Western Cape

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

One Marine Drive Boutique Hotel. Discover Western Cape views and discreet luxury.

07/03/2026 by .
One Marine Drive Boutique Hotel. Discover Western Cape views and discreet luxury.

Brian Berkman Recommends Staying At One Marine Drive Boutique Hotel For Its Prime Location, Intuitive Service And Effortlessly Luxurious Guestrooms.

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Bushmans Kloof – Discover Time Travel In the wonderful Cederberg Mountains

05/03/2026 by .
Sarah Kingdom discovers Bushmans Kloof, a wilderness and wellness retreat in the stunning Cederberg Mountains, that trades drama for beauty, serenity and history.

Sarah Kingdom discovers Bushmans Kloof, a wilderness and wellness retreat in the stunning Cederberg Mountains, that trades drama for beauty, serenity and history.

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The Leeu House. Falling In Love With Fabulous Franschhoek.

01/09/2025 by .
The Leeu House. Falling In Love With Fabulous Franschhoek.

Frank Mannion stays at the Leeu House in Franschhoek, the culinary and wine capital of South Africa.

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Franschhoek House: The Crown Jewel of La Residence’s Luxury Estate.

01/09/2025 by .
Brian Berkman visits Franschhoek House, a grand addition to south Africa's premier wine country retreat.

Brian Berkman visits Franschhoek House, a grand addition to south Africa’s premier wine country retreat.

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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. Eat well in charming 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 .