Top 10 Specialty lodgings in Western Cape, South Africa

The Junction Boutique Hotel. Situated Smack bang in the middle of Plettenberg Bay Main street . Walking distance from central beach, most restaurants & boutique shopping experiences. Our rooms are spacious with contemporary and bespoke design finishes.

Kagga Kamma is an absolute treat for travellers seeking a unique and inspiring experience. On your visit you will see a part of Africa that is unlike any other. The Cederberg Mountain’s otherworldly rock formations, a crisp sky stretching endlessly overhead and beautiful rock art from an ancient culture, is the backdrop to a wonderful adventure. Kagga Kamma’s accommodation options are as unique as the landscape it is set in. The Bushman Lodge offers spacious en-suite thatched rondavels/huts. The famous 'cave suites' built against the sandstone rock formations will take you back to a prehistoric time without taking away any modern-day luxuries. Kagga Kamma also offers a one of a kind Outcrop open-air “room” where guests can sleep under the stars in sheer luxury - definitely a not-to-be-missed experience.Speaking of the stars...Take a tour into the milky way when you visit our mini-observatory. It promises to be an inspirational experience when you view the Karoo night skies through our 10-inch telescope. While the sun is out you can opt for a journey back in time with our popular rock art tours. Our expert ranger will interpret the 6000 year old Bushmen paintings and living sites scattered all across the nature reserve.Other activities to be enjoyed at Kagga Kamma include relaxing nature drives with our knowledgeable guides, hiking trails, quad bike safaris, mountain bike trails, a 4x4 route and our Kagga Kamma Relax Spa. Even eating out at Kagga Kamma will be a matchless experience when you visit the restaurant for breakfast and lunch, and an outdoor lapa surrounded by beautiful rock formations for dinner under the starlit night skies in summer time. There is also a pub and lounge area with Wi-Fi internet, as well as satellite television for watching sports events. GPS co-ordinates:Latitude: S 32 44 45Longitude: E 19 33 46

Situated on one of the world's most beautiful mountain passes, Clouds Wine and Guest Estate is one of the jewels of Helshoogte. The relatively small, private estate is a working farm that produces its own wines. It also offers premium guest accommodation that blends designer luxury with all the modcons. A stylish destination surrounded by incredible views, a stay at Clouds is difficult to forget.

Orange Grove Farm is a working wine and olive farm situated in the heart of Robertson's Valley of Wine and Roses. The farm is less than two hours from Cape Town and is the ideal place to relax and rejuvenate. Our luxurious self-catering cottages are named after the areas where the owner mined diamonds, and each has a unique story to tell. They combine comfort and beauty, offering a setting in which to linger and relax. Each cottage can be serviced daily by our friendly staff, leaving you only to concentrate on unwinding and enjoying the magnificence of your surroundings. Your private veranda and swimming pool provide a relaxing vantage-point to take in spectacular mountain views, the overwhelming sound of silence, and the truly prolific birdlife. At night the crystal-clear sky, and no artificial lights, will spectacularly display the breath-taking canopy of our southern stars. Our cottages are located far enough from each other to provide maximum privacy for our guests.

AfriCamps is all about glamping at the most beautiful working farms, estates, and reserves in South Africa. At each of our locations, you can get closer to nature without compromising on the creature comforts of home. Enjoy everything from hiking to hammocking, from seclusion in nature to romantic escapes, from family getaways to merry chaos with friends. The AfriCamps glamping concept offers guests the freedom and flexibility of a self-drive holiday, the closeness to nature of a camping trip, and the luxury and convenience of a beautiful self-catering unit. Set on one of the biggest working ostrich farms in South Africa, AfriCamps Klein Karoo is one to experience. Five self-catering boutique glamping tents are positioned around a big water dam that is surrounded by free-roaming game like zebra, springbok, blue wildebeest, kudu, impala, eland, waterbuck, and nyala. Located only a 10-minute drive from Oudtshoorn centre, in the middle of a pristine Karoo landscape with direct views on the Swartberg Mountains, AfriCamps Klein Karoo offers you the perfect backdrop to relax in the tranquil surroundings of this serene majestic farm. Each AfriCamps tent consists of a spacious open plan lounge area with a comfortable couch, a dining area with a solid wooden table and seating for five guests, a fully-equipped kitchen, two bedrooms that comfortably sleeps five guests and a bathroom complete with a hot shower, flushing toilet and washbasin. Both bedrooms are furnished with a queen-size bed and have their own private entrance which allows maximum privacy. One of the bedrooms also contains a single bunk bed. Our tents are equipped with air-conditioning and an indoor fireplace. Enjoy a braai on our spacious wooden decks and take in the views from the comfortable deck loungers. Pull up the front covers and transform the tent into a large outdoor living area. Unwind and appreciate a festive family breakfast while taking in the serene natural beauty of the South African landscape.

The Junction Boutique Hotel. Situated Smack bang in the middle of Plettenberg Bay Main street . Walking distance from central beach, most restaurants & boutique shopping experiences. Our rooms are spacious with contemporary and bespoke design finishes.

Brenaissance (n): Derived from Breytenbach & the French ‘renaissance’, meaning ‘new beginnings’. A place of new journeys that lead to reinvention & adventure. Deep within the heart of the Devon Valley, a mere stone’s throw away from Stellenbosch in the Western Cape, lies Brenaissance Wine & Stud Estate. A place of new beginnings, this serene & evergreen estate is an established wine & cattle farm that boasts modern farm accommodation, a breath-taking venue & chapel, a highly acclaimed family restaurant & a top quality Boran cattle stud. Established in 2011, Brenaissance has earned a long-standing reputation for offering visitors, guests & bridal couples a truly memorable & exclusive Winelands experience. From premium wines & the finest local fare, to exclusive venue services & some of the Winelands’ most spectacular natural backdrops – this guest estate provides a tasting menu of the finer things in life. Brenaissance is renowned for its range of accommodation options, boasting contemporary decor with subtle farm touches. What used to be our historic “dorpshuisies” have been restored & refurbished into 8 exquisite Vineyard Suites & 1 spacious Honeymoon Suite, featuring breath-taking views of the valley from the “stoep”. In the middle of a small plum orchard, you’ll find our 6 Orchard Suites – the old labourers’ cottages that have been restored & renovated to exude elegance & understated farm luxury. Ranging from studios & 1-bedroom suites to the more spacious family cottages, each cottage has its own cast iron wood burning fireplace, mini private deck & braai area – not to mention fully equipped kitchen to accommodate longer stays. Guests can also enjoy exclusive access to the Pool House & use of the pool, deck chairs & facilities.

Fitted with period furniture the exquisitely refurbished Manor House at Weltevreden Estate offers guest accommodation at a world-class standard. There are four elevated bed chambers upstairs under a cosy thatched roof. Our beautiful renovated self-catering 2-bedroom farm cottage is the perfect place to unwind over a weekend or for long-term travel accommodation during your visit to the Winelands. The estate also boasts over a new, tastefully decorated and very spacious open plan cottage situated on the edge of the river.