San Gabriel Homestead

–Excellent location - show map
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Scored 9.6
Rated exceptional

Free WiFi

10
  • Apartments
  • Kitchen
  • Mountain view
  • Garden
  • Swimming pool
  • BBQ facilities
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace
  • Balcony

About this property

Located 7 km from Somerset Mall in Somerset West, and 12 km from Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, San Gabriel Homestead offers accommodation with a terrace and free WiFi. Fitted with a patio, the units feature a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with free toiletries. Some units also have a kitchen equipped with an oven and a microwave. The apartment offers an outdoor pool. A barbecue is available on site and hiking can be enjoyed within close proximity of San Gabriel Homestead. Waterstone Village Shopping Centre is 5 km from the accommodation, and Cape Town International Airport is 22 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

Breakfast info

Continental, Buffet

  • Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
2 single beds
2 single beds
4 single beds
Bedroom 1
2 single beds
Bedroom 2
1 double bed
Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
Bedroom 3
2 single beds
Bedroom 4
1 large double bed
2 single beds
1 large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Marina
South Africa South Africa
“We had the best stay on this beautiful farm in Franschhoek. The hosts were so warm and kind, it felt like being welcomed by friends. The setting is truly stunning, peaceful, green, and gorgeous from every angle. The attention to detail made...”
Morgaine
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“We loved everything! What a magical place with such beautiful attention to detail, incredible nature and the most lovely hosts. We couldn’t recommend it more. We especially loved the animals, the sounds of the birds in the morning and the...”
emanuele
Italy Italy
“This is one of the best place I've ever stayed in my whole life, Reiner and his wife are fantastic hosts, they did a great job with this old and historic mansion. they are enthusiastic and you can feel that. you can touch and feel the history of...”
Nanette
South Africa South Africa
“The farm feeling and open gardens. Friendly accommodating staff and host. Amazing scrumptious breakfast 😋”
Gardner
South Africa South Africa
“We had the most wonderful stay at this charming farm accommodation! From the moment we arrived, the host was incredibly welcoming. The setting is peaceful and picturesque. The room was spotless, cozy, and superbly decorated. A delicious...”
Hodgen
South Africa South Africa
“Honestly one of my favourite places to stay ! It was our second time staying there and was incredible ! They make you feel like you’re at home but in a super luxurious way. Being amongst the animals and also just on such a beautiful property makes...”
Amanda
Australia Australia
“Warm feeling of being on a farm Historic buildings Location”
Floris
Netherlands Netherlands
“Super nice people that will Also Facilitate direct bookings without booking.com in between”
Elena
Spain Spain
“The property is stunning. Beautifully surrounded by nature and with some very cute farm animals. The place has a special air to it, really making you feel home and at peace. To top off, the couple running it are just fantastic. Super friendly and...”
Alina-beatrice
Germany Germany
“Beautiful farm and family cottage. Super friendly host who prepared a lovely breakfast for us and gave great tips regarding attractions in the area. The cottage is furnished with antiques, even the high chair and crib. It was very comfortable and...”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Renier & Shané van der Westhuizen

Company review score: 9.7Based on 137 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Shané loves old things and daydreaming. Renier loves animals and creating beautiful outdoor spaces. We are the custodians of San Gabriel Homestead and we love sharing our little piece of paradise with the world.

Property information

Nestled in the foothills of the Helderberg mountains lies San Gabriel Homestead, a Cape Dutch Manor House and 7 unique historic cottages dating back to 1756. Enjoy the peace and tranquility of old cape farm living, while being a short drive away from the beauty and adventure that the Cape Winelands and great Cape Town has to offer. The sound of water from the mountain stream below and birds chirping in the trees will be the perfect setting to sit and relax with a glass of wine on your patio overlooking the garden and watch the lowering sun paint the mountains a deep pink. With capacity to accommodate up to 26 people in each of our uniquely curated cottages and historic Manor House, San Gabriel is perfect for couples, families and intimate gathering with family and friends. San Gabriel is also home to Marlene van der Westhuizen’s Winelands Food Studio that is open by appointment for intimate celebrations.

Neighbourhood information

San Gabriel Homestead is the ideal place to stay when you visit the Western Cape. It is ideally situated between the best restaurants and wine farms the Cape Winelands has to offer. Visit the historic towns of Stellenbosch and Franschoek and admire the beautiful mountains and valley's in the area. We are only 10km from Strand Beach and 50km from Cape Town Waterfront and within easy reach of Cape Town International Airport. Table Mountain, Robbin Island, Cape Point and Kirstenbosch Botanical gardens can be visited during a day trip to the city bowl. A drive to Hermanus for whale watching will take you 1 hour and all along the way you can stop for wine tastings at several Wine Estates and enjoy delicious food. Are you a 4x4 enthusiast or mountain biker ? You can enjoy these outdoor activities on our neighbouring farm.

Languages spoken

Afrikaans,English

Property surroundings

House rules

San Gabriel Homestead takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 18:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:30 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 4 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 400 per child, per night
Cot upon request
Free
4 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 400 per child, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
VisaMastercardCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 07:00.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform San Gabriel Homestead in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.