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Excelsior Manor Guesthouse is a 4 star graded B&B offering Robertson accommodation in 9 guest rooms.
Excelsior Manor Guesthouse is an “ostrich feather palace” set amongst the vines of Excelsior Estate in the Robertson wine valley. The Cape Dutch revival style house was the family home of the De Wet family, who have farmed Excelsior for the last five generations. Built in 1914 with money made from ostrich feathers, and recently lovingly restored to its former glory, it oozes old world charm, comfort and grace.
The nine spacious en-suite bedrooms are individually decorated, and named after horses that were bred at Excelsior, and offer luxury accommodation.
The southern face of the house opens onto a wooden deck, surrounding a deep blue swimming pool. This elevated, yet secluded deck, offers breathtaking panoramic views of the vineyards, the Langeberg, splendid sunsets and generally the ‘kingdom’ of this fertile valley.
Set in lush, established gardens with a rose labyrinth, manicured lawns and mature trees, the panoramic views of the vineyards and the distant Langeberg Mountains, make this a haven of relaxation far from the madding crowd.
Excelsior Estate is a working wine farm and guests are invited to sample the range of Excelsior wines at the wine tasting centre, where they will also have the opportunity to blend their ‘own creation’ wine. Vines are tended, and grapes are harvested, ensuring continued employment for our longstanding labour force, and support for their families, some of whom have worked at Excelsior for generations. We also believe that hand picking ensures far better control on quality and also less wastage.
Enjoy scrumptious breakfasts before going on excursions, or activities like fishing, birding and walking. Guests at Excelsior Manor Guesthouse are invited to taste the range of Excelsior wines at the wine tasting centre on the dam. There is also the opportunity to blend your ‘own creation’ wine. Go exploring with the golf cart, or on foot, into the hills and enjoy a sundowner with a view of the whole valley. A home cooked, three course dinner with Excelsior wines in the dining room is the perfect way to end a wonderful day.
• River cruise on Breede River - 2km from farm
• Robertson (13km from Excelsior) Wine Cellars
• River rafting
• Sky diving
• Golf: Robertson Golf Course
• Klipdrift distillers
• Bonnievale: Two Cheese factories; wine cellars; golf course
• Klaasvoogds: Spa
Select your check-in and check-out dates to view availability and the rates applicable.
Octavius Caeser, the first thoroughbred sire introduced to Excelsior, was bought by Koos de Wet in 1873 from the royal stables of Queen Victoria. Bed configuration: Super king size double bed. Bathroom: Slipper bath and separate shower. Octavius is a luxury suite and is equipped with: Complimentary water and small bottle of Muskadel, Towels, Hairdryer, Tea and coffee, bathrobe and slippers, en-suite bathroom, Wireless internet, i-Pod station, Clock radio, International plugs, safe for valuables.
Qty: 1
Sleeps: 2 guests (max 2 adults)
Children: not allowed in this room type
Evanthuis, a hackney sire, was imported by Kosie de Wet from the United Kingdom in 1913. He earned his reputation as hackney champion in Britain and America where he won first prize three times at the London Hackney show and in New York Carriage show. He went on to win many titles in South Africa, including that of Rosebank’s Champion Stallion. The Excelsior Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon has been named after this much loved horse. Bed configuration: Twin beds or super king size double. Bathroom: Slipper bath and separate shower. Evanthuis is a standard luxury room and is equipped with: Complimentary water and small bottle of Muskadel, Towels, Hairdryer, Tea and coffee, bathrobe and slippers, en-suite bathroom, Wireless internet, Clock radio, International plugs, safe for valuables.
Qty: 2
Sleeps: 2 guests (max 2 adults)
Children: not allowed in this room type
Dancing Duel won the prestigious Durban July in 1993. Bed configuration: Twin beds or super king size double. Bathroom: Shower. Dancing Duel is a standard luxury room and is equipped with: Complimentary water and small bottle of Muskadel, Towels, Hairdryer, Tea and coffee, bathrobe and slippers, en-suite bathroom, Wireless internet, Clock radio, International plugs, safe for valuables.
Qty: 2
Sleeps: 2 guests (max 2 adults)
Children: not allowed in this room type
Bred at Excelsior by the current owner’s mother/ grandmother, Margaret de Wet, this champion bay colt won the 1,000 guinea Frank Connock Gold Cup and the Yearling Championship at Milner Park in Johannesburg. Margaret made history in 1964 as the first woman breeder to win the 1,000 guinea Frank Connock Gold Cup. Bed configuration: Twin beds or super king size double. Bathroom: Shower. Agricola is a standard luxury room and is equipped with: Complimentary water and small bottle of Muskadel, Towels, Hairdryer, Tea and coffee, bathrobe and slippers, en-suite bathroom, Wireless internet, Clock radio, International plugs, safe for valuables.
Qty: 2
Sleeps: 2 guests (max 2 adults)
Children: not allowed in this room type
San Louis was born and bred at Excelsior. On the cusp of being put down he was given a second chance at life and was lovingly nursed back to health. He went on to win four races and to qualify for the Guineas. In 1981 San Louis won the prestigious 1600m Richelieu Guineas. The Excelsior Reserve Shiraz is also named after this much loved horse. Bed configuration: Queen size. Bathroom: Shower. San Louis is a small luxury room and is equipped with: Complimentary water and small bottle of Muskadel, Towels, Hairdryer, Tea and coffee, bathrobe and slippers, en-suite bathroom, Wireless internet, Clock radio, International plugs, safe for valuables.
Qty: 1
Sleeps: 2 guests (max 2 adults)
Children: not allowed in this room type
Country Cousin was one of Excelsior’s finest racehorses. Her endurance carried her through three seasons during which she won 10 races, including two victories in the Cape of Good Hope Paddock ‘weight-for-age’ stakes and the Western Province Nursery Cup in 1960.; Bed configuration: Queen size. Bathroom: Shower. Country Cousin is a small luxury room and is equipped with: Complimentary water and small bottle of Muskadel, Towels, Hairdryer, Tea and coffee, bathrobe and slippers, en-suite bathroom, Wireless internet, Clock radio, International plugs, safe for valuables.
Qty: 1
Sleeps: 2 guests (max 2 adults)
Children: not allowed in this room type
6 Reviews from SA-Venues.com travellers. All reviews are verified.
Verified review
Kristin is very attentive to our needs and ensured we were well taken cared of.
January 2020
Gary A. (Fairfax, Virginia)
Verified review
We stayed at Excelsior while exploring the winelands and could not have chosen a better place. It was a beautiful location and a beautiful house - the most wonderful place we stayed on our trip. Caren was a brilliant hostess and could not do enough to make us comfortable. We chose to have dinner at the house and it was a decision we did not regret. The food was amazing. We will definitely be staying here again, only next time we will stay longer.
December 2010
Penny Rogusz (London, UK)
Child policyChildren 12 years and older welcome.
Closest airport(s)Cape Town International - 160km
Check-in/-out timesCheck-in from 14h00
Check-out by 11h00
Payment methods accepted by the propertyVisa, Mastercard, EFT or secure online payment via SA-Venues.com
Listed on SA-Venues.com since December 2007
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