Wildekrans Country House in Elgin
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  • Property TypeGuest House/B&B
  • Guests13
  • Rooms/Units4
  • Minimum Stay2 Nights

Wildekrans Country House is a 4 star graded B&B with self catering option, offering Elgin accommodation for tourists and visitors of Cape Overberg.

About Wildekrans Country House

Wildekrans Country House is a historic 1811 homestead situated in the village of Houw Hoek near Elgin in the Overberg. Overlooking a rambling garden that cascades to the river, and silhouetted by a rugged mountain backdrop, the house is furnished with antiques and contemporary South African art.

Accommodation

Accommodation with breakfast and dinner is available as is a self-catering option. For those on business, all rooms have MNet and WiFi. The Homestead has three double rooms including a suite. There is a separate cottage that is perfect for families.

Art Room:
This funky and fun room is eclectically furnished and filled with bits of contemporary South Africa. Traditional King / twin beds with great bedding. Under floor heating for cool winters, bath and separate shower, art books and TV. Views of the garden.

Garden View Room:
This softly furnished room has the best views of the garden and swimming pool. Traditional four poster bed with great bedding contrasted with modern art. Writing table and TV. This room is the owners' favourite and makes for a tranquil and rejuvenating stay.

Mountain View Suite:
Our spacious suite includes a balcony and living room with fireplace, library and TV. Enormous views of the dramatic mountains with private breakfasts in the living room make for a real getaway.

Birch Cottage:
An authentic Cape cottage. Dramatic garden and mountain views, bordered by Birch trees. Two en-suite rooms separated by kitchenette. King / twin bed, antique furnishings. Second room doubles as living area with TV and dining. Outdoor dining and BBQ on verandah.

Please Note

Children are welcome, as additional guests to a room for an extra charge.

Facilities

Wildekrans Country House is a “No Smoking” zone and we encourage smoking guests to smoke in the garden or on the stoeps. The Wildekrans garden includes a swimming pool with stunning vistas of the Houw Hoek Mountains. The garden leads to a river across which a footbridge leads you to the mountain paths for leisurely walks and hiking. Mountain Biking trails can be found on the neighbouring lands.

For winter visits bring warm clothes and relax round one of the log fires after a beautiful mountain hike. In summer be sure to bring swim and sunning gear for long days around the swimming pool. All facilities include braai facilities and “braai packs” are available on request.

The Wildekrans Country House family make their own wines and olive oil. We encourage visitors to try these garagiste wines which are available for purchase at the guest house. An abundance of food and wines and adventure can be enjoyed on the Green Mountain Eco Route.

Features you'll appreciate

  • wifi
  • swimming
    pool
  • braai / bbq

On Site

  • Child friendly (all ages)
  • Complimentary newspapers
  • Garden(s)
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Laundry service
  • Reception (business hours)
  • Smoking: none indoors
  • Swimming pool

Food & Drink

  • Bar (honesty bar)
  • Braai / barbeque (BBQ)
  • Complimentary tea / coffee
  • Restaurant / dining room

Internet

  • Free Wi-Fi

Rooms & Rates

Select your check-in and check-out dates to view availability and the rates applicable.

This funky and fun room is eclectically furnished and filled with bits of contemporary SA. Traditional four poster bed with great bedding. Underfloor heating for cool winters, bath and separate shower, art books and tv.

Qty: 1
Sleeps: 3 guests (max 2 adults)
Children: from 0-12 years are allowed; over 12 years treated as adults

Birch Cottage

Authentic Cape cottage. Dramatic garden and mountain views, bordered by Birch trees. Two en-suite rooms separated by kitchenette. Four poster bed, antique furnishings. Second room doubles as living area with tv and dining. Outdoor dining and BBQ on verandah.

Qty: 1
Sleeps: 4 guests (max 4 adults)
Children: from 0-12 years are allowed; over 12 years treated as adults

This softly furnished room has the best views of the garden and swimming pool. Traditional four poster bed with great bedding contrasted with modern art. Writing table and tv. This room is the owners' favourite and makes for a tranquil and rejuvenating stay.

Qty: 1
Sleeps: 2 guests (max 2 adults)
Children: from 0-2 years are allowed; over 12 years treated as adults

Mountain View Suite

Our spacious suite includes a balcony and living room with fireplace, library and tv. Enormous views of the dramatic mountains with private breakfasts in the living room make for a real getaway.

Qty: 1
Sleeps: 2 guests (max 2 adults)
Children: from 0-12 years are allowed; over 12 years treated as adults

Guest Reviews

21 Reviews from SA-Venues.com travellers. All reviews are verified.

Verified reviewexcellent

Wildekrans Country House is so beautiful and peaceful. Breakfast is wonderful, gardens with sculptures and artwork thought provoking! Good internet Love the view from our room. Everything excellent. Thank you. Sally

January 2019

John Sally Patrick (Ottawa)

Verified reviewexcellent

First stop in Capetown was the Cape Grace Hotel and the last night at the Mt Nelson. Boxed in between was the Country House. Under any person's review, they would be tough competition. But what a delightful calm and warm interlude in rural Capetown was Wildekrans. Living and growing up in the rural wilderness of Minnesota where peace and serenity reign, I could resonate with the Country House.

January 2019

Richard S (La Jolla)

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Need to Know

Response timeWildekrans Country House typically responds to requests in 5-10 minutes.

Child policyChildren of all ages are welcome, as additional guests to a room for an extra charge.

Closest airport(s)Cape Town International - 75km

Check-in/-out timesCheck-in from 14h00
Check-out by 11h00

Payment methods accepted by the property Diners, Visa, Mastercard, EFT or secure online payment via SA-Venues.com

Listed on SA-Venues.com since April 2010

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