellington. After a few hundred metres you will reach more traffic lights with a large white church on the left (the Moeder Kerk). Turn right into Church Street. Continue on through Wellington towards the mountains (Bains Kloof). As you leave the town, the road climbs and bends to the right. You will see Bovlei Winery, a cream building on your right. Immediately after this you will reach a sign marked Bovlei Hill Road on your left. Take this road and then turn immediately right (follow the signs for Doolhof Wine Estate). You will reach a T-junction. Turn right again. The road soon becomes a gravel road. Keep straight on to the end and you will eventually come to double gates with the Doolhof D. Welcome to Grand Dédale Country House! from Bainskloof Pass At the bottom of the Pass you will see Oude Wellington Brandy Estate on your left. Shortly after that you will see Bovlei Hill Road on your right. Take this road (follow the signs for Doolhof Wine Estate). You will reach a T-junction. Turn right again. The road soon becomes a gravel road. Keep straight on to the end and you will eventually come to double gates with the Doolhof D. Welcome to Grand Dédale Country House! |
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