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Over the last year, we have completely renovated and refurbished Zandberg Guesthouse's cottages
to ensure that you enjoy your stay in our luxury winelands cottages.
Now you can enjoy all facilities - like telephones, airconditioning, internet, shower panels,
beautiful design with touch of "African" feelings inside all our Cape Style cottages.
We combined South African Style with European comfort!
We have been immediately  upgraded to "Superior" grade by AA quality assured programm!
ANANZI - the oldest and biggest search directory of South Africa has voted us amongst top ten!
 
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Zandberg Guest House situated between Somerset West and Stellenbosch. The Winery road belongs to Helderberg Wine Route - well known part of Western Cape Wine routes.

Helderberg Mountain
Helderberg Mountain
Somerset West is the heart of Cape Hospitality. Named after Lord Charles Somerset in 1819, Somerset West has thrived and now is the commercial and residential capital of the Helderberg Basin, whilst maintaining its village atmosphere.

Lying on the slopes of the Helderberg Mountain, the town is 6 km inland from the False Bay coast and the resort towns of Strand and Gordon's Bay, is 20 km from Stellenbosch and its wine route, a mere 35 minutes drive to Paarl, Wellington and Franchhoek and forms an integral part of the Winelands Region.

Somerset West caters for all sport lovers with 3 golf courses, a country club, soccer, croquet, bowls, sqash, tennis, cricket, hockey, pistol shooting range and golf driving range. Challenge yourself on the Erinvale Golf Course - host to the World Cup of Golf in 1996 - or in Somerset West Country Club Course.

The seaside town 'Die Strand' with its endless wide and fine sandy beaches is about 10 minutes drive from Zandberg Guest House. Known for its ideal waters for sailing, fishing, water-skiing and windsurfing as well as beaches for excellent swimming and sunbathing. The beachfront promenade is lined with restaurants, pubs and coffee shops as well as entertainment area.

The Strand
The Strand
Gordons Bay
Gordons Bay

Gordon's Bay is set againt the step mountains of the Helderberg, complete with old-style charm, narrow streets and bustling waterfront. In the old harbour you can book boat trips or deep sea fishing in False Bay. The harbour also offers a number of excellent seafood restaurants. The sheltered waters of the picturesque cove welcomes sailors, surfers, fishermen, water-skiers and windsurfers from around the world.

Sir Lowry's Pass
Sir Lowry's Pass
Lions Head
Lions Head

The heart of South Africa's wine industry, Stellenbosch is a place of great beauty and culture steeped in South African tradition. Being a premier tourist destination, the name Stellenbosch conjures unique images. History is reflected in many of its Dutch, Georgian and modern Victorian architecture, which encompasses simple lines, fine detail and elegant proportions. The Stellenbosch Wine Route is the country's most famous, and the Stellenbosch Wine of Origin area includes over 300 members of which more then 100 are open to the public. Enjoy a long day's wine tasting, wine talk and wine buying and you will sip more then our great South African Wines - you'll taste our South African Way of life. 

 
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