Steenberg Country Hotel
Cape Winelands, Constantia Valley, South Africa
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STEENBERG COUNTRY
HOTEL
- CONSTANTIA VALLEY (CAPE WINELANDS), SOUTH AFRICA
 The five-star graded Steenberg Country
Hotel is situated on the Cape's oldest wine farm, a mere twenty minute
drive from the bustling heart of Cape Town. The hotel nestles in
the tranquil Constantia Valley, against the slopes of the Steenberg
Mountain, offering sweeping views over False Bay. The hotel buildings,
dating back to 1682 were painstakingly restored and have been declared
a National Monument. Here the legendary elegance and traditions of
the 17th century blend harmoniously with the refined luxuries and
conveniences of our modern age. The first owner of Steenberg was
an extraordinary young lady, Catharina Ustings, who arrived in the
Cape in 1662 from Lubeck on the Baltic Coast of Germany. She named
the farm Swaaneweide - feeding place of Swans - which today is the
Prestigious Steenberg Estate.
The estate boasts it’s own world
renowned, working winery, which produces a selection of award winning
fine wines. Guided
tours, lunches on the terrace and wine tasting are available on request.
For the keen golfer, an 18 hole, championship golf course also forms
part of this prestigious estate. The original winery provides the setting
for the Restaurant at Steenberg. European style décor incorporates
all the historical architectural features of the old winery. Gourmet
cuisine features traditional Cape and continental dishes.
Well marked walks in the area take the
rambler through spectacular forests, over ravines, and through beautiful
botanical gardens. False Bay and Chapman's Peak are a few minutes drive
away and offer scenic panoramic views. A drive to Cape Point Nature
Reserve and Hout Bay also offer diverse and splendid scenery. Accommodation  For
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This boutique hotel is a haven of serenity with a choice of 30 elegant,
air-conditioned rooms located in the original Manor House, Jonker’s
Huis, Barn, Swaaneweide and Spurwing Houses. Each en-suite room is
tastefully furnished with exquisite antiques and all rooms overlook
the vineyards, golf course or manicured gardens. Amenities on offer
to its patrons include an on-site hairstylist and beauty consultant
and a gymnasium. Guests can shed their cares and surrender themselves
to the quality of personal service, unique to a small luxury hotel.
Steenberg is an ideal starting point for day excursions to some of
the Cape’s other attractions.
Standard features in all rooms
• En-suite
bathroom
• Air conditioning
• Satellite TV
• Private bar facility
• Digital safe in cupboard
• Tea and Coffee facility
• Bathrobes
• Amenities
Other Facilities
• 18 hole Golf course and Golf shop
• Operational Award winning working Winery
• Two swimming pools
•
Catharina's Restaurant where breakfast, lunch and dinner is served • Cigar
bar at Catharina's • Free usage of the Gym • Steam Room • Relaxation
Room (Aromatherapy, Reflexology, Massage, ..Beautician, Reiki) • Bird
watching • Walking • Hair Salon • Free Internet
Access • Airport transfers Each house has a different gable, reflecting different building
periods. Guests staying in specific houses are not bound to only
those facilities as we encourage guests to roam around and experience
all that Steenberg has to offer.
THE RESTORED BARN
The patio overlooks the mountain and forest, facing west for lovely
afternoon sun. Well-appointed bathrooms with timber or tile floors.
All fabrics used in this house are light and fresh. A central lounge
offers guests relaxation from the normal rush of the day. Reception
is situated in this building.
Room 10 - Pinotage (Luxury Room)
Overlooks the lawns of the Hotel on the one side, and opens onto
a terrace facing the mountain on the other side. This room is the
closest to the Restaurant. Twin room. Twin vanity facility. Room
11 – Chenin Blanc (Standard Room) Opens onto a terrace facing
the mountain and Vineyards. Twin room. Twin vanity facility. Room
14 - Colombard (Superior Family Room) Both the bedroom and the
lounge opens onto a terrace facing the mountain and vineyards.
Main bedroom is a twin room with a fold-down couch and separate
bathrooms. Room 15 - Champagne (Superior Room) Overlooks the lawn
and slave bell on the one side and opens onto a terrace acing the
mountain and vineyards on the other. Queen size bed. Twin vanity
facility. Room 16 - Shiraz (Standard Room) (Loft) On the first
floor with twin beds, has an outside staircase, and is close to
the Restaurant. Has a view of the mountain, Winery and vineyards.
Twin vanity facility. Room 17 - Hermitage (Standard Room) (Loft)
On the first floor with twin beds, facing the mountain and overlooks
the Winery and vineyards. Twin vanity facility. Room 18 - Merlot
(Luxury Room) On the first floor with twin beds overlooking the
lawn and Golf Course. Twin vanity facility.
Room 19 - Gewurztraminer (Standard Room) (Loft)
On the first floor with twin beds facing the mountain, overlooking
the Winery and vineyards. Twin vanity facility. Room 20 - Muscadel
(Standard Room) (Loft) On the first floor with twin beds with an
outside staircase and has views of the mountain and Golf course.
Twin vanity facility. Room 25 – Pinot Gris ( Family Suite)
Twin room interleading second bedroom with twin beds sharing a
bathroom. Leads out onto its own patio, overlooking the Mountain & Vineyards.
SWAANEWEIDE HOUSE (3 ROOMS) Room 26 – Cincaut (Suite) Opens
onto a terrace overlooking the vineyards and the Golf Course. King
size bed. Twin vanity facility. Room 27 – Malbec (Premier
Room) Opens onto a terrace overlooking the vineyards and the Golf
Course. Twin room. Twin vanity facility. Room 28 – Palomino – (Premier
Room) Opens onto a terrace overlooking the vineyards and the Golf
Course. Twin room. Twin vanity facility. SPURWING HOUSE (3 ROOMS)
Room 29 – Sylvaner (Premier Room) Opens onto a terrace overlooking
the vineyards and the Golf Course. Twin Room. Twin vanity facility.
Room 30 – Therona (Premier Room) Opens onto a terrace overlooking
the vineyards and the Golf Course. Twin room. Twin vanity facility.
Room 31 – Tannat (Premier Room) Opens onto a terrace overlooking
the vineyards and the Golf Course. Twin room. Twin vanity facility.
THE MANOR HOUSE
This
original farmhouse is the oldest building on the Estate, dating
back to 1682. Beautiful
antiques and ornaments
reflect the elegant
style of the 17th and 18th centuries. There are two lounges; one
decorated in the traditional Cape Dutch fashion with fireplace. It
has copies of the transfer deeds signed by Simon Van der Stel displayed
on the wall. The other lounge is situated in the original farm kitchen
adjacent to the formal vegetable garden. (The gable of the building
is a traditional “convex-concave” design - the only example
in the country.) The large dining room table reflects the importance
of family mealtimes in days gone by. The well-polished original yellowwood
floor provides the house with a homely atmosphere. Room 1 – Chardonnay
(Manor Suite) Entrance Hall opens onto a terrace with a view of the
Rose Garden. Own lounge, 4-poster King size bed. Twin vanity facility.
Room 2 - Semillon (Luxury Room) Overlooks the Jonkershuis and lawns.
Twin room. Room 3 - Sauvignon Blanc (Luxury Room) Overlooks the Jonkershuis
and lawns. Twin room. Twin vanity facility. Room 4 – Hanepoot
(Luxury Room) Overlooks the Traditional Vegetable garden and the
backdrop of Table Mountain. King size bed. Twin vanity facility.
Room 12 – Riesling (Luxury Room) Opens onto a patio, overlooking
the herb garden with a stunning view of the backdrop of Table Mountain.
King Size bed. Twin vanity facility.
JONKER'S HUISE
The
name of the building, directly translated from Afrikaans, is “Young
Man’s house”. This was the house which the oldest son
moved into after his marriage, but still a stone's throw away from
the family home - the Manor House. Each room is individually decorated
and provides every modern convenience. The central lounge, with fireplace
and comfortable furniture, opens onto a patio overlooking the vineyards.
This is an east-facing building and therefore receives the morning
sun. Quality reading material is available throughout the house.
Challenge your partner to a game of chess or backgammon or your house
neighbour to a game of bridge. Room 5 – Cabernet Franc (Superior
Room) Opens onto a terrace overlooking the vineyards and the Golf
Course. Twin room. Twin vanity facility. Fireplace. Room 6 – Pinot
Noir (Luxury Room) On the first floor with a King size bed, overlooking
the vineyards and the Golf Course. Fireplace. Twin vanity facility.
The room follow the natural flow of the original building. Room 7 – Cabernet
Sauvignon (Superior Room) Opens onto a terrace overlooking the vineyards
and the Golf Course. King size bed. Fireplace. Twin vanity facility.
Room 8 – Nebbiolo (Luxury Room) On the first floor with twin
beds, overlooks the vineyards and the Golf Course. Twin vanity facility.
The room follow the natural flow of the original building. Room 9
- Bukettraube (Standard Room) (Loft) On the first floor with a King
size bed, overlooks the vineyards and the Golf Course. The room follow
the natural flow of the original building. Room 21 - Zinfandel (Luxury
Room) On the first floor with a Four Poster King size bed overlooking
the lawn and gardens. Twin vanity facility. The room follow the natural
flow of the original building. Room 22 – Gamay Noir (Standard
Room) (Loft) On the first floor with twin beds overlooking the lawns
and Manor House. Does not have a separate shower, but has a shower
in the bath. Room 23 - Chenel (Superior Room) Overlooks the Vineyards
and Golf Course and opens onto a terrace, close to the pool area.
Twin bedded and twin vanity facility. TV situated in the lounge area.
Room 24 – Tinta Barocca (Superior Room) On the first floor
with twin beds and separate lounge area where TV is situated overlooking
the vineyards and Golf Course. Twin vanity facility.
Dining
Catharina's
Restaurant: Catharina
Ustings, the first owner of Steenberg, lives on through the nuances of
Catharina's. Experience
the captivation of flavour's - tempestuous,
exotic, contemporary & delectable. A fresh & innovated blend
of classical cuisine amidst ageless splendor.
Rich, dark wood, antique carpets,
oak furnishings and display dressers filled with original Spode crockery
create a warm and welcoming atmosphere.
Being an old wine cellar, cozy dining alcoves have been created in the
original vats. Both the main dining area and the bar feature fire-places.
A section of the original wine storage areas have been turned into small
wine cellars, keeping the more than 80 different wines on offer at optimum
temperatures. These mini cellars form part of the restaurant and can
be viewed whilst dining, giving guests the feeling of dining in a cellar.
Steenberg Winery
Take a leisurely
stroll to the winery, where you can taste some of Steenberg vineyards'
choice wines. Wine has always been a part of life at Steenberg since
the first vintage was produced here in 1695. Now, from the vineyards
flanking the golf course to the winery perched on the hill, the traditions
live on.
Classic Wines: Vineyards surround
a state of the art wine cellar with cultivars selected to suit the
chemical nature of the soils, microclimate and altitude of the slopes
of Steenberg. Vines planted include Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay,
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Semillon, Cabernet Franc, Pinot Noir,
Shiraz, Nebbiolo and Table Grapes.
Tasting: The wines
are available to clients and guests who are welcome to visit the winery
for tasting when in the area. Please note that wine tasting is
by appointment. Steenberg wines are also available
for purchase from the farm. Other wineries on the Constantia
Valley
wine route
are a short drive away, and tours can be arranged at your convenience. Activities
The Steenberg Golf
Course: The private Steenberg
Golf Club is available to hotel guests, members and their guests only.
The golf course has been designed to take full
advantage of natural features and hazards.
The design of the central clubhouse is harmonious with the historic
architecture of the estate. The cool, airy rooms are fronted with green
French doors onto a terrace. The course was designed and built by one
of South Africa's leading golf course architects, Peter Matkovich. The
18 hole championship golf course meanders leisurely through the Steenberg
vineyards, pine forests and gentle waterways.
The course features four distinct
areas: Wetlands, Parklands, The Cape Flats and Fynbos. With five
different tees, the course can be enjoyed
by all, from championship to junior level. Many golfers envy the superb
condition of this soft spike course and it is widely renowned for having
the best greens in the Cape. There are also a number of practice
areas, including a driving range, chipping area with sand traps and
a large
putting green.
The Western Cape: Welcome
to the Western Cape at the southern tip of Africa, where two oceans
and many cultures
meet.
Spreading
from
the foot of Table Mountain,
the region emanates an aura of mystery, tranquility, adventure and excitement.
Whether
it is the breathtaking scenery, the diversity of its people
or the sophistication of its cities, South Africa caters for the taste
of
every tourist. From the Cederberg Mountains to the wild Agulhas coast,
the lush winelands and the glorious Garden Route, the Western Cape
is a province of extraordinary diversity. Purple mountain peaks, merging
oceans, spectacular peninsulas and wildly dramatic capes, are among
the
scenic riches that welcome the visitor to the Cape. South Africa has
something for everyone, from beach-lovers to wildlife enthusiasts,
from connoisseurs of good wine and food to those wishing to explore
the cultural
kaleidoscope which stems from the complex weave of its history. Steenberg is also an ideal starting point
for a visit to some of the Cape's other attractions. The warm waters
and white sands beaches of
False Bay and the spectacular views of Chapman's Peak are a few minutes
away, a drive to Cape Point Nature Reserve takes only 45 minutes, the
centre of cosmopolitan Cape Town, South Africa's mother city, is less
than half an hour.
Day trips and tours can be arranged at your request. Among others, the
following are available: Cape Peninsula Tour, Country Winelands Tour,
Constantia Winelands Tour, Table Mountain and City Tour, Mountain Bike
Tours and ferry trips to Robben Island.
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