Western Cape

Exclusive guide to the best holiday destinations in the Western Cape of South Africa, independent reviews from award-winning travel writers

Escape To The Beach Guesthouse

Escape To The Beach Guesthouse. Wilderness, Western Cape.

Colin Hockley enjoys a beachside stay at Escape to the Beach Guesthouse, a luxury B&B along South Africa’s Garden Route.

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Fancourt Estate,

The Fancourt Estate. Indulge yourself on the Western Cape in South Africa.

Brian Berkman revisits South Africa’s Garden Route and its award-winning Fancourt Golf Estate and finds all Covid-protections and more in place.

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Brian Berkman visits Brenaissance Guest Estate in South Africa's Western Cape. Honeymoon Suite bedroom

Brenaissance Guest Estate for post-lockdown.

Brian Berkman visits Brenaissance Guest Estate in South Africa’s Western Cape.

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Tulbagh

Charming, historic Tulbagh, Western Cape.

Today, mostly used as accommodation, restaurants and art galleries, Church street remains that picture-perfect location, locked in time.

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trail's end bike hotel

Unique Trail’s End Bike Hotel, Western Cape

The stars to consider here are the ones that illuminate the dark skies in this apple, pear and wine-grape growing region in South Africa’s Western Cape.

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L'ermitage Exterior View

L’Ermitage, Franschhoek

South Africa’s culinary capital Franschhoek remains the go-to location for people who relish fine cuisine and excellent wines.

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