Erinvale Estate Hotel & Spa

The Hotel is ideally situated in the Helderberg Valley, set against a stunning backdrop of the Helderberg and Hottentots Holland

Description

Exquisitely furnished bedrooms provide the pampering to be expected of a superior hotel. Many of the bedrooms are incorporated into the original farm stable, with those situated on the upper floors having high thatched roofs exuding the African feel .

The bedrooms and suites are set amidst tranquil gardens, exuding romance and understated elegance. The 57 bedrooms have been upgraded by introducing a contemporary palette of earthy hues, while maintaining the classic elegance to be expected of a boutique hotel.

Several elegant suites have been tastefully incorporated into the hotel. The Honeymoon Suite is a romantic retreat for that special occasion with classic Four Poster bed and private garden terrace.

The Oak Suite provides the option of becoming a self- contained home with three fully en-suite double bedrooms.

All bedrooms are air-conditioned and are equipped with a personal safe, tea and coffee making facilities, private refrigerator, satellite television, direct dial telephones and a separate bath and shower. Computer, fax and e-mail services are also available.

The Blaskets Bar & Restaurant creates a warm contemporary setting. During the Summer months the restaurant opens out onto our timber deck, which nestles under the oak trees and overlooks the Gardens.

Skelligs is a traditional Irish pub serving lunch and dinner or relaxing cocktails to begin a balmy summer s evening.

The Shannon Room serves gourmet breakfasts in elegant surroundings and is also available for private dining.

The Barrow Room is an intimate room with an open fireplace and can accommodate 14 people for private dining.

Up to date conferencing facilities include large screen video projection, live video conferencing and the latest state-of-the-art technology. The convenience of a devisable meeting room is enhanced by easily arranged boardrooms and breakaway rooms

Our Conference Centre adapts easily to accommodate meetings, theme evenings, product launches and weddings. We also have 3 breakaway rooms for the smaller conference groups. Our intimate chapel is available for ceremonies and christenings.

The Gingko Spa at Erinvale offers guests a uniquely holistic treatment of mind, body and spirit. Using the traditional principles of touch therapy to indulge the senses and rejuvenate inner and outer self.

Savour our seasonal menus and fine wine in our stylish Restaurant, or enjoy some hearty pub fare in Skelligs our traditional Irish Pub.

Erinvale Estate Hotel & Spa is steeped in history, but the natural evolution that gradually transformed it from a modest Cape Dutch-style farmstead dating back to the 1700s into the elegant four-star boutique hotel of today has preserved the rich heritage of this property. Guests driving onto the grounds immediately notice the majestic, towering oaks that have silently stood their ground for generations.

The Erinvale Estate Hotel & Spa was established in November 1994. David Gant, from the neighbouring Lourensford Estate, decided to develop the Erinvale property into a golfing residential estate. The land where the hotel stands was sold separately to Peter Baragwanath, who subsequently developed the existing building into the hotel.

The hotel opened its doors on 1 May 1995. It has always been privately owned and was bought by Xavier McAuliffe, an Irishman who purchased the hotel from Mr Baragwanath in June 1999. The hotel was sold by Mr McAuliffe to Louis Group Hotels, Spas & Vineyards in November 2007.

ACCOMMODATION

Erinvale Estate Hotel & Spa's 57 en suite rooms, set amidst tranquil gardens and cobbled walkways, are exquisitely furnished and fully equipped with all the necessary commodities expected of a four-star hotel.

CLASSIC

The superbly furnished Classic rooms provide guests with en suite bathrooms, coffee/tea-making facilities, a mini-bar, hairdryer, direct dial telephone, personal safe, satellite television, heated towel rails and a combined air-conditioner/heater unit exuding a rustic charm in its peaceful setting. Most Classic rooms have high thatched roofs.

DELUXE

The Deluxe rooms provide guests with en suite bathrooms, coffee/tea-making facilities, a mini-bar, hairdryer, direct dial telephone, personal safe, satellite television, heated towel rails and a combined air-conditioner/heater unit. Most Deluxe rooms enjoy their very own garden patio.

JUNIOR SUITES

The stylishly furnished Junior Suites enjoy a spacious lounge area for entertainment and relaxation. The Junior Suite provides guests with an en suite bathroom, coffee/tea-making facilities, a mini-bar, hairdryer, direct dial telephone, personal safe, satellite television, heated towel rails and a combined air-conditioner/heater unit.

SUITES

All Suites provides guests with an en suite bathroom, coffee/tea-making facilities, a mini-bar, hairdryer, telephone, personal safe, satellite television, heated towel rails and a combined air-conditioner/heater unit. The Business suite, which is an upstairs room, has a separate lounge and dining room area, the Family suite includes queen-size beds and a lounge area. The hotel's spacious semi Self-Catering suite with a queen-size bed, includes a kitchenette, lounge, dining room and leads out onto a private patio, ideal for an unforgettable escape.

HONEYMOON SUITE

The premier Honeymoon Suite boasts a classic four-poster bed, a Jacuzzi bath and private patio. The second honeymoon suite is luxuriously furnished with a king-size bed and charming thatch roof. Both suites provide guests with an en suite bathroom, coffee/tea-making facilities, a mini-bar, hairdryer, telephone, personal safe, satellite television, heated towel rails and a combined air-conditioner/heater unit.

Check-in and check-out times

Check-in time is from 14:00 unless prior arrangements have been made. Guests are requested to vacate their rooms by 11:00 on the day of departure.

Attractions

ATTRACTIONS AND ACTIVITIES

Visit the Wine Route

Wine lover or not, a visit to the Cape Winelands is an absolute must as the region is one of breathtaking vistas and majestic mountain backdrops while being steeped in rich culture and history. Rolling vineyards and quaint Cape Dutch homesteads await you, as well as award-wining wine farms offering some of the country's best wines.

The winelands are divided into various different regions, each offering their own 'wine route'. The most popular and well-known are Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, Wellington and Paarl.

Not to be forgotten are the highly acclaimed wine estates in the Constantia Valley. Also located in beautiful surroundings with stunning mountain backdrops, the Constantia Valley boasts some of the oldest estates and homesteads along with award winning wines.

Whale Watching in Hermanus

Approximately an hour from Somerset West is the seaside town of Hermanus. Hermanus is hailed as offering the best land based whale watching in the world. From May onwards Southern Right Whales pay homage to these warm, shallow waters in order to calf their young and to mate. The best time for whale watching is between August and November and at this time the bay is dotted with whales.

Exploring the Garden Route

No visit to the Western Cape is complete without at least a few days spent in the beautiful Garden Route region. The Garden Route includes stretches between the coastal town Mossel Bay and Nature's Valley. The Garden Route is named after its lush greenery and the vast Tsitsikamma Forest. The coastal route includes the towns of Mossel Bay, George, Wilderness, Sedgefield, Knysna and Plettenberg Bay and Nature's Valley.

Interesting nearby Historical Towns to explore

Stellenbosch

• Wine tasting
• Cellar tours
• Cheese tasting
• Hillcrest Berry Farm
• Optional Cheetah viewing at Spier Wine Estate

Paarl

• Wine Tasting
• View Nelson Mandela's former prison (Victor Verster)

Franschhoek

• Franschhoek historical village
• Huguenot Memorial
• Wine Tasting and Optional picnic in a wine farm
• Helshoogte Pass

A Few Other Highlights in Cape Town

The Peninsula

• Clifton & Camps bay
• Twelve Apostles
• Llandudno
• Hout Bay
• Chapmans Peak (if open)
• Noordhoek
• Ostrich viewing
• Cape of Goodhope nature reserve
• Cape Point
• Penguin colony (optional)
• Simons Town
• Kalk bay
• Muizenberg
• False bay

Nearby Beaches and Watersports

The beautiful sandy beaches of Strand and Gordon`s Bay, just around the corner, is an outdoor and sports lovers' paradise, offering something for everyone, be it sunbathing, swimming, surfing or sailing

Erinvale golf course

The Gary Player-designed 18-hole golf course has fast become renowned throughout the golfing fraternity both locally and abroad. The impressive club house provides all the appropriate amenities for golfers, including an outstanding Pro Shop. Erinvale hosted the 1996 World Cup of Golf, where thirty-two participating nations competed. The international golfers found the course both a golfing challenge and visual delight. Erinvale also hosted the 2005 SAA Open, showcasing South African golfing talent.

The Erinvale Estate Spa

Erinvale Estate Spa offers a range of rejuvenating facials and massages, body treatments such as body bronzing, body wraps and additional treatments such as tints, manicures, pedicures and waxing are available. Spa facilities include: Four treatment rooms, a steam room, an indoor heated whirlpool and outdoor pool, a sun deck and relaxation area.

Erinvale Estate Spa, situated on the hotel property, is operated by the Ginkgo Spa and Wellness Group, which takes an uncompromising approach to health, wellbeing and beauty. Therapies on offer are carefully chosen to create the perfect environment in which to combat stress, pollution and discomforts caused by urban life. The Erinvale Estate Spa offers guests a uniquely holistic treatment of mind, body and spirit to rejuvenate the senses. The spa welcomes hotel guests and day visitors.

Erinvale Estate Spa offers a wide range of signature Ginkgo Leaf Wellness skin and body care treatments based on traditional touch therapy. A range of rejuvenating facials and massages, body treatments such as body bronzing, body wraps and additional treatments such as tints, manicures, pedicures and waxing are available. Gingko's versatile treatments are ideal whether you need to relax, relieve tension, eliminate toxins or simply pamper yourself.

Facilities

SERVICES & FACILITIES

FACILITIES & ACTIVITIES

Two restaurants – The  Erinvale Estate Hotel & Spa offers guests a number of choices when it comes to dining out. The hotel's signature Magnolia Restaurant is sophisticated and trendy and offers a variety of mouth-watering combinations across many cultural influences, creating a melting pot of flavours to cater for every craving. The Irish-styled Skelligs Pub is open daily for lunches and light dinners and offers a relaxed, informal setting in which to enjoy a pint of tapped Guinness or a hearty meal. The intimate De Jongh Room is an additional venue perfect for private dining.

Five conference venues

The Erinvale Estate Hotel & Spa offers five air-conditioned divisible conference venues and breakaway rooms. The venues are elegantly furnished rooms with comfortable seating configurable to any requirements. The conference venues can cater for breakfast meetings, business / buffet luncheons, formal / themed or private dinners and cocktail parties.

The Erinvale Estate Hotel & Spa offers five air-conditioned divisible conference venues and breakaway rooms. The venues are elegantly furnished rooms with comfortable seating configurable to any requirements.

The banqueting team, supported by the hotel's food and beverage team, is a dedicated team of professionals experienced in handling functions efficiently and creatively. Our conference co-ordinators offer the following packages, together with our facilities and state-of-the-art equipment:

• Fully-inclusive conference packages (including overnight accommodation)
• Full and half-day conference packages (morning / afternoon business sessions)
• Breakfast meetings, business / buffet luncheons
• Formal, theme or private dinners

•  Four treatment rooms
•  Steam room
•  Indoor heated whirlpool
•  Outdoor pool
•  Sun deck
•  Relaxation area

Taste the Heart of the Helderberg

The Heart of the Helderberg presents a not-to-be-missed taste experience. Visit Morgenster Estate to enjoy a tutored tasting of their acclaimed olives, olive oils and splendid red wines while taking in panoramic views. The historic Vergelegen Estate, a custodian of South African culture and heritage, offers wine tasting and luxurious picnics in a magical camphorwood forest. Lourensford Estate have a variety of homemade products to taste, including wine, coffee, chocolate and cheese. Round off your taste experience with a delectable meal at Magnolia or Skelligs Pub at Erinvale Estate Hotel & Spa. The friendly staff at the hotel will gladly book your tour and give you access vouchers to each estate.

Hair boutique

The Hair Boutique, situated on the hotel property, was established in September 1999 and provides guests and visitors with a number of salon services, such as cutting, colouring and styling. The salon's professional hair stylists ensure the client receives personal attention in a relaxed atmosphere.

Wedding chapel

The hotel provides potential wedding clients with a novel option to get married in a quaint private chapel which is situated on the property. The property is also provides a great backdrop for wedding photos.

Erinvale Estate Hotel & Spa takes great pleasure in providing you with all the assistance necessary to give you peace of mind for your special day.

The hotel provides a suite of bridal services: We can cater for the ceremony in our private chapel, offer you the perfect backdrop for photos, provide you with a large venue and variety of menus for the reception, and include your first night in one of our honeymoon suites. The hotel also has an on-site hair boutique and spa for the bridal party's pre-wedding preparations.

Tennis courts, outdoor pool and rose garden

Guests at the hotel can make the most of our sporting facilities while enjoying the outdoors by playing a leisurely game of tennis (by arrangement at the neighbouring Erinvale Golf Estate) or swimming lengths in our outdoor pool. The rose garden requires a visit whilst meandering through the tranquil gardens.

General Services

• 24-Hour facsimile and photocopy services
• access to two dedicated workstations
• wireless internet connectivity (internet airtime vouchers are available)
• laundry and dry cleaning services
• room service available between 07:00 - 22:00
• 230 Volt is used throughout the hotel. The 110/220 volt outlets in all the bathrooms are used for electric razors only.

Magnolia Restaurant

Magnolia Restaurant serves contemporary local cuisine with a twist. Draped in bold décor, this sophisticated restaurant creates a striking setting for patrons to wine and dine away the evenings or lazy Sunday lunches. The inspiration for the name 'Magnolia' comes from the spectacular flowering magnolia trees on the hotel grounds, which also inspired the regal décor of the restaurant. The rich silk drapes, chandeliers and original magnolia paintings, which were commissioned for the restaurant, have amalgamated into a dining experience reminiscent of a bye-gone era, but with a definite contemporary twist.

Magnolia's menu offers a variety of mouth-watering combinations across many cultural influences, creating a melting pot of flavours to cater for every craving. It's all about simplicity - Magnolia's menu is about fresh, clean, uncomplicated food. African spices from Egypt and other exotic regions of the continent give Magnolia's food a distinct, unique taste and flavour.

Skelligs Pub

The Irish-styled The Irish-styled Skelligs Pub is open daily for lunches and light dinners from 11:00 - 22:00. The pub offers a relaxed, informal setting in which to enjoy a pint of tapped Guinness or a hearty meal. The pub opens onto a deck adjacent to the pool, where guests can enjoy a refreshing cocktail on a balmy summer's evening. From the previous owner’s Irish roots a number of buildings are associated with historical places in Ireland. Skelligs is the anglicized form of Scellig and the English meaning is ‘Rock.’ In the early Christian period, the most notable settlement of all on the south-west coast of Ireland was Skellig Micheal, where a monastry of beehive huts clung to precarious ledges on the steep sided island.

De Jongh Room

The intimate De Jongh Room can seat a maximum of 14 guests and is perfect for private dining. It also houses the hotel's breakfast buffet between 07:00 - 10:00 every morning.

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