Slaley Country House

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Scored 9.1
Rated superb

Staff

9.5

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About this property

Nestled 8km from the heart of Stellenbosch, the enchanting Slaley Country House offers a picturesque escape, with breathtaking mountain vistas, complimentary Wi-Fi, and private gated parking. Guests are greeted by a serene pool, tennis court, garden panoramas, all a short distance down the road from the farm’s tasting room. Centered in the Simonsberg-Stellenbosch wine ward, the facility is conveniently located between many popular tasting rooms, wedding venues and golf courses. The venue remains a tranquil sanctuary, just a short drive from Stellenbosch's vibrant tourism hub with Cape Town International Airport 30km away. The guesthouse offers an array of amenities to offer our guests ease of stay. Each unit is equipped with air conditioning, both indoor and outdoor seating areas, satellite TV, a safety deposit box, minibar, hair dryer, and a lovely private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower. We are home to two delightful dogs and two sociable cats, eagerly awaiting the chance to charm our guests. However, to accommodate all preferences, our furry friends graciously refrain from entering guest rooms, ensuring a comfortable stay for all.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

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

Property highlights

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Continental

  • Free private parking available on-site

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Guests who stayed here loved

Rhoda
South Africa South Africa
“Very friendly and helpful staff. Location, surroundings, huge grounds with lots of trees, beautiful rose garden and various plants, huge swimming pool. Very comfortable room with gas heater and bar fridge, bottle of Slaley wine on the house,...”
Monica
Italy Italy
“The room is big and so the bathtub. There’s a big garden, swimming pool and even a tennis court. It’s 10 min far from stellenbosh but in the perfect place to reach the wineries.”
Tracy_maneveld
South Africa South Africa
“Room was beautiful and clean. Loved the bathroom style and the open plan concept”
Ross
South Africa South Africa
“The room is comfortable with a lovely garden and surroundings. Breakfast was great quality with generous portions.”
Michael
South Africa South Africa
“The bath was amazing, room was romantically set up for our arrival and in a great location just outside the main hustle and bustle so close enough to see whatever we wanted with the luxury of peace and quiet.”
Nontsikelelo
South Africa South Africa
“I did not have breakfast , however had a pleasant stay.”
Sarah
Australia Australia
“Beautiful property, lovely staff, huge and comfortable bed and super quiet. We loved our stay here”
Martin
South Africa South Africa
“The host was very friendly. The room was large and very well appointed. Breakfast was incredibly generous and well presented.”
Gideon
South Africa South Africa
“Beautiful venue and facilities Receptionist even helped us with some pins when we had a wardrobe malfunction.”
Frik
South Africa South Africa
“Friendly host, clean, well looked after rooms, facilities, tennis court swimming pool etc. Great Location close to CT and Stellenbosch.”

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.

Host Information

Company review score: 9.5Based on 554 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

A heart warming hello to you and thank you for choosing to stay at Slaley Country House. It is important to know that you have booked accommodation on a wine farm about 8 km from downtown Stellenbosch. This means you will have to travel to town for restaurants, as most of the farming area closes at night. We are looking forward to spoiling you with our hospitality and assist you with wine tours, picnics or what ever where possibly we can, especially with Tee off times at the many wonderful golf courses around us. Please let us know if you are celebrating a special occasion, as we would like to contribute to your memories. You are welcome to book a picnic under the trees or at the pool, or order a snack platter for the evening, in advance. This means that you will not have to go to town to eat, but can indulge in our delicious platters. This however, needs to be booked in advance at least 1 day prior to arrival.

Property information

Slaley Country House is situated on the well-known Slaley Wine Estate in Stellenbosch. The estate was started in 1955 by Martin Hunting, the youngest child of a shipping empire dating back to 1874. Martin moved to the Western Cape in 1952, after completing his military service in Kenya, and decided to attend Elsenberg Agricultural Collage, despite not speaking Afrikaans. He graduated Cum Laude and purchased a farm named Simonsig, which was renamed Slaley in remembrance of the house he grew up in, Slaley Hall near Newcastle. In 1995 Lindsay Hunting, who had taken over from his father, built the farms wine cellar with the intention of producing a bolder style of red with a high capacity for aging, a legacy that he is now passing an to his children. The Slaley Guesthouse- with its beautiful en-suite bedrooms- is a lush and private establishment that stunning views and a memorable experience, right in the heart of the winelands. We pride ourselves in professional and friendly service, and a comfortable atmosphere- farm pets and all- to ensure our guest to have a great time and make lasting memories.

Neighbourhood information

Stellenbosch also called the "Eikestad"or city of Oaks is one of South Africa's most visited tourist attractions, as it is home to some of the oldest wine farms in South Africa. Only 40 minutes drive from Cape Town, it is easily accessible with shuttles and tours to hiking trails, wine routes and even a toy museum. Festivals, markets and wine tasting are also at the order of the day. We therefore wish you a pleasant stay on the farm and may you enjoy our warm hearted hospitality.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Slaley Country House

Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular facilities

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

House rules

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Check-in
From 14:00 to 18:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 10:00
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 12 years are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 08:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that guest arriving after 19:00 on the day of arrival may be subject to a late arrival fee.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Slaley Country House 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 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

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

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.

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.