Gert & Marion’s guidebook
Our Favourite Restaurants
Best Sushi and Seafood around complimented with outstanding service and a good wine list.
8 locals recommend
Oceans 8 Seafood & Sushi
Van Der Byl StraatBest Sushi and Seafood around complimented with outstanding service and a good wine list.
Longridge Wine Estate
HelderbergpadGourmet food and great wines within an organic garden wonderland
Authentic Italian Restaurant on our doorstep with breathtaking views and good wine
48 locals recommend
Idiom Restaurant & Idiom Wine Tasting Centre
Authentic Italian Restaurant on our doorstep with breathtaking views and good wine
Avontuur Estate Restaurant
Fine dining and great wines
A funky breakfast and lunch spot with fresh and creative food that will tantalize your pallet
51 locals recommend
Pajamas and Jam eatery
32 Van Zyl StA funky breakfast and lunch spot with fresh and creative food that will tantalize your pallet
Scrumptious breakfast options and great coffee available most of the day, and only 15minutes drive away!
The Daily Favourite Coffee Cafe
Old Sir Lowry's Pass RoadScrumptious breakfast options and great coffee available most of the day, and only 15minutes drive away!
Stylish Restaurant with gourmet dishes complimented with great service.
50 locals recommend
Cavalli Estate
Strand RoadStylish Restaurant with gourmet dishes complimented with great service.
Food scene
Steffanies Place
113 Irene AveGood food in a wonderful setting
The Hussar Grill Somerset West
Main RoadSucculent steaks and wine for the meat lovers
Good food and service with a great selection of international beers and wine
43 locals recommend
Henri's Restaurant and Wine Bar
164 Main RdGood food and service with a great selection of international beers and wine
Great Italian Cuisine and althoughinside a small shopping centre, it is one of the best around
32 locals recommend
Cucina Di Giovanni
Great Italian Cuisine and althoughinside a small shopping centre, it is one of the best around
Camphors
Lourensford RoadFine dining in a fantastic setting on a historical wine estate
Wine Estates
Lovely Restaurant and Wines Tasting with exquisite views, all within a 10min drive from us
48 locals recommend
Idiom Restaurant & Idiom Wine Tasting Centre
Lovely Restaurant and Wines Tasting with exquisite views, all within a 10min drive from us
Beautiful Wine Estate on our doorstep with magnificent views
99 locals recommend
Waterkloof Wine Estate
Old Sir Lowry's Pass RoadBeautiful Wine Estate on our doorstep with magnificent views
A World-class Historical Wine Estate with hand crafted wines
234 locals recommend
Vergelegen Wine Estate
Lourensford RoadA World-class Historical Wine Estate with hand crafted wines
One of the most beautiful wine estates with a visual feast across 4 000 hectares of forest, fynbos, fruit orchards and vineyards, which rise up the slopes of the Helderberg Mountains.
99 locals recommend
Lourensford Wine Estate
One of the most beautiful wine estates with a visual feast across 4 000 hectares of forest, fynbos, fruit orchards and vineyards, which rise up the slopes of the Helderberg Mountains.
Situated on the slopes of the Schapenberg boasting sweeping views of False Bay. The farm has been upgraded to a state of the art boutique winery that consistently wins top awards.
Journeys End Vineyard
Situated on the slopes of the Schapenberg boasting sweeping views of False Bay. The farm has been upgraded to a state of the art boutique winery that consistently wins top awards.
Activities
Walking and hiking trails for all levels of fitness with a chance to spot a variety of birds whilst taking in the sweeping views of valley and sea.
190 locals recommend
Helderberg Nature Reserve
Walking and hiking trails for all levels of fitness with a chance to spot a variety of birds whilst taking in the sweeping views of valley and sea.
One of the jewels of Cape Winelands golf, Erinvale is a ‘must play’ golf course nestled at the foot of the Helderberg mountain, with sweeping views of the winelands and the False Bay coastline.
27 locals recommend
Erinvale Golf Club
Lourensford RoadOne of the jewels of Cape Winelands golf, Erinvale is a ‘must play’ golf course nestled at the foot of the Helderberg mountain, with sweeping views of the winelands and the False Bay coastline.
Oak Valley Estate
127 Oak AveAmazing Mountain Bike trails
Paul Cluver Estate Wine
More amazing MTB Trails
Try surfing in a beautiful environment where the waves are not too big
9 locals recommend
Son Surf School
Beach RoadTry surfing in a beautiful environment where the waves are not too big
Helderberg Adventure Zone
2 Sir Lowry StTry an array of adventures and activities
Home to a unique colony of African Penguins. See these wonderful flightless birds up close, via the boardwalk through the colony.
Stoney Point Penguin Colony
Stoney Point Penguin ColonyHome to a unique colony of African Penguins. See these wonderful flightless birds up close, via the boardwalk through the colony.
A championship golf course, amazing Club House, scrumptious food and great service all around.
10 locals recommend
De Zalze Golf Estate
A championship golf course, amazing Club House, scrumptious food and great service all around.
Situated between the breathtaking Hottentots-Holland Mountain Range and the sandy shores of False Bay, enjoy incredibly dynamic views of all that nature has to offer.
35 locals recommend
Strand Golf Club
Beach RoadSituated between the breathtaking Hottentots-Holland Mountain Range and the sandy shores of False Bay, enjoy incredibly dynamic views of all that nature has to offer.
Located on the shores of the Bot River Lagoon, with panoramic views of the Palmiet mountain range, this estate offers world-class golfing, SPA and dining experiences.
28 locals recommend
African Pride Arabella Hotel & Spa, Autograph Collection
R44Located on the shores of the Bot River Lagoon, with panoramic views of the Palmiet mountain range, this estate offers world-class golfing, SPA and dining experiences.
Beautiful long beach with white soft sand and safe especially for children as it is flat with gentle slopes at higher tides. Ideal for long walks.
92 locals recommend
Strand Main Beach
Beautiful long beach with white soft sand and safe especially for children as it is flat with gentle slopes at higher tides. Ideal for long walks.
Situated on the Whale Coast in the little coastal village of Gordon's Bay, the family friendly Bikini Beach is one of Cape Town's six Blue Flag Beaches, indicating a high level of water quality, facilities, cleanliness and safety
30 locals recommend
Bikini Beach
Situated on the Whale Coast in the little coastal village of Gordon's Bay, the family friendly Bikini Beach is one of Cape Town's six Blue Flag Beaches, indicating a high level of water quality, facilities, cleanliness and safety
An exciting and thrilling water activity awaits you at Blue Rock Lake with skilled water ski instructors are always in attendance.
The resort also offers diving facilities, volley ball, swimming, rock jumping and a kids playground.
24 locals recommend
Blue Rock Cable Waterski Resort
An exciting and thrilling water activity awaits you at Blue Rock Lake with skilled water ski instructors are always in attendance.
The resort also offers diving facilities, volley ball, swimming, rock jumping and a kids playground.
Visit the Cheetah Outreach facility and experience the excitement of a personal encounter with hand raised ambassador cheetahs
79 locals recommend
Cheetah Outreach
De Beers AvenueVisit the Cheetah Outreach facility and experience the excitement of a personal encounter with hand raised ambassador cheetahs
Get up close with monkeys and apes as well as a large variety of other species of animals. There are more than 250 primates and 26 different exotic species of monkeys.
27 locals recommend
Monkey Town
Get up close with monkeys and apes as well as a large variety of other species of animals. There are more than 250 primates and 26 different exotic species of monkeys.
Visit this Fynbos Floral Kingdom with self-guided hiking trails. Combine it with a 1-2 day stayover at Berg n Dal Heritage Farm at discounted rates as we are joint owners, and visit pristine beaches and caves, Go Shark Cage diving and much more.
6 locals recommend
Flower Valley Conservation Trust
Visit this Fynbos Floral Kingdom with self-guided hiking trails. Combine it with a 1-2 day stayover at Berg n Dal Heritage Farm at discounted rates as we are joint owners, and visit pristine beaches and caves, Go Shark Cage diving and much more.
Explore the caves in De Kelders. Hike along the coast and walk along the sandy white beaches.
Combine it with a 1-2 day stayover at Berg n Dal Heritage Farm at discounted rates as we are joint owners, go Shark Cage diving, take self-guided hikes in a Fynbos Floral Kingdom at Flower Valley farm, and much more.
De Kelders Viewpoint
95 Cliff StExplore the caves in De Kelders. Hike along the coast and walk along the sandy white beaches.
Combine it with a 1-2 day stayover at Berg n Dal Heritage Farm at discounted rates as we are joint owners, go Shark Cage diving, take self-guided hikes in a Fynbos Floral Kingdom at Flower Valley farm, and much more.
City/town information
Visit one of the oldest small towns in South Africa with lots of history, gourmet restaurants, galleries, just beautiful.
317 locals recommend
Franschhoek
Visit one of the oldest small towns in South Africa with lots of history, gourmet restaurants, galleries, just beautiful.
Internationally renowned for its beautiful environment, many places of interest, wine farms, street cafes, restaurants, quality wines and historical buildings, a MUST Visit!
298 locals recommend
Stellenbosch
Internationally renowned for its beautiful environment, many places of interest, wine farms, street cafes, restaurants, quality wines and historical buildings, a MUST Visit!
A gorgeous seaside spot to enjoy the natural beauty of this unique biosphere.
27 locals recommend
Pringle Bay
A gorgeous seaside spot to enjoy the natural beauty of this unique biosphere.
Hermanus is a favourite tourist seaside town for whale watching, great restaurants with majestic views, pristine unspoilt beaches, wine routes, hiking, mountain biking and much more.....all a mere 45min drive away.
219 locals recommend
Hermanus
Hermanus is a favourite tourist seaside town for whale watching, great restaurants with majestic views, pristine unspoilt beaches, wine routes, hiking, mountain biking and much more.....all a mere 45min drive away.
Food Shopping
The Woolworths Waterstone Village offers one-stop convenience for all your grocery needs, and more. An enormous selection of everyday products and also some specialist products available.
33 locals recommend
Woolworths Waterstone Village
Main RoadThe Woolworths Waterstone Village offers one-stop convenience for all your grocery needs, and more. An enormous selection of everyday products and also some specialist products available.
Woolworths Sir Lowrys Pass
Old Sir Lowry's Pass RoadFresh produce available within a 10-15 minute drive.
Medical
Mediclinic Vergelegen
Main RoadMedical Assistance and Emergencies