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Proud Recipient of the Diners Club International PLATINUM Wine List Award for 2005
5 Star Grading
POSITION Situated at the beautifully protected sanctuary of Schulphoek Bay with spectacular uninterrupted sea views, 5 km from Hermanus Town Center ATTRACTIONS *One hour's drive from Cape Town International Airport to Hermanus * Whale viewing from July to early December from the luxury of the Guest House * Close to all major Overberg attractions: the August Kalfie Fees and September Hermanus Whale Festival * Overberg wine routes * Nature Reserves * Golf courses * Danger Point Lighthouse * Great White Shark Adventure * Horse riding on the beaches and with the wild horses * 5 STAR GUEST HOUSE Private and up-market accommodation * 7 suites * Interactive hosts * Restaurant with fresh herbs and vegetables picked daily from our potager* Wine and liquor (fully licensed) * wine cellar with over 7 000 bottles of regional wine * illy espresso * Private summer house with heated salt swimming pool * Wellness Therapies on request and by appointment * Satellite TV * Petanque * Library * Close to beautiful beaches * Boat based fishing trips * In season crayfish, reef fishing all year (the catch is prepared in our kitchen for our guests) * Rock fishing (South Africa's national fish the Galjoen, when in season, is a favourite) * Picnic baskets * Romantic honeymoon getaway * Secure on-site parking * Children welcome by arrangement only* We follow an interactive policy at Schulphoek where information and assistance is offered of the surrounding area Come and relax in the stylish atmosphere where an eclectic mix of old and new Africa merges with the sea ... ... and makes watching whales and dolphins in the bay from the lounge and diningroom area seem that much more of an intimate experience There are seven double rooms all en-suite & luxuriously fitted meeting with international standards
The bathrooms are unique with environmentally friendly soaps and shampoos, terrycloth gowns and slippers, and warmed bath sheets to wrap yourself up in total splendour. Schulphoek Guesthouse is well known for its delectable food. Fresh seafood and in-season shellfish, as well as venison are our favourites. Our professional, superbly appointed LACANCHE kitchen is staffed with a talented local chef, who will happily create a menu around your tastes and preferences. All of this is complemented with a wine collection of over 7 000 bottles of regional South African white and red wine. Schulphoek Guesthouse proudly holds the Diners Club 2002 and 2005 Platinum Cellar award. Enjoy Illy espresso and cappuccino.GUESTHOUSE FACILITIES & ACTIVITIES whale watching from seaview guest lounge sea view diningroom with four course dinners light lunches on request picnic baskets on request wine & liquor (fully licensed) honesty bar illy espresso & cappuccino Summerhouse with heated salt pool Wellness therapies on request and by appointment satellite TV petanque libraryGUESTHOUSE AMENITIES & SERVICES interactive hosts daily outings planned chef & professional kitchen over 7 000 bottles of wine in wine cellar espresso coffee machine ice machine car valet laundry Visa/Diners/Mastercard on-site parking children by arrangement DAYTRIPS, ACTIVITIES AND OUTINGS IN THE AREA We follow an interactive policy at Schulphoek Guesthouse where information and assistance with bookings as well as activity planning is offered. Please feel free to approach us.
Boat based whale watching trips *
Fernkloof and Harold Porter botanical garden walks and talks Golf course - choice of three (2 x 18 hole and 1 x 9 hole) * Wine estate trips and wine tasting Saturday morning market Art and Festivals (August Kalfie Fees and September Whale Festival) Mountain hikes and nature walks along beaches and into the mountains Cliff and beach walks Eco quad riding * Boat based fishing (guesthouse boat) - seasonal/weather permitting Use of beach stunt kites (against a deposit *) Visit to Danger Point Lighthouse (historical) Rock fishing - we supply rods, tackle (against a deposit *) Visit to Dyer Island * Great White Shark adventures * Follow the Cape Overberg Meander (brochures available at GH) Sunset river cruise & bird watching * Beautiful swimming beaches Scuba diving * Horse riding on dunes * Visit the penguin colony Visit to Birkenhead Brewery Sea Kayaking * Dune Boarding *
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