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Romantic
Places in South Africa
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Cape Town, South Africa
Established as a supply depot in 1625 by the Dutch East
India Company, Sir Francis Drake called it "the fairest
cape in the whole circumference of the world." It now includes
coastal communities, sheltered beaches, middle class suburbs
and a premier wine growing region.
Cellars Hohenort Hotel
93 Brommersvlei Rd.
Constantia, South Africa
T: +27-21 794 2137. 55 rooms. US$ 225
www.cellars-hohenort.com
A l7th century hotel set in a suburb of Cape Town, in the center
of the wine country.
Ellerman House
180 Kloof Road, Bantry Bay
Cape Town, South Aftrica
T: +27-21 439 9182. 11 rooms. US$ 650-
www.ellerman.co.za
An historic landmark high above Bantry Bay, with luxurious Regency
style decor and paintings by 18th and 19th century local masters. It also has a private contemporary art gallery open only to hotel guests, by appointment.
Roggeland Country House
Roggeland Rd., Dal Josaphat Valley
Northern Paarl, South Africa
T: +27-21 868 2501. 15 rooms; US$ 200-
www.roggeland.com.za
One of the oldest farms in the country, an 18th century Cape
Dutch classic with thatched roof, wood-paneled walls, wide plank
floors, and noteworthy kitchen. Located in the wine country.
Mount Nelson Hotel
76 Orange St.
Cape Town, South Africa
T: +27-21 794 7601. 220 rooms. US$ 465-
www.mountnelson.co.za
If you wanted to make a film about the colonial era, you couldn't
come up with a better set. Stands on 7 acres of parkland at
foot of Table Mountain.
Hunter's Country House
Plettenberg Bay
Cape Province, South Africa
T: +27 44 532 7818. 23 rooms. US$ 212-
www.hunterhotels.com
English country look with dark wooden furniture, gold fleur-de-lis
stencils on the wall and a baronial dining room. Stay in thatched
cottages shaded by oaks, palms and yellowwoods.
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