About Excelsior Manor Guesthouse
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.
Accommodation
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.
Wine at Excelsior Manor Guesthouse
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.
Conferencing at Excelsior Manor Guesthouse
Excelsior Estate is in the heart of the beautiful Robertson Wine Valley, an easy hour and half journey from Cape Town International Airport.
Excelsior’s, The Stables Conference Centre, offers opportunities for executive management teams to hold strategic planning sessions, conferences, presentations and meetings on a working wine farm. Overnight delegates are accommodated in our luxurious Guesthouse. Programmes, packages and menus are tailored to suit individual requirements and to ensure that conferences are valuable and uplifting. Wine tasting and wine blending are available.
Conference Configurations:
• Banquet - 36 pax
• Cinema – 60 pax
• School Room – 24 pax
• U-Shape – 23 pax
Conference Equipment:
• DVD player
• Plasma Screen: 86cm x 50cm
• Pens
• Branded note pads
24 Hour Conference Packages:
• Tea / coffee and homemade treats on arrival
• Mid morning tea / coffee and homemade treats
• Lunch (light lunch), two courses
• Mid afternoon tea / coffee and homemade treats
• Use of venue
• Standard equipment
• Dinner 3 courses
• Bed and Breakfast
Full Day Conference Packages:
• Tea / coffee and homemade treats on arrival
• Morning tea / coffee and homemade treats
• Lunch (light lunch)
• Afternoon tea / coffee and homemade treats
• Use of Venue
• Standard equipment
The only thing that we don’t compromise on is the quality of our service. Please contact us to discuss your plans, and requirements.
Activities at Excelsior Manor Guesthouse
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.
Nearby Activities
• 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
All activities can be booked and arranged through Excelsior Manor Guesthouse.
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