Helderview Homestead Suites

Within one of the best residential areas of Somerset West lie the Helderview Homestead Suites on a hill with the most magnificent views imaginable. A small road leads into the park like estate of 6650m².

Connoisseurs appreciate the position of Somerset West and its many stunning golf courses - amongst others the spectacular Erinvale. Situated at the False Bay where the climate is mild, all the interesting sights and activities are accessible within a one hour's drive. And there is, in deed, a lot to discover at the Cape. More than 500 exquisite wine estates, South Africa's "Mother City" Cape Town under the majestic Table Mountain, Mediterranean and African lifestyle, the Cape of Good Hope, endless white beaches, whales and dolphins and the monumental landscapes of the Cape region. Everything that makes a stay unforgettable, is in immediate reach.

Helderview has a quiet and nevertheless central position. In the closer vicinity - 10 minutes by car - you find all sorts of shops, from the baker around the corner to the most exclusive shopping centre, antique shops, restaurants, beer garden and coffee shops. It also takes you ten minutes to get to the False Bay beaches. The Homestead is the ideal base to explore everything the Cape has to offer. Cape Town International Airport is a 20 minutes' drive away.

Access from CPT Airport: When leaving the airport premises, turn on to the N2 highway, direction Somerset West / George. 15 minutes to Somerset West off ramp, turn left on to the R44, direction Stellenbosch. At the first big crossing turn left. After the BP garage turn right up the hill, at the T-junction right, right again into Prunus Street. A bord saying "Helderview Homestead" decorates the wall.

Helderview offers six apartments of highest luxury. All are furnished in the old colonial style and still provide the necessary modern comforts.

All apartments have:

• Lounge and dining room
• Well-appointed kitchenette
• Satellite TV
• Self-dial telephone
• Internet connection
• Laptop plug-in
• Hi Fi system with a large selection of CDs
• DVD-player
• Air-conditioning

Three of the apartments are 90 m² in size and have:

• One bedroom
• Kitchen
• Tasteful lounge
• Luxurious bathroom

Two of the apartments offer a second bedroom.

In the top range they offer, in every way above everything else, a superbly appointed penthouse suite that meets the highest expectations.

All the apartments offer the guests a panoramic view from the terrace down to the sea and to the Hottentot Hollands Mountains.

Built in the colonial style of the 19th century, the Helderview Homestead used to serve its owners as a residence and a place of business. The house was completely hollowed out and restored by the latest technical means.

A small conference room for ten delegates with all the required electronic equipment is part of the house as well as a big lounge with breakfast room and a romantic outside terrace.

Expansive, park like gardens with shady Cape Pines and beautiful lawns invite you to relax.

And, of course, a generously laid-out seawater swimming pool and a gym are part of the house's amenities.