Studio on McLeod is a 100% self-catering loft apartment at our home in Stuart’s Hill, located in the picturesque town of Somerset West, perfectly situated within the Helderberg Wine Route from which to explore a multitude of attractions, adventures & activities on offer in this exquisite slice of paradise. Our Cape Winelands, with its Mediterranean-type climate, has some of the most breathtakingly beautiful scenery in the world! Photos speak 1000 words, please view the pics in our gallery.

Live to enjoy life and all it has to offer. My outlook is simple: highs and lows are opportunities for learning and, above all, give care to all... big or small. And always remember to stop and smell the roses along the way. Our home is a sanctuary for all who live and visit here. François and I have awesome kids - 2 teens and 4 friendly fur babies - naturally, the felines rule the roost and they love to meet and greet our guests. Being a wife, mother, friend, business owner and jack-of-all-trades I am always on the go. One of my greatest passions is set design and I am often working on pieces for productions showcasing at our local Playhouse Theatre (run by the Hottentots Holland Dramatic Society), conveniently just a few blocks up the road. When not building for theatre, I'll be in our home workshop busying myself with projects for our home. I usually have a number of projects on the go at once, our most recent being the pond we created in one of our gardens not just for its tranquillity but as a protected area for our Clicking Stream Frogs to inhabit and for birds, butterflies, dragonflies and small animals to quench their thirst. Our garden is an ongoing labour of love, intended for the peaceful enjoyment of all. We live in a breathtakingly beautiful area, where you will be treated with uninterrupted views of our beloved Helderberg Mountain. Here we have the best of both worlds, surrounded by a majestic amphitheatre of the Hottentots Holland Mountain Range and the golden sand beaches of False Bay. There is so much to do and see, or simply put your feet up and relax. The possibilities are endless. Welcome to our home.

The studio is situated at our home in a family-oriented suburb comprised of free-standing houses. We are within a 5-minute walk of a variety of quaint Restaurants, Bakeries, Coffee Shops galore, Art Galleries, Curio Shops, Information Centre, Tennis Courts, Bowling Club, Mountain Biking Track, as well as the renowned Country Craft Market at Southey's Vines (which boasts 100% hand-made items for sale by the crafters - visit their website for market dates). The view from your north-facing balcony is of the Helderberg Mountain with the Helderberg Nature Reserve at its feet. We are situated along the wine route, nestled between the Helderberg and Hottentots Holland mountain ranges and the Atlantic Ocean. Iconic to the Winelands region is the historic town of Stellenbosch, merely a scenic 25-minute drive with many wine farms en route offering tastings and pairings with glorious views over their vineyards. Other popular activities include Mountain Biking, Quad Bike Trails, Hiking, Golf, Tennis, Surfing, and more. The popular Grand West Casino and Ice Rink are within a 25-minute drive and 35 minutes will take you to the world famous landmark Table Mountain and Cable Way, or popular V&A Waterfront and Two Oceans Aquarium on the outskirts of Cape Town city centre. Here you can catch the Red Tour Bus for a hop-on, hop-off guided tour of our city and its rich and colourful history. An online search for things to do in and around the Helderberg/Winelands/Cape Town area will reveal loads more activities and attractions.