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.
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.
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.
