Houw Hoek Inn, Grabouw, Western Cape
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Telephone: +27 (0)28 284-9646, Facsimile: +27 (0)28 284-9112, Mobile:
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CATEGORIES: Accommodation in South Africa » South Africa Bed & Breakfast » South Africa Conferences » South Africa Guest Houses » South Africa Honeymoons » South Africa Hotels » South Africa Wedding Venues » DESCRIPTION: The Houw Hoek Inn is the oldest liscensed hotel in South Africa and is situated in Grabouw. Most of the ground floor dates from 1779. Gracious old oaks, flanked by towering poplars, and one of the biggest blue gum trees in South Africa, spreads it's sheltering branches over the historic Inn. The historic Houw Hoek Inn is located on the site of a toll gate established in the Dutch East Indian days. The oldest hotel in South Africa, it is situated in the heart of the Kogelberg (Biosphere) reserve, 90km from Cape Town and 75km from the Cape Town International Airport. The upper story was added in 1860 and since then the Inn has been progressively extended. The adjoining old farm buildings have been converted into dining rooms and conference rooms, retaining their original character. Today, gracious old oaks, flanked by towering poplars, and one of the biggest blue gum trees in South Africa, spreads it's sheltering branches over the historic Inn. AcommodationThe HOUW HOEK INN has 50 beautifully appointed rooms. Of these rooms, 10 are family rooms and 40 are double rooms sleeping a total of 120 guests per night. In-Room Facilities All rooms offer en-suite bathrooms TV (with 10 channels DSTV) Direct-dial Telephone Most rooms have a fire place and balcony Dining / RestaurantMain Dining Room Our main restaurant seats 100 guests, serves a la carte lunches and dinners (except Saturday dinner) and a full English breakfast daily. It also serves a very popular country home cooking lunch carvery buffet every Sunday. The Barn The Houw Hoek Inn's traditional Saturday Dinner / Dance is held in the Barn in which a 5 course set menu is served. Dinner is served from 20h00 and the music starts at 21h30. This venue is also ideal for weddings on any other nights or lunch. The Veranda, Garden & Pub A la carte Lunches and dinners, light lunches, hot and cold beverages are served daily on the Veranda, in the Garden and in the Stagecoach Bar. ConferencesThe Houw Hoek Inn has 4 air conditioned conference rooms which can accommodate 20 to 80 delegates comfortably in a U-shape and up to 120 in school room style. The Inn is the perfect venue for a teambuilding conference with its well kept 4 hectare of lawn where any activities can take place. Delegates can experience the unspoilt beauty of the area by walks in the surrounding mountains. For the more energetic, we offer squash, tennis, snooker, volley ball, putt-putt, trampoline and two swimming pools. WeddingsThe Houw Hoek Inn is an ideal venue for weddings and private functions. We will take great care to every detail to make your special day a memorable one! The Barn (max 220 guests) and the Ou Kaapse Hoek (max 160 guests) are the two venues mainly used for weddings and special functions, but a garden wedding can also be organised weather permitting. With over 90 weddings and functions being held at the Inn every year, we can assure you that you will not regret it. ActivitiesSwimming, tennis, squash, snooker, putt-putt and beach volleyball. For the tourist spending a day or few days at the Houw Hoek Inn, there are beautiful mountain walks to enjoy, and swimming, tennis, squash and snooker available at the Inn. |
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DIRECTIONS: From Cape Town International Airport Take the N2 towards Somerset West. Pass Somerset West, go over Sir Lowry’s Pass. Pass Grabouw staying on the N2. 14km after the Grabouw turn off the Houw Hoek Inn is on the left hand side. |
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