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. Wilderness, Western Cape.

26/02/2024 by .
Escape To The Beach Guesthouse

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

13/11/2020 by .
Fancourt Estate,

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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Brenaissance Guest Estate for post-lockdown.

08/04/2020 by .

Unique Trail’s End Bike Hotel, Western Cape

22/09/2019 by .
trail's end bike hotel

Brian Berkman stays at Trail’s End Bike Hotel, Africa’s first bike hotel to explore the Groenland mountains.

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L’Ermitage, Franschhoek

24/05/2019 by .
L'ermitage Exterior View

South Africa’s culinary capital Franschhoek remains the go-to location for people who relish fine cuisine and excellent wines as Brian Berkman visits L’Ermitage.

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Birkenhead House. Bare shirted luxury on the Western Cape

06/11/2018 by .

Morukuru Beach Lodge. Discover a luxury beach lodge experience on the Western Cape.

28/08/2018 by .
Morukuru Beach Lodge

Staying at the Morukuru Beach Lodge offers Brian Berkman the opportunity to whale-watch at De Hoop Nature Reserve on South Africa’s southernmost point.

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