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South Hill

–Excellent location - show map
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Scored 9.8
Rated exceptional

Staff

10

Property highlights

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About this property

Comfortable Accommodation: South Hill in Elgin offers family rooms with private bathrooms, garden or mountain views, and modern amenities including free WiFi, air-conditioning, and flat-screen TVs. Leisure Facilities: Guests can relax on the sun terrace, enjoy the year-round outdoor swimming pool, or unwind in the hot tub. The property features a lounge, outdoor fireplace, and barbecue facilities. Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves British, local, European, and South African cuisines with halal, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. Brunch and lunch are available in a romantic ambience. Activities and Attractions: South Hill is situated 66 km from Cape Town International Airport. Nearby attractions include Howhoek Nature Reserve (13 km) and Mt Hebron Nature Reserve (19 km). Activities include fishing, hiking, and cycling.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

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

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

  • Free parking available on-site

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Guests who stayed here loved

Deirdre
South Africa South Africa
“Absolutely stunning property. Comfortable. Has all the bits and pieces you need. I want to go back!”
Jean
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“We loved the pump house where we stayed at South Hill. It was a very peaceful relaxing place to stay. We were sorry we were only there one night. No hesitation in recommending.”
Aimee
South Africa South Africa
“We stayed in the Pumphouse Cottage which has its own private hot tub and an adjacent dam for swimming. The cottage itself was cosy and very nicely decorated and stocked. We only stayed 1 night but I would definitely go back again.”
Kerilyn
South Africa South Africa
“staff were so friendly and helpful - beautiful setting and rooms well designed (every room has own bathroom but there is also a guest bathroom for visitors)”
Allan
South Africa South Africa
“We loved every element of our stay at South Hill. We started with a wine tasting before checking in, and Godfrey and his Team were unbelievable and ensured that every element of our experience was treated with great hospitality. We were lucky...”
Nel
South Africa South Africa
“They thought of everything we might need to malw the stay comfortable. Amazing experience. The wine tasting staff were so accomodating and friendly. 10/10”
Jacques
South Africa South Africa
“Exceptional place! Quite and absolutely stunning. The rooms are big, all on suite. The kitchen is fully equipped with everything you need and the area outside is fabulous. Big pool, big garden and plenty of space.”
Patrick
South Africa South Africa
“The house was well equipped and my family loved it! It's nice to go away and come back home feeling completely relaxed.”
Rachel
South Africa South Africa
“Beautiful spot and the place was super clean . We loved the hot tub”

Host Information

10
Host review score
The South Hill Villa opens up to a generously appointed communal open plan living/ dining area with comfortable lounge seating & DSTV, fully equipped kitchen and indoor fireplace for the chillier months. The Villa consists of 6king size bed en-suite rooms sleeping a total of 12 adults (and 4 additional children beds if required at additional cost). Security deposit of R5000.00 if damages exceed R 5000.00 you will be charged for the balance. Deposit will be refunded within 7days after check out The Pumphouse Honeymoon Cottage overlooks a beautiful farm dam, mountains and vineyards. The Cottage contains kitchenette, small lounge with indoor pot belly fireplace for cooler evenings. Private courtyard with a Hot Tub, & braai facility. The Pumphouse offers couples privacy to relax and take in this special and unique area. Security deposit of R2000.00 if damages exceed R 2000.00 you will be charged for the balance. Deposit will be refunded within 7 days after check out.
Marinda
Activities on the farm include a walk/ hike or mountain bike ride on a demarcated trail through the vineyards, gardens & fynbos. Enjoy stunning view points around the farm for bird watching & sun downers. * Wi-Fi internet access * 15 m swimming pool at the Villa * On-site bar and restaurant * Wine tastings * Art Gallery * Boule court * Croquet lawn * Walk, run, cycle trail * Farm dams * Guest Relations team to assist with booking adventure and child-friendly activities
Languages spoken: Afrikaans,English

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
South Hill Restaurant
  • Cuisine
    British • Local • European • South African
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly • Romantic
  • Dietary options
    Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free

House rules

South Hill takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 17:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 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.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of ZAR 5,000 is required. The property charges this 14 days before arrival. That's about US$289. This will be collected by bank transfer. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. The deposit will be fully refunded via bank transfer if there is no damage to the property upon inspection after check-out.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 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 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free
3 - 13 years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 225 per child, per night
14+ years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 275 per person, per night

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

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

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
VisaMastercard Cash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is 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 inform South Hill 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.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

A damage deposit of ZAR 5,000 is required. The property charges this days before arrival. This will be collected by bank transfer. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. The deposit will be fully refunded via bank transfer if there is no damage to the property upon inspection after check-out.