Welcome To Somerset Villa Guesthouse

Providing the perfect setting for an unforgettable holiday in the heart of the Cape Winelands, the Somerset Villa Guesthouse is one of the original buildings in the Somerset West area, with the main house, Casa Sereno, built in 1923.
Renovations were done to the original manor to preserve the original colonial Cape Dutch style. The property extends over 4 200 m² and is hidden from public view.

Accommodation At Somerset Villa Guesthouse

Eight of the ten rooms have a separate exterior entrance, and all double occupancy rooms have a private terrace with garden furniture, allowing maximum enjoyment of the great South African weather. Giving it a personal touch, all the rooms are stylishly and elegantly decorated in a modern colonial Cape Dutch style, with the walls painted in neutral tones to create a relaxing ambiance. The emphasis is on clean lines, natural materials, modern fittings in the bathrooms and high quality orthopaedic beds.

Classic Rooms

It sleeps two people

•Elegantly decorated room
•Private entrance and wide terrace with views of garden and mountains
•Private, modern bathroom with shower
•Free Wi-Fi

Family Rooms

It sleeps four people

•Elegantly decorated room
•Private entrance and wide terrace with views of garden and mountains
•Comfortable sitting area
•Private, modern bathroom with bath and shower
•Free Wi-Fi

Superior Rooms

It sleeps 3 people

•One large room with a generous, extra-length king-size bed and orthopaedic mattress
•Private, modern bathroom with bath and shower
•Sitting area
•Free WIFI
•Cost for third person sharing R200 per night

Room Amenities

Extra length beds and oversized duvets
Top quality bed linen
Television
Fridge
Coffee and tea making facilities
Hairdryer
Personal digital safe
Private patio and entrance
Electric fan and heater

Facilities at Somerset Villa Guesthouse

Breakfast
Free parking
Tourism desk
Laundry service

Day trip reservation
Car hire reservation
Restaurant reservations
Advice and recommendations

Wireless LAN, free
Pool loungers and towels
Golf bookings of tee-off times
Coffee and tea making facilities

The manager lives on the property
Cots and high chairs for small children
Storeroom for golf equipment, bicycles
Airport shuttles can be arranged – rates on request

Things To Do

Wine tastings on several wine routes
A visit to Cape Town, e.g. Alfred and Victoria Waterfront and Table Mountain
Hiking trips and walks, guided round trips, bike and mountain bike tours
Trout fishing
Golf
Endless beaches
City and museum tours
Abseiling and bungee jumping
Whale watching
Theatre shows
Festivals
Craft markets
Or start here on your trip along the Garden Route.

Rates and prices for Somerset Villa Guesthouse Somerset West

Rack Rates For 2014 / 2015 (STO PLEASE DEDUCT 20%)

Room type

Single Occupancy

Double Occupancy

Check-In Times: 14H00 PM

Single Room (1x)

R 495

N/A

Check-Out Time: 10H00 AM

Classic Room (3x)

R 495

R 890

Extra beds: R 200 per extra bed for a child sharing (in luxury)

Luxury Room (4x)

R 595

R 990

Family Room (max 4 people) (2x)

R 1100

R 1100

01 October - 30 April

Single Occupancy

Double Occupancy

Single Room (1x)

R 695

N/A

Classic Room (3x)

R 695

R 990

Extra beds: R 200 per extra bed for a child sharing (in luxury)

Luxury Room (4x)

R 795

R 1200

Extra info: Breakfast Included in the rate

Family Room (max 4 people) (2x)

R 1300

R 1300

Make a reservation and contact details:

Email Reservations: booksa@madbookings.com
Address: 136 Helderberg College Road Somerset West 7130
Western Cape South Africa
GPS coordinates: Latitude: 34° 3’44.154” S, Longitude: 18° 50’10.895” E

Payment information

Cancellation charges are levied under the following conditions:
• Up to 30 days prior to arrival 30% of total booking value;
• 29 to 15 days prior to arrival 50% of total booking value;
• 14 to 7 days prior to arrival 70% of total booking value;
• Less than 7 days prior to arrival, No-shows and Early Departures at 100%.

Cancellations are only accepted in writing (e-mail or fax). We recommend that all travellers take out cancellation insurance. We will be pleased to render an invoice to your insurers in the event of a claim. We always confirm cancellations in writing. Please demand written acknowledgement that we have accepted your cancellation. This is the only proof of cancellation we will accept.

We accept the following credit / debit cards

Directions to Somerset Villa Guesthouse

It is easy to find Somerset Villa Guesthouse:

Directions from Cape Town (or the Cape Town International Airport):
1.Take the N2 highway in the direction of Stellenbosch/Somerset West.
2. Continue on the N2 until exit 43 (the sign says R44, Stellenbosch and Broadway Blvd). Take into consideration that most street names are down on the curbs!
3. Turn left towards Stellenbosch and onto the R44. Continue on the R44 until you reach the first traffic light (Main Road), where you turn right towards Somerset West.
4. At the next traffic light (Helderberg College Road), turn left. Continue up the hill and pass a 4-way stop. Approximately 300 metres after the 4-way stop, on your right, is 136 Helderberg College. The sign says Somerset Villa Guesthouse.
5. Drive into the gravel road up to the gate. You have arrived at our very special guesthouse – welcome!
6. Press the intercom button so we can let you in.

From Stellenbosch:
1. From Stellenbosch you drive south on R44 towards Somerset West and Strand.
2. Approximately 14 km from Stellenbosch you will reach Somerset West. Directly after you pass the 80 km/h sign, turn left into The Old Stellenbosch Road. The sign also reads Helderberg Estate. Take into consideration that most street signs are down on the curbs!
3. Continue to a small circle and keep going straight until you reach a 4-way stop.
4. At the 4-way stop, turn left into Helderberg College Road. Approximately 300 metres after the 4-way stop, on your right, is 136 Helderberg College. The sign says Somerset Villa Guesthouse.
5. Drive into the gravel road up to the gate. You have arrived at our very special guesthouse – welcome!
6. Press the intercom button so we can let you in.

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