Set at the foot of two mountain ranges and just about an hour’s drive away from Cape Town, the town of Tulbagh has long been famous for its tranquil nature and magnificent scenery. Add outdoor pursuits such as golf, hiking, mountain biking, and wine and olive tasting to the mix as well as museums, appealing architecture, and fine food and you have an off-the-beaten-track destination worth discovering as part of a visit to the Cape Winelands.

The Tulbagh Boutique Heritage Hotel offers discerning travelers luxury accommodation at the heart of the experience and makes the perfect base from which to explore the area. You can choose between the hotel’s 17 rooms, ranging from an indulgent honeymoon suite to contemporary or period rooms located in the main hotel or in historic buildings opposite. All are en suite, air-conditioned, and have complimentary Wi-Fi as well as a host of other comforts and conveniences. An in-house wellness and beauty therapist is on tap to help you relax and rejuvenate.

Centrally located in this quaint town, the hotel welcomes families as readily as it does privacy-seeking couples and honeymooners; it is an ideal accommodation for a self-driving holiday and the perfect stop on an itinerary that takes in Cape Town, the Cape Winelands, and the Garden Route. Spend your time here tasting local fine craft gins, wines, and olives from the area.

Highlights

• Charming old-world atmosphere and tranquility
• Wide range of accommodation, all air-conditioned
• Unique, off-the-beaten-path region – great for exploring at your own pace
• Wine, olive, and gin tasting, hiking, mountain biking, and culture
• Spa treatments and three swimming pools to choose from
• Family-friendly and also great for romance and honeymoons

Activities

• DAY TOURS
• SHOPPING

Located in the quaint country village of Tulbagh, this historical boutique hotel is so much more than just a base to explore the vineyards, historical buildings, and zip-lining that the area has to offer. The staff here are incredibly friendly, and the chef serves up some of the best home-style comfort food that I have had in a long time!

Rooms

Fynbos Hotel Room

Each of the 17 rooms at the Tulbagh Boutique Heritage Hotel is air-conditioned with double-glazed windows. Your private bathroom is en suite and other in-room features include satellite television, a mini-bar, tea-and-coffee station, and complimentary Wi-Fi.

Bain's Barn

The hotel has a self-catering room – Bain’s Barn – which is located a short distance from the hotel but for a more indulgent stay, the Saronsberg Suite and the Honeymoon Suite tick all the right boxes.

Honeymoon Suite

The Honeymoon Suite features a 4-poster bed, a lounge area with chaise longue, a fireplace, satellite television, and Bluetooth NFC sound bar. There is a separate dressing area, a walk-in shower, and a second fireplace next to a bathtub also made for two.

Saronsberg Suite

The Saronsberg Suite has panoramic views from its outdoor deck as well as comfortable armchairs, a romantic fireplace, satellite television, and Bluetooth NFC sound bar. There is a bathtub for two, a large bespoke shower, and twin wash basins.

Facilities

The hotel is well designed with plenty of space to relax and unwind. There is a lounge, gin bar, and bistro inside as well as three pools, sundeck, and lovely gardens outside. Guests enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the property. The services of an in-house beauty therapist are also available.

Dining

Breakfast is included at the Tulbagh Boutique Heritage Hotel. The in-house Olive Terrace Bistro is very convenient and has an a la carte menu that caters to all tastes including vegans and children. It is open seven days a week for breakfast, lunch and dinner.